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by vanman
Fri Feb 26, 2021 10:43 am
Forum: In The News
Topic: Smart Motoways
Replies: 38
Views: 31369

Re: Smart Motoways

It's the shit drivers keep the rest of us alert. :lol:
by vanman
Mon Feb 15, 2021 10:15 am
Forum: In The News
Topic: Gaming the system
Replies: 3
Views: 4003

Re: Gaming the system

They're obviously not using it in the UK judging by the behaviour of their drivers that I've witnessed Perhaps they are, "If the device moves it counts against you" I have noticed recently they do not stop at junctions (like 90% of everyone lately) they roll out and proceed up the road (s...
by vanman
Mon Feb 08, 2021 3:58 pm
Forum: Advanced Driving - Cars
Topic: Stopping an auto smoothly
Replies: 43
Views: 46377

Re: Stopping an auto smoothly

I think there was somthing in "Advanced drivelling" some years back warning about driving with bare feet. If there is a stone or something similar between foot and any pedel it is likely to inhibit the usage. Just saying.
by vanman
Tue Jan 26, 2021 9:11 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Blimey it's quiet...
Replies: 32
Views: 18425

Re: Blimey it's quiet...

John "Magoo" Cochrane has quite a ring to it. :D :car:
by vanman
Fri Jan 15, 2021 9:52 am
Forum: Technology
Topic: What gear is best?
Replies: 37
Views: 35613

Re: What gear is best?

The accelerate and coast system worked really well when I was using a Volvo 340 variomatic. 40 sets of traffic lights each way from Caterham to Hayes daily. Basically leave the lights get up to 30 quickly, ease off and the system changed up to top, roll to next set of lights and repeat. Got over 30 ...
by vanman
Mon Jan 11, 2021 1:20 pm
Forum: Technology
Topic: What gear is best?
Replies: 37
Views: 35613

What gear is best?

Ford Transit Connect (precious) 59 reg. Little green arrow suggesting a change up is required.......... :evil: .Anyone else ignoring this? Half way up a 1:4 suggests that 3rd would be preferable, then on a less severe hill suggesting 4th. Is it just me finding that this is impractical and likely to ...
by vanman
Fri Jan 08, 2021 9:53 am
Forum: Advanced Driving - Cars
Topic: Driving in the dark
Replies: 48
Views: 59416

Re: Driving in the dark

The scary thing is the DfT are seriously looking at this as an option. On motorways lorries already use tailgating to save fuel. I can't see the "improve safety" aspect of this. Lorries are getting longer already making overtaking quite an undertaking (scuse pun). This idea really needs ni...
by vanman
Thu Jan 07, 2021 3:45 pm
Forum: Advanced Driving - Cars
Topic: Driving in the dark
Replies: 48
Views: 59416

Re: Driving in the dark

I wonder when headlamp cover will be available with windscreen cover ;)
by vanman
Wed Jan 06, 2021 10:04 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Blimey it's quiet...
Replies: 32
Views: 18425

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:
by vanman
Sat Dec 19, 2020 10:26 am
Forum: Advanced Driving - Bikes
Topic: Motorcycle videos
Replies: 259
Views: 3913798

Re: Motorcycle videos

No I didn't spot the cyclist in the shadows...even after replaying it back![/quote]
Ah :o one of those pedello Caterham jobs, I wonder if they reliaze how vulnerable they are? I am pretty sure they do with the number of close passes they incur.

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