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  • Sump cracker
    I'd agree with @Beelzebub and it even warns that there's a breaker That said I think your point about, warning someone you are going to break the... see more
  • Soviet maps
    Just bumping this up as I placed an order as a gift for a hard-to-buy-for relative, who was an aerospace engineer, sadly a bit after the Cold War or... see more
  • Sump cracker
    Apparently driving past a No Motor Vehicles sign is a contravention code 52 offence which comes with a fine of £100, max £1000 if it goes to court.... see more
  • Sump cracker
    Possibly not. But driving past a No Motor Vehicles sign is definitely illegal! And not accidental. If it is illegal (i.e. putting the trap there... see more
  • Was my Driving instructor wrong
    I come across this very thing frequently when I am examining advanced instructors wishing to renew their teaching qualification, they think they are... see more
  • Sump cracker
    True. But if I put bear traps in my fields to break peoples legs who accidentally trespassed on my land the fact I put a sign wouldn't keep me out of... see more
  • Sump cracker
    Looking at StreetView, there are "No Motor Vehicles" signs on both sides of the road before the bridge, plus a "No Through Road" sign. see more
  • Was my Driving instructor wrong
    I hope this doesn't come across as disrespectful to anyone, and don't know if it's applicable to instructors who teach learners, but I find some... see more
  • Sump cracker
    Apparently "sump breaker" is what it's called. Metal railings in the middle of the road high enough to smash the sump but not easy to see. ... see more
  • Sump cracker
    What exactly do you mean by "sump cracker"? How much is the damage? Your insurance should cover it, but the excess may be too much. see more
  • Was my Driving instructor wrong
    The relationship between learner and instructor is important. People learn in different ways; with some firm/clear direction will motivate them,... see more
  • Sump cracker
    The other day I was driving at the speed limit on a residential road. I was following a map which showed the road going exactly where I wanted to go.... see more
  • Ford cutting jobs in UK & Europe
    Please note, in the above I have implied that two 240V phases in a three phase supply would add up to 480V, this is for simplicity's sake. In fact... see more
  • Local Roadworks
    Interesting; https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/c93p1wgxgzyo Towards the end of the video, a man remarks on the road sweeper not sweeping his... see more
  • Was my Driving instructor wrong
    Seeing as you asked: You must understand, a car has the potential to kill, and therefore must be used carefully, there are very basic laws and... see more
  • Was my Driving instructor wrong
    My last example, was my instructor wrong to slam on? see more
  • Was my Driving instructor wrong
    Hello I'm just about annoyed and confused with my instructor with my resent lessons I Drove back in covid and failed my test 3 times back then,... see more
  • Local Roadworks
    I had a good idea recently: if they're struggling to fill all the holes, they could melt down all the speed humps and use them to fix the potholes, 2... see more
  • Local Roadworks
    Well, the good news is that all the local roadworks are finished, and it appears they have done a good job. No pothole 'fixing', but complete... see more
  • Cannot afford private settlement
    As already stated mentioned, you are not in anyway obligated to settle privately, in fact this is frowned upon as it opens so many cans of worms. ... see more
  • Cannot afford private settlement
    No you have no obligation whatsoever to do that, in fact people are generally strongly advised against doing so If you've already informed your... see more
  • Cannot afford private settlement
    Hi everyone, would appreciate some advice really. So I accidentally hit someone's car in a car park, theirs is stationary. They requested to settle... see more
  • Transport Minister Q&A
    We can only wait and see what ideas emerge, politicians of all parties are enthusiastic about road charging. I can see many snags in that approach,... see more
  • Ford cutting jobs in UK & Europe
    I think the marketing strategy would be to install in partnership with the local authority, say with the LA taking a cut of the profit or just... see more
  • Sold a faulty car
    The law was clearly on your side until you had a garage work on it (Google UK consumer rights on second hard car purchase) Having anyone making... see more