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by martine
Wed Nov 08, 2023 5:20 pm
Forum: Advanced Driving - Other
Topic: People Power - but who(m)?
Replies: 11
Views: 19549

Re: People Power - but who(m)?

At the IAM RoadSmart Regional Forum recently (The South West one was at Haynes Museum) they said one of their focuses (foci?) will be on the volunteers... Observers, Group Committee members etc. So we'll see.
by martine
Wed Nov 08, 2023 5:14 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: The Silence
Replies: 21
Views: 39826

Re: The Silence

Yes - I only check for new posts perhaps once per week...where 2/3 years ago I used to check several times a day. I reckon there are only a few regulars here these days...sad isn't it?
by martine
Wed Nov 08, 2023 5:11 pm
Forum: In The News
Topic: THEY DEMAND BLOOD
Replies: 3
Views: 3985

Re: THEY DEMAND BLOOD

Hmmm...I'm a Bloodhound Ambassador - at least I was when the project was 'active'...but the chances of finding a new driver with 'appropriate financial backing' are remote if not impossible I'd say. It's a shame and I don't know why Andy Green is stepping back and the press release doesn't say why e...
by martine
Thu Jul 13, 2023 9:08 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Unsigned speed limits
Replies: 13
Views: 6924

Re: Unsigned speed limits

Yes it's a tricky one and of course if you were over the limit and got caught, if the signs were invisible that might be a defence in court...but no one wants to go down that parlarva.

I usually go by what I know - tough on following traffic.
by martine
Tue Jun 20, 2023 2:28 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: A Local Incident
Replies: 11
Views: 7206

Re: A Local Incident

Sad news.

A new driver, with friends, driving on a rural road, at night? Many get it wrong - which the DVSA are well aware of and hence many driving test routes now include rural roads - but it's not enough I guess.

What does everyone think of Graduated Driver Licencing?
by martine
Sat Jun 17, 2023 10:03 am
Forum: In The News
Topic: Highway Code Review for cyclists, pedestrians and horse riders
Replies: 80
Views: 537571

Re: Highway Code Review for cyclists, pedestrians and horse riders

...yes I agree at least a regular eyesight check in the UK would be a good idea.

But lets not forget the UK road safety record (fatalities drivers, passengers, cyclists, horse riders, pedestrians per 100,000 population) is 3rd or 4th in the world - better than Spain, France, Germany.
by martine
Sun Apr 02, 2023 8:40 pm
Forum: Advanced Driving - Cars
Topic: Insta360 OneX in Renault Clio Hybrid
Replies: 2
Views: 2367

Re: Insta360 OneX in Renault Clio Hybrid

Very interesting and gives another dynamic view of driving & riding...could be useful to show specific parts of Advanced Driving & Riding. I wouldn't overuse it though.

How much did it cost - I imagine these things were very, very expensive but I'm sure have reduced hugely.
by martine
Sun Jan 29, 2023 11:16 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Dissertation survey
Replies: 95
Views: 208700

Re: Dissertation survey

Done it
by martine
Sun Jan 29, 2023 11:06 am
Forum: Advanced Driving - Cars
Topic: Off-siding
Replies: 52
Views: 112002

Re: Off-siding

The examiner at my last RoSPA test asked RoSPA for a definitive answer having discussed the matter during the test. They said: You may adopt or hold an offside position to maintain an existing view for as long as it is safe to do so. You may not adopt an offside position in order to seek a view tha...
by martine
Thu Jan 19, 2023 2:35 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New Members.
Replies: 54
Views: 235690

Re: New Members.

Yes Bristol Advanced Motorists committee are discussing how to encourage new Associates to join up. We have our next course starting next month but only have 6 people signed up as yet (which is some sort of record low I believe). I think post-covid there is still a reluctance to start something new ...

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