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Bonjour · Apr 7th, 2003, 11:26 PM

On the way to work just now I saw L-plates on a B/W Cooper S. Someone's lucky. That's just a tad better than the Corsa I learned in!

BRGreenie · Apr 7th, 2003, 11:46 PM

Where do you drive to work Bonjour? - Knightsbridge?

My L car awas an old Vauxhall Viva - ah there was a load of automotive rubbish....

LMB · Apr 7th, 2003, 11:48 PM

I learnt in a old Micra....LOL

Horrible thing

tip · Apr 7th, 2003, 11:52 PM

You want rubbish cars - I learned in a rusted out chrysler K-car. It had no power brakes. To stop the car I had to use both feet for the brakes to react. The strongarm steering was the worst I have ever driven. I don't mind non power steering but I can remember the steering on that car was brutal.

Martin L · Apr 7th, 2003, 11:59 PM

Cool way to learn

I learnt in a Vauxual Nova. I was a riceboy from day one

Bonjour · Apr 8th, 2003, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by BRGreenie
Where do you drive to work Bonjour? - Knightsbridge?

My L car awas an old Vauxhall Viva - ah there was a load of automotive rubbish....

I live in Muswell Hill, but I saw the car down by Bounds Green station. At least someone's learning in style.

tip · Apr 8th, 2003, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Bonjour
I live in Muswell Hill, but I saw the car down by Bounds Green station. At least someone's learning in style.

Can you imagine the insurance premium that they most likely will be paying.

I'MKEITH · Apr 8th, 2003, 10:09 PM

Can i assume that L plates are for new dri...motorers ?
In the states we don't mark our beginers

Martin L · Apr 8th, 2003, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by I'MKEITH
Can i assume that L plates are for new dri...motorers ?
In the states we don't mark our beginers

Here in the UK "L plates" indicate that you are a learner and haven't passed your test. It means avoid them at all costs

We also have an optional green "P plate" which indicates that you have just passed your test and shows that you are inexperienced.
I think it's a great idea as it indicates to over drivers your competence/abilities

tip · Apr 8th, 2003, 10:35 PM

In Ontario Canada an "N" is suppose to be diplayed in the rear window. Signaling Novice driver. Not many drivers bother displaying it.

Charles

Tonyt3 · Apr 8th, 2003, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by I'MKEITH
Can i assume that L plates are for new dri...motorers ?
In the states we don't mark our beginers

Don't supose theres much point in warning other drivers of a learner when all they have to do is drive an automatic in a straight line!!!

KJ_daGreenMini · Apr 8th, 2003, 11:37 PM

my bro is learning in a red cooper.

Shamster · Apr 9th, 2003, 06:46 AM

around here there is a 'MINI ONE' school of motoring which uses a few red ONES (of course!)

MiniMan7 · Apr 9th, 2003, 06:48 AM

I wish I learned how to drive in a Mini!

Lumspeed · Apr 9th, 2003, 06:58 AM

Likewise , Shamster .

Driving school in Gateshead has MINI2 learner's car's , including a lovely ' Pepper White '.

I learn't , G*D was it that long ago , in a company Mini Van and my mothers MINI MINOR , Reg number was 2890 BB .

Bet that plate would fetch a few ' bob ' now .

Lumspeed.

MPJ · Apr 9th, 2003, 07:02 AM

Can you imagine there dissapointment (?) when they then get there first car. The knackerd out fiesta or something..

I would hope they are not as bad as my firstcar anymore, a Maestro!

StevePSB · Apr 9th, 2003, 07:16 AM

I learnt over a handful of years due to failure(s)

and finance.

I learnt in a 1984 Vauxhall Nova, a 1985 Vauxhall Astra, a 1990 Fiesta and finally passed in a 1996 Peugeot 306 Diesel.

Inbetween I also drove in my Mum's cars - a 1981 Austin Metro and a 1987 Fiat Uno.

My first car of my own was a 1985 Vauxhall Nova 1.2, swapped for a 1991 Vauxhall Nova 1.5TD a year later. The next car was a late 2002 MINI Cooper.

monsta · Apr 9th, 2003, 03:52 PM

I've seen loads of MINI Ones belonging to driving schools. Personally I learnt in a mini one (thousand cc

)

Those were the days...

SteveBrass · Apr 9th, 2003, 04:31 PM

I've seen a mini one being used by a driving school round my way.

I learnt in an Escort mark 11 - custard yellow.

KenL · Apr 9th, 2003, 04:36 PM

There is a MINI ONE being used in the Edinburgh area as a driving school car.

I saw it, waved (of course) and the instructor waved back.

The pupil was concentrating too much on the traffic to wave though

Apr 7th, 2003, 11:26 PM	#1
Bonjour der Hummermeister Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Stuck in a box Local Time: 02:50 AM Posts: 1,519 Offline	On the way to work... On the way to work just now I saw L-plates on a B/W Cooper S. Someone's lucky. That's just a tad better than the Corsa I learned in!

Apr 7th, 2003, 11:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
LMB Toon Toon.. <div><a href= Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 01:50 AM Posts: 23,727 Offline	I learnt in a old Micra....LOL Horrible thing Global Moderator

Apr 7th, 2003, 11:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
tip Motor On! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Toronto Local Time: 08:50 PM Posts: 830 Offline	You want rubbish cars - I learned in a rusted out chrysler K-car. It had no power brakes. To stop the car I had to use both feet for the brakes to react. The strongarm steering was the worst I have ever driven. I don't mind non power steering but I can remember the steering on that car was brutal. BRG/W MCS

Apr 7th, 2003, 11:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
Martin L MINI defector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harefield Local Time: 01:50 AM Posts: 13,666 Offline	Cool way to learn I learnt in a Vauxual Nova. I was a riceboy from day one MINI, RX8 and MX5 - Done those............. It's now TTime Unofficial MINI2.com bean counter

Apr 8th, 2003, 12:11 AM	#7 (permalink)
tip Motor On! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Toronto Local Time: 08:50 PM Posts: 830 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Bonjour I live in Muswell Hill, but I saw the car down by Bounds Green station. At least someone's learning in style. Can you imagine the insurance premium that they most likely will be paying. BRG/W MCS

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Apr 7th, 2003, 11:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
BRGreenie Warning! Armed with Volvo Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: SW London Local Time: 02:50 AM Posts: 1,240 Offline	Where do you drive to work Bonjour? - Knightsbridge? My L car awas an old Vauxhall Viva - ah there was a load of automotive rubbish....

Apr 8th, 2003, 12:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
Bonjour der Hummermeister Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Stuck in a box Local Time: 02:50 AM Posts: 1,519 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by BRGreenie Where do you drive to work Bonjour? - Knightsbridge? My L car awas an old Vauxhall Viva - ah there was a load of automotive rubbish.... I live in Muswell Hill, but I saw the car down by Bounds Green station. At least someone's learning in style.

Apr 8th, 2003, 10:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
I'MKEITH MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: SARATOGA SP NY Local Time: 08:50 PM Posts: 113 Offline	Can i assume that L plates are for new dri...motorers ? In the states we don't mark our beginers Red/W MCS

Apr 8th, 2003, 10:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
Martin L MINI defector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harefield Local Time: 01:50 AM Posts: 13,666 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by I'MKEITH Can i assume that L plates are for new dri...motorers ? In the states we don't mark our beginers Here in the UK "L plates" indicate that you are a learner and haven't passed your test. It means avoid them at all costs We also have an optional green "P plate" which indicates that you have just passed your test and shows that you are inexperienced. I think it's a great idea as it indicates to over drivers your competence/abilities MINI, RX8 and MX5 - Done those............. It's now TTime Unofficial MINI2.com bean counter

Apr 8th, 2003, 10:35 PM	#10 (permalink)
tip Motor On! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Toronto Local Time: 08:50 PM Posts: 830 Offline	In Ontario Canada an "N" is suppose to be diplayed in the rear window. Signaling Novice driver. Not many drivers bother displaying it. Charles BRG/W MCS

Apr 8th, 2003, 10:37 PM	#11 (permalink)
Tonyt3 Track addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hants Local Time: 01:50 AM Posts: 6,010 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by I'MKEITH Can i assume that L plates are for new dri...motorers ? In the states we don't mark our beginers Don't supose theres much point in warning other drivers of a learner when all they have to do is drive an automatic in a straight line!!!

Apr 8th, 2003, 11:37 PM	#12 (permalink)
KJ_daGreenMini what happened to that boy Join Date: Feb 2003 Local Time: 02:50 AM Posts: 1,625 Offline	my bro is learning in a red cooper.

Apr 9th, 2003, 06:46 AM	#13 (permalink)
Shamster Lord of The Four Rings Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Reminiscing Local Time: 01:50 AM Posts: 10,745 Offline	around here there is a 'MINI ONE' school of motoring which uses a few red ONES (of course!) 260909

Apr 9th, 2003, 06:48 AM	#14 (permalink)
MiniMan7 Let's Motor. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Local Time: 10:50 PM Posts: 2,891 Offline	I wish I learned how to drive in a Mini! http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/16791/32165.jpg

Apr 9th, 2003, 06:58 AM	#15 (permalink)
Lumspeed MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gateshead . North East England . UK . Local Time: 01:50 AM Posts: 176 Offline	Likewise , Shamster . Driving school in Gateshead has MINI2 learner's car's , including a lovely ' Pepper White '. I learn't , G*D was it that long ago , in a company Mini Van and my mothers MINI MINOR , Reg number was 2890 BB . Bet that plate would fetch a few ' bob ' now . Lumspeed. Lumspeed

Apr 9th, 2003, 07:02 AM	#16 (permalink)
MPJ MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Lincolnshire Local Time: 02:50 AM Posts: 116 Offline	Can you imagine there dissapointment (?) when they then get there first car. The knackerd out fiesta or something.. I would hope they are not as bad as my firstcar anymore, a Maestro!

Apr 9th, 2003, 07:16 AM	#17 (permalink)
StevePSB MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bedworth / Doncaster Local Time: 02:50 AM Posts: 1,569 Offline	I learnt over a handful of years due to failure(s) and finance. I learnt in a 1984 Vauxhall Nova, a 1985 Vauxhall Astra, a 1990 Fiesta and finally passed in a 1996 Peugeot 306 Diesel. Inbetween I also drove in my Mum's cars - a 1981 Austin Metro and a 1987 Fiat Uno. My first car of my own was a 1985 Vauxhall Nova 1.2, swapped for a 1991 Vauxhall Nova 1.5TD a year later. The next car was a late 2002 MINI Cooper.

Apr 9th, 2003, 03:52 PM	#18 (permalink)
monsta MINI2 Global Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Brighton Local Time: 02:50 AM Posts: 4,573 Offline	I've seen loads of MINI Ones belonging to driving schools. Personally I learnt in a mini one (thousand cc ) Those were the days... the MINI has gone...

Apr 9th, 2003, 04:31 PM	#19 (permalink)
SteveBrass MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: staffordshire (not a Local Time: 01:50 AM Posts: 383 Offline	I've seen a mini one being used by a driving school round my way. I learnt in an Escort mark 11 - custard yellow. R56 AB Cooper

Apr 9th, 2003, 04:36 PM	#20 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 01:50 AM Posts: 5,102 Offline	There is a MINI ONE being used in the Edinburgh area as a driving school car. I saw it, waved (of course) and the instructor waved back. The pupil was concentrating too much on the traffic to wave though Red/Black R56 Cooper

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