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  • Local Roadworks
    I have looked for information on life but I cannot find any comments. Asphalt mixed with shredded tyres has been used as a road topping, and is... see more
  • New EV Purchase Question
    I would want to check what my insurers thought of this, I would assume if they are happy I would be happy, better still if the insurers would put it... see more
  • VIN stamping
    I hope this helps, below was found on the internet. "In the UK, replacing or altering a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is illegal unless done... see more
  • Location Confusion
    Ha ha, that's quite funny I think I remember something like this recently, a road called Black Boy Lane or similar, named after chimney... see more
  • Turned in the incoming vehicle lane from lights
    @TC1474 thank you for your reply yes, my light was green so I moved over. however the lane I moved into was for incoming traffic.( i was supposed... see more
  • Turned in the incoming vehicle lane from lights
    @OjRaSo Why have you made the assumption that you did something wrong? If the light was on green, no offence. If the light was going through... see more
  • VIN stamping
    Can anyone point me in the direction of someone who can stamp a VIN in the boot of my car please ? see more
  • Turned in the incoming vehicle lane from lights
    @Beelzebub no mine was green but the lane I moved was red! There was no vehicle so I couldn’t appreciate it was an the wrong road. see more
  • Turned in the incoming vehicle lane from lights
    @OjRaSo Why would you get a fine if the lights were green? If you mean the green lights turned red, then maybe. First, the lights don't turn... see more
  • New EV Purchase Question
    I've been thinking about buying a brand new EV and currently there are some major discounts around. Found the car for me - MG4 Trophy long range.... see more
  • U turning on broken line
    Don't get me started on signals, one of my pet hates. I fail more people on driving assessments and on advanced test for giving the wrong signals at... see more
  • Turned in the incoming vehicle lane from lights
    Hi i turned into the road of incoming vehicles after the red lights turned green. There were no vehicles on the road then. I realised it immediately... see more
  • Location Confusion
    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
  • U turning on broken line
    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
  • U turning on broken line
    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
  • Sudden unintended acceleration
    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
  • Location Confusion
    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
  • Sudden unintended acceleration
    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
  • Location Confusion
    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
  • Location Confusion
    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
  • U turning on broken line
    @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
  • U turning on broken line
    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
  • U turning on broken line
    @Mark07 I have added the link of picture to the post. see more
  • U turning on broken line
    Hi @Peter0130, Welcome to the community. It doesn't look like your image has attached. could you try reposting it? ​​​​​​​Thanks see more
  • U turning on broken line
    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