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I am adding this because I have just watched a vid on the online Monkey magazine site. Unfortunately I have no idea how it could be linked to here!! subscription IS free but earlier it was mooted that this site was family based and the content of Monkey might be seen as inappropriate. The vid...

I watched TG on Iplayer. Usual buffoonery etc. But I like JC!? Then noted that 33 complaints had been made about Liverpudlian jibes/jokes?? No sense of humour then? However, with the football 'off air' remarks furore I was reminded of working with Police. The better policy there was simply to...

Damn right Stamford. I would not approach Dealer/s only because at 7 months I just MIGHT be within a Warranty claim There is a point for what you know (being ripped off:p)but who you know is a definite:bigsmile:

This isn't really a NEW thread but an update on my last;) For those who didn't read that: I took my 7 month old Fiesta S1600 in to local Ford dealers as I thought one tyre was showing excess wear:amazed: On the ramp I was told that I needed 2 new alloys:blink::amazed: (they are painted white and...

Are cars getting too smart? Maybe! In earlier cars we have had I was happy to have power steering. Now we have ESP, ABS and so on.WE have computer readouts for mpg,trip mileage, miles left before refill. There is facility for a phone connection with handsfree etc etc. BUT..... Just how many of...

Hi, I post this to you Waynne because it might start off a related thread:blink: A couple of replies have noted the actions of a great many drivers to sit on their brakes at T lights. Only one has mentioned Handbrake on and neutral:confused:So.... In my ADI days that was a compulsory act if you...

CHEEKY:P:lol::lol::lol::blink:

Hi All! This happened the other day and I wondered if anyone else had experience of it? I have a(portable) small tracker in the car. It works by sending a reply to a mobile call and the message gives Lat & Long co-ordinates as well as battery strength AND a map with positional reference...

OMG:embarrest: This thread took my memory back further than I wanted to go:sad2:In my youth I tried the usual lines to a fortune. Trying to sell Vaccuum cleaners, encyclopeadias, and Insurance. Though, like most of us; I am not totally honest but I hated the attitudes that others used to try to...

HI HDi Sorry but your terse answer puzzled me. Did you mean that the Theory Tests are rubbish because the 'correct' answer isnt! OR, we all know the right answers??? I have to admit that I might be able to do the right thing [most of the time] but as to getting the official answer correct that's...

In 10years time I might be forced to not drive anything! In 20 I might be dead But..... I note that almost ALL responders have listed dream cars that they wish they had NOW:blink: Lambos, Ferraris Astons, Evos et al Why?:confused::confused: Owning a DB9 in ten years will be like having a model T...

OOOOHHHHHHHHHHHH! How often have I wanted to stop someone who is using a phone and take it and throw it, wherever they are using them:blink::blink: Yep, I guess we have all had these idiots who cannot see a light change (often when there is a filter!) I also, many years ago; had a driver come...

In replying to misenthrop I noted that I had looked on a site which gave Tests for the driving theory etc. I did the multi-choices and the hazard Tests. I did OK. Anyone fancy trying them?? Don't cheat by re-doing them and see how you get on. The site is: driving-test-success.com The only thing...

Hi, Answer 1: None Answer 2: I had one old banger written off from an MOT check. The list was on toilet paper:lol: It might just have survived a bit longer if I had not taken ?advise??:confused: from a workmate who claimed to have mechanics' training:blink: He said that the inner wings were OK...

This reminded me of my experience with a dodgy clutch. Hindsight does not make me remember all circumstances but.... It seems that I felt a 'slipping' but was given bad advise that it was OK for some time yet. Going up Garrowby Hill (We go up & down it quite often as it is on road to our cottage...

As usual we can rely on HDi to give good advice But....... I am surprised by mention of a 'clobbering range':confused: IIRC (from Police sources):blink: The range of detection devices used is simply " within visible......." That seems to indicate that if this snooper van device is pointing down...

OK! Although you are basically correct there MAY be a case for Driving without due care and attention:blink: By not travelling at a competent speed you may be considered to be something of a hazard to other roadusers in that you cause them to take action/s which may be hazardous to you, them or...

Come on Guys! Of course, there are drivers with or without detectors who love to get the pedal to the metal:blink: There may be ample signs to warn you that you arer approaching them BUT.... There are signs to let you know that speed reductions are ahead and, can you honestly say that you have...

I know the 2 sec rule. I taught it to my pupils but........... The driving standards in UK are deteriorating rapidly. People seem to have no or little time to do what is right anymore. SO....... Is it possible then that when you leave the gap some fool will fill it:confused:Theoretically then...

Of course I am a brilliant driver:p

MY experiences with snow have been: Driving a 7.5 tonner for work and,therefore; basically having to:blink:Once when delivering around Lancashire/Manchester areas everything was fine until homeward bound. I came to an Mway rounabout where the Police had pulled everyone off and closed the...

Yup! I hate statistics too:bigsmile: Other responders have made excellent points (as well as some humerous ones:blink: so I do not intend to fling out too many more:blink1: I was immediately reminded of the great Dave Allen who, in one of his shows said that statistics stated that 10% of road...

I did think myself that 6yrs seemed a great deal for a tyre:blink: It seems I have to say Mea Culpa:embarrest: I misread my info. The supposed lifespan of 6yrs is for an unused tyre on a spare wheel. Once again, the matter is debatable, with some pundits stating that the tyre was fine to use and...

In my reply to your 1st I said you had my sympathies. You most certainly still do:sad2: Your situation did remind me slightly of a reported situation here in UK some little while back. A woman had reported some young lads to the Police and later the father of one of them came to her door and...

While I did the aptitude test I also thought I might add this. Would someone like to check my hypothetical maths theory? The ad for Michelin tyres It states that these will save you 80ltrs over the life of the tyre! There is NO lifespan applicable as driving styles, construction materials etc...

My score (genuine!!) 82% I noted the 1 or 2 minor accidents but in fact the incident was an act of God, plus my own decision to carry on:embarrest: It had snowed reasonably heavily and on a steep hill (Garrowby Yorkshire) I slid on the icy surface and we ended up in the runoff section up to...

In case my editing didn't work. My reply to Piccassoonwheels Re the neighbour with serious medical probs had the word nogooder(s) This should have read dogooder(s):embarrest::embarrest:

WOW!! Here's an idea:toung: Turn up on his doorstep looking like one of your paintings and scare xxxx out of him:lol: Seriously though. Obviously: 1 This guy is a menace to other roadusers, everyone around him AND himself 2 Regardless of ANY previous status, fame or noteriety everyone...

I am going to come back into this thread:D And I do it here rather than start new one as you cannot add (can you Waynne???) any smilies! I like them because they take any edge from the discussion, hopefully stopping people getting on their high geegees:blink:Several responders have come up with...

I have noted that when a thread is introduced it is a small clique/club who respond?! Surely, there are many others who have opinions? Do not be shy to add your own views and comments. This happy breed are not monsters, nor are we Experts (Well some may be!!!) Join in please. You may not feel...

The idea of ratings is NOT a good one! Several responders have given their perfectly valid reasons and I do not intend to add mine. (Alright.... who said that'll make a change!!) I AM surprised by those who claim to be less alert in built up areas?? Surely, where there is the possibility/ies of...

Well Pikey...... You said you were putting yourself in the firing line! Many good points and opinions, including your own; have come from this quote I am not adding to it other than to ask that all responders perhaps take/make a lit more effort when answering. Many of you may not read, like...

Hi, I don't want to keep hammering on AND, .. Cambelt might be adding to quotes rather than replying directly to mine:bigsmile: But..... to answer him in generalisation then: I completely agree that Test should be tougher. Lessons ought to include some dual carriageway work and, definitely; the...

OK I'll add my twopen'orth to this Yes there are bad oldies on the roads and.... really bad young ones. They are of both sexes and from all society. Thats just how it is. Every driver needs to be capable of complete car control but few are. How many have been on a skidpan? Usually it is when...

OK Pikey Your opinion is your opinion Mine is mine Others are theirs Im outta here!!!

Well pikey. So far; no one has shot you:bigsmile: what you needed to say was, of course; WHERE do you topout:confused:It is one thing to speed offroad on a track. Quite another when doing it on the roads:blink: You might be doing this at 2 in the morning when roads are quiet?(but quite possibly...

OK I tried my best. Seems I have given you guys the whole mag:lol::blink::amazed: Have fun YDDs:cheesy:

Re: Is max speed important Hi Guys! some of you may remember that I posted a fun quote re M/cycles a while back?? I just had to tell you about a vid I just watched in the online Monkey Mag. I am sorry that I do not know how to transfer it to this site (Waynne!!)) It shows a guy in Moscow doing...

The top speed is NOT an important issue but... it is relevant! There may be an incident where instead of braking and ending up in an accident the ability to be able to accelerate out of the problem arising will avoid it. Therefore, knowing the cars' limitations is something we should all be...

This reminded me of one of my minor shunts. I stopped behind a guy on a R/about, well in to the left and indicating (me!) The outer side is/was used by drivers turning right though no markings! with cars coming from right hand road we were waiting. When a gap came I expected him to go and, on...