As we hopefully head into a hot summer we need to consider the heat inside the car. With the air conditioning on or windows open we might feel comfortable with the temperature. Once all the windows are shut and the air conditioning is switched off the temperature will rise very quickly in the car. Children, animals and certain products do…
Countries that drive on the Left-Hand side (LHT) Countries and Territories: Europe: United Kingdom, Ireland, Cyprus, Malta, Channel Islands, Isle of Man. Asia: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Macau, Malaysia, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Timor-Leste. Africa: Botswana, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Eswatini (Swaziland), Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe. Oceania: Australia, Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, New…
Basic tips to help manage your nerves Talk to your driving instructor about the ways you might be able to manage your nerves. They’re used to teaching people who are nervous about taking the driving test. 1. Plan ahead Do not take your test when other stressful things are happening in your life, such as school exams. 2. Get a…
Your responsibilities as a driver Legally you have 3 areas of responsibility as a driver. 1 Operate your vehicle correctly 2 Drive your vehicle safely around other road users and pedestrians 3 Wherever possible help keep the flow of traffic moving. You will fail your driving test if you cause another road user, to brake harshly, deviate from their current…
Automatic Transmissions Back in the day the automatic transmission was seen as a luxury item, needing a big engine and plenty of money in the bank, to pay for the fuel and the car. Cars with automatic transmissions were more pricey than their manual counter part. Technology has now changed that point of view, although, some people still regard the…