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by sussex2
Thu Jun 09, 2022 9:42 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Hypermiling
Replies: 23
Views: 12430

Re: Hypermiling

Yes I quite agree Tom - there is some rubbish advice on t'internet...things like putting it in neutral while slowing...or using really high gears when travelling at 30mph. A modern car running downhill with the engine idling will I feel sure use more fuel than one using engine compression to help r...
by sussex2
Tue May 31, 2022 4:26 pm
Forum: Learner Driving
Topic: Theory questions - not multiple choice
Replies: 6
Views: 5144

Re: Theory questions - not multiple choice

There are so many tunnels where I live (17 on one regular journey) that the radio would need to be on all the time. I rarely listen to music or radio when driving, have never liked it, doesn't aid concentration or enable relaxation. A new phenomena has crept onto the roads hereabouts (NE Spain/Franc...
by sussex2
Thu May 12, 2022 11:45 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Has IAM Roadsmart given up on advanced training?
Replies: 72
Views: 38897

Re: Has IAM Roadsmart given up on advanced training?

I wonder why anyone bothers with the IAM as all the organisation does is follow the government propaganda and has done for years.
by sussex2
Wed May 11, 2022 11:27 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: E-scooters safer than bicycles - says ROSPA
Replies: 13
Views: 5811

Re: E-scooters safer than bicycles - says ROSPA

In Spain you may only ride e-scooters on the road and not the pavement. The things are classed as a vehicle so the rules as regards helmets/drinking etc all apply.
I am sure it is not perfect but it seems to work quite well.
For getting about town I wouldn't mind one.
by sussex2
Tue May 10, 2022 6:56 am
Forum: In The News
Topic: Once is careless, 5 times...?
Replies: 17
Views: 9507

Re: Once is careless, 5 times...?

Most cars these days have speed limiters fitted and some have a nice little display of the current limit - two quick clicks and it can be set. Given the greater priority now (at last) being given to more vulnerable road users the lady should have had more sense. Having said that and even with the te...
by sussex2
Tue May 03, 2022 4:17 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Aha ... Ditchfinders
Replies: 2
Views: 2314

Re: Aha ... Ditchfinders

Even Continental make killer tyres - Matador!
by sussex2
Sat Apr 30, 2022 11:33 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: E-scooters safer than bicycles - says ROSPA
Replies: 13
Views: 5811

Re: E-scooters safer than bicycles - says ROSPA

In Spain these vehicles are exactly that, vehicles.
The things must be drive on the road and all rules apply to them.
by sussex2
Wed Apr 27, 2022 3:29 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: IAM Roadsmart’s car crash on social media
Replies: 41
Views: 15251

Re: IAM Roadsmart’s car crash on social media

Very disillusioned with the direction the IAM is going these days. That's why I decided not to renew my membership last year... Mainly prompted by the survey at the time about how to reduce accidents/fatalities on rural roads (I think it was) where there was no option for additional training and th...
by sussex2
Wed Apr 27, 2022 3:27 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: IAM Roadsmart’s car crash on social media
Replies: 41
Views: 15251

Re: IAM Roadsmart’s car crash on social media

Triquet wrote:I quite like the French 120 dry / 110 wet system. It does seem to be adhered to fairly well. You always get the odd 140 plus who zip past but it's a reasonable compromise. Oh yes, and the M40 is quite a pleasant drive. Except when it's not.


130 dry and 110 wet?
by sussex2
Tue Mar 15, 2022 8:18 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What has one learned over the years ?
Replies: 7
Views: 3491

Re: What has one learned over the years ?

I am less pedantic and more forgiving of others and myself. My observation I think, has improved as I am not concentrating so much on certain lines or general road positioning. After so many years a lot has become ingrained; things such as basic checks before driving off and properly adjusting mysel...

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