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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.

November 29, 2024

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Buying A New Car: Dos and Don’ts

If you'd like to avoid buying a car you'll want to get rid of within a few months, it's vital that you know what to look out for. We're going to take you through the dos and don'ts of buying a new car.

October 29, 2024

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Petrol Cars vs. Electric Cars

If you're stuck between petrol cars and electric cars, we're here to help! We've compiled all the information you need to know about both types of cars, including advantages, disadvantages and additional facts you need to consider when making a decision.

October 29, 2024

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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.

October 29, 2024

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How To Deal With Bad Drivers

We’re going to explore the best way to deal with a variety of misguided motorists. Follow our advice and refuse to let another bad driver ruin your day!

June 19, 2024

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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.

June 19, 2024

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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.

June 7, 2024

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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.

June 6, 2024

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Car Controls: Everything You Need to Know

Hitting the accelerator, turning the wheel and knowing how to brake are all key to making a vehicle move. That’s why the primary controls are the pedals and steering wheel. But there are loads more cockpit controls to get your head around as well.

May 23, 2024

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Driving Advice & Safety

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.

May 23, 2024

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Top Tips To Keep Your Car Secure

We're going to take you through some top tips that will help you keep your car safe and secure—from ways to make your vehicle less of a target, to steps that will make it easier to recover your vehicle in a worst case scenario.

April 19, 2024

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Car Engine Size: What Do I Need To Know?

Want to get an engine size that matches your needs? We're going to walk you through exactly what engine size means and what size might best suit you.

April 19, 2024

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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.

April 19, 2024

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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.

April 19, 2024

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Buying A Used Car: Dos and Don'ts

In this guide, we're going to take you through the ultimate dos and don'ts of buying a used car. By the end of it, you'll know exactly what you should be looking for, what questions you need to ask yourself and how to go about haggling.

April 19, 2024

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How to Get Cheap Learner Driver Insurance

If you're looking to practice driving outside of your lessons, you'll need to be insured. Read on to find out how to get a good insurance deal as a learner.

April 19, 2024

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Driving Instructor Insurance

Teaching learners how to drive increases the likelihood of accidents on the road, which is why driving instructor insurance is so important. You need an insurance policy that meets your needs and keeps your vehicle, yourself and your learners protected.

April 11, 2024

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How Young Drivers Can Stay Safe After Passing (& Get Cheaper Insurance)

How can we stay safe in our first year after passing and make sure we practice safe driving for life? And how can we make our insurance cheaper?! All these questions will be answered right here.

April 10, 2024

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Accident While Learning to Drive? Here’s What to Do

Being involved in an accident while learning to drive can be a stressful situation. In this article, we'll cover what to do if the worst happens.

April 8, 2024

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8 Ways to Save Money on Car Insurance — Before & After Your Test

Our good friends from Marmalade, the car insurance specalists, are here to tell us how to save money on insurance before and after passing your test...

April 8, 2024

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