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by martine
Wed Oct 05, 2016 5:35 pm
Forum: Learner Driving
Topic: One for the ADIs - roundabout indicating
Replies: 16
Views: 31353

Re: One for the ADIs - roundabout indicating

I don't know any ADI's who would teach that. It goes against the recommendations and would raise eyebrows on test to say the least.
by martine
Sun Oct 02, 2016 9:47 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Nespresso Machine
Replies: 17
Views: 16170

Re: Nespresso Machine

The pods official and unofficial can be bought at good 'ol Amazon... https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_c_3_6?url=search-alias%3Dgrocery&field-keywords=nespresso&sprefix=nespre%2Caps%2C237 And just to confuse you even more...I have a dfferent format 'Dulce Gusto' machine... https://www....
by martine
Thu Sep 29, 2016 4:21 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hi from North Yorkshire
Replies: 8
Views: 14702

Re: Hi from North Yorkshire

Welcome! Yes training to become an Observer is a great thing to do for all sorts of reasons: personal development, putting something back into the group and helping road safety and, it's fun! To become a National Observer DOES mean your driving has to be above the minimum standard to pass the advanc...
by martine
Tue Sep 27, 2016 5:31 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Replies: 14
Views: 14538

Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

And a 'thanks' from me and everyone here I guess...well done Alasdair...ADUK is dead, long-live ADHub!
by martine
Tue Sep 20, 2016 4:02 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Breathalysing proceedure
Replies: 17
Views: 16295

Re: Breathalysing proceedure

I believe the police are currently evaluating a portable breath test device which will be 'evidential' - as it's more accurate. This will save the delay in getting to a station, booking someone in and then testing by which time they may be under the limit.
by martine
Thu Sep 15, 2016 1:32 pm
Forum: Advanced Driving - Cars
Topic: Blues and Twos and Traffic Lights
Replies: 134
Views: 105303

Re: Blues and Twos and Traffic Lights

GTR1400MAN wrote:..Since the Google car traveled along there the lines have been repainted and the cycle lanes are now marked by solid white lines.

Like this? ;)
by martine
Wed Sep 14, 2016 2:25 pm
Forum: Advanced Driving - Cars
Topic: Blues and Twos and Traffic Lights
Replies: 134
Views: 105303

Re: Blues and Twos and Traffic Lights

...there's a real issue with documented cases of drivers being prosecuted for passing through a red light (shown on the red light camera) when allowing an emergency vehicle through. My understanding is there have been a handful of prosecutions for going through a red-light from the automated camera...
by martine
Wed Sep 14, 2016 1:17 pm
Forum: Advanced Driving - Cars
Topic: Blues and Twos and Traffic Lights
Replies: 134
Views: 105303

Re: Blues and Twos and Traffic Lights

...there's a real issue with documented cases of drivers being prosecuted for passing through a red light (shown on the red light camera) when allowing an emergency vehicle through. My understanding is there have been a handful of prosecutions for going through a red-light from the automated camera...
by martine
Wed Sep 14, 2016 8:09 am
Forum: Advanced Driving - Cars
Topic: Blues and Twos and Traffic Lights
Replies: 134
Views: 105303

Re: Blues and Twos and Traffic Lights

It is a tricky situation but remember the police can direct you as is needed...perhaps their call was particularly urgent and the use of the standard horn could be interpreted they were instructing you to move over the stop line?
by martine
Fri Sep 09, 2016 8:57 am
Forum: Advanced Driving - Cars
Topic: Just curious
Replies: 32
Views: 29002

Re: Just curious

waremark wrote:...Does anyone know how this age information is used elsewhere? And how should it be used? My current Associate is younger than my children, does that make me an unsuitable Observer?

In Bristol we offer a full refund to drivers under 25.

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