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Complete novice or seasoned pro? Refresh your driving skills with our expert guides... When it comes to driving advice, it’s always best to master the basics. Experienced or not, everyone needs a tune-up once in a while – especially if you haven’t driven in a while. If you’ve been feeling rusty out on the roads lately, we’re here to help. We’ve gathered up the most crucial advice for drivers new and old into one handy, easy-to-explore resource right here, from driving in dodgy weather to the bad habits you should be avoiding.

New Drivers Advice

Learning to drive? No worries. Before you tackle your practical or take on the theory, we’ve got you covered. From what to expect when you get behind the wheel to navigating roundabouts the right way, our selection of guides and how-tos are here to calm those nerves and have all-new drivers passing with flying colours.

A Guide to Preparing Your Teenager for Driving In this guide, we’re offering some essential top tips every parent should know about how to prepare their teenager for driving. Read More

Learning to Drive: Advice for New Drivers If you're thinking of learning to drive, you'll find answers to the most common queries, as well as some essential top tips, right here. Read More

How to Drive an Automatic Car Here, we'll show you how to drive an automatic car, detailing different types of automatic gearbox, and providing tips on how to drive an automatic safely. Read More

Rules of the Roundabout: A Guide Here, we’ll run through the rules that surround roundabouts, so you can them with confidence and ease next time you’re faced with one. Read More

Driving in Different Conditions

Poor road conditions should never be underestimated. Knowing how to drive when it’s been lashing down, snowing up a storm or the roads are iced over makes all the difference. Rather than risking it when you’re driving in bad weather, keep yourself and others safe with the help of these handy resources.

Driving in the Countryside: What You Need to Know To keep you safe on those UK road trips, we'll guide you through what to expect from driving in the countryside. Read More

Driving in Fog: How to Stay Safe Here, we’re showing you what you can do to stay safe when things get foggy on the roads this winter. Read More

Driving in the Dark: 10 Top Safety Tips From early commutes to the evening school run, prepare yourself for driving in the dark with our top 10 safety tips. Read More

Rain, Snow, Hail & Ice: Tips for Bad Weather Motoring Whatever winter throws your way, get ready for a safe season of driving with our bad weather motoring advice. Read More

Driving Laws & Penalties

The rules of the road are there for good reason. Failing to follow them could mean points on your licence, fines or worse. Make sure you’re staying within the law – and in the driving seat – by checking out our essential advice on driving fines, speed cameras and parking laws across the UK.

UK Parking Laws: Rules, Fines and Penalties Here, we'll take a closer look at where you can and can't park and highlight the fines and penalties for breaking the rules in no-go areas. Read More

Everything You Need to Know About Red Light Cameras Find out more about red light cameras, including how they work, how to know if you’ve been caught out by one and their penalty fines. Read More

5 Driving Habits that Could end in a Fine From eating at the wheel to having a dirty number plate, here are five lesser-known driving laws that you could get penalised for. Read More

Everything You Need to Know About Bus Lane Cameras Here, we’ll investigate how bus lanes and bus lane cameras work, and how not to pick up a fine. Read More

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