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Waiting lists

I am fully aware that a lot (too many) doctors work in the private sector, and if this means NHS patients waiting ab extra couple of hours - so what? see more

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Waiting lists

The most ridiculous one I ever heard of was when the NHS introduced a waiting list to get onto the actual waiting list!!!??? Happily. it wasn't... see more

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Air bag deployed immobilising the car.

Inertia switches can be anywhere in the car. Under the bonnet, in the boot, on the steering column etc. As to RAC man doing something under the... see more

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Waiting lists

US post offices are exactly the same as the UK ones. If they have four counters open and a queue starts to form, they immediately close one of the... see more

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Getting Old?

@olduser When my Mum was diagnosed with cancer the doctor told her she should give up smoking and drinking. She replied "So have they found a cure,... see more

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Is the UK Ready for EV-Only Cities?

Governments don't much seem to care what fuel the car uses, they want them out of cities altogether.... see more

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Is the UK Ready for EV-Only Cities?

It's ridiculous that all you have to do is pay a 'bribe' and the powers that be will look the other way to your polluting car or van. Defeats the... see more

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What a difference

Yes and no - the laws of thermodynamics boil down to if you are looking for power from heat then roughly two thirds of the heat input will be... see more

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Hill, Mirrors & Brakes – My Driving Lesson Bingo Card

On FWD with high power the problem becomes steering the thing. There are two problem's the drive shaft CV joints want to straighten out offering a... see more

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What a difference

Is appropriate to say cool? No perhaps not it's childish, cancel that. Being sensible (I try to be sometimes) did you say in another post you had... see more

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Air bag deployed immobilising the car.

As you say the airbag can only be reset by resetting the computer. But most cars have a fuel shutoff device sometimes it also cuts all electrics,... see more

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What do you do about MOT Advisories? 1 in 6 drivers ignore them and suffer!

Because we humans are so clever, I would have expected that by now we would have systems in cars to detect tyre, and brake wear and put the car into... see more

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What do you do about MOT Advisories? 1 in 6 drivers ignore them and suffer!

I once had a job which involved going to some council meetings and doo's. At meetings there would be, lots of discussions about evil, rich,... see more

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Is the UK Ready for EV-Only Cities?

Changing to electric cars, so far government started well by having a cut off date for sales then they gave into manufacturers and extended the time... see more

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driving incident don’t know who’s in the wrong ?

I would not argue with your point. Personally, in the other parties situation, I would have waited unless the reverser clearly indicated they were... see more

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Is the UK Ready for EV-Only Cities?

I was under the assumption that the OP was talking about a ban, but I'd agree in general, I've always had a bit of an issue with "sin taxes". Why not... see more

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Flax to replace Carbon Fibre

I'm sorry, but the Flintstones comes to mind. Bearing in mind that we had wooden chassis at one time, maybe they'll make a comeback? see more

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Failed My Driving Test… But Here’s What I Learned

I learnt to drive in the Army. A three month course at the time. Having an on-site layout allowed for those confident enough, and judged competent,... see more

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Is the UK Ready for EV-Only Cities?

I do not believe there is any real merit in ULEZ zones. If there was a serious attempt to clean the air in our cities, 'offending' vehicles would be... see more

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What do you do about MOT Advisories? 1 in 6 drivers ignore them and suffer!

There used to be a tyre and brake place locally where they had a 'wall of shame'. A collection of badly worn or damaged tyres, disks, pads, pipes etc... see more

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Is the UK Ready for EV-Only Cities?

Good question @shawnrobinson - and welcome to the RAC Community by the way! My opinion is that we're a little way off from an infrastructure as... see more

by Nick
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Is the UK Ready for EV-Only Cities?

I can kind of see this more than I can see the nationwide transition I'm sceptical but of no firm opinion (due to ignorance) on whether EVs are... see more

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Drink driving

Really? Please let me know the act and section that makes it illegal here in the UK? It is not advisable to, but unless you are over the actual... see more

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Is the UK Ready for EV-Only Cities?

With all the talk about the UK’s commitment to net-zero and banning the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030, do you think we’re moving toward... see more

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driving incident don’t know who’s in the wrong ?

Appreciate your breakdown, fair points all around. I do get that full awareness is key when reversing, and assuming others will wait is never a safe... see more

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