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• Driving in Cyprus 7 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  Interesting at night time Traffic in side roads does not always give way and the ubiquitous pick up trucks often drive down the wrong side of the road initially when making a right turn. Still, petrol was only 43 cents a litre (~ 52 p) -- I wasna fu but just had plenty.
• I want new fog lights 11 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  Not just any old fog lights though - I want the special ones that are *SO* bright that they somehow make it safe to drive at 80+mph in torrential rain and an inch of standing water. Just like the RAV4 that went past me on the A40 last night, in fact. What's best is that (apparently) if you switch on the special "I can drive however I want" fog lights at the same time as your "I can park anywhere" hazard lights, it becomes safe to use a handheld mobile phone while driving!
• Let there be light 6 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  How many people would admit they have difficulty driving at night?
• Driving into London 30 Aug 2002 (Forum)
  My question for the great knowledge-base which is the back room is - does anyone have a better idea. The ideal for us would be to drive to a Zone 1 tube station and park, which we don't mind paying for. Surely Park and Tube is do-able? Thanks in advance for any tips and suggestions Andy
• Driving Improvements ? 20 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  I had an interesting discussion with someone who has not driven in this country for around 10 years. He now drives in London and in some of the home counties. He tells me that (to him) is is very noticeable that drivers now, generally, are observing speed limits much more that previously and he concludes that this is probably due to the great increase in the numbers of speed cameras etc.
• Driving an automatic 20 Apr 2001 (Forum)
  This is my first automatic and I have immediately noticed both poorer performance at low speeds and overall much higher petrol consumption. Leaving aside the possibility of there being a fault with the new car, I wonder if I'm not driving the automatic correctly? Has anyone any tips to get the best economy/performance combination or can let me know about anywhere I can read up on this? Thanks
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  What is a suitable electric car for a driving instructor? 2 Dec 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I am currently undergoing training to become a driving instructor. Once I have qualified, I am looking to buy my own vehicle rather than lease from one...
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  Can I exchange my French driving licence back to a UK one? 24 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I held a UK full car licence for many years but post-Brexit had to exchange for a French one (December 2022). I have now moved back to UK and need to reverse...
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  How much value would a new drive battery add to our Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV? 22 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV that's done 98,000 miles. Our local Mitsubishi dealer has confirmed that the drive battery is below 70% and we've...
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  I can't renew my driving licence online and can't reach DVLA. Can you help? 16 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Several times I've tried to renew my licence online, each time I'm told that it's expired and the photo is out of date. Both are wrong; my licence expires...
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  I tried to safely assist my Ford Galaxy's passive DPF regeneration - is my engine okay? 22 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I've recently purchased a 2011 Ford Galaxy 2.0 TDCi. After the local Ford dealer changed oil and all filters they advised me to (as the car was immobile...
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  Buying a new car - suitable for tall family with newly qualified 18 year old to drive 15 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  We currently own a Vauxhall Zafira SR1 and a Peugeot 308 1.6 Hdi Sport. Our 18 year old son who is going to university in the autumn had just passed his...
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  Most economical way to insure cars for private sale? 6 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have two cars that I want to sell privately. Both are currently SORN'd and un-insured (stored on private premises). I insured one of them (a 2002 Volkswagen...
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  Which spacious, reliable vehicle offers good performance in winter? 9 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I currently drive a Volvo V50 which is perfect for me and four dogs, however winter conditions pose problems. I live in a rural and hilly part of Devon...
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  Is a Yaris suitable for a long winter commute, or should my daughter buy a 4x4 instead? 15 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter has a Toyota Yaris, which she was driving for four years over short to medium distances. Now she is taking up job in Walthamstow (Herts) shortly...
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  Why is undertaking still considered 'careless driving'? 2 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  What is this latest nonsense of classifying passing on the nearside as careless driving? On a journey from Inverness to Birmingham at the beginning of...
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  Which 4x4 SUV offers good comfort for a bad back sufferer and is reliable for short journeys? 24 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I currently own a 5-year-old Porsche Boxster and am looking to change it in the next three or four months. I am retired, and enjoy my driving. However,...
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  Pedal carp 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I was interested in your recent reply about left foot braking. If you learn to drive on an automatic that way and never drive a manual, or for that matter...
• Driving Test 23 Jun 2025 (Forum)
  Can You Appeal a Failed Driving Test? Before we go further in this article, we need to clear the air on if you can appeal and it’s just not a wasted effort.    Yes, you can appeal your driving test result, but it’s important to know that an appeal will not overturn the result or grant you a pass .
• Supervising a learner 4 Apr 2025 (Forum)
  My sister is learning to drive - she's passed her theory test and is having lessons with an instructor. She is thinking of buying a car now to get more experience behind the wheel before she takes her driving test, and has asked if I would supervise her.