Megalomaniac Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 *fruitcage* road testing wench from hell failed me because of "Improper Use of Gears : Automatic". I don't get how thats possible, its not like I drove down the *fruitcage* street backwards, I did the 3-pt and Parallel Parking fine. So I won't be going to any skirmishes for another *fruitcage* month. All because this *fruitcage* wench had a *fruitcage* rod up her *albatross*. Sorry had to vent. Link to post Share on other sites
Spedz Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 Because all road examiners Are all complete and utter bastards (and the word on the street is they're only allowed to let so many pass per day) Link to post Share on other sites
Crazy_Harry Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 I dunno what its like in the US, but in the UK, there is a limit to how many people can pass a driving test each year- you may just have fallen pray to the cut-off point. My sister failed her test for this reason- driving instructor- "take the next left please" sister- "sure thing" *turns car into lefthand street* driving instructor "no, not THIS street" *puts big fat cross in the "fail!" box* whereas others pass even if they've rampaged through a shopping centre in reverse and ended up stuck on the escalator, heading towards housewares... Link to post Share on other sites
Hissing_Sid Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 driving instructor- "take the next left please" sister- "sure thing" *turns car into lefthand street* driving instructor "no, not THIS street" *puts big fat cross in the "fail!" box* <{POST_SNAPBACK}> It wasn't the no-entry end of a one-way street was it? That's one of the common tricks they do to catch you out. Beyond that, "Improper use of gears: Automatic" probably means you left it in Drive when you should have put it in Park at some point. Besides that, only fairies drive automatics. Link to post Share on other sites
Crazy_Harry Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 nope, it was a perfectly legal maneuvre, that was what really got her goat- she'd not have minded if he'd caught her out, but it was just the sheer arbitrariness of it that was incredible. Link to post Share on other sites
Hissing_Sid Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 nope, it was a perfectly legal maneuvre, that was what really got her goat- she'd not have minded if he'd caught her out, but it was just the sheer arbitrariness of it that was incredible. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hmmm.... When I took my test the examiner told me to get in the middle lane for a ring-road. He then asked me to turn LEFT. Obviously they want you to go all the way around and then pull off where he said, not cut across other traffic to take the left. I also know people who've failed because of exactly what you said. Same sort of deal. Link to post Share on other sites
Megalomaniac Posted August 16, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 Nah they didn't get me on the one way street ###### either, during the test there was only two times when you are supposed to be in park, the begining and the end. She didn't even look to see how far I was from the curb when I parallel parked. Link to post Share on other sites
Rob15 Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 Because all road examiners Are all complete and utter bastards (and the word on the street is they're only allowed to let so many pass per day) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> 10 a day i hear, not too sure on that though Link to post Share on other sites
Gene Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 Getting a license in the US is wickedly easy. Anyone who ever tried to get one in the UK would cry. Repeatedly. For a very long time. The only thing is, once you get your provisional license, you can't get your proper license for 1 year. In Florida at least. Link to post Share on other sites
Spedz Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 It's same here in the uk ...it's just that repeatedly fail you for year + Link to post Share on other sites
joeking27 Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 The amount of people I know who have failed because of idiots, And the twats who burn around in their cars. Link to post Share on other sites
Crazy_Harry Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 I have to say I've never, in my entire life, seen more bad drivers than in Medford/Boston. admittedly, the bizarre road systems don't help, but I'm convinced if these drivers had to sit another driving test and passed, the whole system would need demolishing on the spot for being a joke. really, even driving on motorways, a relatively simple endeavour, is fudging dangerous- these guys can't even keep in their own lane without veering into yours. How can you have a driving license and NOT keep your car going in a straight line, along a straight road, in between two straight strips of paint. and this really is every other driver that does this too. and thats ignoring the people who have no idea about basic road politeness or rules. it makes me recoil in disgust and disbelief just thinking about it... Link to post Share on other sites
Gene Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 Same here Harry. Just the other day I was driving in the worst rain I've ever seen. Apparently, bad rain = retarded drivers here. people would try to get across the road by pulling out in the middle of the opposing lane. Constantly people never look in mirrors. People always are cruising in the fast lane, creating a moving roadblock. I usually have to pull over and take a breath before I ram some idiots with my 2 door hatchback. Link to post Share on other sites
Jenbu Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 ive heard that they have to fail at least 5 a day, but im not sure, the best time for it is in the morning i beleive because there not bored with the day yet Link to post Share on other sites
Vice Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 the whole certain amount of passes per day is a load of bunk I know a tester and he says its just a myth, and they only fail people who mess up, lots of my friends passed first time, my test is on fri.. at my local test centre there are only 6 tests per instructor per day, so the whole have to fail five thing is ridiculous Link to post Share on other sites
Xaccers Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 Don't know how people can drive automatics! Way too awkward for me, I'll stick with my car which has 6 gears (and reverse) Link to post Share on other sites
Vice Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 Wish my car had 6 gears, it feels like it needs another at around 65.. Link to post Share on other sites
Xaccers Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 It's lovely, cruising at 70 doing around 2000rpm using hardly any diesel Just wish it didn't cost £50 to fill up! Link to post Share on other sites
Megalomaniac Posted August 16, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 Oi, my mom refused to help me buy anything that wasn't an auto. In two years when I can ditch my current car, I'm gonna get something small fast and manual. Link to post Share on other sites
Marlowe Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 I'm still trying to get used to having six gears in the celica. But who cares, it's hilarious to drive. Makes all 6 driving tests it took to get to where I am now worth it! Link to post Share on other sites
Ubar Posted August 16, 2005 Report Share Posted August 16, 2005 *fruitcage* road testing wench from hell failed me because of "Improper Use of Gears : Automatic". I don't get how thats possible, its not like I drove down the *fruitcage* street backwards, I did the 3-pt and Parallel Parking fine. So I won't be going to any skirmishes for another *fruitcage* month. All because this *fruitcage* wench had a *fruitcage* rod up her *albatross*. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> you suck also, the whole certain amount of passes per day is a load of bunk I know a tester and he says its just a myth, and they only fail people who mess up <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QFT!!! Link to post Share on other sites
Megalomaniac Posted August 17, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 Oi, Ubar i've played the road test over and over again in my head, i did everything fine, all my turns were fine, my 3pt and parallel were fine, signaled, etc... If I did all that fine Ubar, how did I fail other than "Improper Usege of Gears : Automatic" which was the only thing on the printed out sheet they gave me. In NY, the instructer marks down what you did wron and at the end of the test it prints out and they hand it back to you along with your permit. Also Ubar, I've been told by a driver's ed teacher that there is a quota in NY. Link to post Share on other sites
Connery Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 From what I understand here in Hawaii, someone I know had a friend that went to one License station, failed three times. Went to another station, failed another three times. Went to a third station, failed another three times. BUT THE FOURTH ONE...she drove five feet and they passed her. Link to post Share on other sites
Jow Posted August 17, 2005 Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 Oi, Ubar i've played the road test over and over again in my head, i did everything fine, all my turns were fine, my 3pt and parallel were fine, signaled, etc... If I did all that fine Ubar, how did I fail other than "Improper Usege of Gears : Automatic" which was the only thing on the printed out sheet they gave me. In NY, the instructer marks down what you did wron and at the end of the test it prints out and they hand it back to you along with your permit. Also Ubar, I've been told by a driver's ed teacher that there is a quota in NY. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You failed your test, how the *fruitcage* do you know you did everything right? If you was qualified to pass people on their driving tests then maybe I'd belive you. Link to post Share on other sites
Megalomaniac Posted August 17, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2005 You failed your test, how the *fruitcage* do you know you did everything right? If you was qualified to pass people on their driving tests then maybe I'd belive you. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Jow, re-read my post, in NY they print out a sheet with what you did wrong and hand it to you, the only thing on mine was "Improper Useage of Gears : Automatic". BUT if I was using the gears wrong, I would have messed up the 3pt turn and the parallel. Link to post Share on other sites
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