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When Can You Use The Hard Shoulder?
Everyone knows what the hard shoulder is, but do you know its exact purpose? Check out our guide to when to use the hard shoulder to avoid any trouble!
March 4, 2026
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Smart Motorway Signs: Lane Closures and Obstructions
When smart motorways work as intended, Highways England are able to respond in real-time to traffic flow, obstacles in the road, collisions, breakdowns and other incidents. This is called active traffic management, and works using a system on cameras to detect potential or existing problems.
March 4, 2026
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Overtaking and Undertaking: What are the Rules?
Ever heard that the biggest danger on the road is other drivers? That may well be true, but sometimes it's good to remember that, to the rest of the general population, that actually means we're the risk!
March 4, 2026
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Is there a Minimum Speed Limit?
We’re going to be taking a look at how you know when there is a minimum speed limit in place, how it is justified, and what the consequences are of breaking it.
March 4, 2026
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Box Junction Rules: Everything You Need To Know
Junctions. Sooner or later (usually sooner), you’ll have to tackle them. There are T-junctions, crossroads, unmarked junctions, those with traffic lights or filters… some are easier to navigate than others, and one of the more complex types is the box junction.
March 4, 2026
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The UK National Speed Limit
What is the National Speed Limit? What speed is the National Speed Limit? How can you tell when it's in force? We answer all these, and more, in this guide.
March 4, 2026
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UK Road Markings Explained
We use many different road markings here in the UK—but there are common themes that make learning them easier. In this guide, we cover them all.
March 4, 2026
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Single vs Double Yellow Lines: What are the Rules?
As a driver, one of the most important (not to mention common) road markings you need to understand are yellow lines. You can find them in double and single form, painted along the sides of certain roads. But what do they mean?
March 4, 2026
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Who Has Right of Way at a Junction?
How do you know who has priority? Here we’ll dig into into the right of way rules and show you how to apply them in real life scenarios.
March 4, 2026
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Who Has Priority at an Unmarked Crossroads?
Imagine driving without any rules. No signposts, no traffic signals, no white lines on the roads. Nobody sure of their own rights, let alone anybody else's. Well, although most of the UK roads aren't like that, unmarked crossroads are a bit of an exception. Facing them is like trying to find treasure without a map: chaotic and little frustrating.
March 4, 2026
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Police and Authorised Person Hand Signals Explained
Signs and signals play a key role in helping to keep drivers safe on the roads—but it isn’t just permanent signs you need to look out for. Certain authorised people can also direct you by giving you hand signals. But because you probably won’t see the police and others using hand gestures all that often, you might not recognise them when you do. We’re here to help rectify that.
March 4, 2026
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On-Street Parking Rules Explained
Parking rules can be confusing, even for experienced drivers. But they’re really important to get your head around—not so that you can correctly demonstrate your parking skills on the driving test, but also because you’ll bear responsibility for anywhere you leave a vehicle... for the rest of your life. Dramatic! Stopping in the wrong place can make things dangerous for other road users, so councils and the police disincentivise this by issuing fines Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) and Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs).
March 4, 2026
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L and P Plates: What Are The Rules?
Learner drivers are always easily recognisable on the road thanks to the familiar red L plates adorning their vehicle. Meanwhile, new drivers often sport green P plates, proudly showing that they've passed their test.
March 4, 2026
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10 Learner Driver Rules You Need to Know
Are learner drivers allowed to take passengers? Who's allowed to supervise you? And can you drive at night? We break down the top 10 learner driver rules.
March 4, 2026
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Driving Other People’s Cars: What Are The Rules?
If you're driving other people's cars without the right cover in place, you could be breaking the law! In this guide, we're going to take you through the rules of driving other people's cars.
March 4, 2026
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Can a Learner Driver Carry Child Passengers?
Are there rules on learner drivers taking children as passengers? What about on driving lessons: will you be allowed to bring the kids? Find out now.
March 4, 2026
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Speed Awareness Courses—Everything You Need To Know
When it comes to driving, even the most experienced drivers can end up making a small mistake on the road. All it takes is one moment of inattentiveness and you could get snapped by a speed camera going well over the limit.
March 12, 2025
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What Happens if I Get 6 Points Within 2 Years of Driving?
Depending on the offence, you may receive points—known as endorsements—on your licence. And, since the New Drivers Act of 1995 came into force, accumulating 6 points within your first 2 years of driving will cause your licence to be revoked.
March 12, 2025
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LED headlights: Are they allowed in the UK?
In recent years, Light Emitting Diodes, or LEDs, have become the preference for many drivers over traditional halogen bulbs. But there’s a pretty big catch: they aren’t always road legal in the UK.
March 12, 2025
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What Prescription Drugs Can You Not Drive on in the UK?
Drug driving is illegal — right? Well, if we’re talking about illicit substances, absolutely. But what happens when you take perfectly legal medication as prescribed by your doctor, and then get behind the wheel?
February 5, 2025
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