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Wheel alignment vs tracking: what’s the difference for UK drivers?
Wheel alignment and tracking are often used as if they mean the same thing, but tracking usually refers to toe settings while full wheel alignment covers toe, camber and caster. Here is what UK drivers actually need to know.
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Middle-lane hogging: when staying put turns from normal traffic flow into bad driving
The UK rule on middle-lane driving is more nuanced than the usual motorway argument. Here is when to keep left, when traffic flow changes the answer, and how to move safely.
Parking at night: the Highway Code rule about facing traffic that drivers miss
Parking on a road after dark is not simply a matter of finding a legal space. Here is when a car must face the traffic flow, when parking lights are required and why a car park is different.
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Can you park on a single yellow line? Read the sign, not the paint
A single yellow line does not mean parking is always banned, or always allowed. This practical UK guide explains how to read the signs, controlled-zone entry plates, kerb marks and local exceptions before leaving the car.
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The learner-driver insurance checklist for practising in your own car
A UK guide to learner-driver insurance when practising in your own car, including the keeper rule, the supervisor, L-plates and the policy details to check before the first lesson.
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Why 33mph in a 30 is still speeding, whatever you have heard about cameras
The much-quoted ‘10% plus 2mph’ figure is not a legal allowance. Here is what UK drivers need to know about speed-camera thresholds, signed limits and staying on the right side of the law.
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Is your car actually ready for a towbar? Five checks before you book the fitting
A towbar is not just another accessory. Check the car’s towing approval, weight limits, electrics, insurer and intended trailer before paying for a fitting.
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Lost car keys: will your insurance pay for a replacement?
Lost your car keys or had them stolen? Find out when UK car insurance may help, what excess and no-claims questions to ask, and when paying a locksmith yourself makes more sense.
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