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Zutobi’s Driving Theory Test App: Why Our App is Everything You Need

Obtaining your driving licence can be a challenging endeavour. Our popular driving theory test app will help you through the process with the latest 2022 DVSA revision questions, a summarised version of the Highway Code, and a gamified approach to learning. The app has been featured by Apple twice and has over 5,000 reviews, with […]

by Zutobi · Updated Mar 07, 2022

How to Park a Car Perfectly: Step-by-Step Guide

Knowing how to park a car is simply a must-know skill, but it can be a challenge if you are new to driving or not used to driving in urban areas. While you may be able to conveniently park on your driveway at home, at some point in time you will need to park your […]

by Zutobi · Updated Jan 20, 2022

Driving on Black Ice: What it Is, How to Handle it & Why it’s Dangerous

The weather is getting colder and it’s time to prepare for seasonal driving hazards and slippery roads. One of the most dangerous winter weather driving hazards is black ice – which is a nearly undetectable patch of ice. Icy roads tend to catch thousands of British drivers off guard each year, with upwards of 40% […]

by Zutobi · Updated Jan 12, 2022

How to Get Your Driving Licence: A Step-by-Step Guide

Though many other modes of transportation are available, none provide the amount of freedom that a driving licence does. Whether you need to drive to an event, the grocery store, school, or work, a licence allows you to get where you need to be without waiting for a ride.  To get a UK driving licence, […]

by Zutobi · Updated Dec 21, 2021

Automatic Cars Explained: What It Is and How to Drive One

In the United Kingdom today, the mass majority of cars produced and sold come with automatic gearbox. If you’ve driven a car before, it more than likely had an automatic transmission. Manual transmission has not completely gone away, but it has proven to be far more difficult to learn how to drive one (and more […]

by Zutobi · Updated Dec 13, 2021

Anti-Lock Braking System Explained: What It Is and How It Works

We’ve all been in driving situations where it was necessary to brake quickly. These situations generally happen when traffic ahead of you suddenly stops, when a light unexpectedly turns red, when road conditions are poor, or when a driver makes a poor driving decision.  These situations can be scary and dangerous. However, vehicles have become […]

by Zutobi · Updated Dec 07, 2021

How to Drive in Snow and Ice: 10 Winter Driving Tips

As the days grow shorter and the weather turns cooler in the United Kingdom, and Europe in general, everyone begins slowly preparing for winter weather conditions. Warmer clothes come up from the basement, fireplaces are cleaned out and prepared, and plans for the holidays begin taking shape. Before the snow falls, it’s important to review […]

by Zutobi · Updated Nov 30, 2021

Engine Braking Explained: What It Is and How to Do It

If you are always pressing the brake pedal to slow down, you are doing it wrong. You will use more fuel and may overheat your brakes on long downhill slopes, such as the Hardknott Pass in Cumbria. By learning how to engine brake, you can save fuel and keep your brakes cool even on the […]

by Zutobi · Updated Nov 23, 2021

What are Hazard Warning Lights and When Should You Use Them?

Hazard warning lights are a must-have on today’s busy highways and roads. There are wrong and right situations in which you can use hazard lights in the United Kingdom. This article will go over everything you need to know. What are Hazard Warning Lights? Hazard warning lights are a driver-controlled system that causes all turn […]

by Zutobi · Updated Nov 15, 2021