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Horns and multi-tone horns are a requirement in every motor vehicle. This is regulated in Section 55 of Germany's Road Traffic Licensing Regulations. Horns provide drivers with a means of informing... combustor,hybrid,electric Safety FunctionHorns are part of the safety equipment of a car. In hazardous situations, horns functioning correctly can be decisive in avoiding a collision with another road-user. However, according to Section 16 of Germany's Road Traffic Regulations,…
Although if your vehicle’s MoT certificate expired between 30th March and 1st August 2020, you are entitled to postpone it for up to six months, should you? MoT test deferral - What do I do? More than five million vehicles not tested Thousands of unroadworthy vehicles with potentially dangerous defects Testing backlog predicted in the Winter To test or not to test, that is the question! Although if your vehicle’s MoT certificate expired between 30th March and 1st August 2020,…
On the 29th January 2022, to improve the safety of people walking, cycling and riding horses, the rules for all types of road users were updated in The Highway Code. Changes to The Highway Code: hierarchy of road users • What is the new hierarchy? • Who is responsible? • Who is affected? • Staying up-to-date What’s happened? On the 29th January 2022, to improve the safety of people walking, cycling and riding horses, the rules for all types of road users were updated in The…
The fuel cell is an electrochemical energy converter. It is used to convert the stored chemical energy in hydrogen into electrical energy. In fuel cell vehicles, this energy is either supplied directly to an electric motor or is stored in a battery. electric Function Fuel cell drive design Protection of the environment Safety A process known as cold combustion converts the chemical reaction energy from hydrogen and atmospheric oxygen into electrical energy. This is done by…
If the wheels lock when the brakes are fully applied, the ability to steer is lost and the vehicle can become uncontrollable. The task of the anti-lock brake system (ABS) is to permanently and effectively... combustor,hybrid,electric Function Depreciation Safety If the wheels lock when the brakes are fully applied, the ability to steer is lost and the vehicle can become uncontrollable. The task of the anti-lock brake system (ABS) is to permanently and effectively stop the wheels…
ZF is a global technology company and supplies systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology, enabling the next generation of mobility. ZF allows vehicles to see, think and act. In the four technology domains Vehicle Motion Control, Integrated Safety, Automated Driving, and Electric Mobility, ZF offers comprehensive solutions for established vehicle manufacturers and newly emerging transport and mobility service providers. ZF electrifies different…
Drum brakes are primarily used at the rear axle of small and compact class vehicles. combustor Function Safety DepreciationDrum brakes have been around for almost as long as the automobile itself and are still fitted today in a modified and more sophisticated form in modern cars. The term drum brake describes the design principle: namely, an enclosed cylindrical structure. The brake drum is one of the most important vehicle systems when it comes to safety. It is relatively…
Tyre pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) measure the tyre pressure or record changes in pressure over time. The driver is presented with this information on the instrument panel. A distinction is made between direct and indirect TPMS. combustor,hybrid,electric Function Safety Environmental protection Tyre pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) measure the tyre pressure or record changes in pressure over time. The driver is presented with this information. Since 1 November 2012 all…
With the changing of the seasons comes a change in the road conditions, so motorists need to be aware of the implications and adjust their driving style to suit them. This is particularly important when it’s raining and the road surface is wet. Safe driving in the rain Rain on the road Visibility Driving through standing water With the changing of the seasons comes a change in the road conditions, so motorists need to be aware of the implications and adjust their driving style…
Glow plugs are a vital component for the quick and efficient starting of diesel engines, but now also play an important part in the diesel aftertreatment process, which is designed to keep exhaust emissions to a minimum. Therefore, their condition matters. What does a glow plug do? Why do glow plugs lose performance and need replacement? Additional factors What are the most common symptoms of a glow plug fault? Unlike the fuel/air mixture that powers the engine in a petrol car ,…
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MoT test deferral - What do I do?
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Changes to The Highway Code: hierarchy of road users
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Fuel cell
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ZF
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Drum Brake
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Tyre pressure monitoring system
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Safe driving in the rain
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What are glow plugs and do they need replacing?
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