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by dvenman
Wed Feb 03, 2021 4:25 pm
Forum: Advanced Driving - Cars
Topic: Stopping an auto smoothly
Replies: 43
Views: 37082

Re: Stopping an auto smoothly

I'm still not sure what the problem is, you must keep your foot on the brake or it will creep. If you have jerking in every car you drive perhaps you should approach junctions etc a bit slower so you can fine tune the stop. You can't be motionless in an automatic without your foot on the brake or i...
by dvenman
Mon Jan 18, 2021 1:54 pm
Forum: Advanced Driving - Bikes
Topic: Corner lines - thoughts?
Replies: 19
Views: 14303

Re: Corner lines - thoughts?

The video would help. If he's been nearside at the bottom of the picture, he may well have had the view offside where you're describing, then be moving back nearside. Difficult to tell without context.
by dvenman
Wed Jan 06, 2021 11:26 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Blimey it's quiet...
Replies: 32
Views: 18033

Re: Blimey it's quiet...

Oh go on then. Just got our first smattering of snow (1/2" max) Not worried though got my Crossclimates on :D Are winter tyres really worth the hassle? :roll: I've got winter wheel/tyre sets for the Boxster and the Beemer (1 series coupe, 2l diesel...) but so far I've not driven enough to care...
by dvenman
Mon Nov 02, 2020 9:20 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Intelligent Speed Assistance
Replies: 22
Views: 13211

Re: Intelligent Speed Assistance

A Citroen C3 with this technology, didn't miss a single sign on a 4 hour plus drive from Barcelona to Val d' Aran...not all motorway but good quality roads. I was in a Volvo a few years ago with speed sign recognition. It picked up the signs beautifully. The driver, even with that assistance, less ...
by dvenman
Tue Oct 20, 2020 12:39 pm
Forum: Technology
Topic: Motorcycle airbag jackets
Replies: 46
Views: 38806

Re: Motorcycle airbag jackets

Horse wrote:Any idea which police force ('service') they were from?


Seeing as the coffee shop was in Marlborough, Wiltshire...
by dvenman
Tue Oct 20, 2020 6:28 am
Forum: Technology
Topic: Motorcycle airbag jackets
Replies: 46
Views: 38806

Re: Motorcycle airbag jackets

I was having a coffee a few weeks ago alongside a Police motorbike course on their break. The instructor was wearing a Helite jacket with the attaching bungee, and the students had ones with wireless proximity sensors. No more embarrassing "pop" if you forget to detach before walking away...
by dvenman
Tue Aug 11, 2020 8:30 am
Forum: Advanced Driving - Cars
Topic: Any group back to observing in cars?
Replies: 15
Views: 14762

Re: Any group back to observing in cars?

In my (RoSPA) group, of the 6 or 7 car tutors 4 are actively shielding, and that leaves me as the sole advanced tutor able and free to do pre-tests.

We do have a few associates but they're thin on the ground right now.
by dvenman
Sat Jun 13, 2020 5:00 pm
Forum: Advanced Driving - Cars
Topic: Reg Local and speed...
Replies: 30
Views: 32043

Re: Reg Local and speed...

There's excess speed, and really excess speed...

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-53029699
by dvenman
Thu Jun 11, 2020 7:36 am
Forum: Advanced Driving - Cars
Topic: Reg Local and speed...
Replies: 30
Views: 32043

Re: Reg Local and speed...

My inference was that if you drive "sensibly" at 80-85 mph then a) it's on your own head and take the consequences, b) you'll get a big fine but not disqualified for > three figures. To really up the general standard of driving, insurance companies need to be given either a carrot or stick...
by dvenman
Wed Jun 03, 2020 6:58 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: On Shadows
Replies: 6
Views: 5796

Re: On Shadows

Indeed. B road from Chieveley to Pangbourne at the weekend, driving wearing sunnies. Entered a wood, with a crest. Cyclist in dark clothing at the top of the crest, not far in. Late pickup by me, firmer braking than I would normally like, and it would have been a little more interesting had there be...

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