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N/A - Cuasing an obstruciotn when parking on a drive 8 May 2012 (Forum)
My neighbours' drive is not long enough for thier two cars, so that while the cars' wheels are on their drive, the rear of the car obstructs the shared drive. This means that when I back out of my garage, I frequently have to steer sharply to the left to avoid clipping one -
What did you learn to drive in? 11 Oct 2003 (Forum)
Out and about today and I bumped into (not literally) my driving instructor. Still teaching, rather greyer than before (no surprise there) and driving yet another Fiesta. Which got me thinking back - I learned to drive in MkII Fiesta's and a Landcrab 1800. Took my test in my Instructor's razor -
Driving while banned 24 Jun 2019 (Forum)
My partner insures a corsa that is registered to his mates girlfriend so him and his mate can use it to drive back and fore to work. My partner drives it as his mate is banned from driving but we’ve found out that on the weekends his mate is driving the car! I just wanted to check -
Driving to Austria - Any Tips? 22 Jan 2006 (Forum)
Hi, I decided to save money and drive to Austria this year for my snowboarding holiday. The missus and I are catching the train to Calais with the car on a Friday night, plan on driving a few hours, stay overnight somewhere cheap, and then onto Austria in the morning. Problem is, it's a looong -
Driving instructors 6 Apr 2003 (Forum)
Garrison's comment about being taught to apply the brake progressively when doing an emergency stop made me think about my driving instructor... Even as a beginner, he stressed the importance of watching far ahead and anticipating threats in the distance as well as up close. That's not really -
Driving in Malaysia 21 Jan 2008 (Forum)
Starting to plan this summer's family hols. Thinking of three weeks in Malaysia. Starting in Kuala Lumpur for a few days and then renting a car, driving to Cameron Highlands for a few days to cool down!, then into the central national park (can't remember name) then driving north to stop -
Driving for pleasure 15 Sep 2002 (Forum)
Most, if not all, insurance policies include driving the car for "pleasure" (in addition to commercial and/or business and/or social and/or domestic use). Are there any drivers who actually drive for "pleasure" as a seperate activity not connected to the other categories? Is this what "Sunday -
Able to drive? 24 Feb 2002 (Forum)
Are there any physical conditions, other than blindness and simple inability to handle the controls, that preclude a person,s roight to drive? For example, I have met drivers who are blind in one eye, another profoundly deaf, others with diabetes and several with angina. All of these either affect -
Drive into clean air zone / ULEZ 21 Jun 2021 (Forum)
To drive into Bath and Birmingham. The Car needs to comply or pay to use the vehicle in the zone: https://www.gov.uk/clean-air-zones Use this service if you’re planning to drive through clean air zones in: • Bath • Birmingham -
Peugeot 106 (1991 - 2002) - 98 1.1 drive shaft noise ? 29 Jun 2009 (Forum)
drivers side drive shaft knocking on full lock. also im getting a sort of creacking grinding noise when driving normaly. could this be the drive shaft allso or somthing else. THANK YOU for any help -
Driving USA 22 Mar 2006 (Forum)
Hi all, Does anyone know what documents you'd need to hire a car a drive stateside? Is the UK driving licence/passport enough. I've a friend who's heading there for the first time so would appreciate any advice/tips for driving over there. tia Lee -- Without bills, magazines and junk -
Drive like a God 26 Nov 2004 (Forum)
Happened to be in Halfords this pm near the RipSpeed desk and noticed a poster for some kind of advanced driving course for youngsters (Max Drive I think it was). It was captioned Drive like a God. No wonder there are so many who think they are immortal... I suppose I shouldn't question the tag -
02 Mondeo drive judder 5 Mar 2003 (Forum)
Hello Anyone encounter a judder from the drive, when driving off, especially when attempting a turn at same time? Sometimes there is a loud 'thud' from the drive train, under similar circumstances, which does not sound healthy. ....or is just my poor clutch control? Thanks Alex -
Qoros 3 first drive review 24 Sep 2014 (Forum)
No imagination for the model name. http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/qoros/gq3/first-drives/qoros-3-saloon-first-drive-review -
Insurance for test drives? 13 Mar 2005 (Forum)
I am asking this question on behalf of my boyfriend. He has just passed his driving test and so is hoping to buy a car at long last. He was wondering where he stands with regards test driving of any cars which he sees and may wish to buy as he won't have any insurance. Is this going -
Predatory driving 14 Jul 2007 (Forum)
Predatory driving. Any chance of this becoming an offence in the UK? It does have a nice ring to it :-) ........He has been charged with malicious damage, breaking and entering, using a weapon to avoid arrest, predatory driving, possessing a prohibited drug and driving dangerously. Certainly well -
Colt Test Drive 15 Mar 2006 (Forum)
I have arranged for a test drive, on Wednesday, in a Mitsubishi Colt. I am very disappointed that my request for a 'proper' test drive was refused, so we will be limited to a max round trip of about 6 miles, on roads which will give us no opportunity of driving legally at 70 mph. The staff have -
Decent driving instructor in Derby?? 9 Apr 2007 (Forum)
My son will be seventeen in a few weeks time and naturally he wants to learn to drive right away. Can anyone recommend a good driving instructor in Derby please? -
Resuming Driving 27 Jan 2020 (Forum)
I know someone who learned to drive in their mid-twenties. They have only had one car which was written off in a bizarre accident. After a 30 year break he now wants to resume driving. I suggested that before he even test drives any cars he takes a few lessons to get up to speed. He said -
Driving experience days 23 Jul 2003 (Forum)
I was 30 last week and my parents got me one of those driving days in a box things. The question I have is which would be most interesting/enjoyable. Driving single seater/formula 1st Lotus handling experience- driving a Proton wira followed by an Elise. Caterham 7. Blasting round in a caterham