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  • Tips for Defensive Driving 19 Jul 2011 (Forum)
    A true defensive driver will choose a speed that would match traffic as close as possible without exceeding the limits of speed. Making these tips in mind while driving would ensure and give one a safety ride and would thus prevent accidents. Even if you want to know more about proper driving techniques you can enroll into various defensive driving courses in Texas which are available easily.
  • Do I have to renew at 70 even if I just renewed my licence? 20 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
    My current driving licence is due for renewal in December 2020. When I renew it then I will be 68. I reach my 70th birthday in February 2022, just 14 months...
  • What happens if you drive an EV through a flood? 2 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
    There is a good choice of electric cars but what happens when you drive through a ford or water?
  • Will it cost more to own a used diesel car? 12 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
    Will it cost more to own a used diesel car?
  • Adding manual transmission to licence for automatics only? 12 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
    My son took his driving test in an automatic, so has a licence for automatics only. If he wants to drive a manual transmission vehicle, does he have to...
  • Small 4 wheel drive diesel 3 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I am considering a small 4 wheel drive diesel, such as Golf 4 Motion TDI. As a day to day car that is economical and will enable me to navigate tricky...
  • Unlicenced Drivers 10 May 2008 (Forum)
    We hear about the large number of drivers who are driving illegally, without a valid driving licence. I've never seen a break-down of the statistics but one assumes they are mostly people who have by-passed the test procedure altogether or drive while they have been disqualified for an offence.
  • Driving other cars 6 Sep 2006 (Forum)
    If this is the case, how is it different for me to drive the car with third party cover as opposed to the registered driver driving it with the like cover! I accept that the car is not covered and will need insurance to renew road tax in the future. I cannot keep the car in good condition stored off the road.
  • factors affecting suspension bush wear 17 Jun 2006 (Forum)
    Other than simply driving too quickly, are there other aspects of driving style that might be leading to premature wear and tear on the bushes?
  • Bora stops because the lights don't work 15 Apr 2005 (Forum)
    Friend has Bora trouble again. Driving along the other day and engine management warning light comes on. Next thing a red notice saying STOP DRIVING. No indication of what it is. Being a good person she stops driving, phones the local VW agent who says "If it tells you to stop driving you should stop driving".
  • Audi A6 Multitronic gearbox fault 6 Oct 2003 (Forum)
    When I engage drive,or reverse, there is a significant delay of 2 - 5 seconds before the gearbox engages and when it does engage there is an audible "bang" due to the rev's that have built up. If I attempt a hill start with the box in drive I need to keep my foot on the brake to stop the vehicle rolling backwards. ie the gearbox wil not hold the car.Again there is a delay whilst drive engages-even though it is already in drive!
  • Drive Drink Free 3 Dec 2009 (Forum)
    Don?t End Up Fired and Broke this Christmas ? Drive Drink Free The Leicestershire Road Safety Partnership 2009 Anti Drink Drive Campaign has been launched today at Police headquarters, Enderby. Nationally, those aged 18 to 25 test positive for drinking and driving more often than any other age group.
  • illegal immigrants false driving licenses 2 Sep 2014 (Forum)
    Illegall immigrants are using fake driving licences and fake identities to get motor insurance, and it looks to me like the Police and the Government are looking the other way.
  • VW Polo (2012) - Driving Lights. 3 Sep 2012 (Forum)
    Just bought a new Polo. It came with "driving lights" which i was told is now the law. The thing is the lights which come on are the headlights, not the sidelights. Is this correct ?    
  • Hungarian Man - Driving 44 ton truck drunk 17 Aug 2012 (Forum)
     A man was jailed for 10 months (which means 5) for driving the wrong way down th M6 in july.  EH?
  • Chance to drive a tank 19 Jul 2009 (Forum)
    HarperCollins are giving away the chance to spend an afternoon driving a tank. Simply answer three simple questions here: http://www.fly-apache.info/ for your chance to win this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
  • When to comment on someone else's driving 20 Feb 2009 (Forum)
    Well, when is it acceptable? And when is it necessary, whether acceptable or not? Whose driving would you comment on? And who would you allow to comment on yours?
 

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