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Driving Advice & Safety

How to Deal with Black Ice Safely

It's important that you know how to deal with black ice. We're going to show you how to spot it, where it's most likely to develop and give you some tips so you can safely drive through it.

February 5, 2025

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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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How to get Cheap Car Insurance using Price Comparison Sites

Whether you’re a learner driver looking to get some practice in between your lessons or a veteran behind the wheel, we’ll take you through how to get the best policies and the cheapest quotes for your car insurance.

January 30, 2025

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Young Driver Insurance—Everything You Need To Know

If you’re a newly qualified or young driver, you’re more likely to encounter high car insurance costs. Insurers tend to charge high premiums for young drivers—aged between 17 and 25 years—than more experienced drivers. This is because younger drivers are at the highest risk on the roads and are more likely to make a claim. It’s not all bad, though. If you’re nifty and use the tips in our young driver insurance guide, you might be able to save some money!

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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Am I A High Risk Driver?

How do you know if you’re a high risk driver, and what can you do to combat the issue? If you’re unlucky enough to end up in this category, you could end up paying a fortune to insure your car.

January 29, 2025

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Driving in the Rain: Our Top Tips

When driving in Britain, prepare for rain. If it starts to pour it down, you need to make adjustments to keep yourself and others safe. Read all about it here...

January 27, 2025

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Should I Buy A Dash Cam?

If you're not entirely convinced of the wonders of dash cams, and you're still asking yourself the question, "Should I buy a dash cam?", our latest guide might be just what you need.

January 27, 2025

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Black Box (Telematics) Insurance—Everything You Need To Know

Taking your driving ability into consideration, your insurer will objectively determine how safe a driver you are and offer lower premiums. In this guide, we'll explain what black box (telematics) insurance is and how it works. We'll also discuss which drivers will benefit most from it, whether it's truly worth it and much more!

January 27, 2025

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Driving Advice & Safety

Should I Buy a New or Used Car?

We're going to take you through the main advantages and disadvantages of buying a new or used car, and also outline the main factors you should bear in mind before you buy your first car.

January 27, 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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7 Top Ways to Customise Your Car

We've compiled some of the top ways you can customise your car without breaking the bank. Read on for the rundown of our top customisation tips!

January 22, 2025

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Driving Past Animals

What actions must you take when you see animals on, or near, the road—and what does the law say about the matter? This article clears up any questions.

January 22, 2025

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How to Defrost Your Windscreen Quickly

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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What To Do When Your Car Breaks Down

Nothing makes a driver break into nervous sweat like the prospect of breaking down on the road. Whilst you might assume it's as simple as giving a breakdown provider a quick ring, it's not always so straightforward. Are you sure you know what to do in the event of a breakdown?

January 22, 2025

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Your Ultimate Guide to Car Mirrors

No matter how long you've been driving, you'll know that mirrors are an integral part of driving. That's why we've put together this useful guide to mirrors and how to use them.

January 21, 2025

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Defensive Driving Tips and Techniques

Driving comes with plenty of everyday challenges that you won't encounter during your test. In response to these challenges, drivers can adopt specific skills to help prevent accidents and reduce the risk of collision.

January 21, 2025

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What To Do If You Get A Flat Tyre

In this guide, we'll take you through the steps you need to take when you notice you've got a flat tyre, including how to repair and replace it. We'll also provide additional advice to help minimise your chances of ending up with a flat tyre.

January 21, 2025

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