There are a number of ways you can come off your bike, including over the handlebars, off the back, or hitting something. There are two very common ways of crashing on a corner and they are the lowside and highside…
There are a number of ways you can come off your bike, including over the handlebars, off the back, or hitting something. There are two very common ways of crashing on a corner and they are the lowside and highside…
There are some technologies that are starting to become more common on vehicles which help with safety and convenience, and can be beneficial to the environment. Regenerative braking Regenerative braking is when kinetic energy is recovered during braking. Usually, braking…
However much protective clothing you wear (read our guide here), there’s always the risk of injury if you come off your motorbike at speed – you can only minimise the risk, not eliminate it. The Hurt Report found that 98%…
Raised profile line marking is a type of road marking that generates a noise and vibration when a vehicle’s tyre rolls over it. It’s also called a rumble strip. It consists of a painted line (which can be white or…
Once you have your P2 or full licence you can tow a caravan, tent trailer or camper trailer. If you have never towed a trailer before, read our definitive guide to towing, here, as it has weights, measures and general advice.…
Cruise control is a common technology that allows you to set a particular speed on your car and the car will try to maintain that speed. This is usually regardless of the road conditions, the actual speed limit or the…
A skid is when your tyres lose traction with the surface they are on. Whenever you drive your vehicle your tyres are subjected to forces that try to make them skid: Acceleration – your wheels will try to spin Braking – your wheels…
