I arrived at my new pupils place for his lesson (8-10pm). When i knock on the front door he answers and explains that hes got his own vauxhall astra that he wants to learn in, so begrudgingly i agree and check over the motor. He had a months insurance, and so the story started he'd had some lessons with his uncle who had booked his test as the uncle thought he was test ready.
After geting the L plates and mirrors out of my own car (couldnt understand how he didnt have any) things quickly started to not add up. Driving was harrendous, I was frequently grabbing the wheel to miss things and we ended up out in the middle of a busy junction which he failed to stop for (i pulled the handbrake and swore a couple of times- as had asked to stop about 4 times prior all of which were ignored)
So 15 mins into the lesson i find myself in the safety and comfort of my dual controlled motor and the lesson starts a bit smoother.... After a bit of Q&A it now appears that the uncle doesnt have a licence and has illegally been supervising him. The car gets stopped. I give the pupil a fulll on huge lecture about what i thought of him driving illegally and in very blunt terms told him if i found him driving illegally i'd refuse to teach him and i'd make sure he gets penalised for the actions..... (im an ex traffic officer and really despise with a passion his actions and pure disregard- and occasionally return to help out in the hampshire county when there short of manpower!!!)
He eventually opened up and explained his uncle was made up and he was on his own so i said the same terms apply.... break the law- expect to be punished!
The lesson continued and at 10pm we arrived back at his place. He jumped out my car and went and sat in his own motor, so i just pretended to be doing paperwork in mine for about 5 mins....... He started the motor up then realised i was still there, then turned the motor off leaving the lights on. He then jumps out and removes the L plates and goes in doors (car still be outside with lights on- it was obvious he was going to return to it)
I drove off and parked round the corner (as i would have done in a marked/unmarked motor) and within about a minute clear as day he drove past me... no L plates, no licence, a complete inability to drive it, unaccompanied).
I followed him to the local petrol garage where i parked up next to him and really made my feelings clear. After a mega rant at him i get a tap on the shoulder and asked to calm down- by a policeman.... (who ever said there never around when you need them)
So the pupil ends up having a ride in a nice motor with flashing lights, his car was flatbedded off to a compound, and 9 lovely souvenirs will be added to this persons licence.
After two hours of me having a go (the ex got fed up with 20 secs lol) he still deliberately went out his way to do it!!
Hes not the only by any stretch of the imagination....
WHY THE HELL DO THEY DO IT????
After geting the L plates and mirrors out of my own car (couldnt understand how he didnt have any) things quickly started to not add up. Driving was harrendous, I was frequently grabbing the wheel to miss things and we ended up out in the middle of a busy junction which he failed to stop for (i pulled the handbrake and swore a couple of times- as had asked to stop about 4 times prior all of which were ignored)
So 15 mins into the lesson i find myself in the safety and comfort of my dual controlled motor and the lesson starts a bit smoother.... After a bit of Q&A it now appears that the uncle doesnt have a licence and has illegally been supervising him. The car gets stopped. I give the pupil a fulll on huge lecture about what i thought of him driving illegally and in very blunt terms told him if i found him driving illegally i'd refuse to teach him and i'd make sure he gets penalised for the actions..... (im an ex traffic officer and really despise with a passion his actions and pure disregard- and occasionally return to help out in the hampshire county when there short of manpower!!!)
He eventually opened up and explained his uncle was made up and he was on his own so i said the same terms apply.... break the law- expect to be punished!
The lesson continued and at 10pm we arrived back at his place. He jumped out my car and went and sat in his own motor, so i just pretended to be doing paperwork in mine for about 5 mins....... He started the motor up then realised i was still there, then turned the motor off leaving the lights on. He then jumps out and removes the L plates and goes in doors (car still be outside with lights on- it was obvious he was going to return to it)
I drove off and parked round the corner (as i would have done in a marked/unmarked motor) and within about a minute clear as day he drove past me... no L plates, no licence, a complete inability to drive it, unaccompanied).
I followed him to the local petrol garage where i parked up next to him and really made my feelings clear. After a mega rant at him i get a tap on the shoulder and asked to calm down- by a policeman.... (who ever said there never around when you need them)
So the pupil ends up having a ride in a nice motor with flashing lights, his car was flatbedded off to a compound, and 9 lovely souvenirs will be added to this persons licence.
After two hours of me having a go (the ex got fed up with 20 secs lol) he still deliberately went out his way to do it!!
Hes not the only by any stretch of the imagination....
WHY THE HELL DO THEY DO IT????
personally I think it's because punishments are too lenient these days. 9 points? so what? he was willing to drive with no license, etc, think 9 points on a bit of paper will make a difference or stop him from doing it again?
