Driver Knowledge Tests

How to deal with a flooded engine

Why won’t your car start? It turns over, so there’s no problem with the battery, but it won’t fire. Chances are, if you’ve just started it, moved it a few metres and shut it off again, you’ve flooded the engine

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What is the best time to sell a car?

You want to get the most money for your car when you sell it, and that means choosing the right time because supply and demand changes throughout the year. The time factors include seasons, major events, school holidays, when your

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What is the best time to buy a car?

There’s no one best time to buy a car, but there are things you can look out for that means you’ll get a deal. You’ll also need to know your finances and your requirements, and have a good idea of

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Types of vehicle sales, from new to used

When you buy yourself a car it’s either going to be new (i.e. never had an owner before) or used (had an owner before). But there are a few other definitions that you should understand which can help you determine

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Why don’t new cars ever have zero kilometers on the odometer?

If you buy a new car (or even just go and look at a new car in a dealership) you’ll never find one that has zero kilometers on the clock. The minimum will be around 4 and it will usually

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How to adjust your car seat correctly

Lexus ES350 steering wheel

Adjusting the car seat correctly has multiple benefits: Better control over the car Less fatigue while driving long distances Better blind spot visibility Less risk of injury from the airbag and steering column if you have an accident How to

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How to adjust your wing mirrors correctly

Your car’s wing mirrors are there to allow you to see behind your car so that you can manoeuvre in car parks, change lanes and pull out of parking spaces. They are not a complete replacement for turning your head

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