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• Wheel fell off Cont 28 Dec 2019 (Forum)
  as being faulty and many refused to take the vehicle out, but this young lad was KEEN to get experience and did what no one else would do and drove it. Safety is a serious thing for all drivers, this could easily have been you in your car.   https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news
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  What small van should I buy for my 17-year-old son to drive for work? 20 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a small van for my building company. My 17-year-old son, who is an employee, will be driving it on his provisional licence. Any recommendations...
• Pedestrians - annoying the traffic 24 May 2009 (Forum)
  A couple of incidents in the last couple of days. While crossing the road at a fairly complex junction yesterday (three separate sets of lights, four streams of traffic), I observed a young man, who crossed the first part of the junction (two lanes of traffic from the right) successfully while
• Peace Route Ypres Salient by Cycle 21 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  Just got back from a brilliant weekend completing the 45km "Peace Route" by bike. (Friday to Sunday) To say it was a humbling experience is to understate the gob smacking enormity of the conflict and the deaths of young men from 16 yrs of age (for heavens sake!). Took in Tyne Cot and the German
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  Indirect answer 30 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
  You are my last resort after ringing round insurance companies. I bought a MINI One in April 2008, after checking with our insurance company, Direct Line,...
• pulled out in front of me, now im being prosecuted 2 Mar 2015 (Forum)
  i was travelling along a A road at 60mph and a young lad pulled out in front of me and i slammed on the brakes and still hit him.   a couple of months later i have been given the option of going on a motoring course or being prosecuted with Driving without due care
• Any - No car insurance 7 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  Hi all. an interesting article in our local paper . A local motorist was stopped by police because her car insurance didn't appear on the police national computer . The police had her car towed to a secure compound ,but gave her a lift home because she had her young daughter with her . The woman
• Renault Clio 1.2 n reg. wet engine 27 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  . The problem is the clio spluttered a couple of times and then the engine died. I left it ten minutes and it eventually started. I am reluctant to let him drive it this weather as he is a young recently qualified driver. Anyone know if the engine should have a splash panel or the like to prevent this happening
• Driving whilst using a mobile 25 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  I need some advice please: Today I drove, for at least 20 minutes, behind a young man who was chatting on his mobile 'phone. He held his 'phone with his right hand and took his left hand off the steering wheel when he changed gear (so no hands at all on the steering wheel). He obviously did
• Automatic traffic announcements. 4 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  Given that many people (me included and DD excluded) don't appear to RTFM, I wonder how many drivers out there have modern RDS radios in their cars and don't realise they also have a Traffic Announcement facility. Driving home on Tuesday I found the service invaluable as we approached
• New Powers for Traffic Wardens 5 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  Today's big news is that traffic wardens will be given the power to levy on the spot fines for infringement, e.g., stopping in the yellow cross hatched areas and causing holdups. I'm all for that in principle. Many times drivers have given me the "So what are you going to do about it" look. We
• Speed Workshops 4 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  , the accuracy of your speedo etc etc. She said it wasnt in the least patronising and was happy that a portion of the money raised went to the air ambulance and courses for young drivers. They were also told that no matter how aggressively the driver behind behaves, you should not go over the limit because
• Time limit on injury claims? 17 Jan 2008 (Forum)
  Is there a time limit on claims for injury as a result of accidents? A friend has just been telling me about an accident that happened to her about 4 years ago where a speeding driver hit her after cresting a rise and found her turning right across his path. Somehow he not only avoided blame
• Fight and Flight 11 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  way I have to say, but simply to make them aware of my presence when they have moved into the lane that I am in and 'cut me up'. I'm always doing 70 max and moving into lane 1/2 when it's clear. The response from the driver is either a hand gesture, foul language and stamping on the brakes causing me
• What do they teach learners these days? 5 Dec 2019 (Forum)
  on (if it was recording of course)  proving that driver at least is in the clear (even if it is deemed knock for knock between the other 2). My evidence if needed should convict her anyway. Is it possible instructors teach this or was the young driver just a bit stupid? Watching instructors in town when I am
• Coming to traffic cop tv soon !. 5 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  turn. The patrol car immediately stopped the traffic behind and went to the assistance of the driver of the towed car, a young lady who was clearly shaken up. I was eventualy directed slowly past the scene by the patrol car driver. A few things come to mind here, should the driver of the pickup have
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  Towing Regulations, and Driving Licence Entitlements 11 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I passed my driving test way back in 1964 and therefore can tow a Maximum Gross Train Weight (MGTW) of up to 8250kg. However, drivers who passed their...
• Are there any good insurers?? 29 Jul 2010 (Forum)
  of insurance has been highlighted.  Our existing insurer has upped the premium this year compared to last year, when he was 17.   We have a full no-claims bonus. I know that insuring young drivers is expensive, there's no way round that.  But I decided to look at an insurance comparison
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  Why did my insurance premium increase when I removed my wife from the policy? 5 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have just spoken to two insurers concerning my motor renewal premium. As I own two cars and my wife never drives the car I am about to renew, it seemed...
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  Can you recommend a good car with easy access for elderly drivers? 6 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My husband (aged 86) is finding it increasingly difficult to get in and out of our rather low-slung Vauxhall Vectra Club, so we are looking for a used...