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You Did What?! Top 10 Reasons for Failing Your Driving Test

You Did What?! Top 10 Reasons for Failing Your Driving Test

1. Not making effective observations at junctions 2. Not using mirrors correctly when changing direction 3. Not moving off safely 4. Incorrect positioning when turning right at junctions 5. Not responding appropriately to traffic lights 6. Not having proper control of the steering 7. Not responding correctly to road markings 8. Not responding correctly to traffic signs 9. Poor positioning…

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Preparing Your Car For Safe Driving

Preparing Your Car For Safe Driving

Driving safely from A to B requires planning.  Key Daily Check Areas.   Fuel insure you have sufficient fuel to carry out your journey or think about where you are going to stop for Fuel   Lights & Indicators: Check for cracked lenses and ensure all bulbs work.   Tyres: Inspect for at least 1mm tread depth (for HGV/commercial), correct pressure,…

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Tips for Safe Driving With Pets In The Car

Tips for Safe Driving With Pets In The Car

If you are taking your pet out for that special walk they like, ensure they are in the back of the car with a pet guard. Pet guards are to protect you as well  as your pet from being hurled forward in the event of a sudden stop or incident,     Any other tips or trends? With young dogs…

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Common Driving Mistakes that can Damage your Car

Common Driving Mistakes that can Damage your Car

Driving Mistakes that can Damage your Car Observation! Observations! Observations! It makes total sense that if you are not paying attention to what is happening around you, your at risk. If there is someone else not paying attention on what is happening around them, damage to their and your car is going to happen. You are unable to deal with…

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