Going for drive

[Moodyman]

If you were a motoring enthusiast, it used to be a common thing to do. That is, driving without the need to go anywhere/fulfil a purpose. I can't remember the last time I just went for a drive nor have I heard anyone else do this.

Does anybody still do this or has the price of fuel and environmental concerns put an end to it?

 

[Ming the Merciless]

The tiers have put an end to it, for most.

 

[Slick]

I hate driving now so would never do it unless I had to. Not entirely sure when it changed as I used to love driving and still have a car that's begging to be driven but hardly ever use it now.

 

[Moodyman]

The tiers have put an end to it, for most.

True, but even before the pandemic, I can't recall anybody say they're off for a drive. Was seen as a good way to clear the head a few years ago.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

True, but even before the pandemic, I can't recall anybody say they're off for a drive. Was seen as a good way to clear the head a few years ago.

I think traffic levels have removed the attraction for many. With three times as many vehicles on the road as the 1990s, freedom of the open road isn’t quite the same.

 

[welsh dragon]

I do all the driving and the year before last, we drove to Barmouth for no particular reason other than it was a nice day and and we fancied a drive to the seaside. The roads are good here and are not nearly as crowded as other places. I quite like driving in the area that I live.

 

[Tail End Charlie]

My son still does it (or did before Covid). I'd imagine motorcyclists would do aswell.

 

[DCLane]

Not any more. I used to when I had a couple of 'nice' cars (powerful / convertible) but driving a Peugeot Tepee isn't exciting. It is however very good bike / kit transport.

 

[welsh dragon]

My son still does it (or did before Covid). I'd imagine motorcyclists would do aswell.

We get a lot of motorbikes round here in the summer. They mostly come from Brum and other places for a day out.

 

[winjim]

I sometimes go for a drive when I need to get the 1yo down for his nap. Put him in the car, blast out some dirty techno or some metal and he's out like a light. Gives me a chance to clear the DPF and all.

 

[Drago]

Ive never driven a car unless there was a purpose to the journey.

Done plenty of motorbike pleasure miles though.

 

[Adam4868]

Went today...over to Cockerham sands then a walk to Glasson Dock.I often go out with my partner for a drive on Sundays.Yea I know it's Saturday but we're both off work.

 

[Tail End Charlie]

We get a lot of motorbikes round here in the summer. They mostly come from Brum and other places for a day out.

On the plus side, that means you must live somewhere worth visiting.

 

[cosmicbike]

Only in the Capri.

 

[I like Skol]

Popped out for a couple of hours drive in the snow earlier in the week, just for fun.