Well.....

andrew · Mister Road Rage Joined: 03 Feb 2002 Karma :

me failed

After getting *no* minor faults during my test, the batty cunt failed me cos of this (see picture)

i now think a driving licence is the most worthless bit of paper Smile

if you can ride perfectly safe and fail because of that....

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McJamweasel · BCF Junkie Joined: 22 Mar 2002 Karma :

Thats harsh man!!
How did he justify failing you for that??
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WildGoose · White Van Man Joined: 20 Mar 2002 Karma :

thats harsh man

i did went wrong way on my test and he only gave me a minor for it

but hey, join the club

andrew · Mister Road Rage Joined: 03 Feb 2002 Karma :

all he said to me was.... do you know where you messed up?? i said erm i took a left instead of going straight on, i knew this cos he made me pull over do a u turn then go down the correct way, i can understand being failed if i was unsafe during my test but i didnt make a single other mistake... personally i think its rather pathetic

chunkielad · Nearly there... Joined: 30 Jul 2002 Karma :

Because you didn't follow his instructions - Harsh but at the end of the day, you didn't carry out the task he asked you to do.

If he didn't ask you to, then you weren't driving with due care and attention to see the road markings.

andrew · Mister Road Rage Joined: 03 Feb 2002 Karma :

yes but there is following instructions and following instructions, if someone makes a wrong turn and handles their mistake in a safe fashion then they shouldnt be punished for it.....

chunkielad · Nearly there... Joined: 30 Jul 2002 Karma :

You then have to ask, seeing as this is a turn at a junction, did he signal, lifesaver, mirror? We weren't there so we can't comment really!

Demonic69 · The Pink Rhino Joined: 31 May 2002 Karma :

If you didn't signal it's a fail.
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andrew · Mister Road Rage Joined: 03 Feb 2002 Karma :

well i will admit, that i didnt signal right away as if it was a left turn because i thought i was going straight on however as soon as i realised it was a left turn, which was basically right in front of it (enough time) for 3 blinks on the indicator instead of 6, i then did a lifesaver, observed any possible hazards and pulled over, i can understand being failed for continuning to do 30 down the street without signalling checking mirrors etc.... but i *was* safe with what i did....

Demonic69 · The Pink Rhino Joined: 31 May 2002 Karma :

If you indicated then you shoulda been ok. Prob just the examiner being an arse!
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chunkielad · Nearly there... Joined: 30 Jul 2002 Karma :

Fair enuf then m8 - find his address and slap him!

andrew · Mister Road Rage Joined: 03 Feb 2002 Karma :

the only reason i can think of being failed is cos i didnt realise it was a left right away...but i had my indicators on as soon as possible, gggrrrrrr f*eck it there is always next time

ps he was following me in a car... by the looks of him he probably only ever rode a bike the once, and learnt most of his stuff out of the DSA's little book (toss*er)

love to see him take the test!!

G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

godamnit..... as you signalled you *should* have only got a minor for signalling late AFAIK they are not allowed to take into account you not following their directions as the radios can mess up etc.
Which section did they put the cross against?

chunkielad · Nearly there... Joined: 30 Jul 2002 Karma :

Is that true G? They have to take into account the radios?

Anthony · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 12 Jul 2002 Karma :

When are you doing a retest

G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

I was allways told that if you're going in the wrong direction the examiner has to carry on.... in my first test I indicated right (3rd exit) then realised I was supposed to be going straight on, I changed my indication... major #1. If I'd gone right I would have been okay I'm told.

Demonic69 · The Pink Rhino Joined: 31 May 2002 Karma :

They CAN't fail you for getting lost so long as you do it safely i.e. all ur checks, signals etc.
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minesweeper · Whoah there! Joined: 03 Feb 2002 Karma :

I was told the most they could give you was a minor and they would have to alter their route to take into account the changes, you proboly caught him on a bad day

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Annabella · Like a person, only smaller Joined: 03 Feb 2002 Karma :

OK, he CANNOT fail you for going the wrong way. I thought I'd taken the wrong turning off a roundabout, I was asked to take the 2nd exit and there was a turning after the roundabout - which I took. I went the wrong way. At the end of the test I asked if I had gone the way he intended he saiid YES, BUT

Even if it hadn't been the right way he couldn't have failed me because I took the direction safely and indicated etc etc, so it doens't matter!! PLUS they have to take into consideration the fact that the radios can play up....... You want to complain.
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PsychoHippy · Jammy Git Joined: 01 Jul 2002 Karma :

I believe there is an appeal proceedure. I don't know if it's any good or if anyone has ever had a result overturned, but it might be worth looking into.
If it's any consolation, I think you were robbed! Evil or Very Mad

Demonic69 · The Pink Rhino Joined: 31 May 2002 Karma :

You can only appeal against the way the examiner conduc5ted the test. not his decision. Could get you a fre re-test though. may take a while
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Oggie · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 08 Jun 2002 Karma :

i was told that you can fail. Because your going off the set route - like if you were doing a different paper to everyone else in an exam.

Doddmaster · World Chat Champion Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

Unlucky mate, this spell of people failing is worrying me now Confused

maybe the government is trying to get back at bikers the easy way - dont let them get a fast bike!

WildGoose · White Van Man Joined: 20 Mar 2002 Karma :

i did mine in an easy area, apparently

so i was told they have to be extra strict on riders taking their test there

TiN · Pocket Tin Joined: 14 Feb 2002 Karma :

As I have said, it's just sooo much down to luck Sad

We all make mistakes now again, and just because we have a perfect ride for a test, doesn't mean that we're perfect riders...so this whole testing procedure is bollocks, really!
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