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Can any of the army folk here enlighten me on something I once was told some advice which was to never overtake a funeral procession or a military... see more
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@olduser I once had an off-road tuition session driving various vehicles, including descending near-vertical inclines, in a Land Rover, as part of... see more
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I was in the Army for several years, a Tank Regiment, so drove just about everything they had across country for a variety of reasons. Other than... see more
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The closest I can think of, is when new drivers under instruction are mixed in with normal traffic. They are following the rules to the letter, and... see more
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Yes. Tractors, Farm machinery, Vans, Cars, Motor bikes, Mini, Austin 7.(Trials machine) Disciplined throttle control. see more
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I grew up near Cheshire, so when i think of an off-roader, my mind (wrongly) wanders to the image of a 'Chelsea tractor'. Do you have... see more
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Ha! I saw the title and I jumped in to mention the Alpine A110 too. I love the lightweight approach. I think they may be discontinuing it soon so... see more
- 31-10-24 19:24
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Thanks for the replies, and TC1474 for the extensive advice. I have a library just over the road and so I will pop in tomorrow morning. Is it the... see more
- 31-10-24 19:12
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First things first, contact your local library and obtain a copy of the traffic order relating to the parking restrictions on this section of road.... see more
- 31-10-24 19:00
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Poor signage was the reason my borough had to refund 1.5 million pounds for parking 'infringements'. I would suggest finding a solicitor who gives a... see more
- 31-10-24 18:19
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@TC1474 I had pretty much the same motorcycle life as yourself and great fun it was. I did my racing at Oulton, Mallory and Donington Parks, and... see more
- 31-10-24 18:15
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It is a personal choice isn't it. I have been a professional rider for 45+ years and riding for 50 or so. I have been lucky enough to do and see... see more
- 31-10-24 17:45
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Hi Hopkins, Welcome to the Community. To help our members, could you add the pics to this thread? If you're using a mobile phone and can't... see more
- 31-10-24 16:05
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Hello! I have a question about parking signage following a council issued PCN. Essentially, I was parked on a single yellow line outside the hours... see more
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@Rolebama anecdotally, I see fewer young people on pedal bikes than when i was growing up. I wonder if this could be linked to a decline in people... see more
- 31-10-24 12:45
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That reminds me of a DVLA consultation about 15 years ago into the driving tuition and test system. We were told early on in the process that no form... see more
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With regard to accident rates dropping for motorcyclists, I know that in the 70s we had 10 motorcycle dealerships in my area. By 1989, that figure... see more
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Slightly different, but this article signposts useful information about Parking Fines (PCN) and how to appeal. see more
- 31-10-24 10:38
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When CBT was introduced in 1989, I was at Cardington to do the first instructors course and we were told that if successful for bikes, a similar... see more
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My first attempt, I'm sure I could get it down with some practice. see more
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Tbf, increasingly when GenZ want shopping they get it delivered - though I take your broader point. see more
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If you are curious about reaction time you could try: https://skill-test.net/reaction see more
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I'm also a Neil DeGrasse Tyson fan, his passion for physics is infectious. His NatGeo series 'Cosmos' was really good. I don't think it's currently... see more
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I think Brian Cox is a natural teacher, and the camera likes him. see more
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Unless it has changed very recently, Drivingforfun is right. Recovery is part of the cost of a crash, therefore it is covered by insurance, should... see more
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First, the the problem is predominantly young males but I have seen cars full of females being just about as daft. The elderly in my view is a... see more
- 30-10-24 14:09
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Lots of good points @olduser. Before we get to 100% autonomous vehicles, we would have a blend of human and machine decisions. Humans making... see more
- 30-10-24 13:53
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I came across this: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx276qevpg6o Look out! see more
- 30-10-24 13:23
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