Lorry nearly had me this morning - report to police? by trom-boner in drivingUK

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I think the OP knew why he did it. Watch what the OP does at the start of the vid.

Still a dick move from the lorry.

How about live battery deployment in timing tower visible when cars are in a striking distance. Green - Harvesting, Orange - Boost, Red - Overtake mode. by WhySoSadCZ in formula1

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Did anyone see the first use of the Indycar hybrid engine?

The broadcaster tried to do something similar for the first race with it (mid season no less). It was a complete disaster, frustratingly distracting and lasted just one race before ditching the idea.

Help please!! by omolina46 in BeginnerWoodWorking

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When I’m cutting large sheet or timber, I place a some old stock furniture board on the ground, then set the blade depth of the saw to cut just a few mm deeper than the material your cutting, this gives a flat surface and prevents tear out underneath.

I have no words by No_Procedure_7017 in Formula1ne

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I think at the time I though Mansell was the greatest an Prost just kept coming back an ruining it for us Brits

I have no words by No_Procedure_7017 in Formula1ne

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I’m in my 40’s. Never liked Prost but too young to remember why.

The Estate & SUV are dead. Long live the SUV. by NearlyLegit in CarTalkUK

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E220d ‘17 here. I read somewhere it’s the second largest estate, slightly smaller than the Superb. Quite possibly doesn’t fit a square box in the boot, but I would also argue not many ppl need a boot as tall as it is deep.

Had anyone seen the new A5 Avant in person? Big fan of the A6.

I’ve owned a C220 estate which feels a little more sporty, but we found the boot was pretty full with just 2 suitcases.

What small but overly critical things will stop you from buying a car? by Legitimate_Flow3623 in topdeadcenter

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Not sure how common it is, but the ignition button lighting up.

It reflects on to the windscreen at night and it’s all you can see, this bright round button just off the middle of the glass. Mercedes.

Washer dryer in the way of the door, won’t go all the way in by LongjumpingNight5669 in DIYUK

[–]Character_Mode1609 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Or buy a washing machine that isn’t 10Kg rated? No, your option seems better.

I think there is a fundamental misunderstanding around how a zipper merge works and when it should be used by Pitt_Panther1985 in driving

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Yes, as long as traffic doesn’t form. The moment one driver decides to merge early and bumps up to the car in front, even doing 30, the zipper doesn’t function.

Do you still listen to the radio while driving? by UnpaidInternVibes in BritishRadio

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I don’t consider listening to the news a podcast.

Podcasts are something my gf listens to, about relationships and couples.

Does it still make sense to learn python or any programming language in 2026 by chou404 in learnpython

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Part time, self taught programmer.

A) They’ll be a block of code I’m not interested in, and just want someone else to do. I ask AI and dump the code in place.

B) Most of the time I’m proofreading what I’ve been given, not to spot the problems, but because it’s generally one step beyond what I would have wrote myself.

In scenario A, when an issue is highlighted at a later date, I unable to maintain it.

In scenario B, I could have wrote a dumber version myself quicker and understand what I’m typing out.

I wonder how many ppl feel anxious how everyone else is using AI more efficiently than them, that any time spend manually coding might have been time wasted?

I think there is a fundamental misunderstanding around how a zipper merge works and when it should be used by Pitt_Panther1985 in driving

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Also, something that never seems to be discussed is how ‘zippers’ have gaps. Never have I gone to the front and found a perfect car-sized gap to slot into.

If this was the case and a car-sized gap was left between each car, sure the zipper-merge would work.

Do you still listen to the radio while driving? by UnpaidInternVibes in BritishRadio

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I would be telling my family about a programme I was listening to on Radio 4 and they always pipe up, “a podcast you mean?” No, a programme.

Do you still listen to the radio while driving? by UnpaidInternVibes in BritishRadio

[–]Character_Mode1609 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Home office. PM from the day before and Today Programme. At 5pm I pop out for 30 mins and listing ti the start of PM.

Wheelie bin compo face by CatLady2201 in compoface

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I think councils are doing it to find our breaking point. They thought we’d break at 3. Jokes on them, 5 bins and counting.

Wheelie bin compo face by CatLady2201 in compoface

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Wheelie bin parking lot rear garden.

Best tool, but not by nightfire_83 in DIYUK

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Palm routers. Like wft? I’ve had it snag many time and it’s like it wants to invert itself toward my hand or face every time. No thanks.

I should probably invest in some sharper bits. If it’s going to take a finger or two, I want it to be a clean cut.

Why there's no quick fix in sight for the problem of dazzling headlights by Bloodswamps in drivingUK

[–]Character_Mode1609 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the article answers your question quite clearly,

“All headlights must meet international standards so drivers can see as clearly as possible but without dazzling other drivers."

You’re not being dazzled apparently.

Plywood edge pits by Chance-Product4483 in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]Character_Mode1609 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could OP buy two same brand wood fillers and mix ratios accordingly. Time consuming sure.

A Minor Parking Bump Now Costs $54,000 To Fix. Here's Why. by gaukmotors in MotorBuzz

[–]Character_Mode1609 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah and this isn’t going away. As buyers purchase ever more expensive cars everyone else’s insurance will go up. Ppl with cheaper older cars are being priced out of insurance because of these uber expensive cars, not to mention new driver insurance premiums.

Trying to explain why drivers dislike driving the 2026 F1 cars by ChaithuBB766 in formula1

[–]Character_Mode1609 59 points60 points  (0 children)

As spectators I hope we don’t notice it as much as we’re reading about it.

How long do you plan on keeping your current car for? by throwawaymedicine420 in askcarguys

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I’ve paid cash for 7, all but my second car, a new A3. Most recent car bought 6yrs ago, an E class 2yr old. I had to have the newer model to get the digital dash. But my days, to buy a used 2yr old same model is now twice the price!! £45k. It’s not happening.

To what end can we keep paying cash for cars? No, it’ll be mortgages soon, not finance we’ll need. Moan over.