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Teen hit by car while crossing road may have misinterpreted complicated crossing, inquest hears Alisha Webster died in hospital almost a week after being struck by a vehicle on Sunderland’s Wessington Way last year Updated An air ambulance lands on Wessington Way to treat Alisha Webster (Image: North East Live Traffic) A teenage girl who died after being hit by a car while crossing the road may have misinterpreted a “complicated” crossing system, an inquest heard. Alisha Webster died in h...

A freaked horse kicked a rider off a moped as he tried to overtake an army procession near Londons Hyde Park. The impatient moped rider tried to speed ahead of a 90-metre Kings Troop Royal Horse Artillery procession as they made their way along the road. But, with oncoming traffic speeding towards him, the driver tried to maneuver around a traffic island outside the Park International Hotel in Kensington. His time-saving trick went terribly wrong when the moped hit the back of one of the animal...

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AS temperatures drop and snow hits, drivers must clear their car of snow or risk a fine.

Except for speeding penalties and parking[1], many Luxembourg roads’ rules are the same as those applied in Belgium, France, Germany and the Netherlands. But what are they exactly? Here are some things you must absolutely know about the Luxembourg Highway Code. Wear your seatbelt before starting Rule number one: you may not start your car until all the bells are fastened.  Wearing a seatbelt is compulsory for every person whose seat is equipped with one, both in the front and the back, regar...

Whether you’re new to the roads or you’ve had your driving licence for decades, there will no doubt be a few driving habits that really grind…

Whether you’re new to the roads or you’ve had your driving licence for decades, there will no doubt be a few driving habits that really grind…

Six bad driving habits that could land you a hefty fine By David G Scott  |  Updated: 20:50, 11 January 2021 Get the Courier and Groat sent to your inbox every week and swipe through an exact replica of the days newspaper If you think you dont need to indicate when there are no other drivers on the road, think again. Just because there are no motorists around, doesnt mean you dont have to signal for pedestrians – and if you fail to do this you could face a fine of up to £2500. Alon...

FROM drivers who hog the middle lane to those who don’t indicate when making a turn, these bad habits are not only frustrating but also extremely…

| UPDATED: 11:46, Fri, Jan 8, 2021 Link copied Sign up for FREE for motoring tips every driver needs to know SUBSCRIBE Invalid email When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes theyll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. Most drivers know they must indicate to inform drivers of their inte...