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by Strangely Brown
Thu Jul 06, 2017 11:58 am
Forum: Advanced Driving - Cars
Topic: Rule of Thirds - Overtaking
Replies: 43
Views: 43177

Re: Rule of Thirds - Overtaking

AndyP wrote:But you are in SUSSEX :lol:


Indeed. It is/was a derogatory term that I heard from instructors at the driving school in Lewes when referring to the often seen execution of overtakes by our neighbours to the north.
by Strangely Brown
Thu Jul 06, 2017 6:01 am
Forum: Advanced Driving - Cars
Topic: Rule of Thirds - Overtaking
Replies: 43
Views: 43177

Re: Rule of Thirds - Overtaking

AndyP wrote:May also be called Bananaring


... or "the Surrey swoop".
by Strangely Brown
Tue Jun 06, 2017 1:36 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Apple reducing driver distractions
Replies: 9
Views: 9956

Re: Apple reducing driver distractions

Or they might even just press the great big "I'm Not Driving" button in the middle of the screen. Who would'a thunk it. :roll: It never ceases to amaze how many people are so quick to rubbish an idea. There is no panacea to prevent people using a phone at the wheel except perhaps a lifetim...
by Strangely Brown
Sat May 13, 2017 5:50 pm
Forum: Advanced Driving - Cars
Topic: chloejr31's survey.
Replies: 33
Views: 31259

Re: chloejr31's survey.

Have you considered using a thunderer pea whistle (or modern equivalent) like the SEG? It can't be that hard to rig something up and it seems to work pretty well for them.

http://www.nc700.co.uk/index.php?/topic/13082-better-horn/
by Strangely Brown
Wed Apr 26, 2017 4:50 pm
Forum: In The News
Topic: Driving Test Changes
Replies: 68
Views: 78968

Re: Driving Test Changes

I believe the point being made is that the candidate should not have moved when flashed, especially since the oncoming vehicle was still moving. So, if you were the Examiner, would you have failed Jaryd for a Serious/Dangerous fault? There must be some disconnect if the real Examiner couldn't even ...
by Strangely Brown
Wed Apr 26, 2017 1:54 pm
Forum: In The News
Topic: Driving Test Changes
Replies: 68
Views: 78968

Re: Driving Test Changes

crr003 wrote:#111 tells you what to do when dealing with normal drivers who flash.


Yes, exactly. See previous post.
by Strangely Brown
Wed Apr 26, 2017 1:53 pm
Forum: In The News
Topic: Driving Test Changes
Replies: 68
Views: 78968

Re: Driving Test Changes

... and, Mr ADI, what is a UK flash supposed to mean... ? Legally or in common use? What would be the expected interpretation on test? Surely the same as the rest of us? I would argue that the expected behaviour on test would be that described in the highway code. Yes, I am acutely aware that "...
by Strangely Brown
Wed Apr 26, 2017 1:27 pm
Forum: In The News
Topic: Driving Test Changes
Replies: 68
Views: 78968

Re: Driving Test Changes

crr003 wrote:
Strangely Brown wrote:
martine wrote:
Mr Cholmondeley-Warner wrote:... and, Mr ADI, what is a UK flash supposed to mean... ?

Legally or in common use?


What would be the expected interpretation on test?

Highway Code #111
Pretty clear.


I believe that was the reason behind Mr. CW's question.
by Strangely Brown
Wed Apr 26, 2017 1:25 pm
Forum: Advanced Driving - Cars
Topic: Car Driver Questionnaire- Accidents at Junctions
Replies: 20
Views: 21216

Re: Car Driver Questionnaire- Accidents at Junctions

jont- wrote:Natural cynicism?


Coupled with previous experience. It's a heady cocktail.
by Strangely Brown
Wed Apr 26, 2017 9:07 am
Forum: In The News
Topic: Driving Test Changes
Replies: 68
Views: 78968

Re: Driving Test Changes

martine wrote:
Mr Cholmondeley-Warner wrote:... and, Mr ADI, what is a UK flash supposed to mean... ?

Legally or in common use?


What would be the expected interpretation on test?

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