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Driving

Can you cross a solid white line on a motorbike if you’re passing stationary cars and it’s safe to do so?

Our reader is talking about a very specific set of circumstances. He’s on a motorbike, riding up to a level crossing at a railway. The gates are down, lights red…

By James Foxall5th April 202329th June 2023
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Driving

Driving: I began an overtaking move across a broken line. When I finished my lane had a solid white line. Was I right to be fined?

A solid white line in the middle of the road indicates that you shouldn’t overtake because it has been deemed unsafe. But what about if you start a move legally…

By James Foxall5th July 202229th June 2023
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Motoring admin

Do I need special car insurance to be a delivery driver?

Like the person who asks the question, a lot of people have been furloughed or lost their jobs. And with more of us than ever relying on online ordering, openings…

By James Foxall11th June 202010th July 2023
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Driving

What really are the rules around driving with impaired vision?

If you suspect your eyesight isn’t as good as it might be, you shouldn’t get in a car. Not being able to see properly is at the very least an…

By James Foxall28th May 202013th July 2023

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