Hey, I'm sitting my full license test tomorrow.
Any of you chaps (and chappesses) know any good advice for it (bar the usual 'make sure you stop at a stop sign')? Is there anything that, if you do wrong, you will fail straight away for?
Cheers in advance
Any of you chaps (and chappesses) know any good advice for it (bar the usual 'make sure you stop at a stop sign')? Is there anything that, if you do wrong, you will fail straight away for?
Cheers in advance
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If you stall and the car rolls into traffic, you will fail, end of. They don't care about stalling, just make sure you stop the damn thing!
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Lol cheers KP, I'll remember that.
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I recently passed my Motorcycle Theory & Basic Handling, which now means my photo drivers licence goes from being a normal green full licence, to a blue learners one - which is a pain in the arse.
When Hibs, went up, to win the Scottish Cup - I wisnae there - furfuxake!
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Lol cheers KP, I'll remember that.
Be sure to take your time with things like the hill start and parking- it's not a race! The boy racer stuff comes AFTER the test.
Do you still set your test with a cop?
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make sure your indicators and break lights are working before sitting it. They won't let you do it if they arn't
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I just realised my old license expired in '06, I hope they don't make me do another test and all that lol
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You fail automatically if you disobey the road rules - running red lights and stop signs, failing to give way, not keeping left, speeding.
The best thing to do is be conservative - go 45 rather 50 km an hour (even going 51 is automatic fail if it gets spotted), be conservative in gap selection and keep your eyes open for potential hazards so you can tell them about it. You should be OK as long as you don't do anything really stupid.
The best thing to do is be conservative - go 45 rather 50 km an hour (even going 51 is automatic fail if it gets spotted), be conservative in gap selection and keep your eyes open for potential hazards so you can tell them about it. You should be OK as long as you don't do anything really stupid.
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when you're doing handbrakeys, try to make as much smoke as possible
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make sure your indicators and break lights are working before sitting it. They won't let you do it if they arn't
and remember to use them even after you finish the test.
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After you get the license do a massive burn out right in-front of the instructor.
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make sure your indicators and break lights are working before sitting it. They won't let you do it if they arn't
The glass in front of the front right one is smashed but it still works fine.
I was under the impression you needed to be driving between 45-55km/h - could well be wrong though.
I don't think you drive with a cop by you, the guy I sat with to get my restricted license didn't look like he'd have had a chance of becoming a cop. Even Cheif Wiggum would be a better cop than him.
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yeah it is 45-55k, my brother stuck to45 and the instructor told him to hurry up. Or you could just be lazy and stay on your restricted for 3 years like the best of us 
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Haha that's what I don't want to do.
Its better than what my friend's doing though. He can drive perfectly well but he can't be bothered even getting his learners.
loyalgunner2008-04-15 21:51:27
Its better than what my friend's doing though. He can drive perfectly well but he can't be bothered even getting his learners.
loyalgunner2008-04-15 21:51:27
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good luck though anyway, i plan to get my full at somestage this year... gimme tips when you're done!
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Don't forget to wear your driving gloves too!!!
and be sure it matches your helmet!
SurgeQld2008-04-16 09:36:56
and be sure it matches your helmet!
SurgeQld2008-04-16 09:36:56
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And you toot to the ladies as you drive past.
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...Or try some of these:
1. Rev the engine very high, turn to the examiner and say with an evil stare, "Buckle up"
2. Turn the radio on. When the examiner goes to turn it down or off, slap their hand
3. After the instructor gets in the car, pop the hood, get out and check the oil
4. Fill your car with beer
5. In the middle of driving, hug the examiner
6. Swear and yell at everybody on the road (include parked cars)
7. When you stop at a light, start revving the engine while looking back and fourth between the person next to you at the lights, lean forward, grind your teeth and make animal noises
8. When parking, stop a few feet from distance and get out and push, saying frantically to the instructor "grab the wheel, the cars out of control!"
9. Keep doing the same thing over and over again, like yelling at the person in the rear view mirror to get out of the way, and then say "oh, it's me." Keep doing it
2. Turn the radio on. When the examiner goes to turn it down or off, slap their hand
3. After the instructor gets in the car, pop the hood, get out and check the oil
4. Fill your car with beer
5. In the middle of driving, hug the examiner
6. Swear and yell at everybody on the road (include parked cars)
7. When you stop at a light, start revving the engine while looking back and fourth between the person next to you at the lights, lean forward, grind your teeth and make animal noises
8. When parking, stop a few feet from distance and get out and push, saying frantically to the instructor "grab the wheel, the cars out of control!"
9. Keep doing the same thing over and over again, like yelling at the person in the rear view mirror to get out of the way, and then say "oh, it's me." Keep doing it
Apparently I'm apathetic, but I couldn't care less.
"Being a Partick Thistle fan sets you apart. It means youre a free thinker. It also means your team has no money." Tim Luckhurst, The Independent, 4th December 2003
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Don't drive like you're in a James Bond car chase! Dave Allen once did an excellent sketch on that!
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The Ruf, The Ruf, The Ruf is on Fire!!
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Lol, cheers everyone. I passed the test this morning.
Though a word to the wise, if the person tells you to do a U-turn don't do a 3-point turn even though they achieve the same end.
Though a word to the wise, if the person tells you to do a U-turn don't do a 3-point turn even though they achieve the same end.
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Lol, cheers everyone. I passed the test this morning.
Though a word to the wise, if the person tells you to do a U-turn don't do a 3-point turn even though they achieve the same end.
Though a word to the wise, if the person tells you to do a U-turn don't do a 3-point turn even though they achieve the same end.
That's why in the UK they don't say 3-point turn, they say 'Turn the car around using forward and reverse gears' or such.
When Hibs, went up, to win the Scottish Cup - I wisnae there - furfuxake!
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Good work, loyalgunner. Well done.
That also say that in the UK 'cos apparently it can be done in more than 3 manouevres (within reason), if necessary, without meaning that you fail your test.
Apparently I'm apathetic, but I couldn't care less.
"Being a Partick Thistle fan sets you apart. It means youre a free thinker. It also means your team has no money." Tim Luckhurst, The Independent, 4th December 2003
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Now that you've passed LG, you might avoid the art of changing gears with a hot cup of coffee in left your hand and texting with your right. Congrats.
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Congrats dude. Now you can go to Look Out Point and pash chicks
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Well done dude, don't celebrate by drinking and driving either!
Proud to have attended the first 175 Consecutive "Home" Wellington Phoenix "A League" Games !!
The Ruf, The Ruf, The Ruf is on Fire!!
The Ruf, The Ruf, The Ruf is on Fire!!
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Congrats dude. Now you can go to Look Out Point and pash chicks
LG, Cosimo wants to know when you're going to pick him up?
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Definatly after dark. Daylight is not his friend
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Well done dude, don't celebrate by drinking and driving either!
Haha, don't worry.
And sorry Cosimo, I think I'll pass mate. I'm sure you are nice and all, but you know.
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Congratulations and welcome to the war.
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Question:
Why don't they print a Cantoness version on "The Road Code" ?
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Congrats dude. Now you can go to Look Out Point and pash chicks
LG, Cosimo wants to know when you're going to pick him up?
i practice pashing on my sisters
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That sounds scarey, Smarah, i'll pick you up, Cosimo I'll leave for someone else I think!
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The Ruf, The Ruf, The Ruf is on Fire!!
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you all want it don't pretend you don't
Cosimo2008-04-17 22:00:49
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