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dash cam

More and more cars and trucks have dash cams and more and more motorcyclists wear helmet cams for a number of reasons such as insurance purposes, and driver monitoring and training. Driving instructors frequently have dash cams, too, and it’s possible

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Motorbike riding tips for hot weather

In summer you see many motorcyclists riding wearing shorts, thongs and t-shirts not realising (or not caring) that their skin versus tarmac is not a contest that skin will win. But, it’s hot. Really hot. Summer is the time you

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What do the brake warning lights mean in my car?

Your car dashboard contains brake warning lights to let you know if there’s a problem with your brakes. There will be one for the handbrake, one for the hydraulic system and another for the anti-lock brakes. Some cars also monitor the

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What is a smart motorway?

A smart motorway uses a number of systems working together in real-time to improve travel times, respond to emergencies and incidents and actively manage traffic based on the current conditions. As opposed to a standard motorway which simply has a

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How to escape a sinking car

Around the world several thousand people die every year in a sinking car. It can happen in a number of ways: Car gets swept away by a flash flood Driver accidentally drives into a lake or river from a road or

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How to carry pets in your car

An unrestrained dog or cat in your back seat can become a furry (and toothy) missile that will smash its way through the driver, passenger and/or windscreen. We don’t want that. Transporting your pet in the cabin Fortunately we can

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How to become a tow truck driver or operator

Tow truck driver vs tow truck operator First decide whether you want to be a tow truck operator (a person that conducts a tow truck business), or just a tow truck driver (a person that works for a tow truck

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