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- Thu Mar 22, 2018 11:37 am
- Forum: Learner Driving
- Topic: Satnav and driving test
- Replies: 11
- Views: 35290
Re: Satnav and driving test
For the original question posed, would a pair of bluetooth earbuds solve the problem? The only satnavs that will allow you go transmit the instructions using Bluetooth are those designed for motorcyclists. Others just use Bluetooth to let you use your phone hands-free. I use sat nav software on a s...
- Thu Mar 22, 2018 11:30 am
- Forum: Learner Driving
- Topic: Satnav and driving test
- Replies: 11
- Views: 35290
Re: Satnav and driving test
The SatNav part of the driving test is at the discretion of the examiner. Around 1:5 test won't use it and instead get the driver to follow signs to a destination or use a diagram of several turns ahead. If someone is deaf they can state this on the test application form and so it won't come as a s...
- Tue Mar 20, 2018 1:33 pm
- Forum: Learner Driving
- Topic: Satnav and driving test
- Replies: 11
- Views: 35290
Satnav and driving test
I mix with a lot of people who have various levels of hearing loss. Does anyone know how a driving test examiner would handle the situation where the candidate is not able to hear a satnav? I'd like to be able to provide guidance/support to such people. I have to play my satnav through the radio in ...
- Tue Mar 20, 2018 11:47 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: I'm bemused...
- Replies: 16
- Views: 16013
Re: I'm bemused...
Personally, what I would prefer would be a speed limiter. Something I can set to say, 80 on a motorway, and then just use the accelerator to adjust my speed as needed, but safe in the knowledge I won't accidentally speed up and find myself overtaking everything in sight. The Renault Zoe has both cr...
- Sat Mar 17, 2018 10:49 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: I-Pace
- Replies: 21
- Views: 22583
Re: I-Pace
Can you plumb in one of those little bar heaters? After all, they're electric! I'm not sure of the heater size that's built in. It feels like about 500W. It's got a 22kWh battery, so I reckon they could risk 1kW or so, since I don't expect to go more than 4 hours on a single charge, even driving in...
- Fri Mar 16, 2018 10:53 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: I-Pace
- Replies: 21
- Views: 22583
Re: I-Pace
I've not sure that all Zoes can draw 43kW, but the one I use can, and yes the recharge to 80% is about 30 minutes. I enjoy driving it, but would be happier if it had a better heater in during these cold spells!
- Wed Mar 14, 2018 9:27 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: I-Pace
- Replies: 21
- Views: 22583
Re: I-Pace
I'm at the other end of the spectrum and often drive a Renault Zoe. With a range of about 60 miles on a full charge it is fine for local trips. On longer journeys I always plan to recharge at a charging point before the point where I really have to recharge. This way I guard against any one charging...
- Fri Mar 02, 2018 8:08 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Learners on motorways
- Replies: 53
- Views: 54848
Re: Learners on motorways
I think it is a good idea but I'm sure the instructors will feel very vulnerable. Especially if sticking rigorously to the displayed speed on the dash. Sorry but isn't that the speed not to be exceeded under any circumstances on the IAM test? I loved a story I once read on the old IAM forum. At the...
- Fri Feb 09, 2018 2:48 pm
- Forum: In The News
- Topic: Graduated licensing again
- Replies: 36
- Views: 49875
Re: Graduated licensing again
Not at all sure that BRAKE wrote that. I thought the article was written by Road Safety GB, and they were quoting something said by a member of BRAKE. But regardless of that surely we should look at the ideas, not whether somebody can spell, or whether their spell checker got it wrong? As was point...
- Fri Feb 09, 2018 1:59 pm
- Forum: In The News
- Topic: Graduated licensing again
- Replies: 36
- Views: 49875
Re: Graduated licensing again
Not at all sure that BRAKE wrote that. I thought the article was written by Road Safety GB, and they were quoting something said by a member of BRAKE. But regardless of that surely we should look at the ideas, not whether somebody can spell, or whether their spell checker got it wrong?