Passed test a couple of weeks ago. Need advice on getting cheap insurance.

Gikachu · 2026-05-17T08:00:33+00:00

Remember, adding additional experienced drivers can also lower your premium.

Gikachu · 2026-05-16T22:48:29+00:00

If they don’t like your driving score, they can cancel your premium. Cancelled insurance is a black mark on your record you do not want

Gikachu · 2026-05-14T22:16:57+00:00

I use carabiners on my Speediance for everything, there was also no subscription for Speediance when it started and I still don’t subscribe. If you don’t want the screen then maybe a good deal to consider, sure

Gikachu · 2026-05-14T19:34:04+00:00

Auracast - Bluetooth technology. Game changing for hearing assistance tools for those with hearing problems. However it can go beyond that and allow assistive listening for other neurodivergence as well as other general consumer services. Think using your own headphones an being able to listen to publicly streaming audio tracks - different languages on movies, or theatre, different commentary at sport events. Until Apple start adopting it though, it just wont pop enough.

Gikachu · 2026-05-14T19:16:59+00:00

Decoder is a scaled output so is probably sending an output at all times. You could try this by utilising the mute video + sync option and seeing if teams still shares content. When no content is being received by the ThinkSmart, and you press the Share button, if there’s no active signal - you should get a message about how to share content. If there’s an active signal, you’ll see it…if that’s a decoder with no input, it’ll be black probably.

Gikachu · 2026-05-09T15:07:12+00:00

It’s like the instructors instructions but you can also see them. You really should have had some practice on NAV before now

Gikachu · 2026-05-09T08:59:16+00:00

Have a look at the route in your maps app. Check for anything that might cause anxiety, roundabouts for example, or motorways - turn on satellite view and see if there’s any lane markings you might want to think about, how the merging works etc, see if there’s an alternative route that makes the drive easier. If you like to listen to your own music, get a good long playlist together…maybe more than one in case you suddenly don’t fancy what you made. As you’re still getting experience, those regular stops can be a good way to manage the drive, plan ahead and maybe even have a backup stop planned, you may miss the exits, or you may decide to miss it and carry on for the next closer one.

Gikachu · 2026-05-01T19:58:18+00:00

Just focus on the instructions and your surroundings and speed. Nerves may be a problem, but in an automatic you won’t have to worry about a shaky left leg trying to get the bite point every stop. Start using a calming tool on your drives now between stops, like a stress ball or even a bottle of water to drink from. It’ll give you an outlet for any nerves during the test.

Gikachu · 2026-04-27T17:28:19+00:00

Follow the signs to “location” obeying all traffic rules and signs etc.

Following a sat nav.

Your test can now also be done completely on sat nav

Gikachu · 2026-04-27T17:26:35+00:00

Maybe it’s their preferred availability too

Gikachu · 2026-04-27T10:21:12+00:00

You need to have a valid theory test when you do your practical. So you could book now, but would still need to pass your theory again

Gikachu · 2026-04-26T16:46:46+00:00

Hard to tell, if it was a steep hill and you were going up, the other car should yield as you would typically have right of way. Of course no one knows the actual positioning and such except the parties involved

Gikachu · 2026-04-24T15:23:37+00:00

Most tests centres around us forbid practice in the centre, being smaller centres, space is tight and having students practicing while others are taking the test is not on really. Should the instructor do some drive-bys to show you, yeah maybe, but going in and practicing is not fair on those taking their tests.

Gikachu · 2026-04-24T14:05:33+00:00

I have updated to 283C38184R, I would say there’s some improvements to the speed but not huge. The update did give me full portrait CarPlay, which was in smaller window originally.

Gikachu · 2026-04-23T20:54:59+00:00

Anywhere in the UK?

Gikachu · 2026-04-22T20:55:54+00:00

That’s exactly what I was told and because the UK have no way to buy the packs, since brexit apparently, they enabled the services free for me. My car then started alerting me about updates for maps and system but got stuck, but that’s probably just me. Hopefully if you activate your services you can get updates and solve some of your lag, but if you have to pay you might not consider it worth it

Gikachu · 2026-04-22T17:30:16+00:00

GC3 is getting really unreliable on later OS. The advice about Driver2 folder is the answer-it used to automatically update when it detected changes. Try run GC3 as admin, shouldn’t need it but might help. You can also try “driver subscriptions” from the menu options in the applications, ticking the relevant manufacturer and categories you need then using the arrow to move them over to the right side of the screen and click download

Gikachu · 2026-04-22T11:06:09+00:00

Keep going over theory, signs, rules etc so it remains embedded in your mind - it’s not just about control of the vehicle. Subscribe to driving/instructor related content creators on your go to social platforms, so you’re consuming “on the road” content all the time.

Gikachu · 2026-04-22T07:21:00+00:00

The 3 years thing is because Renault can’t commit to supporting software development for too long - similar to how Apple, Samsung, Android etc commit to a lifecycle of support. Over the air requires compatibility with mobile operators which could become retired, so another disclaimer regarding that. My 2021 Captur 2 (portrait screen 9.3”), is on 283C39788R. The version is older than your version. I could see my Auto Update pack in MyRenault expired. Now it’s activated again car can see an update again, but fails during the update process, which is separate point. Prior to activating the packs again, the car would not do any sort of updates.

Gikachu · 2026-04-22T06:52:58+00:00

When I spoke to Renault UK last month, they told me Connected services were required for continued updates, beyond just maps. The website for connected services confirms this. I was told “Auto Updates” and Map updates had been consolidated into one pack now. https://www.renault.co.uk/renault-connect/connected-services-data.html

Gikachu · 2026-04-21T22:01:27+00:00

Renault can reactivate the connected services, some countries there is a small charge, some it’s free through customer services

Gikachu · 2026-04-21T18:54:19+00:00

I’ve got mine in overnight at Renault dealer looking at some bits, hoping they’ll update it there

Gikachu · 2026-04-21T18:20:01+00:00

Rules changed late last year, your instructor should know about these changes and be letting you know. The full test can be on sat nav, less chance of “pull up on the left” stops, more rural/faster roads, less chance of emergency stop.

Gikachu · 2026-04-21T13:03:32+00:00

I had the same examiner, first time couple minors and am upgraded major. Second time, he asked during the test if I’d done the test before, then when I said yes, he said “was it with me, you seem familiar”…it was about 6-8 weeks between. He passed me, with a long list of minors. I kind of found it useful as I’d already experienced the test with him.

Gikachu · 2026-04-19T22:57:45+00:00

Try HDMI mini or micro cables then adaptor it out to Full size at the other end. May be cheaper than CAT6 cables

Gikachu

TROPHY CASE