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Perthforme Jul 9th 2006 11:01 pm

Mrs Perthforme's Rant
 
Bloody driving test
Today I took my Australian practical driving test. I thought I did well, but apparently not. I failed because I executed a perfect 3 point turn and drove around a car park as I've been taught and I'm British. Yes I failed for being a Bloody Pom.
At the end of the test i was expecting to be given a run through of what I did wrong, but no I was told "You are not in England now 3 point turns are inappropriate in Australia, and you did not indicate as you drove round a bend in the road in a car park". The lovely man then got out of the car not even a goodbye..When I got home and swore alot I looked in "How to pass your driving assessment" the book issued by the Department of planning and Infrastructure, it says 3 point turns are ok for use as a manoeuvre!!!!!
so who's right the Australian Government or that F.....G W.....R who tested me.
The nice man in charge of the Joondalup test centre will deal with him for being racist.
But to make matters worse the girl who took the test before me, repeatedly hit the kerb while driving on a straight road, and she passed( I know this 'cos I was ear wigging).

Thankyou I'm off for choccy hit and a bit more swearing

Wife Beater Jul 9th 2006 11:04 pm

Re: Mrs Perthforme's Rant
 

Originally Posted by Perthforme
Bloody driving test
Today I took my Australian practical driving test. I thought I did well, but apparently not. I failed because I executed a perfect 3 point turn and drove around a car park as I've been taught and I'm British. Yes I failed for being a Bloody Pom.
At the end of the test i was expecting to be given a run through of what I did wrong, but no I was told "You are not in England now 3 point turns are inappropriate in Australia, and you did not indicate as you drove round a bend in the road in a car park". The lovely man then got out of the car not even a goodbye..When I got home and swore alot I looked in "How to pass your driving assessment" the book issued by the Department of planning and Infrastructure, it says 3 point turns are ok for use as a manoeuvre!!!!!
so who's right the Australian Government or that F.....G W.....R who tested me.
The nice man in charge of the Joondalup test centre will deal with him for being racist.
But to make matters worse the girl who took the test before me, repeatedly hit the kerb while driving on a straight road, and she passed( I know this 'cos I was ear wigging).

Thankyou I'm off for choccy hit and a bit more swearing

Thats one less woman on the road then. :D

Stick to the kitchen and bedroom honey. ;)

possoms Jul 9th 2006 11:04 pm

Re: Mrs Perthforme's Rant
 

Originally Posted by Perthforme
Bloody driving test
Today I took my Australian practical driving test. I thought I did well, but apparently not. I failed because I executed a perfect 3 point turn and drove around a car park as I've been taught and I'm British. Yes I failed for being a Bloody Pom.
At the end of the test i was expecting to be given a run through of what I did wrong, but no I was told "You are not in England now 3 point turns are inappropriate in Australia, and you did not indicate as you drove round a bend in the road in a car park". The lovely man then got out of the car not even a goodbye..When I got home and swore alot I looked in "How to pass your driving assessment" the book issued by the Department of planning and Infrastructure, it says 3 point turns are ok for use as a manoeuvre!!!!!
so who's right the Australian Government or that F.....G W.....R who tested me.
The nice man in charge of the Joondalup test centre will deal with him for being racist.
But to make matters worse the girl who took the test before me, repeatedly hit the kerb while driving on a straight road, and she passed( I know this 'cos I was ear wigging).

Thankyou I'm off for choccy hit and a bit more swearing

Bloody hell Mrs P thats crap, if you cant do a 3 point turn how do you turn your car around? :mad: do you have to wait so long before you can have another go?

I am dreading taking my test over there :(

Perthforme Jul 9th 2006 11:12 pm

Re: Mrs Perthforme's Rant
 

Originally Posted by Wife Beater
Thats one less woman on the road then. :D

Stick to the kitchen and bedroom honey. ;)

Thats what i told her ;)

iPom Jul 9th 2006 11:13 pm

Re: Mrs Perthforme's Rant
 

Originally Posted by possoms
Bloody hell Mrs P thats crap, if you cant do a 3 point turn how do you turn your car around? :mad: do you have to wait so long before you can have another go?

I am dreading taking my test over there :(


I suppose if you'd chucked a 'u-ey' that would have been more appropriate, would it?

I would complain. He's obviously a bit of a tosser. :mad:

Perthforme Jul 9th 2006 11:14 pm

Re: Mrs Perthforme's Rant
 

Originally Posted by possoms
Bloody hell Mrs P thats crap, if you cant do a 3 point turn how do you turn your car around? :mad: do you have to wait so long before you can have another go?

I am dreading taking my test over there :(

She was told to turn in the road , you can u turn, 3 point in a drive or normal 3point !
Only 3 months till next one :rolleyes:

Perthforme Jul 9th 2006 11:14 pm

Re: Mrs Perthforme's Rant
 

Originally Posted by iPom
I suppose if you'd chucked a 'u-ey' that would have been more appropriate, would it?

I would complain. He's obviously a bit of a tosser. :mad:

Oh we complained as soon as :mad:

mr mover Jul 9th 2006 11:16 pm

Re: Mrs Perthforme's Rant
 

Originally Posted by Perthforme
Thats what i told her ;)

Keep the hi-lux ,get rid of the Wife.............. ;) :beer: mm

Perthforme Jul 9th 2006 11:19 pm

Re: Mrs Perthforme's Rant
 

Originally Posted by mr mover
Keep the hi-lux ,get rid of the Wife.............. ;) :beer: mm

No dishwasher/coooker in the lux :p

possoms Jul 10th 2006 12:11 am

Re: Mrs Perthforme's Rant
 

Originally Posted by Perthforme
She was told to turn in the road , you can u turn, 3 point in a drive or normal 3point !
Only 3 months till next one :rolleyes:

Is this your 'proper' driving test we're talking about or the switch to the UK one?

Perthforme Jul 10th 2006 12:31 am

Re: Mrs Perthforme's Rant
 

Originally Posted by possoms
Is this your 'proper' driving test we're talking about or the switch to the UK one?

No a proper test , they will just swap your full licence :D

possoms Jul 10th 2006 12:36 am

Re: Mrs Perthforme's Rant
 

Originally Posted by Perthforme
No a proper test , they will just swap your full licence :D

ahh I see, cos we have to take a practical test in Tasmania to change to Oz licence.

Well I recommend a very big glass of wine and extra choccie. Hope you get some joy from your complaint. :)

Anastasia Beaverhausen Jul 10th 2006 12:55 am

Re: Mrs Perthforme's Rant
 

Originally Posted by Perthforme
Bloody driving test
Today I took my Australian practical driving test. I thought I did well, but apparently not. I failed because I executed a perfect 3 point turn and drove around a car park as I've been taught and I'm British. Yes I failed for being a Bloody Pom.
At the end of the test i was expecting to be given a run through of what I did wrong, but no I was told "You are not in England now 3 point turns are inappropriate in Australia, and you did not indicate as you drove round a bend in the road in a car park". The lovely man then got out of the car not even a goodbye..When I got home and swore alot I looked in "How to pass your driving assessment" the book issued by the Department of planning and Infrastructure, it says 3 point turns are ok for use as a manoeuvre!!!!!
so who's right the Australian Government or that F.....G W.....R who tested me.
The nice man in charge of the Joondalup test centre will deal with him for being racist.
But to make matters worse the girl who took the test before me, repeatedly hit the kerb while driving on a straight road, and she passed( I know this 'cos I was ear wigging).

Thankyou I'm off for choccy hit and a bit more swearing

Ah mate, thats really crap. Dont worry the guy probably has a small willy :D

Chill babe :)

Perthforme Jul 10th 2006 12:57 am

Re: Mrs Perthforme's Rant
 

Originally Posted by Anastasia Beaverhausen
Ah mate, thats really crap. Dont worry the guy probably has a small willy :D

Chill babe :)

Well it is winter :D

worzel Jul 10th 2006 1:35 am

Re: Mrs Perthforme's Rant
 

Originally Posted by possoms
if you cant do a 3 point turn how do you turn your car around?

Haven't you seen all those black lines on the road? The "proper" manouevre is a 540 degree donut ;) :D

Tell Becky that they always say the best drivers fail first time (well those that aren't good enough to pass first time do anyway! :D )


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