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Uk driving plate structure

EU country (optional) Area code – 2 letters Age identifier – 2 numbers Space Random letters – 3 letters

Less space less speed

Golden rule – less space less speed. When there are not enough space, narrow roads, obstructions reduce the speed down

Sticks around the steering wheel

Left side stick of the steering wheel, outer switch, turn up twice – turns on dip headlights and tail lights on. You will get no symbol at this points. Turn it on, get out and walk around of the car to check that all light bulbs function properly. Left side stick of the steering wheel, […]

Under the bonnet

After you open a bonnet: 1. Engine oil dip stick is in the middle near the engine. Take out dip stick, wipe it, put it back then take out again for clear reading, check the level of reading must be between min and max markers. 2. Engine coolant or radiator coolant reservoir (tank) is at […]

Controlled Parking Zone

A Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) is an area where all on-street parking is controlled. The times on the sign shows when parking regulations are in force for single yellow lines and parking bays. All double yellow lines are enforced 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Some individual parking spaces, including resident bays, may have […]

Avoid using bus lane for anytime – 24 hours

  Never use bus lane with the following information traffic sign. It means that bus uses the lane 24 hours a day, basically anytime anyday.

Bus lane with sets of time

Set of time shows peak time. Peak time are usually in the mornings when people go to work and afternoon when people return home from work. During these times trains use the rails more often and buses use bus lane more often as well, so no disturbance of bus operation allowed. Use lane in time […]

When can i use the bus lane with set of times ?

Set of time shows peak time. Peak time are usually in the mornings when people go to work and afternoon when people return home from work. During these times trains use the rails more often and buses use bus lane more often as well, so no disturbance of bus operation allowed. Use lane in time […]

Dashboard green and blue symbols

Blue and green symbols on the dashboard illuminate to illustrate a utility if running. Main beam headlights are running Front fog lights are running Amber, orange or yellow dashboard lights symbolise something requires attention Red lights will generally symbolise something needs needs attention much sooner Red flashing lights or lights accompanied by an audible sound […]

Show me how-to open and close a side windows

When it’s safe show how-to open and close your and instructor’s side windows. Automatic buttons: 1. Nearest button is driver’s side window. Push it down to open a window. Pull it up to close a window 2. Next to nearest button is instructor’s side window. Push it down to open a window. Pull it up […]