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Fleets of 'driverless' lorries will be trialled on Britain's motorways from next year, Government announcesFleets of "driverless" lorries which accelerate and brake at the same time will be trialled on Britain's motorways for the first time next year, ministers have announced. Up to three lorries will travel in automated convoys which will be controlled by a driver in the lead vehicle in a bid to cut congestion and emissions.However the AA has warned that the plans could pose a significant risk to motorists, highlighting the fact that the platoons will be the equivalent of half a football pitch long.The technology has already been successfully trialled in Europe and the US, but the motoring organisation said that they are not suitable for the UK's congested motorways.
QuoteFleets of 'driverless' lorries will be trialled on Britain's motorways from next year, Government announcesFleets of "driverless" lorries which accelerate and brake at the same time will be trialled on Britain's motorways for the first time next year, ministers have announced. Up to three lorries will travel in automated convoys which will be controlled by a driver in the lead vehicle in a bid to cut congestion and emissions.However the AA has warned that the plans could pose a significant risk to motorists, highlighting the fact that the platoons will be the equivalent of half a football pitch long.The technology has already been successfully trialled in Europe and the US, but the motoring organisation said that they are not suitable for the UK's congested motorways.http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/08/24/fleets-driverless-lorries-will-trialled-britains-motorways-next/
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DVLA bans over 300 potentially offensive number platesThe Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has withheld them because they are deemed potentially offensive.Among those are MU67 DER, BU67 GER, DO67 GER, BA67 ARD, MU67 GER, HU67 WLY and OR67 SAM. Other "words" like AF67 HAN and NE67 ECT also make the list.A DVLA spokesman said it had a responsibility to ensure plates do not "cause upset or offence".* To certain eyes, or on some deliberately-designed plates, a 6 can look like a "G" or an "S"* A 7 can be read as a "T" or even an "L"* And when put together, the number 67 can be read by some as an "R" - but only if you look really, really hard
Heard a tour coach overheated and caught fire on the road up to Kastro. No idea which company. No injuries.
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