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Diabetes and Driving: Everything You Need to Know
Like many other medical conditions, having diabetes can make driving that bit more of a challenge. Your condition can affect your driving in a few ways, whether through hypoglycaemic episodes or other complications. And, whether you’ve recently been diagnosed, or are just starting to think about learning to drive, you’ve probably got some questions. How can you best manage your diabetes on the roads?
January 22, 2025
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Can I Drive After a Stroke?
If you’ve had a stroke, you might wonder if you’re legally allowed to drive in the UK, and if there’s anything you must do before getting behind the wheel. In this article, we’ll look at the rules and regulations around driving after a stroke, and you’ll find out exactly where you stand.
January 22, 2025
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What Happens if I Get 6 Points Within 2 Years of Driving?
Depending on the offence, you may receive points—known as endorsements—on your licence. And, since the New Drivers Act of 1995 came into force, accumulating 6 points within your first 2 years of driving will cause your licence to be revoked.
January 21, 2025
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Driving with Medical Conditions: All You Need To Know
Over a million people across the UK rely on their cars to help them live with a medical condition. But did you know there are 100+ different conditions that you might need to declare to the DVLA before getting behind the wheel? These are known as 'notifiable conditions' and the exact rules vary depending on the nature of the condition. Some will mean you can continue driving, while others could lead to you being told to surrender your licence.
January 21, 2025
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Statutory Off Road Notifications
We're going to take you through everything you could possibly need to know about the Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN)—from what it is to why you might need it to how exactly you might go about registering for one.
January 21, 2025
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Box Junction Rules: Everything You Need To Know
Junctions. Sooner or later (usually sooner), you’ll have to tackle them. There are T-junctions, crossroads, unmarked junctions, those with traffic lights or filters… some are easier to navigate than others, and one of the more complex types is the box junction.
January 21, 2025
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Can You Drive if You're Deaf?
In order to be allowed to drive, you've got to prove you're fit and able to do so. Some medical conditions are notifiable, meaning you have to let the DVLA know about them; others automatically exclude you from getting behind the wheel. Here we're going to focus on hearing.
January 21, 2025
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Can You Drive with One Eye?
There are strict eyesight rules that all drivers are required to follow. But how does sight in only one eye—monocular vision—affect your legality and ability to drive?
January 21, 2025
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Using Your Mobile Phone in the Car—What Are The Rules?
For many of us, mobile phones almost serve as an extra limb. We spend numerous hours a day scrolling, updating and chatting with the help of our trusty smartphone sidekicks. In fact, we have become so reliant on them that the anxiety when we're without our phone has got its own name — nomophobia.
January 21, 2025
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How Does the Points System Work?
There are still plenty of questions you may have about the points system. That's why we've set about to explain everything you need to know about penalty points.
January 17, 2025
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Understanding the National Speed Limit
What is the National Speed Limit? What speed is the National Speed Limit? How can you tell when it's in force? We answer all these, and more, in this guide.
January 17, 2025
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Upgrading From an Automatic to Manual Licence
Passed your driving test in an automatic car but want to drive a manual vehicle? You'll need to take a new practical driving test. Here's all you need to know...
January 17, 2025
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Who Has Right of Way at a Junction?
How do you know who has priority? Here we’ll dig into into the right of way rules and show you how to apply them in real life scenarios.
January 15, 2025
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When Can I Drive after Drinking the Night Before?
Patience is a virtue. And if you drank a lot the night before, you'll need to wait to get behind the wheel. Party season or no party season, there are rules in place aiming to eliminate drink-drivers from our roads—which might be inconvenient for your plans, but puts everyone at less risk.
January 15, 2025
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Smoking in Cars — What are the Rules?
Around 15% of UK adults smoke, and plenty of them are also drivers or looking at taking lessons soon. If that’s you, we’re here to arm you with the information to stay on the right side of the law—particularly as the rules for smoking in cars change depending on the circumstances.
January 15, 2025
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Eyesight for Driving: Can You See Well Enough?
The DVLA and the police are cracking down on poor eyesight in drivers. If you're learning to drive in the UK, you can expect not only to fail your practical test—almost before it starts—but also have your licence revoked if you are unable to prove sufficient eyesight for driving.
January 15, 2025
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What the Highway Code Says About Honking Your Horn
The Highway Code is the go-to source for rules applicable to drivers on UK roads. Many first become familiar with it when taking the theory test because all questions are covered in the Code.
January 14, 2025
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Police and Authorised Person Hand Signals Explained
Signs and signals play a key role in helping to keep drivers safe on the roads—but it isn’t just permanent signs you need to look out for. Certain authorised people can also direct you by giving you hand signals. But because you probably won’t see the police and others using hand gestures all that often, you might not recognise them when you do. We’re here to help rectify that.
January 13, 2025
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ADHD and Driving: Strategies for Success
Got ADHD and looking to learn to drive? People with ADHD have shared with us strategies that will help you with your theory and practical tests—and beyond.
January 10, 2025
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Can You Drive With a Cracked Windscreen?
They protect from the elements, aid visibility, and form an essential part of your vehicle’s structure. But windscreens are also a barrier against debris: stones flying up from the vehicle in front; splintered metal in the event of a crash; and birds or deer careering into your path.
January 10, 2025
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