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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Can anyone give a estimate price for a new catalytic converter and turbocharger on a vauxhall meriva 2012 please. Including labour. see more
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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
- Yesterday 17:21
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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
- Yesterday 16:49
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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
- Yesterday 15:07
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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
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The relationship between learner and instructor is important. People learn in different ways; with some firm/clear direction will motivate them,... see more
- Yesterday 14:52
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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
- Yesterday 13:56
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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
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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
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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
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My last example, was my instructor wrong to slam on? see more
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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
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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
- 03-12-24 16:24
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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
- 03-12-24 13:44
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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
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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
- 03-12-24 09:50
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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
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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
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