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Can you ace the driver theory test in 2023? 25 quiz questions from the real exam
Transport
With the theory test constantly being tweaked, do you still have a strong knowledge of how to drive safely and responsibly?
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'I took a ride on Heathrow Airport's driverless pods and now I know self-driving vehicles won't work in London'
Technology
After my trip on an autonomous pod at Heathrow, I doubt we'll be watching TV in self-driving cars across London anytime soon
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Best price guarantee and no pressure buying make Motorpoint the best place to get your next car
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However you want to find your next car, Motorpoint is open instore and online
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Every new car in the UK to be fitted with speed-limiting software
Technology
The technology uses either a video or GPS-linked system
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From the house in the middle of the M62 to the M25's secret junctions - the stories behind Britain's most bizarre bits of motorway
Traffic and Travel
The eccentricities of Britain's motorways never fail to capture hearts. Here are some of the most unusual roadways in the country
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Do I need winter tyres? Everything you need to know about winter tyres
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Do you need winter tyres? Everything you need to know about cold weather tyres.
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Should UK drivers buy winter tyres?
Motoring Features
We ask an ex-pat in Norway about the need for winter tyres in the Scandinavian country. But do we need them here?
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Can you pass the driving theory test first time? Try our quiz to find out
Motoring Features
Find out if you would pass your theory test with full marks or if you will have to spend a little more time reading up on your highway code
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The top ten best sub-£30K SUVs
Motoring Features
With up to £30,000 to spend, the cream of the SUV crop is within your grasp. Here are our top 10 picks
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The best hybrid cars on sale in 2016
Motoring Features
No longer a novelty, hybrids are a big part of the car market. Which are the best?
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Ford Focus Black Edition vs Seat Leon FR
Motoring Features
The special-edition Focus looks good, but is that enough?
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Road test: Audi R8 v Porsche 911 Turbo
Motoring Features
The 911 is well used to being the best. Has it met its match in Audi’s V10 masterpiece?
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How to buy a used Porsche Cayman
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Everything you need to know about buying a used Porsche Cayman
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Audi TT or Jaguar F-Type? Which coupe have we named best in the UK?
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We round up the best coupes money can buy with the help of industry expert What Car?
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Road Test: Bentley Continental GT3-R vs GT3
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Race-focused Bentley Continental GT3-R revs up against its even more potent GT3 sibling on the circuit
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How to buy a new car for less
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How to save £28,597
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Triple test: Porsche 718 Cayman S vs BMW M2 vs Jaguar F-Type
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Porsche’s new Cayman S takes on two of its most significant rivals in a bid to retain its sports car crown
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The ten best Motability 2016 cars
Motoring Features
Eligible for a small Motability car, but not sure which one is best? Here’s our top ten, none of which cost more than the weekly allowance
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Watch: Honda Civic Type-R v Renault Megane 275 Cup-S
Motoring Features
Are you analogue or digital? Whichever motoring philosophy you sign up to, you’ll find something to get excited about in the Honda Civic Type R and Renault Megane 275 Cup-S.
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Long-term test: Bentley Continental GT – off-roaded…Long-term test: Bentley Continental GT – off-roaded…
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A saturated car park and a mud-covered emergency exit leave us no choice but to do something most people would consider certifiably insane
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The seven best high-performance convertibles
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The kings of drop-top driving thrills; here are our favourite cabrios
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Why buy a Ford Fiesta?
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Britain’s top seller is still one of the best superminis you can get
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Seven reasons to buy the Volvo XC90
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A sweet family car from Sweden
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Triple test: Audi A1 vs Mini Hatch vs Volkswagen Polo
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A trio of three-cylinder engines – which of these city-friendly hatchbacks has the magic number?
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Tom Cruise's daughter Bella Kidman Cruise has been living in Croydon, South London, in recent years with her British husband Max Parker and their pet reptile
British Airways passengers 'disgusted' as couple 'have sex' on Heathrow flight with child running past
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The couple were reportedly 'constantly at it' for 20 minutes on the short 7.28am flight to Dublin
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The BBC period drama has already started filming new scenes
Man hit by car in Wood Green crash killed with police arresting 4 men
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Live M25 traffic updates: Lorry fuel spillage partly shuts busy road near Croydon
Several London buses have been diverted
London's first McDonald's with ashtrays on every table and burgers for 37p
McDonald's
The first ever McDonald's in the UK opened in Woolwich, South East London, in 1974 - and one man who worked there has shared his memories of the 'dystopian nightmare'
Only Fools and Horses' Gwyneth Strong's life with famous EastEnders star husband
EastEnders
Gwyneth Strong is best known for playing Cassandra Trotter in Only Fools and Horses, but the actress is also married to a soap star who has appeared in EastEnders
Brilliant old photos show London Eye hanging directly over boats on the River Thames
British Airways
The London Eye is one of the most iconic landmarks, but many people don't know the incredible story of how it was built
Tom Cruise's daughter Bella's life in Croydon after 'turning down his £342k-a-month penthouse'
Croydon
Tom Cruise's daughter Bella Kidman Cruise has been living in Croydon, South London, in recent years with her British husband Max Parker and their pet reptile
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New Northern Lights alert for England on Sunday, May 12 - and how to get phone notifications
Scientist group AuroraWatch UK issued a yellow alert on Sunday morning (May 12) saying the phenomenon could be visible with the eye in some areas and with camera equipment more widely.
Tom Cruise's daughter Bella's life in Croydon after 'turning down his £342k-a-month penthouse'
Croydon
Tom Cruise's daughter Bella Kidman Cruise has been living in Croydon, South London, in recent years with her British husband Max Parker and their pet reptile
London's narrowest street with a secret club and brilliant pub at the end
Days out
The alleyway is easily accessible from the street, but best photographed during the daytime - at night it gets a lot more busy.
British Airways passengers 'disgusted' as couple 'have sex' on Heathrow flight with child running past
British Airways
The couple were reportedly 'constantly at it' for 20 minutes on the short 7.28am flight to Dublin
The seaside town that used to be on the London Underground
London Underground
Southend-on-Sea in Essex was once a popular tourist destination and even had a tube station - and now it's set to become one of the most valuable areas in the UK
M25
Live M25 traffic updates: Lorry fuel spillage partly shuts busy road near Croydon
Several London buses have been diverted
London's first McDonald's with ashtrays on every table and burgers for 37p
McDonald's
The first ever McDonald's in the UK opened in Woolwich, South East London, in 1974 - and one man who worked there has shared his memories of the 'dystopian nightmare'
The beautiful city that's 1 of UK's smallest but also 1 of its best places to live
Days out
Wells in Somerset was named among the best places to move to by The Sunday Times back in 2020 - and it's easy to see why
Only Fools and Horses' Gwyneth Strong's life with famous EastEnders star husband
EastEnders
Gwyneth Strong is best known for playing Cassandra Trotter in Only Fools and Horses, but the actress is also married to a soap star who has appeared in EastEnders
Brilliant old photos show London Eye hanging directly over boats on the River Thames
British Airways
The London Eye is one of the most iconic landmarks, but many people don't know the incredible story of how it was built