driving in Manchester

96terrano · 07-09-2012, 22:53

Hi guys, well after a recent photoshoot 'the weird one you might of seen'

, I've been invited to a convention next year as an official photographer.

And its in Manchester.

Now, next year I'll of passed my test

I'm just wondering what sort of traffic you get in Manchester, is it as busy as London? I know it's a long way off just now but as I remembered, I'd thought I'd ask you all. The vehicle ill be taking will be my terrano.

Thought I'll also add, it's over a weekend I think so I won't be driving down and back in the same day, I'm never going to drive tired. And crash

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Cheers

wildbri · 07-09-2012, 23:35

Hi, no its nowhere as busy as London and ofcourse not so big, you should have no trouble driving in and out and the weekends I'll be quieter. If you are going into the city centre its motorway all the way from Carlisle with just the last couple of miles urban roads. Good luck with your test and drive carfully. Regards. Bri.

solarman216 · 07-09-2012, 23:35

official photographer! well done, you sound like me when I was a lad, well experienced with motors before you are allowed to drive, that's good cos you only need to concentrate on the test requirements and not on how to handle the bloody motor, you will go far, keep at it, and once again well done, Rick

(RIP) PLANK · 07-09-2012, 23:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by solarman216

official photographer! well done, you sound like me when I was a lad, well experienced with motors before you are allowed to drive, that's good cos you only need to concentrate on the test requirements and not on how to handle the bloody motor, you will go far, keep at it, and once again well done, Rick

well said Rick

96terrano · 07-09-2012, 23:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by wildbri

Hi, no its nowhere as busy as London and ofcourse not so big, you should have no trouble driving in and out and the weekends I'll be quieter. If you are going into the city centre its motorway all the way from Carlisle with just the last couple of miles urban roads. Good luck with your test and drive carfully. Regards. Bri.

Cheers, I was told by my dad that it'll be really hard for me to drive in Manchester and I couldn't do it and wouldn't of passed my test

, so I thought I'd ask you guy's

cheers, I'll be ok with motorways and urban roads to be honest. I've driven over 100 miles already

96terrano · 07-09-2012, 23:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by solarman216

official photographer! well done, you sound like me when I was a lad, well experienced with motors before you are allowed to drive, that's good cos you only need to concentrate on the test requirements and not on how to handle the bloody motor, you will go far, keep at it, and once again well done, Rick

Cheers rick

yeah, I'm not a normal teenager. 4x4s are what do it for me

(RIP) PLANK · 07-09-2012, 23:59

a tip: start saving for the diesel now!

briggie · 08-09-2012, 07:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by PLANK

a tip: start saving for the diesel now!

and insurance

supergnome · 08-09-2012, 08:23

Manchester is a big place. what area are you going to?? David.

clivvy · 08-09-2012, 09:07

I'll tell you now matey, driving in Manchester can be a bastard for new drivers. Especially if you're a new driver, but its well signed, and generally you can't go too wong. I rate it as one if the easier cities to drive in, easier than Leeds and Bradford anyway. Like most cities, its just sprawling, with a huge central road complex but its not all one way loops so fairly straight forward.

rustic · 08-09-2012, 09:32

If you have a newish sat nav, it will help.

I don't think driving in Manchester is any different to any other city.
However there are quite a few nice new open roads around the district.

I regularly drive in Birmingham, and basically if you see a gap you go for it, the problem with inexperienced drivers is that they hesitate, then other drivers get irritated.

The biggest problem in Brum is drivers going through lights well after they have changed to red, we often count three, so if you anticipate your lights changing to green as you roll up to them, then there is a risk that other drivers are still entering the junction.

So drive defensively, ie what is the worst thing that the other driver can do, and have a contingency plan. Hover with one thumb over the horn, and don't expect people to indicate. Don't give offensive hand signals, and a single hand in the air wave as a or as an oops sorry... defuses many situations.

You wil be fine, but as you say, don't drive tired, and take a break, don't drive for more than an hour and a half without a break, even if it's just to have a drink of water and a short walk. I never exceed the speed limit by more than 10% saves stress looking for cameras or hidden speed traps.
However... In my early days I was just lucky I guess. Driving is different now.

Best regards,
Rustic

96terrano · 08-09-2012, 10:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by supergnome

Manchester is a big place. what area are you going to?? David.

Manchester's international convention centre

96terrano · 08-09-2012, 10:15

I go,

Quote:

Originally Posted by rustic

If you have a newish sat nav, it will help.

I don't think driving in Manchester is any different to any other city.
However there are quite a few nice new open roads around the district.

I regularly drive in Birmingham, and basically if you see a gap you go for it, the problem with inexperienced drivers is that they hesitate, then other drivers get irritated.

The biggest problem in Brum is drivers going through lights well after they have changed to red, we often count three, so if you anticipate your lights changing to green as you roll up to them, then there is a risk that other drivers are still entering the junction.

So drive defensively, ie what is the worst thing that the other driver can do, and have a contingency plan. Hover with one thumb over the horn, and don't expect people to indicate. Don't give offensive hand signals, and a single hand in the air wave as a or as an oops sorry... defuses many situations.

You wil be fine, but as you say, don't drive tired, and take a break, don't drive for more than an hour and a half without a break, even if it's just to have a drink of water and a short walk. I never exceed the speed limit by more than 10% saves stress looking for cameras or hidden speed traps.
However... In my early days I was just lucky I guess. Driving is different now.

Best regards,
Rustic

Cheers mate, that's some very good info, if I go, I'll keep my whitts about me and not get into any argument. The other good thing is ill be in a 4x4 so people are les likely to argue and its easier to see over traffic

andys 4x4 · 08-09-2012, 11:11

when you get to manchester go with the flow, dont rush you`ll only make mistakes, if anyone behind you is in a hurry they`ll go round you, if you`re in your 4x4 you`ll be sitting higher up than most others so they`ll think twice about cutting you up.
plan your journey well in advance if you hav`nt got a satnav write down your route from m6 in, in large print so its easily visable look for landmarks they come in handy when you`re on youre way home, you know you`re going the right way, use AA route map or streetmap, it will calculate you`re route and tell you the milage, and you can print it off maps and directions, all the best with your test, happy motoring

Andy

supergnome · 08-09-2012, 16:46

Is that GMEX ?? the old railway station.

07-09-2012, 22:53	#1
96terrano Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland Vehicle: Nissan Terrano 2.7TD LWB Posts: 8,024	driving in Manchester Hi guys, well after a recent photoshoot 'the weird one you might of seen' , I've been invited to a convention next year as an official photographer. And its in Manchester. Now, next year I'll of passed my test I'm just wondering what sort of traffic you get in Manchester, is it as busy as London? I know it's a long way off just now but as I remembered, I'd thought I'd ask you all. The vehicle ill be taking will be my terrano. Thought I'll also add, it's over a weekend I think so I won't be driving down and back in the same day, I'm never going to drive tired. And crash : Cheers

07-09-2012, 23:35	#3
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,430	official photographer! well done, you sound like me when I was a lad, well experienced with motors before you are allowed to drive, that's good cos you only need to concentrate on the test requirements and not on how to handle the bloody motor, you will go far, keep at it, and once again well done, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

08-09-2012, 09:32	#11
rustic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Staffordshire Vehicle: Maverick Mk I 2.7 TD LWB Posts: 7,825	If you have a newish sat nav, it will help. I don't think driving in Manchester is any different to any other city. However there are quite a few nice new open roads around the district. I regularly drive in Birmingham, and basically if you see a gap you go for it, the problem with inexperienced drivers is that they hesitate, then other drivers get irritated. The biggest problem in Brum is drivers going through lights well after they have changed to red, we often count three, so if you anticipate your lights changing to green as you roll up to them, then there is a risk that other drivers are still entering the junction. So drive defensively, ie what is the worst thing that the other driver can do, and have a contingency plan. Hover with one thumb over the horn, and don't expect people to indicate. Don't give offensive hand signals, and a single hand in the air wave as a or as an oops sorry... defuses many situations. You wil be fine, but as you say, don't drive tired, and take a break, don't drive for more than an hour and a half without a break, even if it's just to have a drink of water and a short walk. I never exceed the speed limit by more than 10% saves stress looking for cameras or hidden speed traps. However... In my early days I was just lucky I guess. Driving is different now. Best regards, Rustic __________________ Ford Maverick GLX 1995 2.7TD LWB in illusion silver, 98k miles. Owned since new, for 22 years. Best car I have ever owned. Just wish I could drive it more.

07-09-2012, 23:35	#2
wildbri Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: south lakeland Vehicle: terrano 1997 tdi Posts: 940	Hi, no its nowhere as busy as London and ofcourse not so big, you should have no trouble driving in and out and the weekends I'll be quieter. If you are going into the city centre its motorway all the way from Carlisle with just the last couple of miles urban roads. Good luck with your test and drive carfully. Regards. Bri.

07-09-2012, 23:59	#7
(RIP) PLANK Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central England, in the Heart of the Black Country Vehicle: T2 2004 TDI SE LWB Posts: 7,740	a tip: start saving for the diesel now!

08-09-2012, 08:23	#9
supergnome Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Isle of Axholme Vehicle: T2, 2.7 TDI 2002 lwb Posts: 955	Manchester is a big place. what area are you going to?? David.

08-09-2012, 09:07	#10
clivvy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Huddersfield Vehicle: Terrano 03 LWB Posts: 6,947	I'll tell you now matey, driving in Manchester can be a bastard for new drivers. Especially if you're a new driver, but its well signed, and generally you can't go too wong. I rate it as one if the easier cities to drive in, easier than Leeds and Bradford anyway. Like most cities, its just sprawling, with a huge central road complex but its not all one way loops so fairly straight forward.

08-09-2012, 11:11	#14
andys 4x4 Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: south wales valleys Vehicle: 1998nissan terrano tdi se Posts: 73	when you get to manchester go with the flow, dont rush you`ll only make mistakes, if anyone behind you is in a hurry they`ll go round you, if you`re in your 4x4 you`ll be sitting higher up than most others so they`ll think twice about cutting you up. plan your journey well in advance if you hav`nt got a satnav write down your route from m6 in, in large print so its easily visable look for landmarks they come in handy when you`re on youre way home, you know you`re going the right way, use AA route map or streetmap, it will calculate you`re route and tell you the milage, and you can print it off maps and directions, all the best with your test, happy motoring Andy

08-09-2012, 16:46	#15
supergnome Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Isle of Axholme Vehicle: T2, 2.7 TDI 2002 lwb Posts: 955	Is that GMEX ?? the old railway station.