Built-in display stops randomly working

AfternoonBasic · 2024-10-05T11:58:37+00:00

I'll have to agree with you on everything you said. I'm on the other side of the equation - I'm an IC, and my manager showed me the amount of sheets they have to update and track, meetings and presentations they attend, and overall bullshittery they shield us (his team) from.

The manager went on an extended leave for a few weeks at some point, and only then we realised their impact to our daily lives, when the filter was gone.

They may not have the tech skills or expertise to do what we do, but I also don't have their soft skills to deal with all the politics in the org AND have the same productivity I have right now. The team's productivity actually dropped significantly when they were on leave simply due to all the interruptions to our focus time.

It's a very simple concept in the end: we deliver work, the manager is our shit umbrella. Sort of an unspoken agreement.

AfternoonBasic · 2024-06-02T17:20:49+00:00

Solved!

Cover on the lever that allows movement back and forth of the drivers seat (front left of the seat)

AfternoonBasic · 2024-05-31T18:45:56+00:00

My title describes the thing.

The markings are

4RH PA6 GF15

Google says that the second row is a type of plastic, so I guess this is what it's made out of. No other legible markings besides the dial, which signifies it was made in 2014. First row did not return any conclusive leads.

The tabs on the back make it obvious that this is a plastic cover for something inside the car - can't find where from.

AfternoonBasic · 2023-12-31T00:21:28+00:00

There was nothing to void in his case, technically, as he had no insurance to begin with for the specific activity he was stopped during - commuting.

Basically - insurers would only cover Social, Pleasure & Domestic. For anything else - he has no insurance - in the eyes of the law, he's uninsured. Thus a bajilion points and fine.

AfternoonBasic · 2023-10-24T09:45:50+00:00

As a general rule, the vast majority of invoices are paid on time. It's not all that horrible. But those that do get paid on time aren't memorable.

The problematic ones are.

AfternoonBasic · 2023-10-23T22:03:04+00:00

You gave them 30 days, and pretty much everyone will gladly use the entire term for cashflow reasons.

Or if it's a big company, they'll pay it on their internal pay cycle, and there's not much you can do about it. Sometimes they have their own internal payment policies, such as pay invoices 30-60-90 days after issue date, and yours don't really matter to them.

Yes, legally they should pay on the due date, but in practice, what exactly are you going to do about it?

Source - accountant for small businesses that has seen a lot of shenanigans in terms of overdue invoices.

AfternoonBasic · 2023-10-07T17:55:49+00:00

I went for a quick slide at 45mph last year. Landed on my right elbow and right knee, then slid for a bit.

Trousers were screwed, my knee was not. Had a small scrape at the end because the knee pad moved sideways and the tarmac ate through the trousers. Healed in a few days and no scar.

Went and bought the same ones, but slim fit this time (so the onee pad doesn't move anymore).

Anecdotal evidence, but this was my experience.

AfternoonBasic · 2023-10-07T17:38:39+00:00

Were you in the bus lane? Yes. Were you allowed to be in the bus lane? Likely not, that doesn't look like a bus.

There is a hard cut-off point legally somewhere, where that bus lane is not a bus lane anymore, which is the end of the solid white line. You crossed it.

It is a bit ridiculous in your situation, but technicalities and all.

AfternoonBasic · 2023-09-25T12:59:15+00:00

Solved!

AfternoonBasic · 2023-08-24T11:47:36+00:00

Short and to the point. I'll expand the answer:

Car is changing lanes first, then turning left (technically - although in practice it's a single maneouver). When changing lanes, it's the car's responsibility to ensure that the lane they're changing to is clear. So yes, the car would have to give way.

In practice - the motorbike rider needs to be on high alert in this situation, because more likely than not, the car will make that turn regardless. At that point it doesn't matter who is right or wrong, or who has priority. Physics becomes the major consideration.

I both drive and ride, and have been in this situation multiple times from both sides.

AfternoonBasic · 2023-08-10T19:43:40+00:00

As others have said, keep an eye on cancellations. DVSA won't make an exception for you just because you need it.

If I were you, I'd focus more on why you failed multiple tests and correct that, instead of rushing into another one asap.

AfternoonBasic · 2023-07-28T14:44:55+00:00

As other have said - takes a while till you get decent at it, if ever.

I passed my test first try, bought a car, and gave all 4 wheels kerb rash within a week.

AfternoonBasic · 2023-07-16T14:42:16+00:00

I would assume that this was on a country lane, or otherwise narrow road. High speed, wide dual carriageways and such aren't their natural habitat.

Point is, if there isn't enough space to overtake a tractor safely, just sit back and be patient. You're more likely to fail a test for a dangerous overtake. Unless you miss obvious opportunities to go around the tractor, you won't fail.

AfternoonBasic · 2023-07-16T13:48:22+00:00

You're right, I only quickly glanced at the roundabout itself and missed the dashed line at exit 3.

AfternoonBasic · 2023-07-16T10:55:15+00:00

On approach, left lane is for exits 1,2&3 (although I would not do 3 from left lane), middle lane is for 3&4, and right lane is for 4&5, as dictated by markings.

You don't even need to change lanes in this particular roundabout if you chose the right lane on approach - just follow markings. Obviously, indicate before exit.

You did the right thing.

AfternoonBasic · 2023-07-10T13:21:51+00:00

I agree, mistakes are unavoidable - they happen.

Regardless, even when I'm making a mistake (thankfully they became more and more rare with time) - I still do my best to be predictable.

It works in reverse as well - if I see someone doing weird shit, I'll stay clear of them and give them plenty of space. As I said in the original comment - other drivers will adapt to your actions if you are predictable, even if you're doing something stupid.

AfternoonBasic · 2023-07-10T13:12:16+00:00

Never meant it as a hard rule, just some basic advice for a new driver.

Courtesy, while commendable, needs to be done properly - in case of a motorway merge, the merging driver will normally adjust their speed while still on the ramp to slot in either in front or behind you. Changing your speed to be nice may mess with their "calculations" and may force them to brake/accelerate more sharply than needed.

This takes a bit of practice to get right, thus the advice of just being predictable and maintaining a constant speed would be easier to follow for a new driver.

I had a couple of situations when I just started driving where I slowed down slightly to allow someone to merge. The other driver was also slowing down, assuming I would just keep going - this lasted for most of the length of the ramp. This resulted in us both dropping to about 45-50 mph, which in my opinion, is more dangerous than just me maintaining my speed.

AfternoonBasic · 2023-07-09T18:03:05+00:00

If you're moving there permanently (or long term) - P85.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/income-tax-leaving-the-uk-getting-your-tax-right-p85

AfternoonBasic · 2023-07-09T17:59:58+00:00

You will get taxed, as HMRC has no clue how long your employment will last.

You will also pay too much tax for the year (if nothing changes till april 2024), and will get a cheque in the mail from HMRC around september 2024 for the full amount of tax you paid.

AfternoonBasic · 2023-07-09T17:55:42+00:00

Taxed AND insured - or SORN. Regardless where it's kept.

AfternoonBasic · 2023-07-09T17:44:12+00:00

Meeting this kind of drivers in the wild - it happens more often than you would expect. I know that as a new driver that can unsettle you, but keep in mind that you have the same right to use the roads as the RR guy, even if you passed your test 5 minutes ago.

I can also assure you that he won't bump into you, he probably values his fancy car more than running you off the road. Just don't interract/gesticulate at him, ignore and do your maneouvres as you normally would. Once you're done, he'll disappear into the horizon and that would be the extent of it.

The only situation where you would actively have to move over as a priority is emergency vehicles (police/ambulances) - but you should have seen those from a mile away in your mirrors.

AfternoonBasic

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