90,000 miles in 17 months - Civic 2.2 iCTDi ES Driving School car - Page 2

Dubplate · 7th February 2008, 20:23

Not sure mate, The guys at the school i am with just have hard top ones. Will find out tomorrow if you want while i am at the test centre. i will Ask an Examiner. I know for sure you cant take test in New Tigra or any other car with only two seats, as they need back seats in case a chief examiner needs to sit in the back to supervise the normal examiner.

britsbest · 7th February 2008, 20:31

Yes the production cars you can not take your test in are the Mini Cab and the Ka Cab

The view reversing is not up to scratch due to roll bar head rests etc.

From DSA web site Minimum test vehicle requirements for a car and car and trailer test : Directgov - Motoring
Some convertible vehicles are unsuitable for the driving test – eg the Ford KA convertible and Mini convertible due to the lack of all-round vision for the examiner. If you proposSome convertible vehicles are unsuitable for the driving test – eg the Ford KA convertible and Mini convertible due to the lack of all-round vision for the examiner. If you propose to use a convertible vehicle for the driving test please check its suitability when you booke to use a convertible vehicle for the driving test please check its suitability when you book

Theres nothing about 2 seaters there

civicfan · 7th February 2008, 20:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by alanwalne

I heard examiners will not allow you to take a test in a Mini cabriolet, is there any truth in that?

If it's true it's probably against the law

NH Dan · 7th February 2008, 23:34

i've seen a civic 06 plate at an auction with 113,000 miles on it, about 18mnths old, so not too far out

alanwalne · 8th February 2008, 09:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by britsbest

Yes the production cars you can not take your test in are the Mini Cab and the Ka Cab

The view reversing is not up to scratch due to roll bar head rests etc.

From DSA web site Minimum test vehicle requirements for a car and car and trailer test : Directgov - Motoring
Some convertible vehicles are unsuitable for the driving test – eg the Ford KA convertible and Mini convertible due to the lack of all-round vision for the examiner. If you proposSome convertible vehicles are unsuitable for the driving test – eg the Ford KA convertible and Mini convertible due to the lack of all-round vision for the examiner. If you propose to use a convertible vehicle for the driving test please check its suitability when you booke to use a convertible vehicle for the driving test please check its suitability when you book

Theres nothing about 2 seaters there

If it is not raining, can you do the test with the roof down

Unknownsoldier · 8th February 2008, 09:53

Probably not, although it wuldn't half be fun, always wanted to do my test in my dads old car, Rolls Royce Silver Shadow MKII, now that would have been funny.......lol.

This bits interesting: a speedometer that measures speed in miles per hour and kilometres per hour (so does that discount classic cars??? Or cars with only only MPH???).

Tom

Stef · 8th February 2008, 11:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dubplate

Hi There,

Its good to hear someone else is using a civic to teach people to drive.
I am an Instructor with a New Shape Corsa SXI 1.7 CDTI. I ordered a type S gt in DBP With HFT & Sat Nav & Rev Cam, and take delivery of it on the 1st march. i cant wait. Every single one of my pupils are just as excited as i am to get it. i spoke to the Chief Examiner at the test centre and he told me that the rev cam must be turned off whilst on test. So i Have to do a mod on it so i can turn it off . But i dont care about doing a small thing like that. As far as rear visability goes its no worse than the new corsa 3 door, which by the way is a terrible car to own and drive, worst car i have ever had, it Drives like A bag of ***t. Will Post Pics when i get it with the livery on it.

Just put a sticker on the cam !

l-noel · 8th February 2008, 12:10

That a nice DIY mod

Unknownsoldier · 8th February 2008, 12:39

You could always just put some card over the screen......thats a point what about parking sensors?????

Tom

alanwalne · 8th February 2008, 15:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unknownsoldier

Probably not, although it wuldn't half be fun, always wanted to do my test in my dads old car, Rolls Royce Silver Shadow MKII, now that would have been funny.......lol.

This bits interesting: a speedometer that measures speed in miles per hour and kilometres per hour (so does that discount classic cars??? Or cars with only only MPH???).

Tom

If you took your test in the RR, you would be stuck with an auto only licence!!!

garytheobald · 8th February 2008, 16:51

you could attach some 4X3x8 with no nails that would stop the picture coming through on the camera

garytheobald · 8th February 2008, 16:52

or on a serious note why not just put some black tape over the camera lens

Unknownsoldier · 8th February 2008, 16:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by alanwalne

If you took your test in the RR, you would be stuck with an auto only licence!!!

That wouldn't be too bad, the car on the other hand, only Auto I've ever known to stall.

Tom

TTDegs · 11th February 2008, 16:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by garytheobald

or on a serious note why not just put some black tape over the camera lens

or stick a small sign under the cam which then displays "look, not in use!

" on the screen when you put it in reverse

7th February 2008, 20:31	#22 (permalink)
britsbest Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 9th September 2006 Location: Cheadle Hulme Posts: 228 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yes the production cars you can not take your test in are the Mini Cab and the Ka Cab The view reversing is not up to scratch due to roll bar head rests etc. From DSA web site Minimum test vehicle requirements for a car and car and trailer test : Directgov - Motoring Some convertible vehicles are unsuitable for the driving test – eg the Ford KA convertible and Mini convertible due to the lack of all-round vision for the examiner. If you proposSome convertible vehicles are unsuitable for the driving test – eg the Ford KA convertible and Mini convertible due to the lack of all-round vision for the examiner. If you propose to use a convertible vehicle for the driving test please check its suitability when you booke to use a convertible vehicle for the driving test please check its suitability when you book Theres nothing about 2 seaters there Last edited by britsbest; 7th February 2008 at 21:04. Reason: added quote from DSA

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Dubplate Valve Cap Join Date: 29th October 2007 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Not sure mate, The guys at the school i am with just have hard top ones. Will find out tomorrow if you want while i am at the test centre. i will Ask an Examiner. I know for sure you cant take test in New Tigra or any other car with only two seats, as they need back seats in case a chief examiner needs to sit in the back to supervise the normal examiner.

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NH Dan Newton Honda Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 31st January 2008 Location: South London,Uk Posts: 715 Thanks: 9 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	i've seen a civic 06 plate at an auction with 113,000 miles on it, about 18mnths old, so not too far out

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Unknownsoldier Comedian/Smart Ase Civinfo guru* Join Date: 22nd September 2007 Location: Kent, UK Posts: 2,265 Thanks: 37 Thanked 17 Times in 17 Posts	Probably not, although it wuldn't half be fun, always wanted to do my test in my dads old car, Rolls Royce Silver Shadow MKII, now that would have been funny.......lol. This bits interesting: a speedometer that measures speed in miles per hour and kilometres per hour (so does that discount classic cars??? Or cars with only only MPH???). Tom

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garytheobald Wheelnut Join Date: 24th December 2007 Location: proud to be north Posts: 97 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	or on a serious note why not just put some black tape over the camera lens