On the road
Driving, trips, weather and incidents
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Winter driving tips for snow, ice and cold
Practical habits for driving safely on snow, ice and cold roads, from how you brake to how you plan the trip.
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Towing and roof loads: the basics
What the weight limits mean and how to load a roof box, bike rack or trailer so the car stays stable and legal.
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Summer heat checklist for your car
What to check before hot weather and how to keep the car, and everyone in it, safe when temperatures climb.
More guides
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Set your budget: the total cost of a car
How to work out what a car really costs each month, so the price tag is not the only number you look at.
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Selling a damaged or non-running car
Your options when a car is crashed, broken or not worth fixing, and how to sell it honestly and safely.
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Preparing your car for a long road trip
A practical checklist for the car, the load, the route and the driver before a long journey.
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Parking and city driving without stress
Practical habits for tight streets, parking spaces, traffic and keeping your car free of scratches and fines.
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Night driving: see better, stay alert
Why driving after dark is harder, and how lights, clean glass, speed and rest make it safer.
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Good habits for motorway driving
How to join, overtake, keep your distance and stay alert on motorways and other fast roads.
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How to jump-start a car safely
When a jump-start helps, the general order of steps, and the situations where you should call for help instead.
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Flat tyre and spare wheel: what to know
How to react to a puncture, what your spare or repair kit can and cannot do, and when to call for help.
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Electric cars in winter: keeping your range
Why range drops in the cold and the habits that help you lose less of it.
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Car emergency kit checklist
What to keep in the car for breakdowns, bad weather and first aid, and how to keep it ready.
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Driving with kids and pets: safety and comfort
Simple habits that keep children and animals safe, calm and comfortable in the car.
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Driving in rain and fog
How to see and be seen, keep your distance and avoid aquaplaning when the weather turns wet or foggy.