Theory Test Pro is a highly realistic online simulation of the UK's driving theory test. It contains the entire official test question bank, hazard perception video clips and an online version of the Highway Code. All this material is licensed from the Driving Standards Agency (DSA), the people who set the tests. ~ We've paid so you don't have to ~ You'll need your Lancashire library number to login, if you want access outside libraries. This site requires registration using a valid email address.
This site is solely devoted to travelling light (for security, economy, flexibility, ecology and serenity!) and contains lots of useful lists, tips, links and general travel advice.
The latest traffic and travel on the roads from BBC Lancashire, also links to Live Jam Cams.
Everything you need to plan a trip to Lancashire. The site includes information on destinations, food and drink, accommodation, thinks to do and travel. Podcasts are available, along with a blog and inspirational ideas.
The site of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office provides travel advice, information for business and detailed information on countries and regions. There are also links to information on UK embassies overseas and foreign embassies in the UK.
Flightradar24.com shows live aircraft traffic in the airspace above Europe. Click on a plane and the path that it has taken is displayed.Note this site relies heavily on the use of JavaScript, so may run very slow in some browsers.
A site designed for expatriates who are looking for job opportunities or individuals who are looking to relocate abroad. Details of job vacancies are available along with a recruiters' service and cv services. This is a site for members and a membership fee is required.
Links to European rail network sites with timetables and journey planners.
The Admiralty EasyTide service provides tidal data for over 6000 ports worldwide. An enhanced service is available for those who register.
The complete text of the Ccode for all road users: drivers, motorcyclists, cyclists, pedestrians as well as horse riders.
This web site from the Department of Health provides health advice for travellers about specific health risks, health precautions health insurance etc. Other sources of advice are also listed along with links to other web sites.
A commercial site which offers a large directory of holidays in the UK and abroad provided by firms specialising in accessible holidays and services for the disabled.
This website provides information on attractions and days out in the UK. It currently lists over 6,000 attractions and includes contact details, ticket prices, location maps, web sites etc.
Pitchup.com is your guide to over 5,000 UK and Ireland holiday parks and campsites, including interactive maps and details of facilities.
This site gives useful facts, figures and statistics on UK tourism from 2000 onwards. There are also links to other tourism-related web sites.
"Watching the ships go by". A group of ShipPlotter enthusiasts bring you live vessel movements from all round the UK derived from the ship's own automatic identification system (AIS) data. Click on the map to see the individual ships, their statistics and photos.
This site, written "by parents for parent", contains lots of practical advice on family travel at home and abroad.
This site provides health advice for travellers including details of infectious diseases and appropriate vaccinations.
Transport Direct offers information on door-to-door travel for both public transport and car journeys all over Britain. It includes bus and rail timetables and flight details.
This Highways Agency site provides real-time traffic warnings, roadworks and details from roadside message signs.