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  • Driving Pleasure 17 Aug 2008 (Forum)
    Just wondering, with the increased petrol costs traffic jams etc, - does anyone still just get in the car for the sake of it and go for a drive somewhere for me the greatest way to "chill" is to take my car out somewhere some good tunes on the CD player and drive off for a couple of hours through
  • Banned from driving aged 13 2 Feb 2005 (Forum)
    I quote the following from news website today: "A 13-year-old girl who was caught drink-driving has been sentenced to a 12-month supervision order. The girl admitted to being twice over the legal limit when she was caught in Swindon, Wiltshire, after a family party on Christmas Day. Newbury
  • Ride and Drive 31 Jul 2003 (Forum)
    Just spent four hours advanced driver training with Ride and Drive. I must say I enjoyed it immensely and picked up some really good tips. A lot of the advanced driving outfits are long way from where I live but Ride and Drive operate all over the UK. So for those of you who want to improve your
  • Driving car back to UK from Europe - no tax or MOT 2 Apr 2010 (Forum)
    I am driving a UK registered car back from Spain to sell it in the UK, but will have to drive it from Dover to London without MOT and tax, as cannot get the MOT and tax until get home to London.  It is currently SORN as been in Spain for 2 yrs.  It is insured in Spain, which also
  • All - EVs front or rear wheel drive? 25 Oct 2020 (Forum)
    I am not in the market for an EV so have not given the question of F or R drive any thought until I was reading a report on the VW ID3 which is rear drive.  My question is are all these EVs rear driven and what could the implications on the road be as to driving in snow?  Also how does
  • https://www.besdocumentservice.com/ - Get a full UK driving license without tests. 7 Aug 2020 (Forum)
    In order to drive in the UK, you need to be over the age of 17, and have a valid license to drive motorized vehicles on any public roads.  Apply for your first provisional driving licence   Please click to apply xxxx (Link deleted
  • International Driving Permit - Canada 22 Jun 2012 (Forum)
    Shortly will be travelling to Canada again for forth time and shall be driving a hire car in Vancouver and Alberta. Having driven on each ocassion with my UK photo and paper license with no problems with any of the car hire companies. Recently on the AA site I see they recommend to have
  • BMW X3 2.0d - BMW X3 - lost 4 wheel drive 4 Nov 2011 (Forum)
    My wife’s BMW X3 (2.0D) has suddenly lost 4 wheel drive and now uses only 2 wheel drive. At the same time a number
  • Jailed for "wanton and furious driving" 15 Aug 2009 (Forum)
    I see someone who killed a pedestrian by colliding into them on their cycle has been jailed for 7 months under the 19th century offence of "wanton and furious driving causing bodily harm". Full story here: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/dorset/8197430.stm But he's also been banned from
  • Mimsing or driving economically? 28 Oct 2008 (Forum)
    Some drivers seem to be getting very ambivalent these days. On the one hand they complain about other drivers driving slowly, but on the other hand they're obsessed with driving economically themselves. Make your minds up what you want!
  • What do I need for driving in France and Spain? 4 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
    We're driving through France & Spain in July. Apart from the obvious, passport, driving licence, insurance etc, what will we need for driving in France...
  • I have glaucoma but can't get an eye test currently. Can I still drive when my licence expires? 29 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
    I have sent my driving licence renewal form to the DVLA. It expires in August. I'm 73 and have glaucoma. My eye problem means I have to have a field test...
  • Driving to Majorca 23 Mar 2010 (Forum)
    Hi, I am planning to drive to Majorca in summer 2009 and would welcome any suggestions as to best routes, stop overs, Ferries etc. My plan is to drive there and stay over on route and return by Ferry from Spain to the UK. Thanks in advance! CMP
  • Driving Tips-Remembered 16 Apr 2005 (Forum)
    I wondered what Driving tips others remember that have helped them survive on the road and are worth sharing. Someone once said to me, " If signals are the language of the road, why do so many people drive along talking to themselves ".
  • I'm a UK resident with a Spanish licence. Do I need a UK licence post-Brexit? 7 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
    I'm a returned Expat from Spain (returned 2015). I passed my driving test in the UK many years ago. I have a Spanish Driving license right now, and as...
  • Is a hybrid car a good choice for long distance driving? 20 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
    I regularly drive from York to Stirling and all points inbetween for my new job I'm not paid very much so would the Suzuki Ignis mild hybrid do the job?
  • Can you suggest a car that combines comfort with driving pleasure? 19 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
    I enjoy driving when conditions and traffic allow. Advancing years and back problems now require me to abandon all but the most comfortable of cars. Can...
  • Colchester - Driving fun 5 May 2016 (Forum)
    http://www.gazette-news.co.uk/news/14467947.Colchester_roads_are_the_most_dangerous_in_Essex_according_to_crash_statistics/   And youngrovergirl almost never drives!  
  • What is the best small four-wheel drive SUV? 20 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
    Can you please tell me the best automatic small 4-wheel drive SUV please? My budget is £15,000.
  • Is it legal to use a mobile phone in a cradle while driving? 8 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
    Is it legal to use a mobile phone in a cradle for navigation while driving? Will the insurance be valid?
 

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