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• 1959 Male - Cataract operation how long till I can drive? 27 Jul 2017 (Forum)
  I had a cataract operation 2 days ago on my right eye. I regard my vision in this eye as excellent now and I could easily pass any driving related sight test. My left eye has recently been tested and it passed the driving standard. I can see lots of information on the net saying it is ok to drive the next day after an op if you can satisfy the driving standard.
• 36 points and appealing a ban! 4 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  (found in comments). Miss Hayes admitted driving at 68mph in a 60mph zone in Market Weighton on February 7; failing to give information about a driver's identity in Lincolnshire on February 25; driving at 68mph in a 60mph zone on the A1079 at Dunswell on March 22; driving at 69mph in a 60mph zone on the A1079 on April 29; and driving at 45mph in a 30mph zone in Wiltshire on July 4.
• Heathrow driving advice needed 21 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  Hi Backroomers..... I'm a regular reader who's after some driving conditions advice please. I'm driving to Heathrow terminal 3 long stay carpark on friday morning. To arrive around 8 a.m. I'm driving from central London. I can't remember the last time I headed out of London, westbound, so early in a car for a while.
• Minibus - who can drive it? 29 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  Hello all, The posse and I are going on a little expedition next month and are going to need a minibus. The original plan was for me to drive but I think I'm too young. I'm told 21 is the minimum age. Now only one of the group is 21 so she would need to drive it. I can't make head nor tail of the DVLA website (no I'm not looking at the Welsh version) so I wonder if anyone could help me: 1) Is she ok to drive a minubus aged 21?
• Convictions 18 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  "Nearly everyone has one conviction, or will have by the end of 2003". I don't intend this to sound smug, but I haven't had a conviction in 25 years of driving. Am I really in such a minority? I would add that I regularly drive at 80-85mph on motorways when safe to do so but rarely, in my opinion, drive dangerously. Neither do I drink and drive, drive through red lights, drive uninsured or do any of the other things that get noticed by plod.
• Free driving lessons 28 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  £50,000 of taxpayers money to give free driving lessons to asylum seekers. On our overcrowded roads? Discuss.
• 2016 Volvo V40 1.6 D drive 19 Jul 2020 (Forum)
  Not in the market for a car, just had the opportunity to drive both this week. Usually just get to drive the Focus. Unfortunately the Volvo was rather disappointing to drive, better just to sit in and listen to the posh Harman Kardon stereo.      
• Arround School Zones Keep Driving Safe 2 Mar 2012 (Forum)
  You should stay in your seat and avoid pushing and shoving. Teen drivers should take extra precautions while driving to school and back. Talking and texting on the cell phone while driving should be strictly prohibited. Any type of earphones should not be used while driving. A very simple and important safety driving tip is to remember to pay full attention.
• Child of Our Time - driving test 7 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  If anyone else didn't see this is was an excellent example of how it is impossible to drive safely and undertake a detailed thought process at the same time i.e. when trying to drive and use a mobile. A police driving instructor was shown driving through a slalom of cones - carried out perfectly.
• "Driving other cars" extension 25 Nov 2001 (Forum)
  My dear wife recently bought a Mondeo and we still have her Volvo 340 parked in the drive, taxed and tested. My own insurance policy covers me to drive other cars on a third party only basis and I asked the insurance company if I could drive the 340 under this insurance. I was concerned that they may say that, as it was my wife?
• Tesla X 100D - Driving a Tesla in the Russian winter. 10 Dec 2021 (Forum)
  "Driving one of Tesla’s electric vehicles can be a real challenge during Russia’s severe winters, as its drive range inevitably drops in low temperatures" https://www.rt.com/business/542243-tesla-russian-winter-no-use/
• Driving tests suspended. Also MOTs for heavies 23 Mar 2020 (Forum)
  Driving tests suspended. MOTs for lorries etc to be suspended. Car MOTs under review. Physical Fitness and driving 5 Feb 2016 (Forum)
  There a many books on physical fitness in general : does anyone know if there is anything available where advice is given on maintaining and improving fitness specifically related to driving. Too many times I've seen drivers who would appear to phsically struggle with the demands of driving. This is with people of all ages. 
• Toyota Yaris (1999 - 2005) - Driving at 30 in 3rd 17 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  Hi all Is it usual to drive in 3rd at 30mph? I always drive in 4th at this speed but revs aren't even 2000rpm in 3rd at 30mph in my Yaris. Suggestion I had was to change gear at about 2500rpm. Any ideas?
• driving assessment 17 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  Having watched one of those "police, camera,mayhem" type shows on television, for various reasons I thought I would get a professional assessment of my driving ability. Having searched for driving schools in my area, I saw one offering "crash courses". Hmmm. screwtape
• Driving through Swiss Alps 22 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  I am planning an early summer driving holiday with my wife and want to drive through the Swiss Alps, taking in the most breathtaking views possible. The problem is I haven't got a clue which routes to take. Any ideas as to the most scenic passes?
• Help.. drink driving and other offences 6 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  hi can sum1 help? my stupid waste of space father inlaw got caught drink driving last night, he was arrested and bailed after blowing 135mg. not only that but he was charged with improper  insurance, no driving licence he was charged with drink driving about 11 years ago aswell!!!
• Automatic 2002 Honda Stream - My car is starting but not driving 2 Sep 2011 (Forum)
  I have a 2002 automatic honda stream and just recently as i was driving the drive (D) light on the dashboard started flashing and all of a sudden the car was failing to pull. I parked the car to check and i started the car again, i put my leg on the accelerator and the car wouldnt drive and was just making a rattling sound with the (D) light still flashing.
• Photo Card Driving License 12 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  Both me & my wife have old style paper driving licenses that expire when we are 70. We have not had reminders to change them to photo style driving licenses. I have seen today that people with photo driving licenses where the photo is over 10 years old are liable for a fine for having an out of date license.
• Best drives in UK/Isle of Man at this time of year 17 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  Hopefully on Tuesday I would be buying a Quattro, and then have 3 days leave. Not keen to drive all the way to France since I have to drive on the other side of the road, but have 4 full days to drive it around .... Any suggestions please on where I could take it at this time? Isle of Man?