Topic: Fingers crossed for Supermop (Read 3348 times)

bob.dent · « **on:** 31 January 2007, 10:18:55 »

Well, Supermop finally has his practical driving test today at the ripe old age of 21.

Following a stupid misdemeanour when he was 18 whereby he lost his provisional licence for some time (

), he'd not bothered taking it until now. He passed his theory a few weeks ago and today is the moment of truth. Good luck Greg

hotel21 · « **Reply #1 on:** 31 January 2007, 10:20:39 »

Hope it works out for him.

If it does, then is that an end to exclusive use of your own car?

TheBoy · « **Reply #2 on:** 31 January 2007, 10:33:17 »

Yes, good luck supermop.

Just don't be a idiot again and lose it again

Admin · « **Reply #3 on:** 31 January 2007, 10:33:47 »

Good luck to you Greg.

nixoro · « **Reply #4 on:** 31 January 2007, 10:54:29 »

Good Luck Greg

bob.dent · « **Reply #5 on:** 31 January 2007, 11:03:42 »

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Hope it works out for him.

If it does, then is that an end to exclusive use of your own car?

He actually does have his own car now, he bought a 1.4 Ford Escort for £350 just before Christmas which is a good runner but he obviously hasn't been able to drive it yet. Provided he passes today AND can afford the insurance, I'll have exclusive use of my own car again to a certain extent, but as Greg works for the same company as me and it's about a 22 mile journey each way, it makes sense for him to come with me.

STMO123 · « **Reply #6 on:** 31 January 2007, 11:22:49 »

Best of luck Greg

Markie · « **Reply #7 on:** 31 January 2007, 11:53:29 »

Fingers crossed

nixoro · « **Reply #8 on:** 31 January 2007, 11:55:51 »

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Hope it works out for him.

If it does, then is that an end to exclusive use of your own car?

He actually does have his own car now, he bought a 1.4 Ford Escort for £350 just before Christmas which is a good runner but he obviously hasn't been able to drive it yet. Provided he passes today AND can afford the insurance, I'll have exclusive use of my own car again to a certain extent, but as Greg works for the same company as me and it's about a 22 mile journey each way, it makes sense for him to come with me.

Never know he may want your car in the future, then he could take you to work.

Martin_1962 · « **Reply #9 on:** 31 January 2007, 12:03:46 »

Good luck Greg - what was the silly misdemeanour?

bob.dent · « **Reply #10 on:** 31 January 2007, 12:55:40 »

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Good luck Greg - what was the silly misdemeanour?

I'll let Greg spill the beans if he chooses to.

supermop · « **Reply #11 on:** 31 January 2007, 13:27:01 »

Thanks guys. Think I'll be driving the miggy to and from work if I pass now

Yeah, I don't mind spilling about the opps up, all those years ago... (I was 17 actually dad)

Went out for ciggies at 2am, and got pulled over. Silly me forgot I'd had about 6 or so pints of strong lager earlier on that evening. I got an 18 month ban, and a £350 fine which dad kindly picked up for me. Was somewhat traumatising being locked up in the court cells and being in the dock at court. Don't think that will be happening ever again. You know how it is when your a teen, thinking your invincible etc. :-/

iggy21uk · « **Reply #12 on:** 31 January 2007, 14:56:41 »

Best of luck with the test, Greg

Made faqs rather expensive :-/

supermop · « **Reply #13 on:** 31 January 2007, 17:35:39 »

Yes possibly the most expensive packet of cigs i've ever smoked. I quit smoking now anyway.

Test result: cancelled

Reason: the driving instructors at loughton are w****rs and went on strike action. They will of course get nothing for it except a day off and costing the DSA a fortune in refunded lessons and tests, since none of the other centres did it. I sense some sackings coming up for them.

Was so psyched for it too, my instructor said my driving was brilliant and I would have passed.

nixoro · « **Reply #14 on:** 31 January 2007, 17:40:37 »

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Yes possibly the most expensive packet of cigs i've ever smoked. I quit smoking now anyway.

Test result: cancelled

Reason: the driving instructors at loughton are w****rs and went on strike action. They will of course get nothing for it except a day off and costing the DSA a fortune in refunded lessons and tests, since none of the other centres did it. I sense some sackings coming up for them.

Was so psyched for it too, my instructor said my driving was brilliant and I would have passed.

Thats sods law

do you think you'd be able to get a free retest at all, only a mate of mine managed to get one when his first test was cancelled due to instructor calling in sick.

Del Boy · « **Reply #15 on:** 31 January 2007, 17:54:33 »

What a pig you should get a free retest if they cancelled

Martin_1962 · « **Reply #16 on:** 31 January 2007, 18:54:43 »

At least lesson learnt

I hate strikers who mess up everyone else

Especially when it is the Post Orifice, as once when I was unemployed, my cheque was stuck in post (the cheque paid for by my NI contributions), and I was broke, even rode to the sorting office to ask for it, they said strike on so I said thats OK get some more staff, plenty at the job centre!

Since then I have been horrible to striking postal workers*, there are always other jobs!

* Always when something important is due me and stuck!

Taxi_Driver · « **Reply #17 on:** 31 January 2007, 19:03:23 »

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Yes possibly the most expensive packet of cigs i've ever smoked. I quit smoking now anyway.

Test result: cancelled

Reason: the driving instructors at loughton are w****rs and went on strike action. They will of course get nothing for it except a day off and costing the DSA a fortune in refunded lessons and tests, since none of the other centres did it. I sense some sackings coming up for them.

Was so psyched for it too, my instructor said my driving was brilliant and I would have passed.

Sorry to hear that m8.....hope you get a retest soon....im sure your pass 1st time

Martin_1962 · « **Reply #18 on:** 31 January 2007, 19:08:52 »

Also I had to send a birthday card CityLink once because the local P/O sorting office was skiving again

Chopsdad · « **Reply #19 on:** 31 January 2007, 21:10:27 »

Tough luck Greg - still it gives you more time to practice push pull for the last time

Bo Bo · « **Reply #20 on:** 31 January 2007, 22:03:24 »

Bad luck Greg, you'll pass with flying colours when you get to take it

bob.dent · « **Reply #21 on:** 31 January 2007, 22:54:30 »

What a bu**er!!.....bad day all round!!

Got all prepared for a bit of a celebratory drink in the pub while watching the Spurs v Arsenal cup game and bloody Spurs lost too!!

Oh well.....at least Greg's got another go - unlike Spurs (in this years cup anyway)

supermop · « **Reply #22 on:** 01 February 2007, 10:01:18 »

Yeah, knew that was gonna go to extra time... barstewards.

DSA are refunding my test, 3 hours of lessons (£75) and half a days work. Not all bad I suppose.

nixoro · « **Reply #23 on:** 01 February 2007, 11:31:27 »

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Yeah, knew that was gonna go to extra time... barstewards.

DSA are refunding my test, 3 hours of lessons (£75) and half a days work. Not all bad I suppose.

Thats a good result

tunnie · « **Reply #24 on:** 01 February 2007, 19:38:50 »

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Yeah, knew that was gonna go to extra time... barstewards.

DSA are refunding my test, 3 hours of lessons (£75) and half a days work. Not all bad I suppose.

Result!!

Remember for tests be positive in your driving, they hate people who hesitate. I got 2 minor points in my test for speeding twice!

I passed first time

Yet a mate failed his test for constantly doing 50 in a 60 zone!!

Drive as close to the limit as possible at all times (i sounds stupid but that's what they look for) don't be too cautious at junctions

MikeDundee · « **Reply #25 on:** 01 February 2007, 20:04:19 »

Good luck supermop....Greg

.....Sure you'll pass no problems, if you ever get a chance to sit the test

Taxi_Driver · « **Reply #26 on:** 01 February 2007, 20:22:28 »

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Yeah, knew that was gonna go to extra time... barstewards.

DSA are refunding my test, 3 hours of lessons (£75) and half a days work. Not all bad I suppose.

Result!!

Remember for tests be positive in your driving, they hate people who hesitate. I got 2 minor points in my test for speeding twice!

I passed first time

Yet a mate failed his test for constantly doing 50 in a 60 zone!!

Drive as close to the limit as possible at all times (i sounds stupid but that's what they look for) don't be too cautious at junctions

Oh yes Tunnies right....tho it was a while ago i passed my test....but my instructor told me...i had a lesson on the morning of the test.....he said drive like you've been driving for me before....your too hesistant today....drive upto the limit....as it indicates to the examiner you know the speed limit

Best of luck Greg

Chopsdad · « **Reply #27 on:** 01 February 2007, 20:42:16 »

Confidence is the key. I pulled out infront of a bus on a roundabout and when questioned, I simply replied that I could see the bus could not fit through the gap of traffic ahead and would have to stop and the guy behind me was so close if I broke hard he would have hit me for not pulling out. Fair enough he said you've passed. I've been bulshatting ever since

supermop · « **Reply #28 on:** 02 February 2007, 13:27:28 »

lol thanks for the advice guys. i've always been a confident driver... thats not a problem at all. my only downfall may be over-confidence, but my instructor has been working with me on that. driving at the speed limits is not a problem, i've always done that, even in lessons.

nixoro · « **Reply #29 on:** 02 February 2007, 13:41:47 »

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lol thanks for the advice guys. i've always been a confident driver... thats not a problem at all. my only downfall may be over-confidence, but my instructor has been working with me on that. driving at the speed limits is not a problem, i've always done that, even in lessons.

Sounds to me you dont have anything to worry about.

Good Luck with the retest

TheBoy · « **Reply #30 on:** 02 February 2007, 18:47:38 »

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lol thanks for the advice guys. i've always been a confident driver... thats not a problem at all. my only downfall may be over-confidence, but my instructor has been working with me on that. driving at the speed limits is not a problem, i've always done that, even in lessons.

Just take care when you do pass - over confidence is dangerous.

Everyone should have a significant accident (but obviously walk away from) to remind them...

Bo Bo · « **Reply #31 on:** 02 February 2007, 21:09:31 »

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Everyone should have a significant accident (but obviously walk away from) to remind them...

Which is probably why I'm over-cautious at round-abouts....

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