Overtaking - Top Tips for Completing the Manoeuvre Safely
Learning how to overtake safely is a vital skillRecklessly completing this high-risk manoeuvre can put yourself and other road users in danger. Research from the Brake road charity found that one in seven motori ...
Speed Limits in the UK
The UK’s road network can be a complicated place at times. There’s a plethora of road layouts to contend with, endless roundabouts, and obscure signs. However, there’s one thing that doesn’t ...
Be Prepared - Seven Reasons to Take Mock Theory Tests
Some learner drivers breeze into their theory test with a bullish sense of confidence. They naively feel like they’ll be able to pass the exam with flying colours first time round -- solely on the basis tha ...
How to Handle the 7 Types of Vulnerable Road Users
Hazards on the UK’s roads can crop up in the most unexpected of places. And when you’re travelling in residential areas, it’s possible you’ll encounter road users who are vulnerable, need to ...
Are You Ready for Your Car MOT? 11 Things a Mechanic Will Check During a Test
Understanding what’s included in a car MOT helps you make easy fixes in advance of a test, and proves useful if you’re buying a second-hand model. The mechanic’s objective is to examine whether you ...
Driving Test Success Rate: 5 Surprising Facts about the Best and Worst Places in the UK
You wouldn’t necessarily think that you face a postcode lottery when you’re taking your driving test, but when you drill down into official figures from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, the realit ...
Come Prepared - 13 Crucial Things a Mechanic Will Check During a Motorcycle MOT
It’s important to keep a track of whether your motorcycle is covered by an MOT. It can be a costly mistake, with fines of up to £1,000 possible for riders caught without one. Once your motorcycle is three y ...
Underage Drivers: 4 Curious Ideas to Start Early
“It’s Truck Day. I’ve only been driving for 5 months and I’m about to get behind the wheel of a Parcel Force lorry. It’s great. I can now say, “I’m 15 years old and the second vehicle I’ve ever driven was a 7.5-ton ...
What Not to Do on Your Driving Test: 5 Crucial Things
One thing you only want to do once is take your driving test. If you’re hoping to pass in 2018, then aim to be in the 53% of drivers who succeed first time. But how? What are the most common pitfalls that you need ...
6 Critical Tips for Your Safe Travel Driving at Night
Driving in the dark is an intimidating experience for many drivers -- and even seasoned motorists. And unfortunately, it seems these fears are well placed. According to Government figures, nearly one in three of the ...