driving in oz
#31
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Re: driving in oz
I'm Aussie, living in Ireland, and it took me a while to get used to the flashing lights thing - in Aus, flashing your lights generally is taken to mean there is a police radar ahead and to slow down (and if they catch you doing it they'll give you a roasting!). I think the general driving population would not realise what you were indicating if you did flash your lights like you would here! Personally I think it is great and drivers here are generally very polite (unlike Aus) but here in Ireland they do tailgate dreadfully and I sometimes think indicators are optional extras on some cars! Having driven in both countries, I would have to say that Queensland drivers are worse overall!! But not by much!
#32
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Re: driving in oz
Just exactly how does it help other than to let speed junkies off the hook?
#33
Re: driving in oz
It depends upon which State you're living in (doesn't everything??). The common denominator is that you may well need a Cert IV in Transport and Logistics (Driving Instruction) OR sit a 150 question theory test and a practical instruction assessment. This you would have to re-take every three years. All the details should be on your Department of Planning and Infrastructure website.
If you're WA then let me know and I'll PM you the full details.
Regards
#34
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Location: brierley hill, west midlands
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Re: driving in oz
well i just wanted to say thanks for all your discussions re: driving in oz. I will bear them all in mind. suppose i wont know how i will cope wiv it all till i get there, but was all sightful cheers vicky x
#35
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Location: Camberwell, Melbourne, Australia
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Re: driving in oz
Like in the US where the 'law' says you should drive in the right hand lane and not 'undertake' - but everyone does and because it is the norm, you'll not get pulled for it, since everyone does it.
I love to flash if I see a camera to warn others as well. Just because there is a camera does not mean I'm driving dangerously. Speeding, yes, but driving dangerously, totally not. Speed cameras in 90% of cases are their to raise cash and nothing else and I'm happy to help people avoid it.
That said, it it were in a village 30mph zone in the UK by a school, I'd not flash as they are actually doing some good. But on a 100kph highway in Aus, they are doing no good at all...
If I have to explain how it helps, you are way beyond that point....
#37
Re: driving in oz
If you flashed people on continental Europe it wasn't to let them in, it was to advise them you were there and for them not to move. When in Rome, and all that malarky
#39
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Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 82
Re: driving in oz
HA HA! I bought a nice magna then promptly sold it and bought a big dented 4x4 , the driving standard here is shocking! undertaking ! have nearly wiped a few cars out who were undertaking, mind you they were probably drunk
#42
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Re: driving in oz
not really, if your doing 100-110 in the middle lane and a v8 ute or subaru etc undertakes at 130-140 when your trying to move to the left hand lane surely you would think they might come past on the outside?
#44
Re: driving in oz
I'm Aussie, living in Ireland, and it took me a while to get used to the flashing lights thing - in Aus, flashing your lights generally is taken to mean there is a police radar ahead and to slow down (and if they catch you doing it they'll give you a roasting!). I think the general driving population would not realise what you were indicating if you did flash your lights like you would here! Personally I think it is great and drivers here are generally very polite (unlike Aus) but here in Ireland they do tailgate dreadfully and I sometimes think indicators are optional extras on some cars! Having driven in both countries, I would have to say that Queensland drivers are worse overall!! But not by much!