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The 6 biggest distractions when driving

Food Many of you will have read about the 1994 case when Stella Liebeck sued McDonalds because she spilled coffee in her lap causing third degree burns in her pelvis region. She had to have skin grafts, eight days in…

How to die right after you get your full licence

Well done, you’ve got your full licence and your freedom. What are the mistakes you are likely to make which will cause accidents? Distractions When I got my licence I wanted to drive my mates to parties. I grew up…

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Tips to help you stay under the speed limit

Speed limit enforcement is a major focus by police and traffic agencies globally. There are a number of reasons for this: faster speeds mean you are less likely to survive an accident and (in general) more likely to have one,…

What is a skid?

If we take a look at the Highway Code rule 119 we get the definition of a skid: Rule 119 Skidding is usually caused by the driver braking, accelerating or steering too harshly or driving too fast for the road…

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Uncommon road information signs in the UK

Information signs are rectangular shaped road signs which advise road users about upcoming lane restrictions, junctions, merging road lanes, and special zones. Below are some of the uncommon information signs which are not included in the Highway Code test that you…

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How to get a driving licence in the UK

Whether you want to drive a car or ride a motorbike there are two stages you need to go through for your licence: Provisional Licence Full Licence 1. Getting a Provisional Licence Before getting a licence, it is essential to…

Choosing a driving instructor

Your driving or riding instructor will nurture you through the formative period of your driving education, so you need to choose well. Sometimes they will need to boost your confidence and other times they will need to bluntly tell you…

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