Winter tyres are not automatically illegal once the weather warms up, but keeping them on through a British summer is not always the best value or the safest choice. Here is what to check before deciding whether to swap them.
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Penalty points do not always mean you must call your insurer immediately, but getting the timing or the answer wrong can create a much bigger problem. Here is the practical UK approach.
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P, R, N and D are the basics, but S, B, L and manual mode buttons vary by car. Here is what each automatic gear letter does, when to use it and the mistakes to avoid.
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Flashing headlights is often treated as a polite signal to pull out or turn. The Highway Code says it means something much narrower, and relying on it can create a dangerous misunderstanding.
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A misted windscreen is more than an irritating winter delay. Use the car’s ventilation controls in the right order, do not set off until every key window is clear, and know when persistent condensation points to damp inside the car.
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