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  • 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
    by TC1474
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  • 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
    by OjRaSo
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  • 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
    by Beelzebub
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  • 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
    by Beelzebub
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  • 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
    by Rolebama
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  • 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
    by Rolebama
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  • 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
    by Rolebama
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  • 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
    by olduser
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  • 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
    by Drivingforfun
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  • 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
    by olduser
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  • 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
    by TC1474
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  • 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
    by olduser
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  • U turning on broken line
    @Mark07 I have added the link of picture to the post. see more
    by Peter0130
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  • 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
    by Mark07
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  • 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
    by Peter0130
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  • Sudden unintended acceleration
    @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
    by June1
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  • Sudden unintended acceleration
    @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
    by June1
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  • Sudden unintended acceleration
    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
    by Drivingforfun
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  • Location Confusion
    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
    by Drivingforfun
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  • Turbocharger and catalytic converter
    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
    by Drivingforfun
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  • Sudden unintended acceleration
    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
    by Rolebama
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  • Location Confusion
    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
    by Rolebama
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  • Sudden unintended acceleration
    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
    by Beelzebub
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