I had no idea you couldn't drive faster than 45 when you've just passed your test in NI. Seems a bit restrictive as it'll only affect those who are willing to stick to the speed limit anyway (aka the sensible drivers). How long are you limited for?Yes, you may use the motorway with R plates, however it might be a bit daunting with most others driving at around the 70 mark.
There's a few Pandas in the club - a mix of Mark 2 Classics, this era and the new Panda. There's usually some Pandas at each meeting. We have quite a mix of cars from little Fiat's to Ferraris, both new and classic. Something for everyone really.
I'm usually at most meetings with my little yellow one, Dez. He's a 2005 with just turned 90K miles on the clock (today! ).
Then again, it makes more sense than being banned from the motorway as a learner but permitted to drive on the motorway the day you pass here in England (no idea if it's the same for NI)...absolute madness that one . As if any new driver with no motorway training is fit to tackle the M1 or M25 on a Friday afternoon !