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Those of us involved in post test training have argued that the L test has not been fit for purpose for a very long time. The point has been long... see more
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I have seen demonstrated on TV a charging point which goes underground if not in use, or rather the connecting point is pulled up when required (the... see more
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I think, these assessments demonstrate that the driving test standard is too low, and it's intention is misguided. When people are learning new... see more
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When it comes to essentials, I think we are at the mercy of the sellers, but technology stuff is a completely different story. I buy all my stuff... see more
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It will be interesting to see what happens to the used EV market re battery replacement costs. The market fell flat for used Maestros and Montegos... see more
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I believe it was estimated that 60+% of homes in the UK were in the situation of it not being viable to have fixed parking places for home charging.... see more
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Another driver was trying to get a blame case against me because I rear-ended him. Instead of claiming as a mistake on my part, he tried to claim I... see more
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I have to admit I'm coming round this... I used to be one of those people who'd never buy anything (except bread and milk) unless it was on offer,... see more
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Thinking back to when I first started driving, I commented about approaching vehicle lights at night to an experienced driver, his response was,... see more
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I think it worth adding, whilst the lower CG of a car with batteries underneath helps to resist body roll, and the extra weight both help tyre grip,... see more
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I can't charge at home. With my petrol car, I can easily find a filling station, and be in and out in 5 minutes. With an ICE I would have to find a... see more
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@olduser This preoccupation with "I won't buy an EV because I can't charge it at home" is nonsense. After all how many houses have their own petrol... see more
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There's so many retailers on and offline that over the last few years have been selling products as low as they could already just in order to get... see more
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You are partly right. It gets a bit complicated so I will try and keep it simple. When it comes to road crashes, there are two aspects of law... see more
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To add to the above info (which I found useful), I might have understood this wrong but I think breaking the law doesn't necessarily mean it was your... see more
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A website I use which is actually quite a respectable company did a site wide 20% off promotion last year and I found it quite surprising that almost... see more
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A bit over the top perhaps? https://www.foxla.com/news/deadly-police-shooting-brea see more
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I came across a web page a while ago which had photos of pre-black friday prices. It showed how prices had been artificially inflated pre BF and how... see more
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I mentioned on another thread that emails involving certain addresses. I have another: <removed scam email address>. This is another that promises... see more
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The way the law works is that you are required to have in force a minimum of Road Traffic act insurance cover which is in effect third party only and... see more
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I teach D1 licence holders for the MiDAS qualification so I come across this a lot. The short answer is No, once it is off your licence that is it... see more
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I am 73 early next year. I thought my licence was valid until my birthday, but I've just discovered that it expires in two weeks. Therefore, I have... see more
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Did anyone manage to pick up anything good? I managed not to buy anything this year except for a yearly whisky, this year a bottle of 15 year old... see more
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(Note: this is hypothetical as I don't drive yet. I'm just trying to understand the insurance.) If through genuine, honest error I break the law... see more
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This might make a few of you chuckle. Back in the day, the Xmas drink driving ads were filmed using real traffic crews but actors playing the part... see more
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Thanks, Rolebama! I hope I stay there, partly as my mum bought me new smaller jeans but I had to forfeit my old ones... I asked what happens if I... see more
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