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Battery dies after a day?

@NMNeil Thanks for the reply. I will give this a go this week. see more

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Crossed red traffic light by going reverse.

The traffic lights should not be a problem for you in this. The cameras are set to catch people who drive through a red light. If there were... see more

by Santa
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Crossed red traffic light by going reverse.

thank you very much @Beelzebub I forgot to mention that there are cameras in the road where this crossing happened. Have I been caught by them... see more

by DriverFR
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Crossed red traffic light by going reverse.

@DriverFRThe offence is that a vehicle "must not proceed beyond the stop line" when the lights show red or amber. By reversing you are not... see more

by Beelzebub
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RAC Windscreens - avoid avoid avoid!!

I agree with you both. Yes people do make mistakes, but as long as they fix them too, keep pushing as far as you can, till all sorted. Good... see more

by Nadiq38
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Me again! MOT questions 🥹

@Beelzebub thanks for tip was looking to see what a MOT & Service should cost see more

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Crossed red traffic light by going reverse.

Hi everyone hope you all are doing well. i have a question as I’m a new driver in UK. I know that when red light or even yello light turn... see more

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Dual carriage way

Wouldn't that be taking the p***? Should have been "flash" see more

by TC1474
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Bad driving instructor

I probably didn't word the horn use comment correctly, I understand using it as a warning, essentially to let other motorists know that you are... see more

by jamauk
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Dual carriage way

Despite passing a vehicle in lane 1, your speed may have been (relatively) slow and they needed to progress pass you and just gave you a slash .... see more

by Beelzebub
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Obsession with fuel economy

My last two cars before the current one were both diesels, and I bought my current one because it is very good on mpg. It's not just the mpg per se,... see more

by Rolebama
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Using a reversing camera on a test?

I was told, and I do agree, that when reversing you should not only be looking where you are going, but what is happening around you. So if you have... see more

by Rolebama
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Dual carriage way

I speak from 20 years as a retired Police rider, instructor and member of the SEG (Special Escort Group) They may have been on a shout which... see more

by TC1474
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Over 5 hour wait-is this normal?

I broke down yesterday morning on a dual carriageway at 7.15am. My engine literally just stopped at 70mph, I managed to get to the verge as there’s... see more

by Lins1980
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Bad driving instructor

I know there are 3 sides to every story (your side, her side, and in the middle: the truth) but she does sound like an awful instructor I think I... see more

by Drivingforfun
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Bad driving instructor

I have booked intensive lessons with National Intensive who have booked a test for me, I actually called them yesterday for an update with who the... see more

by jamauk
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Dual carriage way

It's amazing how most of us have a panic moment when a police vehicle comes up behind us, even when we are fully law-abiding. If they had some... see more

by Santa
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Obsession with fuel economy

As a fleet manager, I used to do this stuff for a living. Many (most) people totally ignore one of the biggest costs of car ownership - depreciation.... see more

by Santa
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Driving licences and the DVLA

I had an interesting issue recently where the DVLA just couldn't get it right. After reapplying after being disqualified I started the learning... see more

by jamauk
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Anyone started their garden yet?

A friend of mine, upon retiring, paid well over the odds for a nice house in Beds backing onto a wood. The back garden was around 80ft long, 60ft... see more

by Rolebama
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Obsession with fuel economy

We had more customers complain about poor fuel consumption when I worked in workshops. Poor starting, lumpy tickovers and cutting out at traffic... see more

by Rolebama
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Obsession with fuel economy

Random discussion topic… Unless people do upwards of 30,000 miles a year, why the obsession with fuel economy? Do people not realise the other... see more

by Drivingforfun
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Nizzen micra 06 going dead after 3 days of not use. Would removing the radio front he

Hi @Frank88, Welcome to the RAC Community. Take a look at this recent discussion which you may find useful. "the most likely cause is a bad... see more

by Mark07
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Nizzen micra 06 going dead after 3 days of not use. Would removing the radio front he

My nizzen micra goes dead after 3 days of not using .would removing the radio front help. I switched off the interior lights . The boot door won't... see more

by Frank88
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Battery dies after a day?

As it's a new battery it's unlikely that it's bad, not a 100% guarantee but unlikely. Common causes are a constant but smallish battery drain, such... see more

by NMNeil
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Anyone started their garden yet?

A Jeff Foxworthy joke, "If you cut your grass and find a car; you might be a redneck" The sad part is I qualify as a redneck 🤣 see more

by NMNeil
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Stupid chemistry question

I was always taught/told that there is no such thing as a silly/stupid question - only stupid answers. I remember at school playing with phosphor,... see more

by Rolebama
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North Coast 500 . . .

Something I'm ashamed to say I learnt well after passing my test Passing places are not just for passing a vehicle that you meet coming the... see more

by Drivingforfun
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