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grahame

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For those members who drive cars ...

« on: January 23, 2019, 08:26:18 »

For those members who drive cars - could you (still) pass you driving theory test?

https://www.regit.cars/car-quiz/driving-theory-test-quiz_32?


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Bmblbzzz

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Re: For those members who drive cars ...

« Reply #1 on: January 23, 2019, 08:48:48 »

I very much doubt if I could pass the test but I'm not bad at quizzes. (18) Wink


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Re: For those members who drive cars ...

« Reply #2 on: January 23, 2019, 11:24:39 »

19. Not bad for an oldie who passed his test over 50 years ago.


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paul7575

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Re: For those members who drive cars ...

« Reply #3 on: January 23, 2019, 12:14:19 »

19. Test passed 1974

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Re: For those members who drive cars ...

« Reply #4 on: January 23, 2019, 12:42:24 »

17 (and 1 of the wrong answers was the more prudent option). Test passed 1968.


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Re: For those members who drive cars ...

« Reply #5 on: January 23, 2019, 13:48:01 »

18 - They appear to have improved wet weather tyre performance! Tests sat 1980, 1983 (RSA^▸ ), 1986, 2000 (USA) - too much moving around ...


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Re: For those members who drive cars ... or vans

« Reply #6 on: January 23, 2019, 21:07:11 »

18 - test passed 1986.


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Re: For those members who drive cars ...

« Reply #7 on: January 23, 2019, 22:12:32 »

18 and 1974 (when I was 18!)


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LiskeardRich

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Re: For those members who drive cars ...

« Reply #8 on: January 24, 2019, 00:31:44 »

I passed the psv theory test with 96% last year so I think I’m able to pass a car one!


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Reginald25

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Re: For those members who drive cars ...

« Reply #9 on: January 24, 2019, 13:46:11 »

18 I also passed over 50 years ago at 17. Such a shame that our train service locally forces me to use that licence to drive to events in Bath from Melksham so I can get back home.


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