Another important one for winter! Car maintenence,
Ensure your trusty steed is fit for any weather conditions

http://www.autocar.co.uk/winter-car-maintenance-tips

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Winter car maintenance tips | Autocar

Autocar offers a definitive guide to looking after your car during the winter.

Tag: AUTOCAR.CO.UK

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20th December 2016

None for the road! Christmas time is upon us
Get clued up on the facts and figures on Drink Driving

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Drink driving : THINK! : Roadsafety

Any amount of alsohol will affect your ability to drive. Find out the facts about drink driving and watch the "Moment of Doubt" TV Ad

Tag: THINK.DIRECT.GOV.UK

Tag: Top-tip Tuesday | Government Information

13th December 2016

December starts us off with our Top Tips to prepare for blustery weather!
Rather be prepared and not need these skills, rather than be stuck in need of them.
Stay wrapped up!

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Driving in adverse weather conditions (226-237) - The Highway Code - Guidance - GOV.UK

This Highway Code applies to England, Scotland and Wales. The Highway Code is essential reading for everyone.

Tag: GOV.UK

Tag: Top-tip Tuesday | Government Information

5th December 2016

Top Tip Tuesday and car insurance, the bane of every newly qualified driver's life!
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/…/i…/85261/cheapest-cars-insure

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Cheapest cars to insure 2016

Looking to cut your car insurance costs? The best way is to look into one of these - the cheapest cars to insure in the UK

Tag: AUTOEXPRESS.CO.UK

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29th November 2016

Another Top Tip Tuesday, and today we'll be looking at the driving test and how it has changed over the years it's been a requirement on our roads
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/…/d…/85429/history-driving-test

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The history of the driving test

The driving test is 80 years old, so we take a look back at its 110-year history

Tag: AUTOEXPRESS.CO.UK

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22nd November 2016

Today's top tip is for all the University students driving to and from their accommodation;
http://www.loughboroughecho.net/…/freshers-week-driving-tip…

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Freshers' Week driving tips for students

For some this will be the longest journey they have ever driven, to a new area, with a car fully laden with all their worldly goods.

Tag: LOUGHBOROUGHECHO.NET | BY DAVID GODSALL

Tag: Top-tip Tuesday

15th November 2016

Another top tip and the good old driving test - what's it all about?
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/…/practical-driving-test-top-t…

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Practical driving test:top tips for passing

Everyone wants to pass their driving test first time - our tips should help boost your chances!

Tag: AUTOEXPRESS.CO.UK

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8th November 2016

Today's top tip looks at Dashcam equipment, and why a small investment can mean a lifetime of safety should an incident occur on the roads;
http://www.driving.co.uk/…/buying-guide-leading-dashboard-…/

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Buying guide: leading dashboard camers (dashcams)...

Driving reviews a number of leading dashcams, from basic video recording mod...

Tag: DRIVING.CO.UK

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1st November 2016

Another Despatch top tip today, concerning the Driving Test waiting times.
Well worth a read over your morning cereal!
https://despatch.blog.gov.uk/…/dealing-with-driving-test-w…/

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Dealing with driving test waiting times | Despatch for driver and rider trainers

Official advice and information for driver and rider trainers from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)

Tag: DESPATCH.BLOG.GOV.UK

Tag: Top-tip Tuesday | Government Information

25th October 2016

Interesting top tip today, Chief Driving Examiner Lesley Young's consultation on the Driving Test
https://despatch.blog.gov.uk/…/driving-test-consultation-l…/

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Driving test consultation: interview with Lesley Young | Despatch for driver and rider trainers

Official advice and information for driver and rider trainers from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)

Tag: DESPATCH.BLOG.GOV.UK

Tag: Top-tip Tuesday | Government Information

18th October 2016

Todays Top Tip concerns First aid;

Would you be confident if you were the first at the scene of a crash?
http://www.2pass.co.uk/firstaid.htm

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First Aid On The Road, useful information for the Driving Test

First aid when you are on the Road

Tag: 2PASS.CO.UK

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4th October 2016

Another Fantastic Top Tip brought to us by http://www.smf.ie/
The top 10 most traffic congested cities! (Nope, Rochdale didn't make the list)

https://s3.amazonaws.com/…/the-worlds-10-most-tr…/index.html

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The World's 10 Most Traffic-Congested Cities

Think your commute is bad? Find out what are the 10 worst cities in the world for...

Tag: A3.AMAZONAWS.COM

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13th September 2016

Another Top Tip brought to you by http://www.injury-solicitors.ie/, Motorcycle Safety, and what as a driver you need to know.

Courtesy of Hussey Fraser - Personal Injury Solicitors

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Tag: Top-tip Tuesday

23rd August 2016

A more light-hearted Top Tip today. make sure not to fall foul of any of these mistakes on your driving test!
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/…/10-bizarre-reasons-for-faili…

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10 bizarre reasons for failing a driving test

As the driving test celebrates 80 years, we look at the most absurd explanations for failing to pass

Tag: AUTOEXPRESS.CO.UK

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28th June 2016

Today's top tip concerns one of a driver's biggest headaches: Potholes!
How many have you seen on the roads?

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/…/Councils-pay-out-over-100milli…

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Councils pay out over £100million in compensation in just two years

New research shows councils in Britain paid out thousands of ponds because of potholes, accidents and other workplace related grievances between 2013 and...

Tag: TELEGRAPH.COM

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14th June 2016

A slightly more light hearted Top Tip today, but how weird would a native UK driver find it driving overseas for the first time?
What's the weirdest thing you've seen on a lesson?

http://www.confused.com/…/28-things-that-prove-britain-is-t…

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28things that prove Britain is the weirdest place in the world to drive

Blighty's roads are proper strange

Tag: CONFUSED.COM

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7th June 2016

I'm sure a lot of college/university students can relate to today's top tip!
https://www.gov.uk/sleepiness-and-driving

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Sleepiness and driving - GOV.UK

You must tell DVLA if you are very sleepy during the day because of a medical condition

Tag: GOV.UK

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31st May 2016

A fact-filled Top Top Tuesday today, how many of these did you know before reading the article?
Find out here; http://www.express.co.uk/…/…/622407/Top-10-facts-road-safety

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Top 10 facts about road safety

This has been Road Safety Week, with the theme Drive Less, Live More. For full information and safety tips, go to www.roadsafetyweek.org.uk

Tag: EXPESS.CO.UK | BY WILLIAM HARSTON

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17th May 2016

Another top tip today, and everyone likes the sound of cheaper insurance!
Have a look why Black Box policies are taking over the market:
http://www.theguardian.com/…/black-box-car-insurance-cuts-y…

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Black box car insurance: a young driver's new best friend behind the dashboard

Telematics-based motor insurance is teaching novice motorists better skills and reducing what can be sky-high premiums

Tag: THEGUARDIAN.COM | BY JULIET STOTT

Tag: Top-tip Tuesday

3rd May 2016

More Top Tip Tuesday, and today we're looking at the history of road safety campaigns.
Which of these do you remember?
http://www.rospa.com/road-sa…/…/road-users/campaign-history/

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A History of Road Safety Campaigns - RoSPA

Road safety history that focuses on Drink Drive, Speed and Seat Belt campaigns

Tag: ROSPA.COM

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26th April 2016

Today's Top Tip concerns pedestrian safety, and if this doesn't bring a nostalgic feel then nothing will!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAgxZ-l5pY8

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Child Road Safety - King of the road

TV ad of Hedgehogs crossing the road - from www.robnielson.co.uk

Tag: YOUTUBE.COM

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19th April 2016

Another Top driving tip today, how to keep garage costs down and keep your car in tip top (and legal!) condition: https://www.theaa.com/breakdown-c…/car-maintenance-tips.html

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Car maintenance tips | AA

These car maintenance tips from the AA include ten simple checks that will help you to enjoy safer, worry-free motoring and reduce the risk of a breakdown.

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12th April 2016

More Top Tip Tuesday, today looking at how Daylight Savings Time affects our driving and road safety: http://www.rospa.com/media-…/press-office/press-releases/…/…

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It's time to address the problems of time - experiment needed on daylight savings -RoSPA

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) is calling for an experiment which it believes will show year-round lighter evenings will save lives.

Tag: ROSPA.COM

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5th April 2016

Another Top Tip for young drivers today, Insurance learning to drive. Find out more here:

http://www.theguardian.com/…/insurance-policies-teenage-dri…

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Insurance policies that help put your teenager in the driving seat

It will be expensive, but there are some ways to reduce those sky-high insurance bills.

Tag: THE GUARDIAN.COM | MILES BRIGNALL

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29th March 2016

An interesting one here regarding the use of telematics in Driver Safety - The same technology used in "Black Box" Insurers. Will it make our roads safer?

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/…/uber-will-monitor-how-safe-yo…

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Uber will monitor how safe your driver is through their smartphone

Uber announced today that it is going to watch how smooth and safe its drivers are on the road, using GPS data and their smartphones. The company will use...

Tag: TELEGRAPH.CO.UK

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22nd March 2016

Young Drivers: Check out today's Top Tip for everything you need to know about running a car!
https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/…/running-a-car-as-a-…

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Running a car as a young driver

Find out the key costs involved in running a car and get tips on how to keep them down

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15th March 2016

Today's Top Tip: Make sure you can see Clearly before starting to drive!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-35417737

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Car with completely shattered windscreen stopped in Peterborough - BBC News

A motorist driving with a completely shattered windscreen was pulled over after his vehicle was spotted moving "erratically".

Tag: BBC.CO.UK

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1st March 2016

Top Tip Tuesday concerns Level crossings. What does the highway code say about them?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-lincolnshire-35324918

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Level crossing video: Police video shows 'dangerous driving' - BBC News

CCTV released by Bristish Transport Police shows a lorry overtaking a van on a level crossing in Lincolnshire.

Tag: BBC.CO.UK

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23rd Feb 2016

Learners on the motorway! It could be true.
Read more here: http://www.independent.co.uk/…/motorway-lessons-for-learner…

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Motorway lessons for learner drivers could be on the cards

Learners are currently forbidden to drive on motorways, in a long -overdue move that could help significantly improve road safety, all that could be about to ...

Tag: INDEPENDENT.CO.UK

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16th Feb 2016

More Top Tips today concerning incidents on the Driving Test. Surprising! Well worth a read.
http://www.mirror.co.uk/…/hundreds-accidents-driving-tests-…

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Who causes most driving test accidents - learners or other motorists?

Learners taking their tests were involved in 405 bumps over 12 months but 241 were caused by other motorists

Tag: MIRROR.CO.UK | BY STEVE WHITE

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9th Feb 2016

More New Driver facts in today's Top Tip Tuesday, and have a look at these for surprising statistics!

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/…/50-000-new-drivers-lose-licenc…

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50,000 new drivers lose their licence as young motorists are penalised

Under strict rules brought in to cut the number of serious accidents among newly qualified drivers, those who tot up six points or more within two years of...

Tag: DAILYMAIL.CO.UK

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26th Jan 2016

Today's Top Tip concerns the New Driver Act.

Useful info for the Theory test, and as you pass your practical test.

Check it out here: https://www.gov.uk/penalty-points-endorsements/new-drivers

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Penalty points (endorsements) - GOV.UK

You could get penalty points (endorsements) on your driving record if you're convicted of a Motoring offence

Tag: Top-tip Tuesday | Government Information

19th Jan 2016

The final look at motorways for our Top Tip Tuesdays, this time a lot closer to home with our glorious M62!

How many followers have driven this road on their Pass Plus?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-33326284

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New "smart motorway" projects planned for North West - BBC News

Nearly 80 miles of new "smart motorway" will be created in the North West over the next five years, as part of a £1.5bn investment in the region's roads.

Tag: BBC.CO.UK

Tag: Top-tip Tuesday

12th Jan 2016

Back straight into the New Year continuing looking at Motorways for our Tuesday Top-Tip, and the question on everyone's mind;

Why are there so many roadworks!?
Check it out here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-34323179

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What's happening in a 20-mile set of roadworks? - BBC News

The length of motorway roadworks may be reduced. It's a perennial gripe from motorists.

Tag: BBC.CO.UK

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5th Jan 2016