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  • Are Cars Spying On Us?
    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
    by NMNeil
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  • What made me happy today
    In case you don't know, Eaton Socon is pronounced Eaton Suesoon. Just thought I'd mention that:) see more
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  • What made me happy today
    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
    by Rolebama
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  • Could flying cars 'takeoff'?
    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
    by Rolebama
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  • Could flying cars 'takeoff'?
    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
    by Drivingforfun
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  • Could flying cars 'takeoff'?
    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
    by Mark07
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  • Could flying cars 'takeoff'?
    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
    by Santa
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  • Could flying cars 'takeoff'?
    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
    by Mark07
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  • Are Cars Spying On Us?
    How likely? Slightly less likely than that some people will believe any conspiracy theory they hear. see more
    by Beelzebub
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  • Random insurance question
    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
    by Beelzebub
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  • Random insurance question
    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
    by Drivingforfun
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  • Waiting times for rescue
    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
    by Drivingforfun
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  • Are Cars Spying On Us?
    @Rolebama How likely is it that car and insurance companies could covertly work in cahoots without getting caught?... see more
    by XamSquishy
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  • European Entry/Exit System (EES)
    This sounds similar to American airport security see more
    by XamSquishy
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  • Waiting times for rescue
    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
    by Joolz123
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  • Accident whilst reverse parking
    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
    by TC1474
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  • Accident whilst reverse parking
    @Michelleg0000 Did you take any pictures, especially pictures showing where your vehicle was located and where the third party came from and... see more
    by TC1474
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  • Accident whilst reverse parking
    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
    by Mark07
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  • Cameras on Anglesey
    I'm not sure, is it possible they're linked to the 20mph speed limit? see more
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  • Interesting cars seen when out and about
    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
    by Drivingforfun
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  • Are Cars Spying On Us?
    To answer your question. Yes cars are spying on drivers for the insurance companies and for targeted advertising.... see more
    by NMNeil
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  • Solid white lines
    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
    by TC1474
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  • My first experience with an EV
    ​​​​​​​I would have thought so too, and was shocked that this is not the case. see more
    by OnlineGuy
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  • Solid white lines
    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
    by Santa
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  • Solid white lines
    @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
    by Beelzebub
    • 06-05-24 06:33
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  • Solid white lines
    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
    by Drivingforfun
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  • Are Cars Spying On Us?
    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
    by Rolebama
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  • Help needed
    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
    by Beelzebub
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