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How to park safely in different parking spaces

In this article we explain how you can parallel park, bay park and park at an angle safely.

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A red HGV (Heavy Goods Vehicle) truck with headlights on, driving down a highway. The truck has a large white trailer attached. The road is surrounded by greenery, with trees and a cloudy sky in the background. Other vehicles, including a car, are visible on the road, slightly blurred to indicate motion

A guide to staying safe around Heavy Goods Vehicles

Sharing the road with big lorries, or Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs), can feel daunting. In this article, we break down how they move and how you can stay visible.

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Car lights explained: When to use the different types of lights on your car

There’s a lot more to headlights and car lights than just illuminating the road ahead at night. Lights on your vehicle have lots of uses and it’s important you understand the different types. We’ll help you brush up on what they’re for and when to use them.

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Driving rules you may not know

Driving laws change often so it can be hard to keep up, especially if you passed your test a while ago. Here’s a quick list of what to do when driving to stay on the right side of the law and avoid a fine or penalty points.

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The future of driving from price rises to cleaner cars

We caught up with Marc Palmer, Head of Strategy and Insights at Auto Trader, to hear his thoughts on what’s happening in the car industry and what could be coming next.

Motoring

Staying Mobile in Your Europcar Hire Car

If your Motability Scheme vehicle is temporarily out of action, we’ll help keep you on the move. This is part of our all-inclusive package. In some cases, this includes a hire car provided through our partnership with Europcar.  

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What is regenerative braking?

Independent motoring expert, Richard Aucock, explains all you need to know about regenerative braking.

Motoring

Coventry University and Motability launch innovative research studentship in accessible transport

Motability, the charity, have announced their exciting collaboration with Coventry University to launch fully funded PhD studentships researching accessible transport design. This new opportunity is open to all suitably-qualified graduates. Read more here.

Scheme news

Lockdown diary: how a disability blogger adapted to homeschooling

Disability blogger Gem Hubbard tells how us lockdown has gone for her and how she used her lifelong mantra of "adapt and blossom" to get through it.

Inspiration

How to set up a disability-friendly home office

We've spoken to two Scheme customers, and disability bloggers, about how they've set up their home office to make it disability-friendly. Maybe their tips could work for you?

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