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by vanman
Sun Nov 28, 2021 11:18 am
Forum: Advanced Driving - Cars
Topic: Use of indicators
Replies: 4
Views: 4068

Use of indicators

As things are quiet on here a present :twisted: MSM. always? After quite a bit of discussion on a run out recently, the usual "only indicate if someone would benefit" mantra was put forward. OK, can of worms open :evil: lets see what happens.... I tend to indicate in all situations, parked...
by vanman
Fri Nov 19, 2021 10:53 am
Forum: In The News
Topic: Banning the wrong things again?
Replies: 26
Views: 15080

Re: Banning the wrong things again?

One thing that has been pointed out to me. If you pull over to a safe place to use the phone legally the engine has to be OFF. Suppose it makes it easier to enforce that way but.......
by vanman
Sat Sep 25, 2021 2:58 pm
Forum: In The News
Topic: E10 Fuel
Replies: 0
Views: 9916

E10 Fuel

The problem appears to be significant. It is believed that the higher bioethanol content in E10 petrol could dislodge deposits in older engines and fuel systems, causing blockages; it could also cause some seals, gaskets, metals and plastics to corrode. Also can degrade after three months. Is E10 fu...
by vanman
Wed Aug 11, 2021 9:52 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Brake and their RoadMap
Replies: 63
Views: 34438

Re: Brake and their RoadMap

oh yes!
by vanman
Tue Aug 10, 2021 9:51 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Brake and their RoadMap
Replies: 63
Views: 34438

Re: Brake and their RoadMap

If anyone's interested, the Radio 4 Positive Thinking episode is here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m000yknw Thanks vieuxtigre Thankyou for that Martin. So Brake's answer is to restrict motor vehicles to the speed limit. Nothing about driving to conditions, so if it is raining, snowing, foggy ...
by vanman
Wed Aug 04, 2021 3:27 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Proposed changes to the Highway Code?
Replies: 30
Views: 14316

Re: Proposed changes to the Highway Code?

The issue of giving way to pedestrians at junctions, maybe just maybe. With more and more electric vehicles on the road pedestrians are unaware of their presence, therefore it is down to the driver/operator to give way to them. Same for 50 limits on rural roads, can't have EV's running out of power ...
by vanman
Mon Jul 26, 2021 5:09 pm
Forum: Advanced Driving - Cars
Topic: IAM RoadSmart - oh dear
Replies: 17
Views: 12092

Re: IAM RoadSmart - oh dear

Croydon has had a blanket 20 limit on all non-main roads( introduced overnight with little/no consultation) for over a year now. The majority of the roads were not capable of sustaining 30 for more that a few hundred yards in anycase (if you are looking of course). The bit about not being too worrie...
by vanman
Wed Jun 09, 2021 6:58 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: A Happy Wednesday to our Two-wheel friends ...
Replies: 5
Views: 3150

Re: A Happy Wednesday to our Two-wheel friends ...

[quote=" But it's a darned sight better than our stupid "go left" insects ...[/quote]

Haven't seen them lately, of course summer time! screen covered with too many of the blighters. :D
by vanman
Mon May 24, 2021 9:21 am
Forum: Advanced Driving - Cars
Topic: Reg Local - How to pass an Advanced Driving Test
Replies: 135
Views: 86394

Re: Reg Local - How to pass an Advanced Driving Test

Re steering techniue, perfect example of rotational steering as far as I could see (roadcraft page 122)
by vanman
Mon May 17, 2021 8:59 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Bloodhound to Coventry
Replies: 2
Views: 2476

Re: Bloodhound to Coventry

Mmm. Three of the worlds fastest cars kept in Coventry. :o

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