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Oct 16

Ford’s Self-Driving Car — Would You Get in One?


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It seems that some people are enthralled by the thought of a self-driving car, while others may choose to walk rather than get into an autonomous vehicle. Ford has been having trials of their driverless vehicles, with a view to introducing driverless taxis around 2021.
While there are already some driverless vehicles on the road, especially in the United States, accidents have been reported… but reluctantly. At the moment, Google and other manufacturers don’t always seem to be able to predict how the driverless car will perform in an unexpected or non-programmed situation.

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Oct 16

A Rough Guide to the UK Driving Test


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An important part of learning to drive, and a requirement for a full UK driving licence, is to pass the UK driving theory test. The theory test is to see how much a potential driver knows and understands about the Highway Code. If you look on the Internet, you will see that there are many quizzes and videos designed to test your knowledge of the Highway Code. It’s worth taking a few of these mock tests as it will give you more understanding of what is required for a pass.

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