Driver Knowledge Tests

Can you coast downhill safely?

Coasting – putting your car in neutral or pushing the clutch in (if you’re driving a manual car) – is something some people believe is beneficial for fuel economy, but it isn’t. Not only does it use more fuel, but

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If your brakes stop working while you’re driving, what should you do?

If your brakes stop working and you need to stop quickly or stop yourself from accelerating down a hill, there are nine things you should do. Don’t panic: there are many ways to slow a car down, plus, your car will

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Brake fade: what is it and how do you prevent it?

Brake fade Brakes are one of a number of mechanisms and forces in a car that slow it down. The others include air resistance, rolling resistance, engine compression and gravity (if travelling uphill). Relying solely on the brakes for long

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