Driving standards in NZ
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Feb 14th 2012, 5:11 am
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Nope, its not.
Its "I am a total and utter tosser behind the wheel because I know better than you and DID NOT NEED any driving lessons (virtually nobody does here in the land of the looooong endless car crash). Until recently I was allowed to drive shortly after my 5th birthday or theresabouts and driving over here is a bloody RIGHT mate not something you earn like in Europe. The authorities in NZ don't take driving seriously anyway so why should I? I don't need insurance and when I get pissed and drive (because I will) I can buy my licence back if I need it for my job. She'll be right mate. Oh, and the 400 or so deaths on our killing fields? Collateral damage mate. Sweet as."
Everything about driving and the way it is approached in NZ is utter and complete shite!! And to think it was a kiwi who split the atom. These days I don't think they could split a coconut.
Its "I am a total and utter tosser behind the wheel because I know better than you and DID NOT NEED any driving lessons (virtually nobody does here in the land of the looooong endless car crash). Until recently I was allowed to drive shortly after my 5th birthday or theresabouts and driving over here is a bloody RIGHT mate not something you earn like in Europe. The authorities in NZ don't take driving seriously anyway so why should I? I don't need insurance and when I get pissed and drive (because I will) I can buy my licence back if I need it for my job. She'll be right mate. Oh, and the 400 or so deaths on our killing fields? Collateral damage mate. Sweet as."
Everything about driving and the way it is approached in NZ is utter and complete shite!! And to think it was a kiwi who split the atom. These days I don't think they could split a coconut.
Dont forget the dozen or so unpaid speeding tickets on the back seat, "I'll wait till it reaches 5 grand then appeal I cant afford it and get it cut to $200"
Feb 14th 2012, 8:03 am
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Most of them seem to get totally wiped out..I heard of one knob who racked up $27k's worth and then they got written off. You and me? $80 unpaid fine?? We would end up with the baliffs on the door step eh? This stupid little place beggars belief some times. I have to say if it were not for my kids I would not be here in NZ.
Feb 14th 2012, 8:28 am
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Funny that
What I did see over the years working in operating theatres in the UK is that there seemed to be as many idiots per population as what I saw in 35 years as an OT nurse in NZ.
Keep dreaming your dreams.
Feb 15th 2012, 7:32 am
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Re: Driving standards in NZ
Maybe they're finally realising how bad it is, main story on the NZ Herald App.
http://nzh.tw/10783288
http://nzh.tw/10783288
Feb 15th 2012, 7:54 am
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Don't just tell us, YouTube them! I love an idiot.
Feb 16th 2012, 6:44 pm
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I drive one of those blue and white milk tankers for a living. I got my truck licence here in NZ anfd well paid too. I get to see fantastic scenery and with almost no stress EXCEPT for the Kiwi drivers! They are so bad Ive bought myself a dash cam for the truck and I am keeping some of the major driving howlers I see every day! Unbelievable!,
Getting back to driving standards, a friend of mine (an auto electrician) has the perfect answer to tailgaters
He has a switch on his dashboard which, when pressed, turns on the brake lights. If he gets 'gated, he pushes the button and hits the gas.
The confusion and look of panic is a joy to behold
He has a switch on his dashboard which, when pressed, turns on the brake lights. If he gets 'gated, he pushes the button and hits the gas.
The confusion and look of panic is a joy to behold
On a side note I am soooo looking forward to the 25th March
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Feb 17th 2012, 6:59 am
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Re: Driving standards in NZ
The dash board camera has become the norm here in commercial vehicles to help the insurance companies fight back against 'whiplash fraudsters' that fake accidents to travel along the 'personal injury claim' route. The insurance companies estimate that these cheats put £90 on every persons policy by their deceit......
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Feb 17th 2012, 9:32 pm
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Followed a police car home yesterday. The police officer driving it indicated incorrectly at two roundabouts & was driving well over 60kmh in a 50km area.
Speaks volumes to me. Of course the excuse for the speeding will be that he was on his/her way to a call
Speaks volumes to me. Of course the excuse for the speeding will be that he was on his/her way to a call
Feb 18th 2012, 12:18 am
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Absolutely! I have seen NZ plod tail gate like a tail gating person. Professional drivers? Mickey mouse more like. Oh no, another whinge..NZ police are in no way as professional as UK ones in general terms. UK plod are way sharper and smarter looking too..and that is saying something beacause out of all the euro cops I always felt we looked the most shite when it came to our garb..but the kiwi cops REALLY take the biscuit!
Feb 18th 2012, 12:48 am
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I saw someone on the motorway yesterday pull out to overtake with no signal just as a Police car was about to pass with lights all going. Clearly never looked in the mirror!!
Feb 18th 2012, 7:09 am
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Absolutely! I have seen NZ plod tail gate like a tail gating person. Professional drivers? Mickey mouse more like. Oh no, another whinge..NZ police are in no way as professional as UK ones in general terms. UK plod are way sharper and smarter looking too..and that is saying something beacause out of all the euro cops I always felt we looked the most shite when it came to our garb..but the kiwi cops REALLY take the biscuit!
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Feb 18th 2012, 7:37 am
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Re: Driving standards in NZ
Nope, its not.
Its "I am a total and utter tosser behind the wheel because I know better than you and DID NOT NEED any driving lessons (virtually nobody does here in the land of the looooong endless car crash). Until recently I was allowed to drive shortly after my 5th birthday or theresabouts and driving over here is a bloody RIGHT mate not something you earn like in Europe. The authorities in NZ don't take driving seriously anyway so why should I? I don't need insurance and when I get pissed and drive (because I will) I can buy my licence back if I need it for my job. She'll be right mate. Oh, and the 400 or so deaths on our killing fields? Collateral damage mate. Sweet as."
Everything about driving and the way it is approached in NZ is utter and complete shite!! And to think it was a kiwi who split the atom. These days I don't think they could split a coconut.
Its "I am a total and utter tosser behind the wheel because I know better than you and DID NOT NEED any driving lessons (virtually nobody does here in the land of the looooong endless car crash). Until recently I was allowed to drive shortly after my 5th birthday or theresabouts and driving over here is a bloody RIGHT mate not something you earn like in Europe. The authorities in NZ don't take driving seriously anyway so why should I? I don't need insurance and when I get pissed and drive (because I will) I can buy my licence back if I need it for my job. She'll be right mate. Oh, and the 400 or so deaths on our killing fields? Collateral damage mate. Sweet as."
Everything about driving and the way it is approached in NZ is utter and complete shite!! And to think it was a kiwi who split the atom. These days I don't think they could split a coconut.
It wasn't until he came to the UK that he picked up any good road sense and is now a very good driver to the point of being annoying, but safe all the same.
The worst bit about any trip the see the rellies in NZ is not the airport or the flights etc. It is the mother-in-law driving us from the airport. She was the one who 'taught' my husband.
Feb 19th 2012, 8:31 pm
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Yup the protection we Brits get on the street are second to none, smart, fit, agile and able to get to the next McDonalds in record time.....
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Feb 20th 2012, 4:36 am
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