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pub speed is 180
Whens all your tests planned for then? Should be reasonably easy to pass the perception but the theory could catch you out.
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Whens all your tests planned for then? Should be reasonably easy to pass the perception but the theory could catch you out.
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pub speed is 180
Whens all your tests planned for then? Should be reasonably easy to pass the perception but the theory could catch you out.
Can't book a practical until I pass the theory/hazards thing.
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I like tartan blankets.
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Did Nicola not make that a law in Scotland now?
I've always liked Tartan Blankets. I might buy a new one as a present to myself for passing my test(s)
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Serious question - is this a 'standard' test or is it an enhanced one that requires a higher standard?
If it is enhanced, what are the differences?
If it is enhanced, what are the differences?
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Enhanced is probably the wrong word. It's more likely to be a test encompassing a wider range of criteria rather than one of a higher standard (if there is any difference).
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It's not enhanced, its "extended". The standard of driving required is no higher, but the test is longer and will feature all 3 maneuvers plus the emergency stop. Typically a normal test features 2/3 maneuvers and maybe an emergency stop.
The same number of minor faults are allowed in the extended test, but they are spread over a longer time. A standard DSA test lasts around 40mins, an extended one around 70mins.
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You can even take the dog racing with you.
Thats a Mercedes W124 generation E class estate?
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. You need to be more understanding of ethnic diversity - they pronounce words differently to English in Scotland, so maybe they spell them differently as well
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Yes. I know a few people who have taken it. They all passed it but did say it was a demanding exercise. I've booked some lessons with an instructor to help prepare. He's put plenty through the extended test.
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Very good, my spelling isn't very good. What's your point?
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It has to be more difficult to pass in one way or another - otherwise it might as well be the same test.
You don't necessarily end up with a higher calibre of driver though, just one who was tested on more subjects than normal.
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I know. I have one. You need a provisional to book a theory test, which as discussed is booked.
I work Saturdays, I will take the test on a Monday which normally I do not work.
In the scheme of life, £124 is small beer compared to legal costs, fines etc.
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Strange that, I don't know ANYONE who has had to re-take a driving test, we must move in different circles
Probably.
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I will not be racing anything in mine.
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Why? If you are able to drive after passing your test as a learner, you've met the minimum standard. This IMO should be the only standard and the test should be the same as this. Otherwise why have essentially a two-tier system? Why not make the learner go through the harder/longer test?
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I want a car with nil excitement to it. Exciting cars and me are not a good idea.
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A person, such as me, who has been convicted of dangerous driving has been proven to do something sufficiently bad to show they need taken off the road and retrained. (Thats the legal view on the matter anyway). As such as they've already passed an L test and still proven themselves to be dangerous, a sufficiently harder test needs put to show they can indeed demonstrate they can be safe.
I suspect thats the logic. Plus a 70min test for a L driver is probably too hard, someones whos been driving longer might find the 40min test too easy.
In short, the test retakes are part of the punishment.
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Your excitement will be having the ability to get take yourself to landscape locations again without relying on other people.
I'll look out for your big heid in my shots again next time I'm shooting in Rannoch/Glencoe/Etive area
Nail and head. I miss being able to get to Rannoch moor really early am. When you saw me I took a taxi up there as I had major withdrawl symptoms.
Knowing @daugirdas has been a life line as he's got me about on a few shoots
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This is the interesting bit.
I was quoted £550 but that's after I pass my test as my 8yrs NCD becomes live. On a provisional I was quoted over £1k.
This is too much so the cars on a non usage TPFT policy until I pass my test (again) and I'll just take lessons in the driving school car until I pass the extended test
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I've spoken to them, the NCD is valid so long as I have held motor insurance in the last 2 years. So I have until the 10/10/15 to pass test and insure the car I have to keep my 8yrs NCD. Other companies will honour NCD so long as insurance has been held by the proposer in the last 2yrs. If I have not got my licence by 10/10/15 and insured the car by then, the 2yr period elapses and I lose the NCD. £550/yr becomes £2500/yr....
Great.
I work in FS. I am fully conversant with motor insurance, and declaring convictions.
