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  • Waiting lists
    I'm sure there's a perfect explanation, probably in the form of a complex equation combined with some pure logic, but I've wondered about waiting... see more
    by Drivingforfun
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  • Driverless cars: Tech possible for UK motorways by 2026
    I am not sure Rolebama, I had a look at his films and none of the titles suggested anything like that but it was a only a rough search. It could... see more
    by olduser
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  • Getting Old?
    I like the stoicism. But I want to be there when I finally decide, it's time to let go - now. I have never been able to understand this urge to... see more
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  • Grammar In Schools
    Education appears to suffer the same problem in the USA as it do's in the UK. The civil servants (I prefer civil serpents but it confuses readers)... see more
    by olduser
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  • Grammar In Schools
    I left school in the 60s because I found out that the school system was more interested in league tables than my education. I was on track for GCE A... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • Getting Old?
    As for acting your age, I have two T-shirts. Both basically say I have never been this age before, and I don't know how. see more
    by Rolebama
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  • Repeat driving tests every 5 years
    There is a saying about doing something for a period of time, and gaining experience, and doing something for the same period purely repeating the... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • Getting Old?
    @olduser For me it's a comment that at my age I shouldn't drink so much or smoke weed. My reply is always the same and does take some aback. "We're... see more
    by NMNeil
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  • Grammar In Schools
    The students here have regular testing, or as the State describes them; assessments. Now the problem arises because the teachers, who want all their... see more
    by NMNeil
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  • Repeat driving tests every 5 years
    A person can be assessed and still fail, I do it on a weekly basis with a whole range of drivers ad experiences. A driver is still being tested on... see more
    by TC1474
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  • Getting Old?
    I usually reply to act your age with, "I gave up acting years ago, I am what I am now". see more
    by olduser
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  • Irish speeding in northern ireland
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--j7wvtOi1s Sorry, I just couldn't resist.😉 see more
    by olduser
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  • Repeat driving tests every 5 years
    As I see it, what you have described is an assessment of someone's driving ability not a driving test. I think this would be appropriate in place... see more
    by olduser
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  • Repeat driving tests every 5 years
    I have been here before in another thread, what to do with bad drivers? In the days when we had traffic cops, there was a very effective, and I... see more
    by olduser
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  • Getting Old?
    I sometimes get the unwanted advice that I need to act my age. No idea how I'm supposed to act at age 71. 😋 see more
    by NMNeil
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  • Finally some good news: petrol prices near four-year low
    That's what Motorway Services are thinking when they price their fuel, it will cost the punter too much in cash and time to look for cheaper fuel. ... see more
    by olduser
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  • Driverless cars: Tech possible for UK motorways by 2026
    Wasn't there a film starring Richard Pryor with a similar theme? see more
    by Rolebama
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  • RAC Key Return service
    @Santa I also keep various Clubcard bits on my keys.* Good to know, thanks. *The Clubcards are in my wife's name, but she insists I have the key fob... see more
    by Rolebama
    • 13-06-25 11:06
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  • Courtesy or bad driving??
    I do that at the staggered junction just up from Pegnut Wood heading to Potton. (Crossing Bury Hill). To be honest, it's the only staggered crossroad... see more
    by Rolebama
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  • Finally some good news: petrol prices near four-year low
    Cheapest I've seen locally is £129.9. I paid £131.9 on Tuesday. (51.84litres, £68.38). Greenford Tesco is 9.5 miles, and Asda Park Royal is 12 miles... see more
    by Rolebama
    • 13-06-25 10:50
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  • Interesting cars seen when out and about
    @Nick I saw a TikTok about this car! There are some permament flats in St Pacras and the owner lives in there, I think is so below my tax bracket I... see more
    by Lily
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