What car did you pass your test in?
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Frank7 said:
Monkeylegend said:
My father "learnt" to drive in the Army in 1940 and spent time driving supply convoys during the war. Never took a proper driving test, he would have failed if he had.
Although he never owned a car after he was demobbed he still drove for his work and occasionally other times but would always pull away in second gear, refused to use first gear.
He was not "very sympathetic" mechanically, and was a nightmare for any gearbox or clutch he had control of.
Most truck drivers rarely if ever used first gear, I drove everything from 3 ton vans, to 38 ton artics, and only ever engaged first if pulling away loaded on a slope or hill, second was more than adequate.Although he never owned a car after he was demobbed he still drove for his work and occasionally other times but would always pull away in second gear, refused to use first gear.
He was not "very sympathetic" mechanically, and was a nightmare for any gearbox or clutch he had control of.
When driving the tractor unit only, (no trailer), with 4 forward gears, and a “splitter”, giving you 8 forward gears, you could pull away in 3rd or 4th if you wished.
Frank7 said:
Monkeylegend said:
My father "learnt" to drive in the Army in 1940 and spent time driving supply convoys during the war. Never took a proper driving test, he would have failed if he had.
Although he never owned a car after he was demobbed he still drove for his work and occasionally other times but would always pull away in second gear, refused to use first gear.
He was not "very sympathetic" mechanically, and was a nightmare for any gearbox or clutch he had control of.
Most truck drivers rarely if ever used first gear, I drove everything from 3 ton vans, to 38 ton artics, and only ever engaged first if pulling away loaded on a slope or hill, second was more than adequate.Although he never owned a car after he was demobbed he still drove for his work and occasionally other times but would always pull away in second gear, refused to use first gear.
He was not "very sympathetic" mechanically, and was a nightmare for any gearbox or clutch he had control of.
When driving the tractor unit only, (no trailer), with 4 forward gears, and a “splitter”, giving you 8 forward gears, you could pull away in 3rd or 4th if you wished.
2015 Merc A Class, I specifically chose that driving instructor because of the car 
. But thankfully, it worked in my favour as I was able to pass with only 18 lessons and no private lessons. Just goes to show he genuinely does want his learners to pass and not rob them out of their money.
. But thankfully, it worked in my favour as I was able to pass with only 18 lessons and no private lessons. Just goes to show he genuinely does want his learners to pass and not rob them out of their money.E reg Micra (in 1988/89), in silver
1.0, or maybe 1.3 l, of carborteured (spp ?) powahhh
Still the 4 X 100 watt Hela spots were different and switching them on would draw so much energy the car wouldn't go over about 30.
Plus strategically placed stickers in back window to aid lining car up with kerbs for reversing round corner.
1.0, or maybe 1.3 l, of carborteured (spp ?) powahhh
Still the 4 X 100 watt Hela spots were different and switching them on would draw so much energy the car wouldn't go over about 30.
Plus strategically placed stickers in back window to aid lining car up with kerbs for reversing round corner.
GeordieInExile said:
I had three driving instructors before passing, due to moving around, and they all had mk7 Fiestas. All diesels, as well. Perfectly decent cars, if a bit claustrophobic due to lack of window area.
I had two. I had about 5 lessons with the first one before the husband of a woman he was teaching broke both his legs as a reward for giving his wife a few extras during her lessons.Hubby went inside for a bit and the driving instructor disappeared in his wheelchair never to be seen again.
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