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• N/A - Driving Tests 2 Jun 2022 (Forum)
  It is reported again today about the long wait for driving tests in some areas bookings into next year. HGV tests are much the same In both cases are lot of people are being prevented from travelling to work or earning a living driving. How easy would it be to train MORE ministry testers to ease the problem.
• 2010 VW Polo - First long distance drive advice. 27 Nov 2017 (Forum)
  So I've been driving for 7 months now and in the new year I'll be doing my first ever long distance drive from Chelmsford, Essex to Glasgow. My plan is that I'm working New years Eve and I finish just after 1 o clock new years day and I plan on leaving work then driving straight up to Glasgow as I doubt there will be anyone else on the road.
• Mazda 6 2.0 petrol TS2 - What car to get 20 Mar 2012 (Forum)
  I had a drive of a friends BMW 5 2.0 diesel and it was lovely to drive. I can see myself driving an automatic as its easier to drive but what to get ? any ideas please what Mondeo like do i get petrol or diesel i do 12000 miles a year
• x type manual 2.5 - clunk from front end 27 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  hi , having major problems, driving home the other night and car light came on with a fault on car, turned car of waited 10 seconds re started and got home, but have been noticing a clunk from the front end for weeks prior to this  and was told you get this clunk on taking up drive with it being a awd, its the car taking up the weight on drive having 4 drive shafts ???
• Am I banned? 25 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  Hi, I was banned from driving in 2007 for 3 years and my ban is due to expire nect month.  I contacted the DVLA today to inquire about applying for my provisional again as the court ordered my to retake my driving test.  The DVLA informed me that the y have absolutely no record of me having a driving ban and as far as they are concerned, I have a full, clean driving licence.
• So who WAS driving 14 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  I thought the same of the bloke who claimed exactly the same thing some weeks ago. People will remember him 'cos he could drive his BMW more safely at warp factor 3 than I can drive at 30mph. He said it was all true What happened, mate? And what happened to the bloke who was going to court because neither he nor his wife could remember who was driving when they were flashed in her father's car and were both too principled to take the hit?
• Driving without a great deal of thought 12 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  The land on both sides is completely open, and it's obvious there's no road to the right, but most drivers (when visiting and leaving the health centre) still slavishly drive around the mini-roundabout instead of driving straight over it. If they don't think about that, what else don't they think about?
• Renault Scenic (1999 - 2003) - 01 1.9dci loss of drive 12 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  SWMBO drove off, changed from 1st to 2nd and lost all drive. Engine runs, clutch feels fine and gears engage, but no drive in any gear when clutch released. No discernible noises. Clutch was replaced 8 months ago and all has seemed well up until now. My thoughts (hopes) are that a CV joint failure, or drive shaft failure is more likely than a clutch or gearbox problem.
• Driving over undropped kerb 30 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  If you don't have a dropped kerb, does it damage the car to drive onto and off your drive over the edge of the pavement.? To explain, we're considering a corner-position property which has been extended such that the garage is now close to a curved boundary and hence doesn't have a straight driveway from the garage to the existing dropped kerb.
• Law about driving car with no MOT? 1 Jul 2005 (Forum)
  I seen on the DVLA website a few weeks back (can't find the page now) that you are allowed to drive a car with no MOT on the condition you have made an appointment with a test centre and are driving there to get the MOT done. I'm wondering if I bought a car with no MOT or tax on it then presumably I could drive it to get the MOT done with no tax on it either.
• National Driving Styles 24 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  It's anarchy: everyman for himself, no use of mirrors, constant use of horns to advise others of your position, only occasional stopping at red lights, cows goats camels and the odd elephant to be negotiated, two parents plus 3 kids often seen on one moped,I twice saw lorries going the wrong way on dual carriageways, etc. But they do drive on the left!(and on the right, and the bit in the middle.). It puts all the carping about our driving into perspective. What other driving styles have BRs experienced abroad?
• what's the point? 1 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  Just heard that the penalties for dangerous driving such as driving whilst using a mobile and drink driving are going to be increased. For the former a fine of £60 and 3 points could be meted out. For the latter, banned drivers may be forced to take a retest.
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  Is it safe to drive my Fiat Panda with the steering in city mode? 1 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My Fiat Panda has two steering modes. Around town (City) and normal. The normal mode is no longer working. Is the car still safe to drive on the City mode...
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  What licence do I need to drive an Aixam or Microcar? 22 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
  What licence do I need to drive an Aixam or Microcar? I was told I need a provisional licence and a CBT. And where can I find one?
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  How do I get an 'anti-pollution' sticker for driving in Paris? 15 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
  It was recently reported that you need 'anti-pollution' stickers, which cost £3.70, when driving in Paris or risk a fine of €135. Do I need them for going...
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  Is there any cheaper option to insure my two teenage children on my car? 3 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have an 18 year old daughter 18 and 17 year old so, both with provisional licenses. I want to put them on the insurance policy so that they can learn...
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  What used car would you suggest for motorway driving on a £5000 budget? 9 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I drive about 60 miles on the motorway every day. I don't drive around the city much. I was thinking of getting a 2007/2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI. I...
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  Most economical car for high mileage motorway driving? 22 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I currently own a 2013 Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCI. I do mostly motorway driving (around 23,000 miles a year) and my average MPG is 51.8. I have the car on lease...
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  Do I need insurance to park/move a person's car? 29 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  What insurance do I need to drive other people's cars as part of a business? The amount of actual driving would be more yards than miles and minutes more...
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  Can I drive to a pre-booked MoT without tax and insurance? 1 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am about to take ownership of a 1995 Mazda MX5; it has no road tax or MoT. Can you tell me if I need to insure it to drive to a pre-booked MoT?