Drivingforfun
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About Drivingforfun
Join Date | 07-06-18 |
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I do actually accept there is a level of risk but as somebody who works with statistics every day I’d suggest everything is a risk and that if you’re... see more
- Yesterday 21:30
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Can you engage the electronic brake while the car is moving to perform an emergency stop? see more
- Yesterday 13:16
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It's always seemed intuitive to me (even as a child) that you push the indicator stalk up to signal right and left for down I never realised why... see more
- Yesterday 08:51
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Thanks, what you both say makes sense actually It crossed my mind in the past with my car whether they could "delete" things that I don't need, in... see more
- Yesterday 08:17
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I don’t like to argue as others know more than me but surely failing to recognise the potential for error from another driver can’t constitute a... see more
- Yesterday 02:16
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A relative is just on their 4th van and mentioned that it has a rearview mirror in the cabin, as did others Apart from to make sure the bulkhead... see more
- 23-05-24 02:08
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Lighter tyres is not something I'd ever actually considered, probably stupidly I have experience of swapping runflats for regular tyres and the... see more
- 22-05-24 18:08
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Interesting that you say that, Santa The calculator says £42 is £18,650 in labour terms so maybe some inaccuracy there I don't know many people... see more
- 22-05-24 15:59
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Something I found amusing was the 3 pence a gallon fuel duty - £5 odd today, which is quite similar to the proportion of the £7/gal we pay for fuel... see more
- 21-05-24 21:34
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I'm aware that switching to lighter wheels has a positive impact on a vehicle's dynamics, handling, comfort and such which is disproportionately... see more
- 20-05-24 19:43
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Thanks for sharing this! I love stuff like this, especially when money is involved as I enjoy seeing how prices compare to today If it helps a... see more
- 20-05-24 17:39
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Interesting lesson there, thanks for the info We seem to have some temporary roadworks-style "40" signs on a road near where I live. It seems to... see more
- 18-05-24 15:15
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Not sure about HS2 but I often drive in the area where some new train line is supposed to be being laid - Oxford to Cambridge I suppose - and there... see more
- 18-05-24 13:17
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Just to clarify, I’m not upset by this and it’s a bit of a tongue in cheek post, but I do stand by the point I’ll make… When I’m in my car... see more
- 18-05-24 03:52
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Thanks, good to know someone else shares a similar pragmatism I did remember hearing something though, not so much a rule or official guidance but... see more
- 16-05-24 18:37
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I came across a long lorry on a single track road the other day. I stopped opposite a passing space which was on my right, as is custom, so that the... see more
- 16-05-24 16:38
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Just a pure curiosity-motivated question I have an avoidable but "lesser-of-two-evils" collision where I am the only vehicle involved, involving... see more
- 15-05-24 18:11
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I should know this but just wondering if anyone has any experience Say hypothetically I had to go into a care home, and was forced to sell my home... see more
- 15-05-24 17:53
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That was where I did a driving experience thing a while back in an Elise That was one hell of a car, I'd say it drove as well as a "luxury" car... see more
- 15-05-24 15:01
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I’m happy today because I have an old stockbroking account with Hargreaves Lansdown that I used to fool around with as a teenager thinking I was... see more
- 15-05-24 11:25
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I didn’t know that about Eaton Socon If you want to be really puzzled, try working out how some of the Norfolk towns are pronounced see more
- 15-05-24 11:20
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I think someone more knowledgeable will reply in more detail but I think your idea of letting your insurance company fight it out on your behalf is... see more
- 14-05-24 21:00
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Could a punishment be imposed on you as an individual rather than applied to your driving license?? Maybe I am being silly in thinking I remember... see more
- 14-05-24 11:05
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Sorry, I don’t know but am interested to hear the answer… I DO know that if the payout was insufficient, you’d be liable for the difference…so why... see more
- 14-05-24 07:39
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Just to double check but were the modifications fully declared and insured? If so, I’m struggling to understand why they’d repair some things but... see more
- 14-05-24 03:34
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@TC1474 I totally agree with your final statement EVs are in fact great if you don't want to spend money on petrol, and want faster... see more
- 13-05-24 10:45
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@Mark07 Personally I can see it not really having a huge positive impact People who habitually and grossly disrespect the laws will think... see more
- 13-05-24 10:40
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To add I believe Japan has a hard speed limit of 112mph or something which is only turned off upon entering a race track Their enthusiast car... see more
- 12-05-24 20:52
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Personally I've never actually bought a car based on its top speed It's all about acceleration, handling, smoothness etc. for me I don't even... see more
- 12-05-24 20:50
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Filling my car today the pump clicked off like they sometimes do but this time it wouldn't start again I'd paid at the pump so just put my card in... see more
- 11-05-24 20:17
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- 09:41 - Santa mentioned Drivingforfun in post Death of the HandbrakeDrivingforfun Staying home may not...
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- 12:51 - Marc mentioned Drivingforfun in post Grumpy old man post r.e. Cyclists...a bit of grumpiness Drivingforfun 😆 It's good to be...
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- 19:17 - M27 mentioned Drivingforfun in post Need help with claimDrivingforfun i have already recei...
- 19:15 - M27 mentioned Drivingforfun in post Need help with claimDrivingforfun no modifications wer...
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- 10:45 - Drivingforfun mentioned TC1474 in post EV Footprint factsTC1474 I totally agree wit...
- 10:40 - Drivingforfun mentioned Mark07 in post Speed limiters in JulyMark07 Personally I can s...
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- 12:29 - Joolz123 mentioned Drivingforfun in post Waiting times for rescueDrivingforfun The battery was unde...
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- 17:10 - Santa mentioned Drivingforfun in post Why wouldn't this work?@Drivingforfun The designers choos...
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- 11:07 - Mark07 mentioned Drivingforfun in post Thanks fast response... the Community. As Drivingforfun says, thanks for the...
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- 22:08 - Drivingforfun mentioned NMNeil in post Funny roadsignsNMNeil 😳 I am guessing...
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- 15:14 - Mark07 mentioned Drivingforfun in post Am I in the wrong for trying to explain something to my driving examinerDrivingforfun hesitancy, or good m...
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- 09:22 - Marc mentioned Drivingforfun in post Driver bad habits - which do you do?...to engine-brake too Drivingforfun And I think it was o...
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- 09:17 - Marc mentioned Drivingforfun in post What made me happy today...t, isn't it? Thanks Drivingforfun yes it sure is. Does...
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- 12:02 - Marc mentioned Drivingforfun in post ChatGPT in your car - what would you ask it?... think you're right Drivingforfun Look but no touch �...
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- 14:05 - Marc mentioned Drivingforfun in post Age and car ownership......not a stupid thread Drivingforfun 😆 Yours are alway...
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- 09:49 - Marc mentioned Drivingforfun in post EVs cost £700 less a year to runInteresting stuff Drivingforfun The RAC report also...
- 09:23 - Marc mentioned Drivingforfun in post Perfect car?Great topic here Drivingforfun I'm pretty confident...
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- 09:50 - Beelzebub quoted Drivingforfun in post Accident whilst overtakingI don’t like to argue as others ...
- 09:30 - Beelzebub quoted Drivingforfun in post What a doofusIt's always seemed intuitive to me...
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- 22:41 - TC1474 quoted Drivingforfun in post Speed limits, traffic lights and HS2[QUOTE=Drivingforfun;140148] I've read (...
- 17:40 - Beelzebub quoted Drivingforfun in post Speed limits, traffic lights and HS2[QUOTE=Drivingforfun;140148] I've read (...
- 16:31 - TC1474 quoted Drivingforfun in post Speed limits, traffic lights and HS2Interesting lesson there, thanks f...
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- 19:15 - TC1474 quoted Drivingforfun in post Hypothetical incidentsJust a pure curiosity-motivated qu...
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- 15:21 - TC1474 quoted Drivingforfun in post Out of vehicle, to use mobile phone.Could a punishment be imposed on y...
- 14:47 - Beelzebub quoted Drivingforfun in post Out of vehicle, to use mobile phone.Could a punishment be imposed on y...
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- 10:52 - TC1474 quoted Drivingforfun in post Solid white linesI was following a 40mph limited ro...
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- 14:36 - Mark07 quoted Drivingforfun in post TheftA friend recently had a parcel sto...
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- 17:08 - jamauk quoted Drivingforfun in post Bad driving instructor2 things I'd say she was correct o...
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- 12:49 - Mark07 quoted Drivingforfun in post Stupid chemistry questionIf one of these substances was put...
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- 20:02 - Santa quoted Drivingforfun in post Illegally parked carI accept they may have used some d...
- 17:53 - Drivingforfun quoted Santa in post Illegally parked carI should in fairness, add ...
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- 08:34 - Santa quoted Drivingforfun in post Tips for driving in EuropeAs for headlight bulbs in France, ...
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- 11:15 - Mark07 quoted Drivingforfun in post Your motoring confessionsThought this would be a fun idea ...
- 11:14 - Dinocaz quoted Drivingforfun in post Thanks fast responseGood to hear positive experiences,...
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- 15:29 - NMNeil quoted Drivingforfun in post Funny roadsigns@NMNeil 😳 I am guessing you d...
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- 21:57 - Drivingforfun quoted Beelzebub in post Learner insurance conundrumYou don't need to be insured t...