Driver Knowledge Tests

11 mistakes that mean you will fail your practical car driving test

The following advice is direct from driving instructors and they know what is required in a driving test. Get enough practice Testing officers know what to look for when a person has predominantly been taught by Mum or Dad –

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Using hypnosis or hypnotherapy to help you pass your driving test

If driving makes you nervous or you’ve had a few goes at passing the theory or practical test and you’ve psyched yourself out and failed, hypnotherapy is something you can use to help improve your confidence behind the wheel. Hypnotherapy

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Using affirmations to help you pass your driving test

If you suffer from nervousness or poor memory affirmations might be a way to help you pass your learners permit test or practical driving test. This article explains what affirmations are and how you can use them in the weeks

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8 more new vehicle features that improve safety and convenience (+images and video)

There are some technologies that are starting to become more common on vehicles which help with safety and convenience, and can be beneficial to the environment. Regenerative braking Regenerative braking is when kinetic energy is recovered during braking. Usually, braking

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What are raised profile line markings or rumble strips?

Raised profile line marking is a type of road marking that generates a noise and vibration when a vehicle’s tyre rolls over it. It’s also called a rumble strip. It consists of a painted line (which can be white or

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Oversteer, understeer, hydroplaning and wheelspin: skidding explained

A skid is when your tyres lose traction with the surface they are on. Whenever you drive your vehicle your tyres are subjected to forces that try to make them skid: Acceleration – your wheels will try to spin Braking – your wheels

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Changing season brings more risks for truck drivers

Spring came this week, and Daylight Saving is just a month away on October 5th, but both of those mark an increase in risk for truck drivers. Drivers often either work during hours where traffic is minimised (i.e. during the

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