Advanced Driving Hub

In the days of ADUK, there were some driving days based there.

Cambridge IAM used to be pretty active (may still be) and there are a few HPC members in the area

Recently, We had test drives of a couple of autos. The first was a VW Polo GTi, with paddles to override the gear. Approaching a double bend I was ready to change down to third. Blow me, as I lifted off the brakes, preparing to change down with the paddles, "3" appeared in the gear indicat...

Four (driver & 3 passengers) killed in a single vehicle accident locally Saturday morning. Speed (and probably alcohol) very much a factor.

I'm waiting for them to complain about the "I AM" branding from the Aston Martin Formula One team

We've had a 20 restiction in our village for some time now. On the main road through, it's probably brought the average speed to below 30 (but not much!) But I have noticed a consequence recently: there are 2 stretches with a number of cars parked on the side of the road (typically 12-15 each) where...

If they're the cretins behind the radio advert where someone "suddenly" realises how to drive on motorways properly then disbanding is too good for them

Try it! We had one for a day when we were staying in Malvern a few years ago. Totally impractical but a real hoot

But have you ever driven one?

I dislike wording like "trustee" and "volunteer". Whilst they may give their time for free, 2 of them are/were in paid positions. And why does the article only feature 5 trustees? According to the Charity Commission there are 10 (though the other 5 were only appointed in Septembe...

The whole USP of an electric motor, to my understanding, is that it produces constant torque regardless of rpm Not quite. An electric motor produces maximum torque at zero rpm - hence the popularity of diesel electric locomotives. Depending on the motor design, torque will remain more or less const...