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Politics and discussions on current affairs, wars, Trump, Starmer etc etc... BANNED as of 1st Feb 2026

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Due to the place we've found ourselves, any discussions on politics, current affairs etc are now banned on this forum.

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Patched road surfaces as camouflage

Last post by Horse « Mon Jun 22, 2026 2:33 pm
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by cheb » Wed Jun 10, 2026 6:04 pm

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What research is there on this? I ask as one my local roads has been patched, very well, it's still smooth, to the extent it looks like a monochrome...

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Mon Jun 22, 2026 2:33 pm
Can your phone data be used against you - speeding

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by Trinity765 » Fri May 15, 2026 7:45 am
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Does anyone know if your phone data can be used against you for driving offenses, such as speeding?

There are various apps that track your location,...
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You fanny.... (HD Newb)

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by ZRX61 » Mon Apr 13, 2026 7:17 pm

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Speed Cams

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by Newbie73 » Sat Mar 28, 2026 9:07 am

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Morning...

No, I have not set one off!!! But, On the M25 there are a lot of gantry mounted speed cams above each lane. Are these every used?

I...

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Tue Apr 14, 2026 1:22 pm
self driving vehicle on UK motorways in 2023

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by exportman » Sun Aug 21, 2022 1:37 pm
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According to a government announcement on Friday 19th it is suggested that the Government will allow some vehicles including cars, coaches and...
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Sun Apr 05, 2026 11:03 pm
New edition Motorcycle Roadcraft

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by Wossname » Sat Nov 15, 2025 12:11 pm

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It's just been published. Does anyone have any views? - especially, I suppose, Spin and Horse, but also anyone else who knows the previous one....

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Fri Feb 20, 2026 3:47 pm
Driving test attempts

Last post by Scootabout « Thu Jan 22, 2026 8:56 pm
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by Skub » Sat Jan 17, 2026 11:41 am

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Some tragic figures right there. :shock:
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One learner passed on their 76th attempt in a previous year and...

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Thu Jan 22, 2026 8:56 pm
Are Arai and Shoei so much better than all the rest?

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by Mr Moofo » Tue Dec 23, 2025 9:45 am
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Following on my my recent purchase and return of a Scorpion ADF 9000, I popped into helmet city for a try on.
Arai Quantic - felt lovely, familiar...
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Fri Jan 16, 2026 10:03 am
The Halo effect?

Last post by The Spin Doctor « Sat Nov 22, 2025 9:14 pm
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by The Martian » Thu Nov 20, 2025 7:56 am

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I was discussing the circumstances of my most severe RTA with someone and said about the halo effect (bouncing up and down headlight can trick the...

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Sat Nov 22, 2025 9:14 pm
Whoops ...

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by Horse » Tue Sep 16, 2025 9:17 pm
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Training trip to UK

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by fdb » Mon Apr 28, 2025 10:30 am

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Hello guys
What would you recommend about advanced riding/driving techniques to a spaniard driving school teacher planning a trip to UK?
One or two...

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Thu Oct 16, 2025 6:04 pm
The Truth Your Riding Gear Won’t Tell You

Last post by The Spin Doctor « Fri Oct 10, 2025 11:47 pm
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by Horse » Sat Sep 27, 2025 11:58 am

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Really interesting interview with Chris Hurren, of MotoCap

Christopher Hurren is an Associate Professor at Deakin University, Australia, and a...

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Fri Oct 10, 2025 11:47 pm
A view of Zen and....

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by iansoady » Sat Aug 16, 2025 4:03 pm

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I know Mr Pirsig's opus divides opinion. Personally I love it* and particularly the way it interweaves philosophy, (in)sanity, road trips and not...

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Thu Aug 21, 2025 8:22 pm
Conspicuity - yellow if you want to be seen

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by Horse » Thu Aug 14, 2025 1:52 pm

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Open places for practice

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by FluffyFox » Tue Jul 15, 2025 6:23 pm

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Hey folks,

I'm looking for quiet, open paved areas in or near London where I can practice some slow-speed bike control – figure-eights, U-turns,...

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Sun Aug 10, 2025 7:25 am
Reversing cameras

Last post by Wossname « Thu Jul 31, 2025 11:00 am
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by Dickyboy » Mon Jul 28, 2025 5:02 pm
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Work colleague mentioned he'd seen people relying on them when moving out of parking spaces - so not actually looking to see if anything is coming,...
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Thu Jul 31, 2025 11:00 am
Want to ride faster? Legal drugs might help!

Last post by Cousin Jack « Wed Jul 30, 2025 8:32 am
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by Horse » Mon Jul 28, 2025 4:39 pm

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Acetaminophen, also known as paracetamol and sold widely under the brand names Tylenol and Panadol, may also increase risk-taking, according to...

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Last post by Cousin Jack
Wed Jul 30, 2025 8:32 am
New research: why car drivers often fail to spot motorcyclists

Last post by The Spin Doctor « Thu Jul 17, 2025 11:00 pm
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by Horse » Sat Jul 12, 2025 11:20 am

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Or, officially:

Understanding and explaining the differences between the mental-models of motorcyclists and car drivers for detecting hazards: From...

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Last post by The Spin Doctor
Thu Jul 17, 2025 11:00 pm
Apple CarPlay And Android Auto - Unsafe

Last post by MrLongbeard « Sat Jul 12, 2025 5:36 pm
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by Horse » Fri Dec 15, 2023 1:41 pm
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GM Says It's Dropping Apple CarPlay And Android Auto Because They're Unsafe

The company thinks that the phone mirroring programs are so buggy that...
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Last post by MrLongbeard
Sat Jul 12, 2025 5:36 pm
When did you learn about being seen by HGVs ?

Last post by Horse « Sat Jul 12, 2025 11:29 am
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by Noggin » Sun Jun 22, 2025 2:50 pm
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Or, when were you taught it ??

It seems to be something that drivers over here have never heard of !!

I think it was lesson two on my CBT (I had...
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Last post by Horse
Sat Jul 12, 2025 11:29 am
Motorcyclists' gaze paper

Last post by The Spin Doctor « Thu Jul 03, 2025 9:46 pm
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by iansoady » Thu Jun 26, 2025 10:02 am

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This dropped into my inbox today. I haven't had chance to read it but it may provide some food for thought. The layout is poretty terrible though.....

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Last post by The Spin Doctor
Thu Jul 03, 2025 9:46 pm
Lorries and Trailers.

Last post by Skub « Sun Jun 22, 2025 4:18 pm
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by Skub » Sun Jun 22, 2025 2:29 pm

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Here's one for y'all.

On a road I regularly ride there's point when I hang a left at a T junction. The corner is more or less an continuation of the...

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Sun Jun 22, 2025 4:18 pm
Prosecution - the inside story

Last post by Horse « Sat Jun 21, 2025 10:03 am
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by Horse » Fri Jun 20, 2025 7:21 pm

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You might have seen about the recent prosecution for helmets that didn't meet the ECE standard.

From the SHARP blog, here's the inside story:...

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Last post by Horse
Sat Jun 21, 2025 10:03 am
SMARTening motorways

Last post by Horse « Wed Jun 18, 2025 9:17 am
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Highways England has confirmed a number of proposals as part of its commitment to improve smart motorways.

The plans come as part of the...
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Last post by Horse
Wed Jun 18, 2025 9:17 am
Motorcyclist fatalities 9% increase

Last post by Scotsrich « Sun Jun 15, 2025 10:26 am
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by Hot_Air » Fri May 30, 2025 10:42 am

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Sadly, biker fatalities increased by 9% in 2024—the highest increase for any road user category. Has motorcycling become more dangerous? Why?

In...

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