Advanced Driving Hub

Just a thought, I when leaving any vehicle for a length of time, leave in gear and release the handbrake. Does the electric handbrake draw power when on? if so the above is probably a good idea for saving battery power. Oh and yes the handbrake DOES come on on the move, ask Muggins

You might notice a hand grabbing the handbrake, however when distracted a finger might be missed . Looking forward to the next ADHub event

Where is the button located? between the seats? If so be vary careful who is your passenger

Looks like those of us without the tech. will soon be pushed/taxed off the roads altogether.

Mr Cholmondeley-Warner wrote:So you just mash the throttle the floor everywhere then - simples!?

Especially if the breathalyser says your ok to drive.

akirk wrote:Mistake - no learners...

mistake 1959 50 yrs ago!

One of the first bits of advice I got before I got my first bike Royal oilfield 250 GT "if you feel you are going too fast into a corner open the throttle and lean further" Never once fell off on a corner in 16 years. Black ice, oil, diesel and gravel yes but not corners.

Further to the above, just filled up the Micra
39.5MPG ok I was the slowest there but not bad, some had to refill halfway through the morning with super

akirk wrote:In your car or their cars?

Our cars, didn't know Micra could do 75 in 3rd all morning as well. Only problem was gearstick centre boss fell out, put it down to poor maintenance/vibration

Just spent £135 on a half day IAM skills day at Thruxton (open to members and non-members). Was not sure what to expect from a road safety organisation. :? Absolutely brilliant, not having been on a race circuit before a real eye opener. :shock: Systematic throughout, really sorts out the system of ...