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Getting Old?

@olduser For me it's a comment that at my age I shouldn't drink so much or smoke weed. My reply is always the same and does take some aback. "We're... see more

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Grammar In Schools

The students here have regular testing, or as the State describes them; assessments. Now the problem arises because the teachers, who want all their... see more

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Repeat driving tests every 5 years

A person can be assessed and still fail, I do it on a weekly basis with a whole range of drivers ad experiences. A driver is still being tested on... see more

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Getting Old?

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Irish speeding in northern ireland

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--j7wvtOi1s Sorry, I just couldn't resist.😉 see more

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Repeat driving tests every 5 years

As I see it, what you have described is an assessment of someone's driving ability not a driving test. I think this would be appropriate in place... see more

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Repeat driving tests every 5 years

I have been here before in another thread, what to do with bad drivers? In the days when we had traffic cops, there was a very effective, and I... see more

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Getting Old?

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Finally some good news: petrol prices near four-year low

That's what Motorway Services are thinking when they price their fuel, it will cost the punter too much in cash and time to look for cheaper fuel. ... see more

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Driverless cars: Tech possible for UK motorways by 2026

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@Santa I also keep various Clubcard bits on my keys.* Good to know, thanks. *The Clubcards are in my wife's name, but she insists I have the key fob... see more

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Courtesy or bad driving??

I do that at the staggered junction just up from Pegnut Wood heading to Potton. (Crossing Bury Hill). To be honest, it's the only staggered crossroad... see more

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Finally some good news: petrol prices near four-year low

Cheapest I've seen locally is £129.9. I paid £131.9 on Tuesday. (51.84litres, £68.38). Greenford Tesco is 9.5 miles, and Asda Park Royal is 12 miles... see more

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Interesting cars seen when out and about

@Nick I saw a TikTok about this car! There are some permament flats in St Pacras and the owner lives in there, I think is so below my tax bracket I... see more

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Interesting cars seen when out and about

Haha, I can imagine that to be the case @Drivingforfun - for this Mclaren specifically, the owner is, I believe, somewhat of a semi-permanent... see more

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How to get breakdown recovery contract

Hello, I think till solved your problem right! Best Regard, Helen see more

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Interesting cars seen when out and about

It wouldn’t surprise me if in London it’s cheaper to pay for parking fines than park somewhere legally!! I often notice nice cars parked illegally... see more

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Finally some good news: petrol prices near four-year low

I don’t want to pour sand on the fire, as it’s nice news, but I’d advise against driving somewhere solely to save money on petrol. I don’t mean a 15... see more

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Interesting cars seen when out and about

We saw this car when we were last in London, a bit of an enigma, shrouded in mystery. A pink Mclaren parked outside St Pancras hotel, almost never... see more

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Interesting cars seen when out and about

@Drivingforfun I found out the story behind the Figaro because, like your friend, I wanted to get one and then reality hit 😂 Maybe in a couple of... see more

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Interesting cars seen when out and about

@Drivingforfun I found out the story behind the Figaro because, like your friend, I wanted to get one and then reality hit 😂 Maybe in a couple of... see more

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Interesting cars seen when out and about

@Lily nice spots 👍 I didn't know the Figaro was so rare. I have a close family friend who would love one, and I've seen several on the road!! 🤔... see more

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Finally some good news: petrol prices near four-year low

Hello everyone, It's not world peace, but petrol and diesel prices dropped in May! Wohooo!!! We’re talking a whole 2p per litre off. Not exactly... see more

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Interesting cars seen when out and about

I saw this thread posted by @Marc some time ago and I decided to give it a go, I'll try to update it constantly if possible. A Pink Nissan... see more

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I'm still not ready for my driving test

Hello, if you cannot come to a satisfactory conclusion consider changing instructors. But do remember, if you are getting it wrong your... see more

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Repeat driving tests every 5 years

That is the very reason why they planned to use external examiners such as me... It would take the pressure off the regular DSA examiners see more

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A Good Day

@Drivingforfun Most semi auto pistols use the Glock system, and don't forget the full title is the Glock 17 safety pistol. The 17 is not in reference... see more

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A Good Day

I carried a Glock 17 for many years with a round in the chamber, and at no time did it ever go off, same for everyone else in the department. This... see more

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Repeat driving tests every 5 years

The fly in the ointment is that the waiting time for a driving test at the moment is 21 weeks.... see more

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