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Hi Alasdair Thanks for explaining. As a "newbie" to this forum, I am still finding my way round all the various functions and how they work. I will read up on some of the earlier posts, as I'm sure there are explanations for most of them. I agree with GTR1400s comment above. What you have ...

Hi,
I would find it useful to have a "like" button on posts.
That way, you can show appreciation without having to quote and add a comment.
Debbie

I can't help, although interested in responses as hubby picks up his new automatic car soon.
We have had autos in the past.

Nice car, by the way.

No photographs I'm afraid as they didn't do such things in my young day ... A Vauxhall saloon in black and British Racing Rust, bench front seat and three gears on the steering column. Hot damn! :car: I found a photo for you :D must have been difficult managing push pull steering :D http://www.gmch...

Wow! There are some real gems here! The photos have brought back some memories! Two days before my driving test, my Dad offered to take me out in his car which I think was a Morris 1300. I remember getting into the driver seat and barely being able to see over the top of the steering wheel! I recall...

Mine was a Triumph Toledo, similar to this one. I loved it.



Debbie

Thanks, Horse

Thanks Alasdair and Horse for all the information. It all makes more sense now. I like the 'SVA' prompt for positioning: safety, view, advantage. If anywhere on the lane width is [relatively ] safe, then go for view. How do you remember all of these initialisms? I have come across so many of them re...

gjohns wrote:I did mine in our 10m American motorhome. I never display the badge because most of the time it's my wife driving. Wouldn't like people to get the wrong impression.....................

This made me laugh!

I feel vulnerable driving near to the centre line as I seem to be so close to oncoming vehicles. There are lots of winding roads around where I live, so I can get lots of practice. If you feel vulnerable because there *are* oncoming vehicles, then you've prioritised view over safety. If, you feel v...