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Minimum Age Requirements for Driving
DVLA specifies minimum age requirements for driving different types of vehicles. Confusion often reigns - particularly in relation to motorbikes and larger vehicles, so here we attempt to clarify the...
Read more...Explain a Red Route
In the UK, red routes are major roads in urban areas, stopping, loading or unloading a vehicle is not allowed by law or only when the adjacent signs state that...
Read more...How Do I Change My Licence From a US to UK One?
Question: I'm a new UK resident who recently moved from the US. I have a valid US driver's license and have been driving there for 20 years. I currently drive in...
Read more...History of Road Markings and How they were First Designed
The first ever road markings that were seen in the UK were in 1918 and the first ever was the famous white line. Read our full guide on the history...
Read more...Road Humps, Speed Bumps and 'Sleeping Policemen'
Whether you call them road humps, speed humps or sleeping policemen they do the same thing, that’s right they slow traffic. Introduced as a road traffic calming measure these weapons...
Read more...Driving Licence for Over 70s
When a driver reaches the age of 70 their driving licence must be renewed. If you wish to renew your driving licence at 70 you must complete the necessary paperwork...
Read more...Can Learner Drivers Drive at Night?
Are learner drivers permitted to drive at night time?
Read more...Disabled Bays and Illegal Parking
Drivers pay millions of pounds each year in parking fees in the UK for a number of parking violations. Drivers who park in disabled bays without the proper authorisation are...
Read more...History of Cats Eyes and Their Function for the Road User
The Cat's Eye is a safety device and is used on 99 per cent of roads in the UK. The device was invented by Percy Shaw, who worked as a...
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