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« on: 17 November 2012, 22:49:46 »
On my merry way trying to earn a bob or two on the roads of great britain, observance and eye contact of the drivers around you are key to a safe journey to where your going.

Tonights news on new/young drivers got me thinking.

Today i saw a fully liveried driving school vehicle slightly hesitant at a traffic island. Nothing new there usually, but in this particular instance the learner driver was on the phone.

What hope have new drivers got regardless of age with this kind of tuition being allowed on the uk roads. :o
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« Reply #1 on: 17 November 2012, 22:53:07 »
one of my pet hate are f$%^king ADI's what a bunch of tosspots...they are not even professional drivers they are professional passengers...90% talk a good game but can't drive correctly themselves
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« Reply #2 on: 17 November 2012, 22:53:23 »
 :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o
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« Reply #3 on: 17 November 2012, 22:55:08 »
terbert has something to add i believe.
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« Reply #4 on: 17 November 2012, 22:55:25 »
i have seen enough of there handy work too last me a life time  :y
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« Reply #5 on: 17 November 2012, 22:59:51 »
No buddy....I am totally shocked that a driving instructor allows someone to use a phone. :o  >:(
He/she should be reported >:(
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« Reply #6 on: 17 November 2012, 23:03:06 »
Quote from: terbert on 17 November 2012, 22:59:51
No buddy....I am totally shocked that a driving instructor allows someone to use a phone. :o  >:(
He/she should be reported >:(

I agree, regardless of the urgency of the call, pull over and park up if that urgent..... >:( >:(
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Re: driving schools
« Reply #7 on: 17 November 2012, 23:03:52 »
Quote from: tidla on 17 November 2012, 22:49:46
On my merry way trying to earn a bob or two on the roads of great britain, observance and eye contact of the drivers around you are key to a safe journey to where your going.

Tonights news on new/young drivers got me thinking.
Today i saw a fully liveried driving school vehicle slightly hesitant at a traffic island. Nothing new there usually, but in this particular instance the learner driver was on the phone.

What hope have new drivers got regardless of age with this kind of tuition being allowed on the uk roads. :o

I assume you refer to the new driver/family passengers affair.
How in the heck are they going to police that ??? ??? ???

So, the government believe that 'my bruvver' is not going to egg me on like my mate would.....give me a break :)
« Last Edit: 17 November 2012, 23:10:00 by terbert »
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« Reply #8 on: 17 November 2012, 23:05:27 »
this idea as been bandied around for years :y
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Re: driving schools
« Reply #9 on: 17 November 2012, 23:10:24 »
Tis a silly idea..... :-X  However there does seem to be a problem and I tend to think it is 'attitude' as much as anything and the fact that the smallest of family saloons can out perform our GT's of old.....maybe some form of restriction like they did with bikes, not that I agree that 'Speed Kills' in it's own right.... :)
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« Reply #10 on: 17 November 2012, 23:14:53 »
bad driving kills vamps...misuse of speed in the wrong conditions is a symptom of bad driving :y
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« Reply #11 on: 17 November 2012, 23:14:59 »
You are right there, Vamps......it is no good restricting engine size, cuz as you say, even the tiniest puddle jumpers go like sh*t off a shovel nowadays :(

Mind you, I still am gobsmacked at a learner on the phone !!!!!!!
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« Reply #12 on: 17 November 2012, 23:18:02 »
Quote from: the alarming man on 17 November 2012, 23:14:53
bad driving kills vamps...misuse of speed in the wrong conditions is a symptom of bad driving :y

So, how do we resolve it? longer test? a minimum age before taking test? with that I mean can't take it at 17 years and 1 week.. :)
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« Reply #13 on: 17 November 2012, 23:22:12 »
thats a hard one.... i would put test age upto 21 and limit their speeds for at least 1-2 years and that can be done electronically,and another test before venturing onto the motorways....yep it will drive costs up but hey ho
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« Reply #14 on: 17 November 2012, 23:25:43 »
I really don't know the answer Mike......if you put up the age, then they will pinch cars. Restricting speed/power could lead to no power in a life/death situation.
Really large draconian penalties for those caught ?????  Maybe :-\

Lets face it, disqualifying people does not work....watch any of the Road Wars type programmes, and you will see how many 'erberts' are driving with a dozen bans in place....so they go to court and get another ...duh ???

I really wish I knew an answer

Still can't believe a learner on the phone with a driving school
« Last Edit: 17 November 2012, 23:27:25 by terbert »
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