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When Can You Use The Hard Shoulder?

Everyone knows what the hard shoulder is, but do you know its exact purpose? Check out our guide to when to use the hard shoulder to avoid any trouble!

March 4, 2026

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Smart motorway red X sign showing closed lane and variable speed limits
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Smart Motorway Signs: Lane Closures and Obstructions

When smart motorways work as intended, Highways England are able to respond in real-time to traffic flow, obstacles in the road, collisions, breakdowns and other incidents. This is called active traffic management, and works using a system on cameras to detect potential or existing problems.

March 4, 2026

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Overtaking and Undertaking: What are the Rules?
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Overtaking and Undertaking: What are the Rules?

Ever heard that the biggest danger on the road is other drivers? That may well be true, but sometimes it's good to remember that, to the rest of the general population, that actually means we're the risk!

March 4, 2026

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Speed camera
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Is there a Minimum Speed Limit?

We’re going to be taking a look at how you know when there is a minimum speed limit in place, how it is justified, and what the consequences are of breaking it.

March 4, 2026

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Man holds his head out of frustration
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Help! I've Lost My Provisional Licence — What Do I Do?

Dealing with a lost provisional driving licence can be stressful and confusing. Don't worry though! PassMeFast has put together a simple guide, so in just a few steps you can have it sorted!

March 4, 2026

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Driving With Epilepsy and Seizures
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Learning to Drive With Epilepsy

Getting your driving licence is a big step for anyone—and if you have a medical condition like epilepsy, it can seem even more daunting. But don't let all the confusing rules and horror stories of licence revocations get to you. That certainly won't help you get on the roads!

March 4, 2026

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Man with glasses driving
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Learning to Drive with Dyspraxia

Learning to drive with dyspraxia can be tricky. This article explores what the rules are, tips to make it easier for yourself, and the first steps to take!

March 4, 2026

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Driver and passenger
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Can You Drive with One Eye?

There are strict eyesight rules that all drivers are required to follow. But how does sight in only one eye—monocular vision—affect your legality and ability to drive?

March 4, 2026

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Can You Drive if You're Deaf?

In order to be allowed to drive, you've got to prove you're fit and able to do so. Some medical conditions are notifiable, meaning you have to let the DVLA know about them; others automatically exclude you from getting behind the wheel. Here we're going to focus on hearing.

March 4, 2026

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A plate of spaghetti
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ADHD and Driving: Strategies for Success

Got ADHD and looking to learn to drive? People with ADHD have shared with us strategies that will help you with your theory and practical tests—and beyond.

March 4, 2026

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Yellow box junction
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Box Junction Rules: Everything You Need To Know

Junctions. Sooner or later (usually sooner), you’ll have to tackle them. There are T-junctions, crossroads, unmarked junctions, those with traffic lights or filters… some are easier to navigate than others, and one of the more complex types is the box junction.

March 4, 2026

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Photograph of a national speed limit sign on a post
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The UK National Speed Limit

What is the National Speed Limit? What speed is the National Speed Limit? How can you tell when it's in force? We answer all these, and more, in this guide.

March 4, 2026

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Photograph of the famous 'Abbey Road' zebra crossing
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UK Road Markings Explained

We use many different road markings here in the UK—but there are common themes that make learning them easier. In this guide, we cover them all.

March 4, 2026

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Double yellow lines on a curved road
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Single vs Double Yellow Lines: What are the Rules?

As a driver, one of the most important (not to mention common) road markings you need to understand are yellow lines. You can find them in double and single form, painted along the sides of certain roads. But what do they mean?

March 4, 2026

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A birds' eye view of crossroads
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Who Has Right of Way at a Junction?

How do you know who has priority? Here we’ll dig into into the right of way rules and show you how to apply them in real life scenarios.

March 4, 2026

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An unmarked crossroad
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Who Has Priority at an Unmarked Crossroads?

Imagine driving without any rules. No signposts, no traffic signals, no white lines on the roads. Nobody sure of their own rights, let alone anybody else's. Well, although most of the UK roads aren't like that, unmarked crossroads are a bit of an exception. Facing them is like trying to find treasure without a map: chaotic and little frustrating.

March 4, 2026

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Police and Authorised Person Hand Signals Explained
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Police and Authorised Person Hand Signals Explained

Signs and signals play a key role in helping to keep drivers safe on the roads—but it isn’t just permanent signs you need to look out for. Certain authorised people can also direct you by giving you hand signals. But because you probably won’t see the police and others using hand gestures all that often, you might not recognise them when you do. We’re here to help rectify that.

March 4, 2026

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On-Street Parking Rules Explained
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On-Street Parking Rules Explained

Parking rules can be confusing, even for experienced drivers. But they’re really important to get your head around—not so that you can correctly demonstrate your parking skills on the driving test, but also because you’ll bear responsibility for anywhere you leave a vehicle... for the rest of your life. Dramatic! Stopping in the wrong place can make things dangerous for other road users, so councils and the police disincentivise this by issuing fines Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) and Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs).

March 4, 2026

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L and P Plates: What Are The Rules?
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L and P Plates: What Are The Rules?

Learner drivers are always easily recognisable on the road thanks to the familiar red L plates adorning their vehicle. Meanwhile, new drivers often sport green P plates, proudly showing that they've passed their test.

March 4, 2026

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L-plate used by UK learner drivers
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10 Learner Driver Rules You Need to Know

Are learner drivers allowed to take passengers? Who's allowed to supervise you? And can you drive at night? We break down the top 10 learner driver rules.

March 4, 2026

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