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- Wed Nov 23, 2016 5:19 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Mobile phones
- Replies: 508
- Views: 359940
Re: Mobile phones
... however I don't think that anyone is arguing to allow mobile phones other than hands-free and (without knowing the stats) presumably there are not overwhelming stats to show that hands-free use is causing accidents / killing people - even if it is not optimal... Delving into the 2015 Government...
- Thu Nov 17, 2016 3:16 pm
- Forum: Advanced Driving - Cars
- Topic: Driving with DSG
- Replies: 22
- Views: 22818
Re: Driving with DSG
GTR1400MAN wrote:Ha ha. And this from a man who drives a motorised roller skate!
As long as I can still get in and out of it..........
- Thu Nov 17, 2016 12:52 pm
- Forum: Advanced Driving - Cars
- Topic: Driving with DSG
- Replies: 22
- Views: 22818
Re: Driving with DSG
My research has unearthed some educational videos on YouTube searching for "launch control Nissan GTR" though. You'll go blind! :roll: :lol: The risk I take in my constant search for knowledge............. So, let me get this right..... Your car plays engine noises through the wireless/ca...
- Wed Nov 16, 2016 3:11 pm
- Forum: Advanced Driving - Cars
- Topic: Driving with DSG
- Replies: 22
- Views: 22818
Re: Driving with DSG
GTR1400MAN wrote:Traffic light Grand Prix? Mine has Launch Control though I've never used it!
What's that rattling noise at 2:25?
My research has unearthed some educational videos on YouTube searching for "launch control Nissan GTR" though.
- Tue Nov 15, 2016 8:03 pm
- Forum: Advanced Driving - Cars
- Topic: Driving with DSG
- Replies: 22
- Views: 22818
Re: Driving with DSG
There you go Mike, you've bought the wrong car!
Just swap yours out for a Ferrari.
Although the Yaris CVT with "7" speed flappy paddle is quite easy to drive if you want to go that way!
Just swap yours out for a Ferrari.
Although the Yaris CVT with "7" speed flappy paddle is quite easy to drive if you want to go that way!
- Sat Oct 08, 2016 4:10 pm
- Forum: Advanced Driving - Cars
- Topic: In-Vehicle Driver Distraction
- Replies: 7
- Views: 9198
Re: In-Vehicle Driver Distraction
One pet gripe of mine is the use of body-worn radios by police officers when they're in a car. Apparently there is a way to pair the personal handset with the car, but it appears rarely done. Ordinary mortals can't use (for perfectly good reasons) phones in their hands, so why is it right for polic...
- Wed Sep 28, 2016 1:30 pm
- Forum: Advanced Driving - Cars
- Topic: BGOL question
- Replies: 41
- Views: 36665
Re: BGOL question
Whoops, yes, I'm asking a question about BGOL . . . I mentioned elsewhere that I have inflicted ;) Chris Gilbert's DVD on Foal (first driving lesson booked for two weeks time). During the programme, CG mentions BGOL, and lifting "both feet off the pedals together". Does he actually mean t...