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You may have more legal protection than we do. " There are no federal laws regulating what carmakers can collect or do with our driving data. And... see more
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In case you don't know, Eaton Socon is pronounced Eaton Suesoon. Just thought I'd mention that:) see more
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Went to visit my daughters yesterday. The oldest one took us to Eaton Socon. There is a Hotel Chocolat retail outlet there with a cafe. Their hot... see more
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There have been a few flying cars over the years, none of which really took off. (Forgive the pun.) I think they have all been particularly ugly,... see more
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Unless they were fully automated i.e. not having some kind of autopilot but having no user controls at all, I would have thought they would only be... see more
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Have i imagined this, or was there a car (I want to say in the 70's) which was loosely designed on the aerodynamics of an aeroplane wing - I guess to... see more
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My understanding is that road and flying vehicles have so little in common that a viable hybrid is simply not practicable. Cars and planes have... see more
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This isn't the first time the flying cars have been proposed, but could this be the era when these vehicles become a commercial reality? Source:... see more
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How likely? Slightly less likely than that some people will believe any conspiracy theory they hear. see more
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The requirement to provide details applies where there has been an accident "owing to the presence of a mechanically propelled vehicle on a road or... see more
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There’s a video doing the rounds recently A car is parked at the side of the road with engine off and all doors closed, unaccompanied. Cyclist... see more
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Sorry not trying to be snarky but why did you need to call them out for a flat battery if you were at home?? Unless you had their battery replace... see more
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@Rolebama How likely is it that car and insurance companies could covertly work in cahoots without getting caught?... see more
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This sounds similar to American airport security see more
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Has anyone out there experienced long waits for patrol to attend a breakdown? We had a flat battery one evening, fortunately we were at home, as the... see more
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In damage only crashes, there is no legal requirement to exchange insurance details. I mention this because the number of crashes I have dealt... see more
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@Michelleg0000 Did you take any pictures, especially pictures showing where your vehicle was located and where the third party came from and... see more
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Hi @Michelleg0000, Welcome to the Community! I'll let others share their thoughts on liability, but did you both share insurance details? What... see more
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I'm not sure, is it possible they're linked to the 20mph speed limit? see more
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R.e. the Bugatti - I read that the tyres last 2,500 miles and cost £10k, and the wheels need replacing after every 4th tyre change at £60k - I... see more
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To answer your question. Yes cars are spying on drivers for the insurance companies and for targeted advertising.... see more
- 06-05-24 14:30
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The rules have not changed and the offence remains as it has been since the introduction of the 1988 road traffic act namely - section 36(1) of the... see more
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I would have thought so too, and was shocked that this is not the case. see more
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Highway Code Rule 129Double white lines where the line nearer to you is solid. This means you MUST NOT cross or straddle it unless it is safe and you... see more
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@DrivingforfunYou're right, the rules haven't changed. "No crossing" actually means the whole car (not just the wheels) must keep to the left of... see more
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I was following a 40mph limited road separated by solid white lines, I was following a tractor which was doing a fair speed of just over 30mph and I... see more
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I have been offered black boxes by my insurers. They have offered to reduce my £300 premiums by £20 if I take one on. However, it will cost me an... see more
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There is no "change in liability" to question, unless I've missed something. You said the cyclist is now "trying to claim for personal injury ".... see more
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@TC1474 thanks for replying what you have said has been super helpful at the time of the accident there was no question of liability the child in... see more
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I googled them and out of the 4 reviews one of the customers has the same name as the business owner Quite a coincidence see more
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