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  • Do you drive off-road?
    Can any of the army folk here enlighten me on something I once was told some advice which was to never overtake a funeral procession or a military... see more
  • Do you drive off-road?
    @olduser I once had an off-road tuition session driving various vehicles, including descending near-vertical inclines, in a Land Rover, as part of... see more
  • Do you drive off-road?
    I was in the Army for several years, a Tank Regiment, so drove just about everything they had across country for a variety of reasons. Other than... see more
  • Autonomous vehicles
    The closest I can think of, is when new drivers under instruction are mixed in with normal traffic. They are following the rules to the letter, and... see more
  • Do you drive off-road?
    Yes. Tractors, Farm machinery, Vans, Cars, Motor bikes, Mini, Austin 7.(Trials machine) Disciplined throttle control. see more
  • Do you drive off-road?
    I grew up near Cheshire, so when i think of an off-roader, my mind (wrongly) wanders to the image of a 'Chelsea tractor'. Do you have... see more
  • Which sports car car would you buy?
    Ha! I saw the title and I jumped in to mention the Alpine A110 too. I love the lightweight approach. I think they may be discontinuing it soon so... see more
  • Parking Signage
    Thanks for the replies, and TC1474 for the extensive advice. I have a library just over the road and so I will pop in tomorrow morning. Is it the... see more
  • Parking Signage
    First things first, contact your local library and obtain a copy of the traffic order relating to the parking restrictions on this section of road.... see more
  • Parking Signage
    Poor signage was the reason my borough had to refund 1.5 million pounds for parking 'infringements'. I would suggest finding a solicitor who gives a... see more
  • After test restrictions
    @TC1474 I had pretty much the same motorcycle life as yourself and great fun it was. I did my racing at Oulton, Mallory and Donington Parks, and... see more
  • After test restrictions
    It is a personal choice isn't it. I have been a professional rider for 45+ years and riding for 50 or so. I have been lucky enough to do and see... see more
  • Parking Signage
    Hi Hopkins, Welcome to the Community. To help our members, could you add the pics to this thread? If you're using a mobile phone and can't... see more
  • Parking Signage
    Hello! I have a question about parking signage following a council issued PCN. Essentially, I was parked on a single yellow line outside the hours... see more
  • After test restrictions
    @Rolebama anecdotally, I see fewer young people on pedal bikes than when i was growing up. I wonder if this could be linked to a decline in people... see more
  • After test restrictions
    That reminds me of a DVLA consultation about 15 years ago into the driving tuition and test system. We were told early on in the process that no form... see more
  • After test restrictions
    With regard to accident rates dropping for motorcyclists, I know that in the 70s we had 10 motorcycle dealerships in my area. By 1989, that figure... see more
  • Another Parking Scam
    Slightly different, but this article signposts useful information about Parking Fines (PCN) and how to appeal. see more
  • After test restrictions
    When CBT was introduced in 1989, I was at Cardington to do the first instructors course and we were told that if successful for bikes, a similar... see more
  • After test restrictions
    My first attempt, I'm sure I could get it down with some practice. ​​​​​​​ see more
  • After test restrictions
    Tbf, increasingly when GenZ want shopping they get it delivered - though I take your broader point. see more
  • After test restrictions
    If you are curious about reaction time you could try: https://skill-test.net/reaction see more
  • TV Show recommendations
    I'm also a Neil DeGrasse Tyson fan, his passion for physics is infectious. His NatGeo series 'Cosmos' was really good. I don't think it's currently... see more
  • TV Show recommendations
    ​​​​​​​I think Brian Cox is a natural teacher, and the camera likes him. see more
  • Swinton to RAC cover
    Unless it has changed very recently, Drivingforfun is right. Recovery is part of the cost of a crash, therefore it is covered by insurance, should... see more
  • After test restrictions
    First, the the problem is predominantly young males but I have seen cars full of females being just about as daft. The elderly in my view is a... see more
  • Autonomous vehicles
    Lots of good points @olduser. Before we get to 100% autonomous vehicles, we would have a blend of human and machine decisions. Humans making... see more
  • Another Parking Scam
    I came across this: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx276qevpg6o Look out! see more