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by GTR1400MAN
Fri Feb 14, 2025 6:31 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Will I dislike an auto?
Replies: 41
Views: 681

Re: Will I dislike an auto?

9 speed?

Hmm, add a couple more(you know they will) and you'll have a CVT :D

Everyone says they hate CVT but the reality is that it is the end game. Once you get your head round using one, they are fantastic.
by GTR1400MAN
Tue Feb 11, 2025 9:56 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Tempting fate
Replies: 4
Views: 114

Re: Tempting fate

I made eye contact with a gentleman in the driving seat, smiled, and showed my appreciation with a few theatrical claps of my palms wrapped in their hi-viz gloves. He smiled back appreciatively, I’d imagine they might be accustomed to less friendly gestures. Have you thought it may have come across...
by GTR1400MAN
Sat Feb 01, 2025 5:31 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Will I dislike an auto?
Replies: 41
Views: 681

Re: Will I dislike an auto?

Having switched to an auto several years ago I'm very happy. First I had a DCT and now a Hybrid. In the hybrid Clio you can't override the gearbox but I've never felt the need too. Because of the electric motor which is used at slow speed it is so smooth at a crawl and you can easily feather the bra...
by GTR1400MAN
Thu Jan 23, 2025 8:13 am
Forum: In The News
Topic: Scotish Government Consultation on NSL
Replies: 9
Views: 454

Re: Scotish Government Consultation on NSL

50 limit on all single carriageways? I thought it already was judging by the queues of sheep at that speed everyday. It seems whatever the posted limit is people have to drive 10mph below it. The race to the bottom continues. :(
by GTR1400MAN
Thu Jan 23, 2025 8:10 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Digital Driving Licenses?
Replies: 18
Views: 530

Re: Digital Driving Licenses?

ONE parking app would be great.

HMRC already have threeo IDs for you. Your National Insurance Number, a UTR Unique Tax Reference and a Gov.uk Gateway ID. Why not have yet another one? Sigh.
by GTR1400MAN
Sun Jan 19, 2025 8:32 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Digital Driving Licenses?
Replies: 18
Views: 530

Re: Digital Driving Licenses?

I know. ;) :)
by GTR1400MAN
Sun Jan 19, 2025 3:19 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Digital Driving Licenses?
Replies: 18
Views: 530

Re: Digital Driving Licenses?

Yep, digital ID via the backdoor.

Glad I still have my parchment one! :)
by GTR1400MAN
Mon Jan 13, 2025 8:10 pm
Forum: Advanced Driving - Cars
Topic: IAM Roadsmart +
Replies: 5
Views: 290

Re: IAM Roadsmart +

It's for a failed test re-assesments. Initial tests and 5 year re-tests are free.
by GTR1400MAN
Sun Jan 05, 2025 4:15 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Pedestrian road markings
Replies: 5
Views: 311

Re: Pedestrian road markings

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by GTR1400MAN
Sat Dec 28, 2024 2:59 pm
Forum: Advanced Driving - Cars
Topic: Another 'Overtaking' Q
Replies: 8
Views: 360

Re: Another 'Overtaking' Q

Here's the pics (attached) from the latest motorcycle edition. Three stage - Titled 'Where other hazards require you to follow before you can safely overtake' Momentum - That Roadcraft titles 'Where you are able to overtake immediately' In my YouTube videos I suggest several times that despite these...

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