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Driving on Country Roads: The Ultimate Guide
Country driving poses some particular challenges. There are good—and not so good—ways to tackle rural routes. We've compiled the best tips for keeping you safe.
February 5, 2025
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What Should I Do When I Get Pulled Over By The Police?
Our guide aims to outline the situations in which the police are allowed to stop drivers, what they're legally allowed to do and what you should do in these circumstances.
January 30, 2025
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Top Tips and Tricks for New Drivers
As a driver, you're never really done with learning. Though your instructor will have taught you plenty, there's still room for improvement going forward!
January 29, 2025
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How to be a Courteous Driver
Beyond the official driving laws we all must follow, there is a widely-accepted driving etiquette that many motorists across the UK practise. If this is brand new information to you, there's no reason to worry! The little habits and conventions involved are easy to pick up.
January 22, 2025
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9 Driving Habits That Could Cost You Dear
There are plenty of ways you can breach the laws around considerate driving — and the rules aren’t always super obvious. So here’s a more measured roundup of some common motoring offences that could see you fall into trouble.
January 22, 2025
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Explained: Road Positioning and Lane Discipline
It might seem basic, but steering into the right position lays a good foundation for all your other driving skills. It's only once you've got the hang of this that you'll be able to pull off more complex manoeuvres and show your examiner you really know what's what.
January 17, 2025
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Passing Parked Cars: Who Has Priority?
We’ll take you through the rules on how to overtake parked cars or other stationary obstacles, and give you practical tips on how to follow them when you’re driving in real life.
January 15, 2025
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When to Signal While Driving
On the road, it's vital that you use the right signals to let other road users know what you're planning to do next. When done correctly, signalling can give road users enough time to react and take action, if necessary.
January 15, 2025
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How-To Guide: Setting Up Your Car Steering Wheel
In this guide, we're going to go through all of the steps involved in setting up your car steering wheel.
January 15, 2025
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Foot Brake vs Handbrake
While the foot brake needs to be used any time you want to stop the car, the handbrake is only suitable for certain scenarios. So how do you know which situations require the use of both?
January 9, 2025
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The Different Types of Roundabout
This handy guide introduces the different types of roundabout. We'll also provide tips on how best to approach each type, helping you to take to them like a duck to water.
January 8, 2025
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Pass Plus
For over two decades, the Pass Plus advanced driving course has been available to drivers, helping them build on the skills they gained from their initial driving tuition and become experienced at dealing with a wide range of challenging situations on the road.
January 6, 2025
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Priority Chicanes: The Ultimate Guide
You may be asked about priority chicanes on your theory test—or you might come across one on your practical driving test—so they’re something you need to be confident at tackling pretty early on.
January 6, 2025
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Motorway Driving: Ultimate Guide
Motorways can be a daunting prospect for new drivers, but you might be surprised to learn, then, that they are some of the safest roads to drive on. Here's a useful guide to the main things you need to know about motorway driving.
January 4, 2025
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What Should You Do When Driving In Fog?
It’s one of several weather patterns you’ll deal with as a driver, and can be dangerous if not approached with care. You should always have your normal dipped headlights on when visibility is poor—but when should you pair them with fog lights, and when could this land you in trouble?
January 4, 2025
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When Should I Use My Sidelights?
It’s crucial that you know exactly how to light your car responsibly and legally, whatever's happening around beyond your windscreen.
January 4, 2025
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Towing A Trailer: What Should I Know?
We're going to take you through everything you might need to know about towing a trailer—from what the legal requirements are, to additional tests you might have to take to some handy towing tips to make your journey that much easier.
January 3, 2025
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Differences Between Driving in Europe and the UK
If you're used to driving in Europe, coming to the UK in a car can seem like a daunting experience. It needn't be difficult though—we've detailed all the major differences between driving in Europe and the UK in this helpful guide.
January 3, 2025
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Getting Used To Driving With A Sat Nav
Whether you're a learner preparing for the driving test, or an experienced driver testing out the wonders of GPS satnavs for the first time, we're here to help.
December 24, 2024
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Ultimate Driving Terms Glossary
Don't know your ABS from your demister? Never heard of a pegasus crossing? Find definitions to nearly 200 driving terms with our ultimate glossary.
December 23, 2024
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