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Automatic gearbox explaining

Most automatic gearboxes will let you select between “P” (for park), “R” (reverse), “N” (neutral) and “D” (drive). Park should only be used when you’re stopped and getting out of the car. This “locks” the transmission, preventing it from rolling away (but you still need to apply the handbrake when parked as well). Reverse does […]

Vehicle registration document

It is also called V5C or logbook. Never buy a car without V5C.

Third party insurance

Third party insurance is the minimum amount of cover you need to drive legally in the UK.  Your insurance will cover losses to any third party vehicles or property, but damage to your own car will not be covered.

Parking at night in a road

Park with parking lights on if speed is higher than 30mph. Also park in a direction of traffic flow and not close to the junction.

Uk Road Lines

In the UK, there are many roadway lines that drivers need to pay attention to while traveling in their cars: Broken white centre line: this dashed line down the centre of the carriageway divides traffic traveling in opposite directions. The dashes and the gaps between them are roughly the same size. Broken white hazard warning […]

Car external lights

Use headlights when visibility is reduced and cannot see more than 100 meters. Dipped headlights (ближний свет) dipped – опущенный, погружённый Dipped lights tilt downwards, giving you extra visibility without dazzling oncoming traffic. They used most of the times. They’re basically the middle step, between just your side lights and full beam They’re safe to […]

Tram Light Signals

When notify licensing authority

1. If your health affects your driving 2. If your eyesight does not meet a set standard 3. If you change your vehicle

Warning triangle distance

Put it at least 45 metres (147 feet) behind your broken-down vehicle on the same side of the roa  

An organized walk

An organized walk = At a night a pedestrian wearing reflective clothing and carrying a bright red light