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How to change your driving test date

Apparently there is an app which your instructor can provide. When my daughter failed her test about 5 years ago, the waiting list was about 14... see more

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Drink driving

And I should have added, unless you are arrested, you do not get charged with a motoring offence, you get either a fixed penalty notice or you are... see more

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Drink driving

Did you not read my previous threads? There is nothing to stop you drinking alcohol whilst in the vehicle as the same rules I outlined still... see more

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How to change your driving test date

Hey everyone, Just wondering — what’s the best way to change a UK driving test date without losing your current booking? I’ve heard of cancellations... see more

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Hill, Mirrors & Brakes – My Driving Lesson Bingo Card

Your explanation about RWD cars and suspension dynamics was fascinating. Never realised how much thought goes into how a car behaves under... see more

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Hill, Mirrors & Brakes – My Driving Lesson Bingo Card

Drivingforfun You're not alone — I had no clue about the FWD vs RWD difference either. This thread’s turned into a proper engineering class and I’m... see more

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Hill, Mirrors & Brakes – My Driving Lesson Bingo Card

That practical tip about front-wheel drive hill starts is gold — I had no idea the rear squat was a thing you could actually use to feel the clutch... see more

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Hill, Mirrors & Brakes – My Driving Lesson Bingo Card

That Land Rover story is brilliant — I guess some bumps are cheaper than rescue missions! Makes my plastic bag panic seem tame in comparison 😅 see more

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Failed My Driving Test… But Here’s What I Learned

@Rolebama That’s actually a great way to break it down — I can see how approaching roundabouts step-by-step like that would’ve made things feel less... see more

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Drink driving

You're right that simply drinking (non-alcoholic) or eating behind the wheel isn’t a specific offence on its own under UK law. But as you probably... see more

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Drink driving

Appreciate the insight—hearing it from someone with firsthand enforcement experience really puts things into perspective. It’s clear that courts and... see more

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driving incident don’t know who’s in the wrong ?

That’s a fair take, and I agree—cooperation really is the foundation of safe driving, even if it feels one-sided at times. Reading subtle cues like... see more

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Waiting lists

I am fully aware that a lot (too many) doctors work in the private sector, and if this means NHS patients waiting ab extra couple of hours - so what? see more

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Waiting lists

The most ridiculous one I ever heard of was when the NHS introduced a waiting list to get onto the actual waiting list!!!??? Happily. it wasn't... see more

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Air bag deployed immobilising the car.

Inertia switches can be anywhere in the car. Under the bonnet, in the boot, on the steering column etc. As to RAC man doing something under the... see more

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Waiting lists

US post offices are exactly the same as the UK ones. If they have four counters open and a queue starts to form, they immediately close one of the... see more

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What’s Your Ultimate Summer Track? Help Build the RAC 2025 Playlist!

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Getting Old?

@olduser When my Mum was diagnosed with cancer the doctor told her she should give up smoking and drinking. She replied "So have they found a cure,... see more

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Is the UK Ready for EV-Only Cities?

Governments don't much seem to care what fuel the car uses, they want them out of cities altogether.... see more

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Is the UK Ready for EV-Only Cities?

It's ridiculous that all you have to do is pay a 'bribe' and the powers that be will look the other way to your polluting car or van. Defeats the... see more

by NMNeil
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What a difference

Yes and no - the laws of thermodynamics boil down to if you are looking for power from heat then roughly two thirds of the heat input will be... see more

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Hill, Mirrors & Brakes – My Driving Lesson Bingo Card

On FWD with high power the problem becomes steering the thing. There are two problem's the drive shaft CV joints want to straighten out offering a... see more

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What a difference

Is appropriate to say cool? No perhaps not it's childish, cancel that. Being sensible (I try to be sometimes) did you say in another post you had... see more

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Air bag deployed immobilising the car.

As you say the airbag can only be reset by resetting the computer. But most cars have a fuel shutoff device sometimes it also cuts all electrics,... see more

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What do you do about MOT Advisories? 1 in 6 drivers ignore them and suffer!

Because we humans are so clever, I would have expected that by now we would have systems in cars to detect tyre, and brake wear and put the car into... see more

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What do you do about MOT Advisories? 1 in 6 drivers ignore them and suffer!

I once had a job which involved going to some council meetings and doo's. At meetings there would be, lots of discussions about evil, rich,... see more

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Is the UK Ready for EV-Only Cities?

Changing to electric cars, so far government started well by having a cut off date for sales then they gave into manufacturers and extended the time... see more

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driving incident don’t know who’s in the wrong ?

I would not argue with your point. Personally, in the other parties situation, I would have waited unless the reverser clearly indicated they were... see more

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Is the UK Ready for EV-Only Cities?

I was under the assumption that the OP was talking about a ban, but I'd agree in general, I've always had a bit of an issue with "sin taxes". Why not... see more

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