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  Following too close to the car in front limits the time you have to react. Leave a minimum gap of two seconds between you and them and you’ll be more able to spot hazards and keep your kids safe. On the motorway, if you can read the number plate of the car in front, you’re driving too close. Keep children occupied by introducing games that promote and reward quiet … [Read more...] about Kids and cars – don’t let squabbling children distract you

Before you set off, set your heater controls – rain can makes the windows mist up in seconds. You don’t want to be fiddling with controls when you should be concentrating on the road. See and be seen. Put your lights on – as a rule of thumb, whenever you need to use your wipers you should also turn your dipped headlights on, and before overtaking put your wipers on their … [Read more...] about Tips for driving in rain

It is especially important to check all of your mirrors regularly when on the motorway, particularly before making any manoeuvre or lane change. Signal early to give other road users time to react before you make a move – many people will be happy to let you out if given enough warning. Change lanes gradually. Don’t expect or force other drivers to move out of your … [Read more...] about Sane lane changes

In a car park you should reverse into parking spaces. This will make it safer when you’re driving out and more fuel efficient as you’ll be manoeuvring with a warm engine. Also, it’s easier to steer into a small space backwards rather than forwards – steering effectively with the rear wheels is better for manoeuvring. If reversing into a space, try to start by manoeuvring the … [Read more...] about Parking with ease – top tips