What was your first car?
My first car was a VW Passat which cost me £300. On the first day I crashed into a car at red lights due to non-existent brakes!
How many times did it take to pass your test?
I passed in Russia in a Lada the first time. In the UK I passed my test in 2008 in a Vauxhall Corsa.
Who would be your fantasy passenger and where would you go?
I would ask Russian President Vladimir Putin to be my passenger and take him off to play ice hockey as I hear he is a good player.
What is your dream car?
My dream car would be a Volkswagen Golf VW GTD five-door.
How would you describe your driving style?
Safe and reliable.
Tell me one driving anecdote from your past?
I refer you back to my first answer.
What are you listening to?
BBC Radio 5 Live.
What are you driving now?
A two-litre VW Golf MK4.
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