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Some rural roads may be abandoned through lack of funding

With the most recent bout of flooding due to the Thames bursting its banks, residents of rural towns are all too aware that water can be destructive. It accelerates the deterioration of roads and, faced with a £10.5 billion repair backlog…

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What are the different road stud colours and what do they mean?

As you are driving you’ll see reflective road studs marking the road. These are also called reflective studs and cat’s eyes, because as you approach them they look like a pair of cat’s eyes on the road, and they originated here…

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Controlled level crossings

Even though trains are much less common in many areas than they were 50 years ago, you still need to know your driving obligations at controlled level crossings. Rule 293 outlines the rules around driving over crossings, and whether you…

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Animal road signs from the UK

Check out these road signs from the UK. While other countries such as the USA, New Zealand and Australia have animal road signs in yellow and black, the majority of our signs are a red triangle with a white centre…

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Foods to eat and avoid before your driving test

You want to be feeling in tip-top shape before and during your practical driving test. Different foods and drinks can affect your body in different ways, sometimes with serious negative consequences. Whether you are taking your test, or you are…

Motorway limit to be reduced to 60mph

The government has proposed dropping the speed limit from 70mph to 60mph on a 32-mile section of the M1 running through South Yorkshire and Derbyshire, and is considering it for other sections of motorway around the country. European Union restrictions…

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Changes to motorcycle, lorry and bus driving test rules in 2014

Later in 2014 there will be some changes made to some driving test rules for motorcyclists, and drivers of lorries, buses and coaches. The following changes were originally due to start in January but DSA will now introduce them before…