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Dipped Headlights vs Full Beam – What They Are & When You Should Use Them

All vehicles are fitted with headlights to help the driver see at night and in low-visibility situations. Headlights also let other drivers see your vehicle easier which is just as important. A vehicle without lights is far more likely to be involved in an accident as other drivers just won’t spot it in time. So […]

by Zutobi · Updated Feb 16, 2021

The 3 Basic Arm Signals for Driving Explained

Hand signals are used to communicate with other drivers in situations when your car lights malfunction or to reinforce direction indicator signals and stop lights. In addition, cyclists and those in charge of horses commonly use hand signals as they lack direction indicators.  All drivers must know and understand the hand signals that are used […]

by Zutobi · Updated Jan 28, 2021

Highway Code Road Signs – Most Important Signs in the UK

Traffic signs are important to know by heart as a driver. In the UK, there are many different road signs you need to know, and we’ll go through the most important ones outlined in the Highway Code. More specifically: Warning signs Signs giving orders Warning Signs on the Road Warning signs in the United Kingdom […]

by Zutobi · Updated Jan 11, 2021

How to Drive a Manual Car: Step-by-Step Guide

Cars with a manual gearbox have, until recent years, been more fuel-efficient and reliable compared to cars with an automatic gearbox. If you look back just a few generations, learning how to drive a manual car was more or less necessary for all drivers. But much has changed in just a few years. In 2020, […]

by Zutobi · Updated Feb 16, 2021

How to Handle a Tyre Blowout or Flat Tyre (Step-by-Step Guide)

Getting a tyre blowout or flat tyre while driving can be highly dangerous and very scary. When a tyre blows, it will cause a large POP and instantly affect your steering and control over the vehicle. Tyre-related issues are a huge problem in the United Kingdom. Millions of drivers are at risk of a blowout […]

by Zutobi · Updated Feb 16, 2021

How to Check Your Car’s Engine Oil – A Complete Driver’s Guide

In any car, several fluids are essential to the running of the car, such as the wind washer fluid, car coolant, and engine oil. In this article, we’ll focus on engine oil: How to check the engine oil level with a step-by-step guide When it’s time to change the oil How to fill or change […]

by Zutobi · Updated Feb 16, 2021

How to Do a Three-Point Turn in 4 Easy Steps

There are few things more annoying and time-consuming than driving on a road in the wrong direction but finding no available side-streets to use to change direction. Luckily, there is a basic manoeuvre called the 3-point turn that is used if you need to turn your car around in a tight space. What is a […]

by Zutobi · Updated Feb 16, 2021

Aquaplaning: Why It Occurs, How to Avoid It & What to Do When Aquaplaning

Most drivers that have driven in heavy rain have most likely experienced aquaplaning, or hydroplaning as it is often called, even if it was just for a brief moment. You may have felt a sudden loss of control or feedback the moment your tyres lost traction.  Such situations can seem harmless, but they can easily […]

by Zutobi · Updated Feb 16, 2021

How to Parallel Park for Beginners: Step-by-Step Guide

For beginner drivers, parallel parking is one of the most difficult things to do. What makes parallel parking difficult at first is that it requires the driver to follow a strict approach to get the angles into the parking spot right. Do You Have to Parallel Park on the Practical Driving Test? In the United […]

by Zutobi · Updated Feb 16, 2021