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Are headlights getting brighter?

There was definitely a tipping point for me in the few years prior to Covid where, as I was driving home from work on a night, the oncoming... see more

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Attraction of engine sounds

Yeah, I believe they make the sound because it was thought to be dangerous for pedestrians that couldn't hear them, whilst both driving normally and... see more

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Attraction of engine sounds

I might be wrong but aren't the sounds EVs make totally artificial and in response to a requirement to make some kind of sound for safety/legal... see more

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Is it illegal to reverse-park into an on-street parking space on a one-way street?

If you are simply reversing into a parking bay even though you are on a one way street, no offence is committed. Reading is always a problem as I... see more

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Sentencing for driving under the influence of nitrous oxide

It is absolutely no different to driving whilst under the influence of drink or drugs, drink or drug driving or drunk in charge, they all have... see more

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Is it illegal to reverse-park into an on-street parking space on a one-way street?

Hi @RozzyTheDozzy - welcome to the RAC Community and thanks for making your first post, it's great to hear from you. I'm under the impression that... see more

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Sentencing for driving under the influence of nitrous oxide

I would suspect that the sticking would be there's no defined offence for being under the influence of something like nitrous oxide - it's neither... see more

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Attraction of engine sounds

I think I'm the same @Drivingforfun - I've never really got the point of revving for no reason either. I get it's a power thing (engine not driver)... see more

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Flying Cars: is the future of motoring closer than we think?

I think, like many innovations that come along in this arena, putting in the supporting infrastructure and laws/guidelines, will take some time. Look... see more

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Attraction of engine sounds

I thought the other day that despite being really quite enthusiastic about driving, including driving swiftly, often I’m not overly fond of the sound... see more

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Autonomous emergency braking

I’ve wondered why insurance companies charge less to insure cars with these safety features. It can’t be a mistake put down to bureaucracy or other... see more

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Autonomous emergency braking

I have, over the years, had to make split-second decisions, mostly on the M25, as to whether it is better to hit a fox, deer, or whatever, than cause... see more

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Sentencing for driving under the influence of nitrous oxide

I think there must be more to the story than has been reported. I have seen stories in the media of deaths caused by people driving under impairment,... see more

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Autonomous emergency braking

This thread prompted me to have a look on the internet, I amazed at what I found. Most cars with this system fitted have this problem but the... see more

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Sentencing for driving under the influence of nitrous oxide

I saw this on BBC news website; https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c74myelnrywo Obviously it was a tragedy for the lady and her family, and... see more

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Engine power and efficiency loss over time

Why? Because at the time these developments were made, it was thought by the motor industry (pretty much like the tobacco industry) they could fool... see more

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Flying Cars: is the future of motoring closer than we think?

And as others have said the stumbling block will be trying to get insurance. It's already hideously expensive just for a regular car, but a flying... see more

by NMNeil
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Autonomous emergency braking

Thanks for your replies and interesting comments. Recent legislation requires that virtually every new car sold in the UK is fitted with autonomous... see more

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It had to happen sooner or later!

@olduser I think it’s worse with health professionals since the internet, as everyone is an expert on health now. You can spend 15 mins googling and... see more

by Drivingforfun
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Engine power and efficiency loss over time

But why? As the ICE engine is on it's way out it's a lot like the Rolling Stones 19th nervous breakdown lyrics. "Owes a millions dollars tax, and... see more

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It had to happen sooner or later!

@TC1474 I have had to stop too many times in circumstances you describe, and I am very aware of the possibility of being rear-ended. Similarly... see more

by Rolebama
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Autonomous emergency braking

I have pursued computer problems from dealers to UK headquarters to manufacturers to designers and manufacturers of systems. All to no avail. For the... see more

by Rolebama
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Flying Cars: is the future of motoring closer than we think?

I had a number of occasions where people had idiot lights on, and I used to ask for the Manual to check them. (I didn't actually need to, I was just... see more

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Who needs the rear windscreen anyway - meet the Polestar 4!

I look forward to the day when A posts and door window frames become thinner. I find it particularly stupid when designers make them so wide. Driving... see more

by Rolebama
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Why would a pint cost MORE than 2 halves?

My son-in-law mentioned that a petrol station near where he works is 4p a litre cheaper. Trouble is a 60-mile round trip would cost me around £7, so... see more

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Why would a pint cost MORE than 2 halves?

Talking to neighbour, I suggested a filling station around the corner was cheaper. His response was he wasn't bothered for a 1p per litre. So I... see more

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Flying Cars: is the future of motoring closer than we think?

I regularly use hospital transport, frequently taxi's, and they usually showing some engine warning or other. Yesterday's was a taxi, it was... see more

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Autonomous emergency braking

I would contact MG urgently; https://www.mg.co.uk/contact-us That was totally irresponsible of the agents. This is a safety issue, imagine... see more

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