In Finland, cab drivers must hold a license to play music when having passengers.

In Germany, it is illegal to stop on Autobahn highway even if you have run out of petrol.

In Colorado, it is illegal to drive a black car on a Sunday!

In Spain, driving bare foot, in flip-flops, open back shoes or heels or illegal.

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In France, you must have a breathalyzer in your car at all times.

Splashing a person with your car is illegal in both the UK and Japan.

In Spain, if you wear glasses you must keep a spare pair with you at all times.

In Cyprus, drivers must keep their hands on the wheel at all times even when gesturing.

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In Ontario Canda, you aren’t allowed to get into a taxi with bad breath.

In Costa Rica, it’s okay to drink alcohol at the wheel as long as you stop before you get drunk.

In Manila, the number of days you can drive per week is limited depending on the last 4 digits of your license plate!

In the UK, it illegal to urinate in public – unless you’re by the rear wheel touching your car.

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In France, having a speed camera set up on a sat-nav is illegal – You will have your vehicle impounded and your license confiscated.

In South Africa, you must let any bovine animal, horse, or ostrich pass in front of you.

In Italy, driving near historic zone and buildings without a permit is illegal.

In Alabama USA, it is illegal to drive blindfolded (We aren’t surprised!)

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In Thailand, it is illegal to drive shirtless – you will get a ticket and a small fine.

In Austria, police officers can use their eyes to judge if someone is speeding in 30mph zones.

In Denmark, drivers must check under their car before setting off for sleeping children.

In Sweden, you must keep your headlights on for 24hours per day.

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Uber has announced they will stop developing self-driving trucks to focus more importantly on cars!

The programme started in 2016 in San Fransisco, and a ride-hailing firm marked the worlds first commercial shipment delivered by a self-driven truck! Driving 120 miles along a highway with a truck full of Budweiser beer.

According to Uber, the idea of this was to improve the safety of the trucking industry.

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Googles sister company Waymo, announced a trial in which the self-driving cars will take people to and from Walmart.

Participants discounts only occur if they order goods via Walmart’s online grocery pickup for the deal.

What do you think? Would you trust this?

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A recent DVLA survey is urging UK drivers to test their eyesight. You might not be aware of the minimum standards needed for a licence.

You must be able to read a number plate from 20m away! Can you? Use our free eye test stimulator.

If you are a learner driver you have to pass the eye test as part of the practical exam, and then legally you have to ensure your eyesight is good enough.

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Good news! Zahida Kazmi has been given the proud honour of being the first female taxi driver in Pakistan. She has driven more than ever recently and is getting so much support.

“I saw her and the first thought that came to my mind was that she’s my mother’s age. I liked her driving and in these days where one feels insecure in Pakistan I felt very relaxed” – Passenger

Thinking of learning how to drive? Or, becoming a taxi driver yourself? Start with us, we are here to help you.

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New research has shown that drivers could be at risk of being not only on the wrong side of the road, but on the wrong side of the law. So, when you pass your test, you will be ready.

Millions of British motorists need to ensure if you are driving on the correct side in France, with a ‘Crit’Air Sticker’.

They are £3.60, including postage, so there is no excuse!

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