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  What's the most fun model to drive in the Skoda range? 17 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I realise "Skoda" and "fun to drive" is an oxymoron, but as a Skoda fan - current car a Fabia 1.2 TSI Monte Carlo estate which is due to be traded in next...
• 7.5 lgv licence/course 11 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  I have recently got a new job doing roadside recovery, but as i passed my driving test after Jan 1st 1997, i can only drive a vehicle up to 3500kg. I want to take my LGV course so i can drive a 7500kg vehicle as this will increase the salary. So far i have had my medical and got my "provisional" licence entitlement back from the DVLA.
• Bah! - rear wheel drive 10 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  The drive of my house is steep and surfaced in tarmc with a general smattering of loose stones which have come loose from the tarmac. I have had two diesel automatic Mercedes' on the drive this week, both RWD.
• USA Driving Standards 4 Sep 2002 (Forum)
  On heavily congested freeways cars are weaving from lane to lane in an attempt to gain 1 or 2 car lengths advantage. It doesn't matter what lane you are in, you will be cut up. I drive regularly in the States and I am amazed at how many vehicles veer from their lanes and sometimes simply run off the road. It seems that the combination of large, easy to drive automatics with cruise control encourage inattentive driving.
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  Exchanging foreign licence for British, can I still drive? 5 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I am a UK citizen and recently returned resident. My foreign driving licence expires soon. I applied to the DVLA for a new licence six weeks ago but have...
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  My licence expires soon. Will it be automatically renewed due to Covid? 24 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I will be 70 on October 8th and will need to renew my licence. I have been told that the licence renewal time has been extended because of Covid (as was...
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  BMW 520D 2011 driving chain failure. 25 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a BMW 520D SE Touring 2011 from BMW in June 2014. Last week the drive chain failed. The car has done 74000, all serviced at BMW. They are fixing...
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  Can I recommend the IAM's driver training for older drivers? 13 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I hope this may be useful to older readers who are still driving. To help older drivers to maintain confidence in their driving, the Institute of Advanced...
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  Coccyx pain - what's a comfortable car? 21 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am currently driving a Kia Cee'd CRDI. With the current driving position and seat firmness I am getting more and more coccyx pain within 5min than I...
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  Can you fail your driving test when using left-foot braking in an automatic? 2 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I was interested in your statistics on stopping distances when left-foot braking an automatic rather than right-foot braking. I started using this method...
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  Does my 2009 Toyota Yaris 1.4 D4D SR have stop-start technology? 28 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I recently purchased an '09 plate Toyota Yaris. It's a 1.4 D4D SR. When browsing it the dealer, they stated it has Toyota Optimal Drive/stop-start. There...
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  IAM what I am 7 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have successfully completed the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) driving course, which, considering that it is almost 40 yrs since I passed my driving...
• DVLA - driving licence renewal 18 May 2025 (Forum)
  Just helping youngrovergirl to renew her licence using gov.uk/renew-driving-licence Going through everything, created an account but when it sends back to DVLA it does NOT include the hyphen in surname so doe not recognise time at address even though identity  passport and driving licence scanned and uploaded.
• Anyone drive a 1.0 TSI Skoda Scala? 15 Oct 2023 (Forum)
  Hi all I went to test drive a 1.0 TSI Scala. I noticed when in traffic lights there was a slight vibration in the cabin. Once you take your foot off the clutch the stop start kick in, and the engine cuts out until you drive off.
• Revoked Driving Licence 11 Jan 2018 (Forum)
  A friend of mine has had her driving licence revoked by the DVLA because of information received alleging alcohol dependence. She does have a history of alcohol related issues, but has never been disqualified due to a drink driving offence.
• Vauxhall Zafira Tourer - Do i need insurance if i am not driving a car 27 Sep 2017 (Forum)
  Hi i have bought another car and my old car is just waiting to be sold. do i need insurance on that car even if i am not driving it? It is parked outside my house, it is taxed and mot'd and is on a public road, I called my insurer and they said as long as you are not driving it is ok but i wanted a second opinion of if this correct.
• Driving without lights 16 Oct 2015 (Forum)
  What does it mean? 2. Any idea how often people get penalized for driving without lights which are identified by a camera?
• Driving without lights 11 Oct 2015 (Forum)
    2. Any idea how often people get penalized for driving without lights which are identified by a camera?
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  Is the Prius+ higher than the standard Prius? 19 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Your review says the new Prius+ is higher, wider and longer than Prius hatchback, but can you say whether the Prius+ has a higher driving position than...
• Peugeot 206 automatic - Car cutting out when driving 6 Jul 2012 (Forum)
  My Peugeot 53 reg, automatic keeps cutting out when driving, then restarting immediately.  Also the airbag warning signals and stays on and the fuel gage signals as empty when it isn't.  What is going on please? she also drives slowly and judders first thing in the morning as if she is going to stop especially up hill.