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Helen 28 20-02-2015 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by lostalex (Post 7603098)
but the difference is that 18-24 y/os are still learning and are going to improve their driving. A 92 y/o is not going to improve, he'll only get worse.

A 92 yr old will get worse but also plenty of 18-24 yr olds won't get any better.

Niamh. 20-02-2015 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Germyle (Post 7603183)
this was actually me on Wednesday night trying to avoid human contact and get home in time for the eastenders repeat

:laugh:

Helen 28 20-02-2015 10:09 AM

My brothers and I were all bought up on a farm, I was driving a mini and an escort around the farm at 12 and both my brothers even earlier.
One of my brothers was ploughing at 13.
We all passed first time at 17 as we'd been driving for years.

If young people had the chance to learn at a younger age off road they would definitely be better once they were legal.
Unfortunately most teenagers will never get that chance.

Nedusa 20-02-2015 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Helen 28 (Post 7603309)
My brothers and I were all bought up on a farm, I was driving a mini and an escort around the farm at 12 and both my brothers even earlier.
One of my brothers was ploughing at 13.
We all passed first time at 17 as we'd been driving for years.

If young people had the chance to learn at a younger age off road they would definitely be better once they were legal.
Unfortunately most teenagers will never get that chance.

My father taught me to drive on our Caravan site and I thought I would pass my test first time.

But I'm ashamed to admit it took me 4 attempts to pass as I had picked up many bad habits. But now I am a pretty good driver, well at least my children think so.

Now Parking....well that's a different matter :shocked::shocked:

Helen 28 20-02-2015 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Nedusa (Post 7603312)
My father taught me to drive on our Caravan site and I thought I would pass my test first time.

But I'm ashamed to admit it took me 4 attempts to pass as I had picked up many bad habits. But now I am a pretty good driver, well at least my children think so.

Now Parking....well that's a different matter :shocked::shocked:

I've never had a problem parking and can reverse park really well and quickly but most women would rather go in front ways than back in which is the way you should do it.

Niamh. 20-02-2015 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Helen 28 (Post 7603317)
I've never had a problem parking and can reverse park really well and quickly but most women would rather go in front ways than back in which is the way you should do it.

Bit of a generalisation :nono: I find it much easier to park backways than front

Nedusa 20-02-2015 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Niamh. (Post 7603321)
Bit of a generalisation :nono: I find it much easier to park backways than front

I'm always scared I'm going to scrape the side of the other car as I turn out. I can't seem to judge that you have slightly more room than you think.

My Audi however does have parking sensors so I have no excuses now.:hehe:

Niamh. 20-02-2015 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Nedusa (Post 7603326)
I'm always scared I'm going to scrape the side of the other car as I turn out. I can't seem to judge that you have slightly more room than you think.

My Audi however does have parking sensors so I have no excuses now.:hehe:

Oh Dear :laugh:

MTVN 20-02-2015 10:44 AM

I'm a firm believer in going forward into parking spaces, its so much easier to reverse out of a space than into one

kirklancaster 20-02-2015 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Nedusa (Post 7603326)
I'm always scared I'm going to scrape the side of the other car as I turn out. I can't seem to judge that you have slightly more room than you think.

My Audi however does have parking sensors so I have no excuses now.:hehe:

Phew, thank God for Audi's. :joker:

Niamh. 20-02-2015 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by MTVN (Post 7603330)
I'm a firm believer in going forward into parking spaces, its so much easier to reverse out of a space than into one

It isn't really, when you reverse in you only really have to worry about the other parked cars near you, when you reverse out, you're reversing into where other moving cars/people are as well as the parked cars near you

MTVN 20-02-2015 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Niamh. (Post 7603335)
It isn't really, when you reverse in you only really have to worry about the other parked cars near you, when you reverse out, you're reversing into where other moving cars/people are as well as the parked cars near you

Yeah but you're reversing out into wide open space, you've got to be aware but you're not having to judge the angle as strictly and everything

Crimson Dynamo 20-02-2015 10:55 AM

i would raise the age to 21

18 is way to young


My 20,000 post :flutter:

Niamh. 20-02-2015 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by MTVN (Post 7603338)
Yeah but you're reversing out into wide open space, you've got to be aware but you're not having to judge the angle as strictly and everything

If you're a good driver that isn't a problem :idc: Just use your mirrors, that's what they're for lol

kirklancaster 20-02-2015 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Niamh. (Post 7603340)
If you're a good driver that isn't a problem :idc: Just use your mirrors, that's what they're for lol

:laugh: There is no answer to that.

smudgie 20-02-2015 11:21 AM

Whenever I had to park, I always made sure there were no cars anywhere nearby.
Supermarket parking was the easiest, drive straight through one space into the one in front, easier to get out, made it harder to pack the shopping away if some idiot parked too close behind mind.

Ah the joys of driving, pretty pleased I dont/ can't anymore.
As to older drivers, your response time slows down as you get older, mabe that's why they drive slower:shrug:

MTVN 20-02-2015 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Niamh. (Post 7603340)
If you're a good driver that isn't a problem :idc: Just use your mirrors, that's what they're for lol

You say it is more difficult to drive forward in and reverse out and I find that a piece of cake therefore I am the best driver :idc:

Niamh. 20-02-2015 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by MTVN (Post 7603404)
You say it is more difficult to drive forward in and reverse out and I find that a piece of cake therefore I am the best driver :idc:

In terms of safety I mean, both are quite easy :idc:

MTVN 20-02-2015 12:39 PM

You would be crashing into more cars than the old boy in the OP if you attempted a forward park

Niamh. 20-02-2015 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by MTVN (Post 7603427)
You would be crashing into more cars than the old boy in the OP if you attempted a forward park

You should see where I live and then tell me I'm a bad driver tbh :idc:

MTVN 20-02-2015 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Niamh. (Post 7603429)
You should see where I live and then tell me I'm a bad driver tbh :idc:

This is your place right

http://img.thesun.co.uk/aidemitlum/a...-_1697648a.jpg

Niamh. 20-02-2015 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by MTVN (Post 7603433)

Yes and I told you not to call anymore :bored:

kirklancaster 20-02-2015 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by MTVN (Post 7603404)
You say it is more difficult to drive forward in and reverse out and I find that a piece of cake therefore I am the best driver :idc:

Cue; TIBB Virtual Driving Contest Niamh V MTVN. :laugh:

Northern Monkey 21-02-2015 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Helen 28 (Post 7603283)
A 92 yr old will get worse but also plenty of 18-24 yr olds won't get any better.

They might when the reach 25 though:laugh:
A 92 year old won't improve when he hits 93.

kirklancaster 21-02-2015 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by MTVN (Post 7603433)

:joker::joker::joker: FFS - Genius.


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