driving

Driving is the controlled operation and movement of a vehicle, including cars, motorcycles, trucks, buses, and bicycles. Permission to drive on public highways is granted based on a set of conditions being met and drivers are required to follow the established road and traffic laws in the location they are driving. The word driving, has etymology dating back to the 15th century and has developed as what driving has encompassed has changed from working animals in the 15th to automobiles in the 1800s. Driving skills have also developed since the 15th century with physical, mental and safety skills being required to drive. This evolution of the skills required to drive have been accompanied by the introduction of driving laws which relate to not only the driver but the driveability of a car.
The term "driver" originated in the 15th century, referring to the occupation of driving working animals like pack or draft horses. It later applied to electric railway drivers in 1889 and motor-car drivers in 1896. The world's first long-distance road trip by automobile occurred in 1888 when Bertha Benz drove a Benz Patent-Motorwagen from Mannheim to Pforzheim, Germany. Driving requires both physical and mental skills, as well as an understanding of the rules of the road.
In many countries, drivers must pass practical and theoretical driving tests to obtain a driving license. Physical skills required for driving include proper hand placement, gear shifting, pedal operation, steering, braking, and operation of ancillary devices. Mental skills involve hazard awareness, decision-making, evasive maneuvering, and understanding vehicle dynamics. Distractions, altered states of consciousness, and certain medical conditions can impair a driver's mental skills.
Safety concerns in driving include poor road conditions, low visibility, texting while driving, speeding, impaired driving, sleep-deprived driving, and reckless driving. Laws regarding driving, driver licensing, and vehicle registration vary between jurisdictions. Most countries have laws against driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs. Some countries impose annual renewals or point systems for driver's licenses to maintain road safety.

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  1. Tone68

    MG/Tesla comparison

    I've just spent three weeks driving a standard 72 plate Tesla Model 3 while my MG ZS was in for repairs for damage after being rear-ended. It made for an interesting comparison between the two cars which others might find interesting, so here's my personal experience: Range: My MG ZS is the...
  2. DaevM

    Seatbelt / Reversing

    As one of the few and far between allowances for not wearing a seatbelt in the UK, why does my MG4 prevent me from moving when I'm in reverse until I connect my seatbelt ( sometimes) ?
  3. M

    Fatigue alarm

    Hi guys I have an MG4 and when driving for a couple of hours and alarm goes off with an image of a coffee cup and says something like take a break with incessant beeping. This can’t be switched off and I can’t remove it from the settings can someone help please. Mike
  4. fshuk1

    No to One Pedal driving

    I love one pedal driving. I also have gen 1 MG4 and was sad I do not have One Pedal. I have changed my mind now. Since there is so much news on corroded discs, I am now of the opinion that we should be using our brakes regularly just to keep everything cleaned up. Now I am assuming that one...
  5. G

    5.5 miles/kWh!

    Having driven (MG5 FL) from west to South London (mainly south circular!) & back. That's 34miles (including 2 stops) and (yikes!) no queues. However, Sadiq controls the GL area (20mph limits) so the average speed was 13mph? As to miles per kWh the car indicated 5.5. Sounds good, but a little...
  6. T

    Driving holiday: UK/France/Italy

    We have just completed a 20 day driving holiday in our MG5, starting in UK and going through France, down to (almost) the end of Italy and back - over 3,000 miles. If anyone is interested in the experiences we had you can check out our blog here ITALY2024 – RMJI & FBAI ... if you're just...
  7. E

    Broken down,

    Pulled into a parking space, went from drive to reverse, car now says release steering, can't get drive or reverse, can't lock the car or turn off the lights, any suggestions?
  8. Wil Tryharder

    Drink driving gift ?

    Drink driving gift! So what kind of gifts did your dealership give you when you bought your MG? We were presented with a bottle of Barossa Valley shiraz in a 100 year anniversary box! Wine’s not my thing, but I guess it go in the next chilli ?️. Oh, and the car was rapped in a clashing red bow.
  9. EV car ICE bike

    Comfortable driving position

    Does anyone else find the ZS difficult to get comfortable in? Maybe I'm too fussy. I knew the car didn't have reach adjustment on steering but after test driving I felt it wasn't too bad but now after a few more long drives and regular commuting the whole ergonomics of the seating position and...
  10. J

    Worrying drop of battery and range below 25%

    Hey guys, I went to work yesterday and when I arrived the car had 22-23% battery. Six hours later when I got back to the car it showed 18% and after just 12km of modest driving (average speed 30km/h) it reached only 10%. The estimated range fell during that day from ~120km to only 50km, while...
  11. Susanna

    ‘Driving’ is now blank……

    My details used to include which car model I have, but it seems to have disappeared. I have tried to see how to reinstate it, but without luck. Anyone else noticed this?
  12. DaevM

    Absolutely brilliant car!!

    There, I've said it. 'tis a brilliant car 'n' I loves it ??. Having just completed my 2nd 500+ mile round trip, this one in a little over 24 hours with a fair bit of business including a guerrilla funeral and wake (not the animal!!) , I gotta say, despite having to deal with ridiculously heavy...
  13. Silver estate

    Kia EV9 list price OMG

    Well I’m looking to change or up grade my 72plt MG5 as old age and joint trouble I’m finding the 5 harder to drive on long journeys So I looked at the new Kia Ev 9 Air and wait for it a starting price of £65k ???? The sport line is £75k That’s twice the cost of My 5 new so that idea is out the...
  14. FunkyWorm

    5.9 Miles/kWh - anyone got past six?!

    With the warm weather I’m regularly getting past five miles/kWh, but on the North Circular this morning I had twenty minutes at 5.9miles/kWh.
  15. fshuk1

    Sudden change in accumulated total

    As you can see I was 4 miles into my drive when the Accumulated total changed while driving. The From Last Charge total did not change. The only thing that reset was the Accumulated total Anybody else experiencing this???? I have experienced the accumulation changing but not while...
  16. Bricktop X PWR

    Real World X Power mi/kWh Thread.

    X Power figures ONLY and 200 miles as a minimum mileage PLEASE. G'day. I have been away for the last week and I wanted to post up my real world figures. Driving the car as I normally would with AC on, plenty of beanage and heated items ON as required. I.E. Not trying to be particularly...
  17. P

    Change Speedo to display km/hour

    Hello all, I’m driving in France and would like the speedo to read in km/hour. I can’t find how to do it.. anyone know?
  18. A

    Lights abroad

    Do the LED lights automatically adjust when driving abroad (France) ?
  19. R

    Driving & charging in Spain

    Thought it may be of interest/use to some to share my experience from a recent trip to Spain. We took the ferry from UK to Santander and drove to Andalucia and back in our '23 mg5 trophy - around 1800 miles in total. We generally drove at the speed limit (90-120kmh) as wanted to make the...
  20. F

    Driving abroad.

    I can't find any information in the manual as to how to switch from imperial units to metric, surely it should be simple?
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