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• Driving test failure. 25 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  Seventeen year old female empoyee went for her driving test on Tuesday and failed the eyesight test, worrying that she didn't realise her vision needed correction or that her driving instructor hadn't noticed on a mock test.
• 'Binary' driving : a generational thing ? 12 Jul 2016 (Forum)
  In the last few weeks, I've been a passenger with several drivers - male and female - in their 20s and 30s.  Without exception, they drive either on the accelerator, or on the brake. There's been no gradual slowing, or easing off on the approach to a bend. It's on the accelerator
• Private Sales - COVID-19 6 Jul 2020 (Forum)
  We are looking to sell a used car privately in Scotland and I'm wondering what people are doing with regard to advertising and test drives. We initially said no test drives in the ads, but we would demonstrate the car running and could video a drive but we've had little interest even
• Merc sprinter camper van. - How long to drive from leeds to south of france? 29 Mar 2010 (Forum)
  In the summer we want to drive to south of france perpinion (if thats how you spell it!) s/e france near Argelis in a merc sprinter camper van. This is by no means the fastest van on the planet but want a nice safe drive so whats best drive to hull catch ferry to france or drive to south
• The best of driving, the worst of driving 26 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  Pnawn da Just sat in the marvelous Pete's Eats in Llanberis at the end of a fantastic break in Anglesey (now with free Wifi - hooray!) Have been bemused by the driving here - some of the most courteous around the country lanes and everyone smiles and waves and it's all very nice. However
• 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!
• 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 ".
• 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!  
• Tips for Driving in the Rain 12 Jul 2012 (Forum)
  The danger of driving when the road is wet is tenfold especially when you are new to driving. An inexperienced fellow in a driver’s seat during a rainstorm can put others at risk as well himself. If you are experienced enough, there is no need to panic but not everyone comes as an expert
• driving to europe without full V5 22 Nov 2005 (Forum)
  Let's suppose I have recently bought a car, waiting for the new V5 to arrive in the post, but in the meantime, I want to drive to France for the weekend. Do I need a full V5 document when driving to Europe?