Just a quick one I wonder if examiners would fail you on test for using hill start button after all they dont tell you not to personally I wouldn’t have used it just in case.
scally2:
Just a quick one I wonder if examiners would fail you on test for using hill start button after all they dont tell you not to personally I wouldn’t have used it just in case.
If its part of the vehicle controls then it can be used
You’re allowed to use a reversing camera so don’t see why not.
scally2:
Just a quick one I wonder if examiners would fail you on test for using hill start button after all they dont tell you not to personally I wouldn’t have used it just in case.
Aren’t they only found on Autos ■■ 
Had them on 08 plate Volvo FE 23 tonners with a 4 over 4. Ford transits have it on too, completely automatic, it senses when you’re on a hill and not got the handbrake on.
Think thats one for the training lads its just that if you use it your not really demonstrating wether you can do a hill start properly but on saying that you would use it anyway when your out on your own.
scally2:
Think thats one for the training lads its just that if you use it your not really demonstrating wether you can do a hill start properly but on saying that you would use it anyway when your out on your own.
True. I know cruise control is a no-no… Aren’t you allowed to use a 3 pedal Opti-Cruise and get a manual licence?
As Rog said, fitted to the vehicle - use it.
I know cruise control is a no-no
Not so. See above.
Pete 
lankyphil:
True. I know cruise control is a no-no… Aren’t you allowed to use a 3 pedal Opti-Cruise and get a manual licence?
I used Cruise Control on test, my instructor explained as the vehicle was fitted with it I would be expected to use it where appropriate.
I also passed C in a three pedal Opti-Cruise and obtained a full manual licence.
There you go no hearsay, no MMTM, as it happened to me 
ratty_hmvf:
I also passed C in a three pedal Opti-Cruise and obtained a full manual licence.
Fair enough. Nothing against you personally, but what about when the next bloke that the examiner has misses a gear or goes into the wrong range?
And if you learn on an opticruise, how would you feel about driving a 4 over 4?
lankyphil:
And if you learn on an opticruise, how would you feel about driving a 4 over 4?
Or a slapbox or any other type of gearboox … what I am saying is that no matter what a trainee learns on you they going to have to learn all the other types as they come across them
lankyphil:
ratty_hmvf:
I also passed C in a three pedal Opti-Cruise and obtained a full manual licence.Fair enough. Nothing against you personally, but what about when the next bloke that the examiner has misses a gear or goes into the wrong range?
And if you learn on an opticruise, how would you feel about driving a 4 over 4?
My Foden is 4 over 4 thanks 
and is no problem.
Every vehicle is different and needs to be learnt, some take 2mins others take a little while longer.