Bringing car to Uni?

[PaulMacC]

Basically going to Lancaster in October. I can apply for a parking permit as I am travelling from overseas. Should I do it though? Only been driving a month and my dad says I haven't got enough experience to drive in England but to be honest where else am I going to get experience from. I have enough money thanks to my job on YouTube for insurance, petrol and the car + maintenance so should I bring it or not? I'd be one of the only few there with a car as only people who are disabled, need a car to get to work, need a car for extra curricular activities or those bringing their car via ferry from oversea are allowed to apply for permits. So, if I phone up and I can get the permit, do I bring it?

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[cocaine]

got enough experience to drive in england? it's the same isn't it, nothern ireland drive on the left. think about how many times you reckon you'll need to use it.

[PaulMacC]

Yeah they do but after you pass your test you're restricted to 45mph over here for a year, even though almost nobody abides by it. I'll be using it a fair bit, want to pop down and see mates now and again and then will be going out most weekends and staying over with someone.

[RyRy]

Do it just so you can come down Bristol & pick up Robbie on the way. Jake would probably drive with come to think.

[-ry!]

I live in lancaster lawl!! and immense/pokemon goes to lancaster uni too awkz might meet him

[RyRy]

I live in lancaster lawl!! and immense/pokemon goes to lancaster uni too awkz might meet him

Hope you're young else he'll fling you, the dirty boy lover lololol. Seriously though Paul, you'll have to pay road tax like that's the only downer cuz you northern irish lot don't pay it I think

[PaulMacC]

We do pay tax on our cars Ryan...

[GommeInc]

Do it just so you can come down Bristol & pick up Robbie on the way. Jake would probably drive with come to think.
He still exists? :O I haven't seen him online for years!

I would go for it if I were you, a car has many uses but it depends on what Lancaster is like and how many times you go back to Northern Ireland while at University. You may find yourself confined to your campus or Lancaster, and find the car useless but it depends what Lancaster Uni is like. Second year it might come in more handy - you tend to get bored of drinking in second year.

[danzooo]

I don't really understand how you can have "insufficient driving experience" to drive anywhere in the UK if i'm honest, it's the same wherever you go...

[Metric1]

It makes university life a hell of a lot easier when you have a car!!

[Oleh]

Do it I say, the amount of use and the busy-ish roads should give you valuable driving experience.

[Showder]

Hmmmmm , having a second hand car would really help in your studies , don't need to waste ur money!