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Title: Got a driving assessment tomorrow............
Post by: Vamps on 09 July 2015, 22:12:25
As part of the induction training for one of my new Jobs, I have to have a 40 minute driving assessment in a Ford Galaxy with to many pedals............ ::) ::)

I suggested they let me use my car, but no got to be theirs, as these will be the cars I will be using for work; it is years since I drove a manual, I am not worried about it but 3 of us go out for 3 hours so not just the examiner, who I believe is a Police Officer......... :-\ :-\ There is certainly a Police email address on the info.......... :D
Title: Re: Got a driving assessment tomorrow............
Post by: chrisgixer on 09 July 2015, 22:15:51
Last manual I drove I stalled it lane3 of the M4 ;D


Poxy bloody things ::)
Title: Re: Got a driving assessment tomorrow............
Post by: PhilRich on 09 July 2015, 22:23:27
Get a couple of tins of baked beans down you Mike, & tomorrow, just before every gear change let out a 'small but deadly' air change & give 'em all something else to focus their attention on!  :D
Oh, & don't forget to join in the chorus of...'Whoar, who the f............ did that!'  (wif a Sovern accent of course);D ;) 
Title: Re: Got a driving assessment tomorrow............
Post by: biggriffin on 10 July 2015, 08:34:35
As part of the induction training for one of my new Jobs, I have to have a 40 minute driving assessment in a Ford Galaxy with to many pedals............ ::) ::)

I suggested they let me use my car, but no got to be theirs, as these will be the cars I will be using for work; it is years since I drove a manual, I am not worried about it but 3 of us go out for 3 hours so not just the examiner, who I believe is a Police Officer......... :-\ :-\ There is certainly a Police email address on the info.......... :D
Mmm does it have Battenberg, either vosa or traffic wombal.
One a necessary evil the other a waste of money.
Title: Re: Got a driving assessment tomorrow............
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 10 July 2015, 10:29:12
As part of the induction training for one of my new Jobs, I have to have a 40 minute driving assessment in a Ford Galaxy with to many pedals............ ::) ::)

I suggested they let me use my car, but no got to be theirs, as these will be the cars I will be using for work; it is years since I drove a manual, I am not worried about it but 3 of us go out for 3 hours so not just the examiner, who I believe is a Police Officer......... :-\ :-\ There is certainly a Police email address on the info.......... :D

Have I missed something?

Maybe it's just me but I thought that elderly people such as yourself gave up work when they retired. ::) ::) :)
Title: Re: Got a driving assessment tomorrow............
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 10 July 2015, 10:30:38
Get a couple of tins of baked beans down you Mike, & tomorrow, just before every gear change let out a 'small but deadly' air change & give 'em all something else to focus their attention on!  :D
Oh, & don't forget to join in the chorus of...'Whoar, who the f............ did that!'  (wif a Sovern accent of course);D ;)

Laced with sprouts. ;D
Title: Re: Got a driving assessment tomorrow............
Post by: zirk on 10 July 2015, 12:51:51
You never forget,......... but in your case you probably have....... never mind theres plenty of other jobs out there.  ;D




Only jesting, its will be a breeze, good luck with your new job.  ;)
Title: Re: Got a driving assessment tomorrow............
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 10 July 2015, 14:46:17
You never forget,......... but in your case you probably have....... never mind theres plenty of other jobs out there.  ;D




Only jesting, its will be a breeze, good luck with your new job.  ;)

....almost certainly. :D ;D
Title: Re: Got a driving assessment tomorrow............
Post by: Vamps on 10 July 2015, 21:13:45
As part of the induction training for one of my new Jobs, I have to have a 40 minute driving assessment in a Ford Galaxy with to many pedals............ ::) ::)

I suggested they let me use my car, but no got to be theirs, as these will be the cars I will be using for work; it is years since I drove a manual, I am not worried about it but 3 of us go out for 3 hours so not just the examiner, who I believe is a Police Officer......... :-\ :-\ There is certainly a Police email address on the info.......... :D
Mmm does it have Battenberg, either vosa or traffic wombal.
One a necessary evil the other a waste of money.

Nope, it's black with all rear windows fully tinted. Driver and front seat passenger totally sealed off from the rest of the car, save for some vents for air flow.

It was an S Max not a Galaxy, manual..... ::) ::) I thought it drove nicely, once I mastered the clutch, within a few changes; my drive was just about perfect and my commentary was very good.............. :y :y
Title: Re: Got a driving assessment tomorrow............
Post by: Andy H on 10 July 2015, 21:29:28
As part of the induction training for one of my new Jobs, I have to have a 40 minute driving assessment in a Ford Galaxy with to many pedals............ ::) ::)

I suggested they let me use my car, but no got to be theirs, as these will be the cars I will be using for work; it is years since I drove a manual, I am not worried about it but 3 of us go out for 3 hours so not just the examiner, who I believe is a Police Officer......... :-\ :-\ There is certainly a Police email address on the info.......... :D
Mmm does it have Battenberg, either vosa or traffic wombal.
One a necessary evil the other a waste of money.

Nope, it's black with all rear windows fully tinted. Driver and front seat passenger totally sealed off from the rest of the car, save for some vents for air flow.

It was an S Max not a Galaxy, manual..... ::) ::) I thought it drove nicely, once I mastered the clutch, within a few changes; my drive was just about perfect and my commentary was very good.............. :y :y
Private ambulance / licensed undertaker ?
Title: Re: Got a driving assessment tomorrow............
Post by: biggriffin on 10 July 2015, 21:38:17
As part of the induction training for one of my new Jobs, I have to have a 40 minute driving assessment in a Ford Galaxy with to many pedals............ ::) ::)

I suggested they let me use my car, but no got to be theirs, as these will be the cars I will be using for work; it is years since I drove a manual, I am not worried about it but 3 of us go out for 3 hours so not just the examiner, who I believe is a Police Officer......... :-\ :-\ There is certainly a Police email address on the info.......... :D
Mmm does it have Battenberg, either vosa or traffic wombal.
One a necessary evil the other a waste of money.

Nope, it's black with all rear windows fully tinted. Driver and front seat passenger totally sealed off from the rest of the car, save for some vents for air flow.

It was an S Max not a Galaxy, manual..... ::) ::) I thought it drove nicely, once I mastered the clutch, within a few changes; my drive was just about perfect and my commentary was very good.............. :y :y
Private ambulance / licensed undertaker ?
With all the old dodders, we need an oof funeral service.
Title: Re: Got a driving assessment tomorrow............
Post by: Vamps on 10 July 2015, 22:26:21
As part of the induction training for one of my new Jobs, I have to have a 40 minute driving assessment in a Ford Galaxy with to many pedals............ ::) ::)

I suggested they let me use my car, but no got to be theirs, as these will be the cars I will be using for work; it is years since I drove a manual, I am not worried about it but 3 of us go out for 3 hours so not just the examiner, who I believe is a Police Officer......... :-\ :-\ There is certainly a Police email address on the info.......... :D
Mmm does it have Battenberg, either vosa or traffic wombal.
One a necessary evil the other a waste of money.

Nope, it's black with all rear windows fully tinted. Driver and front seat passenger totally sealed off from the rest of the car, save for some vents for air flow.

It was an S Max not a Galaxy, manual..... ::) ::) I thought it drove nicely, once I mastered the clutch, within a few changes; my drive was just about perfect and my commentary was very good.............. :y :y
Private ambulance / licensed undertaker ?

Children's 'Secure Transport' some is non secure, so you get a saloon car. The company also provides staff for a number of differing roles, that I could be asked to do....... :y :y
Title: Re: Got a driving assessment tomorrow............
Post by: PhilRich on 10 July 2015, 22:29:33
As part of the induction training for one of my new Jobs, I have to have a 40 minute driving assessment in a Ford Galaxy with to many pedals............ ::) ::)

I suggested they let me use my car, but no got to be theirs, as these will be the cars I will be using for work; it is years since I drove a manual, I am not worried about it but 3 of us go out for 3 hours so not just the examiner, who I believe is a Police Officer......... :-\ :-\ There is certainly a Police email address on the info.......... :D
Mmm does it have Battenberg, either vosa or traffic wombal.
One a necessary evil the other a waste of money.

Nope, it's black with all rear windows fully tinted. Driver and front seat passenger totally sealed off from the rest of the car, save for some vents for air flow.

It was an S Max not a Galaxy, manual..... ::) ::) I thought it drove nicely, once I mastered the clutch, within a few changes; my drive was just about perfect and my commentary was very good.............. :y :y
Private ambulance / licensed undertaker ?

Children's 'Secure Transport' some is non secure, so you get a saloon car. The company also provides staff for a number of differing roles, that I could be asked to do....... :y :y
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I thought the idea of your Retirement was 'less stress' Mike :-\ ;D
Title: Re: Got a driving assessment tomorrow............
Post by: Vamps on 10 July 2015, 22:36:12
As part of the induction training for one of my new Jobs, I have to have a 40 minute driving assessment in a Ford Galaxy with to many pedals............ ::) ::)

I suggested they let me use my car, but no got to be theirs, as these will be the cars I will be using for work; it is years since I drove a manual, I am not worried about it but 3 of us go out for 3 hours so not just the examiner, who I believe is a Police Officer......... :-\ :-\ There is certainly a Police email address on the info.......... :D
Mmm does it have Battenberg, either vosa or traffic wombal.
One a necessary evil the other a waste of money.

Nope, it's black with all rear windows fully tinted. Driver and front seat passenger totally sealed off from the rest of the car, save for some vents for air flow.

It was an S Max not a Galaxy, manual..... ::) ::) I thought it drove nicely, once I mastered the clutch, within a few changes; my drive was just about perfect and my commentary was very good.............. :y :y
Private ambulance / licensed undertaker ?

Children's 'Secure Transport' some is non secure, so you get a saloon car. The company also provides staff for a number of differing roles, that I could be asked to do....... :y :y
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I thought the idea of your Retirement was 'less stress' Mike :-\ ;D

I won't be taking the really secure ones, ie the ones that can be hand cuffed, mostly 'Welfare' transport for me. Phil, I applied for a few part time roles, attended a few interviews, as a result I have 7 roles/jobs with 4 different companies / charities. Obviously this is not practical, so will have to let some down - not sure how it will all pan out yet, and I did want the summer off........... :) :)
Title: Re: Got a driving assessment tomorrow............
Post by: PhilRich on 10 July 2015, 22:38:18
As part of the induction training for one of my new Jobs, I have to have a 40 minute driving assessment in a Ford Galaxy with to many pedals............ ::) ::)

I suggested they let me use my car, but no got to be theirs, as these will be the cars I will be using for work; it is years since I drove a manual, I am not worried about it but 3 of us go out for 3 hours so not just the examiner, who I believe is a Police Officer......... :-\ :-\ There is certainly a Police email address on the info.......... :D
Mmm does it have Battenberg, either vosa or traffic wombal.
One a necessary evil the other a waste of money.

Nope, it's black with all rear windows fully tinted. Driver and front seat passenger totally sealed off from the rest of the car, save for some vents for air flow.

It was an S Max not a Galaxy, manual..... ::) ::) I thought it drove nicely, once I mastered the clutch, within a few changes; my drive was just about perfect and my commentary was very good.............. :y :y
Private ambulance / licensed undertaker ?

Children's 'Secure Transport' some is non secure, so you get a saloon car. The company also provides staff for a number of differing roles, that I could be asked to do....... :y :y
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I thought the idea of your Retirement was 'less stress' Mike :-\ ;D

I won't be taking the really secure ones, ie the ones that can be hand cuffed, mostly 'Welfare' transport for me. Phil, I applied for a few part time roles, attended a few interviews, as a result I have 7 roles/jobs with 4 different companies / charities. Obviously this is not practical, so will have to let some down - not sure how it will all pan out yet, and I did want the summer off........... :) :)







Well Best Wishes for whatever you decide  :y
Title: Re: Got a driving assessment tomorrow............
Post by: Vamps on 10 July 2015, 22:42:53
As part of the induction training for one of my new Jobs, I have to have a 40 minute driving assessment in a Ford Galaxy with to many pedals............ ::) ::)

I suggested they let me use my car, but no got to be theirs, as these will be the cars I will be using for work; it is years since I drove a manual, I am not worried about it but 3 of us go out for 3 hours so not just the examiner, who I believe is a Police Officer......... :-\ :-\ There is certainly a Police email address on the info.......... :D
Mmm does it have Battenberg, either vosa or traffic wombal.
One a necessary evil the other a waste of money.

Nope, it's black with all rear windows fully tinted. Driver and front seat passenger totally sealed off from the rest of the car, save for some vents for air flow.

It was an S Max not a Galaxy, manual..... ::) ::) I thought it drove nicely, once I mastered the clutch, within a few changes; my drive was just about perfect and my commentary was very good.............. :y :y
Private ambulance / licensed undertaker ?

Children's 'Secure Transport' some is non secure, so you get a saloon car. The company also provides staff for a number of differing roles, that I could be asked to do....... :y :y
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I thought the idea of your Retirement was 'less stress' Mike :-\ ;D

I won't be taking the really secure ones, ie the ones that can be hand cuffed, mostly 'Welfare' transport for me. Phil, I applied for a few part time roles, attended a few interviews, as a result I have 7 roles/jobs with 4 different companies / charities. Obviously this is not practical, so will have to let some down - not sure how it will all pan out yet, and I did want the summer off........... :) :)







Well Best Wishes for whatever you decide  :y

Thank you, not doing anything that is particularly stressful, unlike my previous role...... :y :y