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No matter how long you’ve been driving for, you can always learn something new. And if you’re a new driver then take all the advice you can! We’ve put together these handy tips to help you on your way – whether you want to save fuel, become a better night-time driver or get ready to tackle a motorway, you can get practical driving advice here.
Finally, we’re seeing an end to the winter, which has been harsher in lots of different ways. The sun is peeping through and hanging out for longer, the birds are joyfully chirping their wake-up calls at 5am (much to the annoyance of...
If you've ever sat down and wondered if it's normal to love your car as much as you do, it's probably not. Then again, if your car is the biggest and most expensive thing you own, wanting to look after it, take pictures of it and share...
If you passed your driving test in lovely June and happily set about learning the ropes in bright sunshine, light showers and long days...winter may be a bit of a scary prospect. I was terrified of my first winter as a driver because of...
Failing anything sucks. A driving test, an exam, an interview. It can be crushing and a huge confidence killer. Young people have loads of pressure on them to succeed at everything they do, which often results in an overwhelming feeling of...
Ice skating is fun. Ice cream is delicious. Ice on the roads? Nope. Although our winters in the UK are hardly like a scene from The Revenant (I almost never get attacked by bears), harsh weather can still take you by surprise. We're so...
As a driver, every once in a while we’ll find ourselves driving in horrendous conditions. One where you get home saying “sheeesh, THAT was an absolute nightmare journey.” Whether it was torrential rain making it impossible to see in...
First: you're a saint. Being the designated driver is a big deal and you deserve 1000 Mate Points - which, as you know, are redeemable at all good pubs on nights when you're not driving. But it's also a big responsibility. You're in charge...
Whether your budget is low, you've not got time for Christmas shopping or you're just stuck on what to get your loved one this year, here's 8 creative gift ideas that will cover all those bases. A framed print or photo We take so many...
It's a bit like Marmite, winter. You either love the fact the nights are drawing in and the baggy jumpers are coming out, or you hate it - and refuse to put your flip flops away. Humans aren't great with change at the best of times, and...
Driving at night can feel very different from driving in the daytime, especially when you are a new driver. In low light you can’t see colours or judge distances as well as in daylight, and your peripheral vision is also reduced. So with...
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