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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by STENON(f): 7:02pm On Oct 28, 2018
Adapapaokoye:
Please who stays in south east London. Let's hang out. I am so lonely here.
Coming down there by end of November. Hope the place is very lively ?
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Adapapaokoye: 7:12pm On Oct 28, 2018
STENON:
Coming down there by end of November. Hope the place is very lively ?
It's okay but it would be lovely to explore with a mate
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by ESULAALU: 7:14pm On Oct 28, 2018
DaveChapelle:
Is it worth switching my auto license to manual...Just attracted by the cheap cost of manuals vs auto
I assume you have your full licence going by your question. Kudos to you if you were able to pass the manual driving test. You can and are also allowed to drive an auto transmission, your licence covers both. So if your worry is about auto/manual vehicle costs and the related i'd say go for something you like, that won't give you sleepless nights. Your licence covers you irrespective of your transmission choice. Not same for people who hold an automatic licence as they will need to pass a manual driving test if they wish to drive manual vehicles. Now, don't ask my opinion about cars , am totally crap in that aspect, Lets just say I like it, I go for it and lots of experiences have come from those spontaneous decisions . All the best.
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Yinkzy03: 7:41pm On Oct 28, 2018
Whaoooo, this is a real lesson bro... thanks a lot and I will ensure I take note of all these...
ESULAALU:


5 lessons
�����
Seeing your level of determination, I really don't want you to waste your time so if you live close to the SE postcodes the EASIEST place to pass on first attempt is Hither Green.
Now, you have booked 5 lessons, it means you will need to take those lessons on the possible routes the examiner will ask you to drive on. The road signs are good to follow. The examiners often avoid going on the major routes in hither green in the morning because of rush hour which causes a build up of traffic especially approaching the roundabout there. Most stick to the 30mph inner roads.Occassionally, some examiners might insist venturing on the major roads but the routes are easy to travel on even with minimal practice, beware of bus lane/times(avoid completely if possible) and master traffic lights for your own routes- important!
However, that being said generally brush up on the following:
Practice your show me tell me questions, round about rules ( give way to the right always, no hesitation), always use your mirrors,all three and ensure examiner sees you doing it(especially when approaching junctions or exiting , you have to be on point with your MSM malarkey, mirror signal manoeuvre and all the associated neck twisting observations). Let youtube guide you as you do further personal practice. Practice your manoeuvre like parralel parking( align mirrors with car you intend to park behind or align with fuel tank if parking right in front of car, steer left- sight the v shape as it aligns with the kerb, pause, steer right and straighten up, this is one manoeuvre you will need quite often). Emergency stop, bay parking etc

Good luck and your comment brought me back to life in the travel section.
Justwise how you dey and vicjustice? Welldone o!

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Yinkzy03: 7:42pm On Oct 28, 2018
I will go look find am, thx...
Lexusgs430:


Buy long johns ....... The cold is firing warning shots .....
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Yinkzy03: 7:45pm On Oct 28, 2018
Lmao
DaveChapelle:


i heard someone honked in the test centre before they left. I think to let the instructor know he was ready. The instructor just went back in and that was end of test...lol
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 8:08pm On Oct 28, 2018
DaveChapelle:
Is it worth switching my auto license to manual...Just attracted by the cheap cost of manuals vs auto

Why not, if you can pass a manual driving test .........
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by sammydoe: 9:05pm On Oct 28, 2018
@adapapaokoye were in south london are you ? send me a message on more info about you tongue
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by DisGuy: 12:28am On Oct 29, 2018
Lexusgs430:


You can honk, if it is required...... Failure to honk, could also be deemed a failure......

But the chances of anything drastic needing the horn is remote.
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by DisGuy: 12:29am On Oct 29, 2018
DaveChapelle:


i heard someone honked in the test centre before they left. I think to let the instructor know he was ready. The instructor just went back in and that was end of test...lol
Lmao!!!
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by DisGuy: 12:32am On Oct 29, 2018
Adapapaokoye:
Please who stays in south east London. Let's hang out. I am so lonely here.

Lonely in South East London of all places.... are you working or studying? You're always less than 15mins from a Nigerian spot in SE london except you're in Sidcup, Bexley axis..

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by DisGuy: 12:34am On Oct 29, 2018
Yinkzy03:
I will go look find am, thx...

Check primark. Tk maxx and M&S

You can also get bed warmers at argos

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 12:44am On Oct 29, 2018
DisGuy:


But the chances of anything drastic needing the horn is remote.

Not very remote....... It can happen anytime....... Imagine someone dangerously straying into your lane, during your driving test..........

Would you scream or honk ?

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Adapapaokoye: 8:19am On Oct 29, 2018
DisGuy:


Lonely in South East London of all places.... are you working or studying? You're always less than 15mins from a Nigerian spot in SE london except you're in Sidcup, Bexley axis..

Lol. You can give me info on those Nigerian spot� via mail
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 10:10am On Oct 29, 2018
DisGuy:


Lonely in South East London of all places.... are you working or studying? You're always less than 15mins from a Nigerian spot in SE london except you're in Sidcup, Bexley axis..

Dis Guy, I get bones to pick with you o..... Wetin dey do DisGuy sef ?

First you insult Jebusites, I take style style vex ...... As if that one no do you...... You come take another firing shot at Kentucky's ....... You no sabi say we be Garden of England?

I go draw rain for you o .........
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by fatima04: 2:39pm On Oct 29, 2018
ESULAALU:


5 lessons
�����
Seeing your level of determination, I really don't want you to waste your time so if you live close to the SE postcodes the EASIEST place to pass on first attempt is Hither Green.
Now, you have booked 5 lessons, it means you will need to take those lessons on the possible routes the examiner will ask you to drive on. The road signs are good to follow. The examiners often avoid going on the major routes in hither green in the morning because of rush hour which causes a build up of traffic especially approaching the roundabout there. Most stick to the 30mph inner roads.Occassionally, some examiners might insist venturing on the major roads but the routes are easy to travel on even with minimal practice, beware of bus lane/times(avoid completely if possible) and master traffic lights for your own routes- important!
However, that being said generally brush up on the following:
Practice your show me tell me questions, round about rules ( give way to the right always, no hesitation), always use your mirrors,all three and ensure examiner sees you doing it(especially when approaching junctions or exiting , you have to be on point with your MSM malarkey, mirror signal manoeuvre and all the associated neck twisting observations). Let youtube guide you as you do further personal practice. Practice your manoeuvre like parralel parking( align mirrors with car you intend to park behind or align with fuel tank if parking right in front of car, steer left- sight the v shape as it aligns with the kerb, pause, steer right and straighten up, this is one manoeuvre you will need quite often). Emergency stop, bay parking etc

Good luck and your comment brought me back to life in the travel section.
Justwise how you dey and vicjustice? Welldone o!

Thank your for this detailed explanation. Very helpful but this your moniker dey fear person to call oo grin grin

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by fatima04: 2:40pm On Oct 29, 2018
DaveChapelle:


i heard someone honked in the test centre before they left. I think to let the instructor know he was ready. The instructor just went back in and that was end of test...lol

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grin grin typical example of village people.
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by fatima04: 2:41pm On Oct 29, 2018
DisGuy:


Check primark. Tk maxx and M&S

You can also get bed warmers at argos

Was just about browsing how to keep your bed warm in winter **covers face. Thank you for the suggestion
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by DisGuy: 9:46am On Oct 30, 2018
Lexusgs430:


Dis Guy, I get bones to pick with you o..... Wetin dey do DisGuy sef ?

First you insults Jebusites, I take style style vex ...... As if that one no do you...... You come take another firing shot at Kentucky's ....... You no sabi say we be Garden of England?

I go draw rain for you o .........

Those are very decent areas o. Enough distance from naija brouhaha and still not a stretch. I'm sure you like the peace and quiet walking around your town houses; Lexus and benz in the front...

Southeastern train is showing us pepper on our side of the Garden of England
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Munazik: 5:47pm On Oct 30, 2018
Adapapaokoye:
Please who stays in south east London. Let's hang out. I am so lonely here.

If you are a lady then I am willing to hang out wink cheesy
Would be nice to make a new friend.
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by kayeyes: 7:15pm On Oct 30, 2018
Yinkzy03:
Good morning Guys,

I hope we are all enjoying the weather. Its getting to me already o so i'm dressed like a masquerade in the house. Trying to push it as far as i can before using the heater.

I passed my Driving Theory Test, all Thanks to God, although that Hazard Perception na border line tins. I used Theory 4in1 app, it did a good job and it took me about a week plus, although serious studying and good sticky memory should be able to achieve it in 3days.
Booked for the practical already and got a driving school, £25/hour. I told them i've got only 5 lessons to do, whichever way they wana do it, its up to them. Low and behold, it wasn't as bad as i thought, first lesson was good and i did't face one-way, lol.

Just to give you all a heads up.

Its been silent here though, where are you guys @fatima04, @lexusgs430, @wonlasewonimi, @iamconfused, @sutelk, @Inkredible, @DaveChapelle...


Hello,
Did you pay for the app?
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by DaveChapelle: 7:58pm On Oct 30, 2018
kayeyes:



Hello,
Did you pay for the app?


yes, it cost like £5. There's a free one. but i wanted premium
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by DaveChapelle: 7:58pm On Oct 30, 2018
Munazik:


If you are a lady then I am willing to hang out wink cheesy
Would be nice to make a new friend.


What if she's not as appealing as you are presuming
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Munazik: 8:51pm On Oct 30, 2018
DaveChapelle:



What if she's not as appealing as you are presuming

lol... It's not what you are thinking. I am just a young married mother who's also relatively new in south east London.
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Adapapaokoye: 10:34pm On Oct 30, 2018
Munazik:


If you are a lady then I am willing to hang out wink cheesy
Would be nice to make a new friend.
LMAO. Okay then. Send me a mail
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Adapapaokoye: 10:38pm On Oct 30, 2018
DaveChapelle:



What if she's not as appealing as you are presuming
Do you meet people based on their appearance?
Please, I am a lady. Men and women are welcome to hang out with me but only if you are in south east.�

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 4:27am On Oct 31, 2018
Adapapaokoye:

Do you meet people based on their appearance?
Please, I am a lady. Men and women are welcome to hang out with me but only if you are in south east.�


I wonder ......

Hastings too is South East
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Inkredible(m): 7:16am On Oct 31, 2018
Adapapaokoye:

Do you meet people based on their appearance?
Please, I am a lady. Men and women are welcome to hang out with me but only if you are in south east.�

Us that are in North London nko? Are we not invited? grin
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by kaad: 8:29am On Oct 31, 2018
Do not shop in a hurry........someone ones said this on this thread can't exactly remember who but oh dear you are completely right.
Well I have paid for my ignorance.
My first grocery shopping was at Iceland, when I entered Lidl I knew I goofed big time the difference is as wide as........
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Adapapaokoye: 9:47am On Oct 31, 2018
Inkredible:


Us that are in North London nko? Are we not invited? grin
Nah your pocket sha, you are welcome thou wink

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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Inkredible(m): 10:33am On Oct 31, 2018
kaad:
Do not shop in a hurry........someone ones said this on this thread can't exactly remember who but oh dear you are completely right.
Well I have paid for my ignorance.
My first grocery shopping was at Iceland, when I entered Lidl I knew I goofed big time the difference is as wide as........

I know right. Took me a while to really sort and compare. Iceland is just in my backyard but I still find my way to far Lidl to do fruits and veggies shopping. I just go to Iceland to grab frozen stuffs. They are very good at it. Tesco and ASDA na when I just wan go sight see.

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