Category: Driving best practices

Chauffeur Profession for Driving Enthusiasts MILTA Technology
May 28, 2017
Chauffeur Profession for Driving Enthusiasts

Nowadays, there are still chauffeurs on UK roads. Today, a recognisable wardrobe is no longer needed; discretion is essential. These drivers need to be precise and think of all the risks, as they often have high-class clients. They have special rules for a car and driving that are required to be taking into account.

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Better Forget about the Horn MILTA Technology
May 26, 2017
Better Forget about the Horn

It’s not good manners to use a horn. Sometimes, it can be used in situations when other drivers’ behaviour is dangerous to other road users but still only with a small amount of usage. However, it’s not allowed to use a horn in built-up areas between 11:30 pm and 7:00 am.

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Do You Know how much You can Tow? MILTA Technology
May 25, 2017
Do You Know how much You can Tow?

Without proper knowledge of towing allowance, drivers can earn four to six points and a £1,000 fine. By law, B license holders are allowed to pull a combined maximum authorised mass (MAM) of 4.25 tonnes. A 4X4 Jeep with a family caravan may be too heavy for B drivers. You will need a B+E license.

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Old Car Owners Have a Chance to Feel Like New Car Owners MILTA Technology
May 18, 2017
Old Car Owners Have a Chance to Feel Like New Car Owners

New vehicles are equipped with very useful characteristics, including remote locking from other devices or car’s location tracking, etc., Ford’s has come up with SmartLink. A device that allows older car owners to enjoy new car features. Ford and Lincoln owners of 2010 and older models can purchase it from this summer.

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Satellite Navigation During UK Driving Test MILTA Technology
May 16, 2017
Satellite Navigation During UK Driving Test

Electronic gadgets are playing a bigger integral part in driving. Starting from the 4th of December, you can be one of the lucky four out of five drivers in the driving test. These drivers will have a satellite navigation section in their driving test to prove these devices will not distract them, but help to […]

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Speeders in England and Wales will face stricter penalties MILTA Technology
May 14, 2017
Speeders in England and Wales will face stricter penalties

Drivers pay attention as the new sanctions for C category of speeds came into force on April 24. The fastest speeders in England and Wales will pay an average of 150% of their weekly income on the fine. If before the driver paid £1,000, then now it will be £2,500 for dangerous driving on the […]

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Self-driving cars on motorways from 2019 MILTA Technology
May 13, 2017
Self-driving cars on motorways from 2019

A new route for 2019 for self-driving cars operating between London and Oxford. Oxbotica, the UK-based independent car company, tries to improve their fleet of vehicles to run on public roads entirely. The main idea is to prepare self-driving cars for different scenarios like weather conditions, other drivers and unexpected situations.

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Drive carefully near farm equipment MILTA Technology
May 11, 2017
Drive carefully near farm equipment

In spring, the roads near farms could be quite busy with moving farm equipment. The most frequent crashes include sideswipes and angle crashes. Better to drive defensively, follow at a safe distance and pay more attention to where it is allowed to pass those vehicles. If it’s possible, use other roads.

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How to Get Away from an Unsafe Driver MILTA Technology
May 09, 2017
How to Get Away from an Unsafe Driver

Parents care about their kids and want them safe. They can teach how to say no to driving with friends when feeling unsafe with a driver. Overconfidence in a driver could lead to dangerous situations. The best way is to talk about situations is when driving is dangerous so the kid can recognise it. Give […]

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Spring Precipitation May Cause Hydroplaning MILTA Technology
May 05, 2017
Spring Precipitation May Cause Hydroplaning

Inevitable spring rains could come with floods. Statistics shows more accidents on a wet surface than snowy. Streets covered with water could lead to hydroplaning, tyres don’t touch the surface of the road. You can ease off the gas, letting weight transfer to the front wheels. Ease on brakes and steer towards a location where […]

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