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There was (and always is) local resistance to any boundary changes. I recall particularly lots of news stories about Rutland residents erecting signs... see more
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The official line on U-turns - (from "Driving - the Essential Skills, The Official DVSA Guide") - is full of cautionary advice, and in particular... see more
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I was always taught to signal any intention to other road users. There is no signal for 'I am going to do a u-turn', so you should not be doing it... see more
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I can't remember the circumstances why, but I had cause to drive a car, (on a private road alongside a runway), with foot hard on the brakes and... see more
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Sorry, I was born in Middlesex. She was trying to tell me in 1975 that Middlesex did not exist, but one of the questions she asked was relevant to... see more
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The Cleo has computer positioned throttle, that is when the driver move the accelerator pedal the position of the pedal is turned into a signal and... see more
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What was the argument about / which "side" were you arguing for? I decided to look up Middlesex as it's one of those places I'd heard of loads of... see more
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These days, if the sorting machines can read the post code, the only person to read the address will be the postman/woman who puts it through the... see more
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@Peter0130 In law unless there is a sign saying "No U Turn" then absolutely nothing to prevent you from carrying out the turn other than opposing... see more
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Err, not in that traffic! The solid white line and the arrows, are saying there is a hazard ahead, (off the bottom of the picture) so best not... see more
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@Mark07 I have added the link of picture to the post. see more
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Hi @Peter0130, Welcome to the community. It doesn't look like your image has attached. could you try reposting it? Thanks see more
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Can I ask a stupid question here? As the picture shown, it is a road with a arrow broken line. Can I turn right here and do a U-turn? Picture:... see more
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@Drivingforfun thanks .. I have heard similar stories since looking into this. I’ve been told that putting the car into neutral will slow it down? I... see more
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@Beelzebub Yes thanks ..that looks pretty much like a basic moving away manoeuvre I would have used. The whole thing happened in seconds. Somehow... see more
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I've heard of autos doing this very very rarely, before "drive by wire" and they'd get stuck on wide open throttle or something I think there was... see more
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Interesting thread I think phone numbers could add more confusion to the mix... When my granny moved to live nearer us a couple of years ago there... see more
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I would echo what @Rolebama says and I've found sticking with a workshop once you find a good one is quite beneficial, one of the remaining... see more
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To be honest I've never heard of a petrol car doing this. I have experienced it twice on diesels when governors have failed, but ob neither occasion... see more
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I don't know about Beds snd Cambs, but our local county borders haven't changed in mt lifetime. When I went yo register both my girls when they were... see more
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OK Is your "usual routine" this:? Carry out 'cockpit drill' Start engine Depress clutch pedal Engage gear Apply some gas Raise clutch pedal... see more
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Hi I was driving a Renault Clio Extreme 2010 plate manual. I had got into the car and did the usual routine to set off but something happened and... see more
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Indeed. Where I live used to be in Surrey. In 1965 it moved to Greater London, but kept a Surrey postal address. That was removed in 1996, but Royal... see more
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