When driving through the UK, you have probably used at least once smart motorway. They use variable speed limits to reduce congestion and move the flow of traffic. You can find three different kinds of smart motorways. All lane running schemes will use hard shoulders. Controlled motorways will also have variable speed limits. Last but […]
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Many authorities around the world try to catch Uber breaking local laws. The taxi-hailing company has caught them using special software to recognise and fool authorities. This cat and mouse game happens because Uber classifies its drivers as independent contractors. As an Uber driver, you never know who sits in the back of a car.
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Easter break is when families like to go on vacations abroad. Research has found that car hires companies abroad like to hide additional charges. Every customer could come across 28 extra charges in any stage of renting a car. Watch out for these extras: additional driver, renting a child’s seat, hotel delivery fee, one-way fee, […]
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Even if you are living in a country where you are not obliged to use your headlights at all times, it is a wise thing to do so. A car with its lights on is much easier to spot on the road and thus increases your safety, especially when the daylight is weak due to […]
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Attention! New rules have come into force in England, Scotland and Wales since 1st of March. Inexperienced drivers under two years caught using a phone will have their licence revoked. New rules also double penalties for using a phone while driving a car. You could earn six points and a £200 fine. Practical and theory […]
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It’s common to drive late at night or while being exhausted. Each year many accidents on the road happen because someone fell asleep while driving vehicle. The best remedy to suppress sleep is to change actions or environment. Make a pit stop to get fresh air, use the bathroom or get something to drink. If […]
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Time did not spare potholes on the UK roads. They have only increased and grow to a bigger safety hazard. It’s possible to report potholes via council websites or RAC Report Pothole app. Authorities will be aware where to fix them for more secure roads. Reported pothole increases your chance of receiving finances for alleged […]
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We can try to implement simple day to day things in our driving routines and boost our karma. Other driver let you merge. You could say simple thank you with a wave or a quick flash of hazard lights or high beams. Maybe better wait for next green and don’t stop and block the intersection. […]
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Finally, there is a car for pet owners, Nissan X-Trail 4Dog. No more worries about taking your dog with you on a trip. Nissan has a specially prepared area at the back of the car with everything that a dog needs. In a cargo area, there are two drawers filled with a mini dog grooming […]
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Maybe you have heard about black boxes for planes? Telematics is something similar but designed for cars. Some insurance companies use it to track their driving behaviours. Then, based on the collected data, the better driver you seem to be, the cheaper they set your insurance rate. Imagine you could join 25-33% of drivers who […]
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