Test Failed

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

bollocks, i failed

:(

3 mins from the end, at a crossroads, intending to turn right, coming at me was a large blue van, i stopped in front of him and prepared to turn, when i should have gone behind him (nearside to nearside)

that constitued a dangerous manouvre, major fault, test failed

other than that only 2 minors, one for hesitation at a roundabout,

the second was for giving a misleading signal, i was directed to turn next left, and it was sharper than i anticipated so i ended up going straight on leaving my left indicator on as i did so, second minor fault

if i hadnt have mashed up the junction move, i would have passed

next test booked for september 10th, at the same location :( ages, i wanted to be done by the end of the summer

cost of full licence so far £385 + £30 (3 days insurance) + 76.50 (retest +bike hire)

close to 500 quid, "IF" i pass on the retake

sorry i tried...

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

shitter....
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Though it sounds like you did pretty good generally... so it's not looking *too* bad. Just remember to keep practising all your checks etc so they're fresh in your head for next time.

Keen · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Apr 2002 Karma :

Just unlucky there... that manouver hardly ever occurs Sad

better luck next time

TiN · Pocket Tin Joined: 14 Feb 2002 Karma :

At least you failed "fair and square" (like me)...I look back and say "fair enough, I wouldn't feel right if I passed anyway..."

But having said that, it's still a pain in the @rse! Evil or Very Mad

If it's any consolation: Welcome to the Club! Very Happy

...you would've been an outcast if you had passed anyway Razz

What's the £30 insuarance for? Confused

...i thought that the bike hire should include that?
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Robby · Dirty Old Man Joined: 16 May 2002 Karma :

yeh like they said, its a bitch but it happens. blame it onthe blue van, i blame my first test on a red car.

Stew · Posted: 17:31 - 13 Aug 2002 Post subject:

hard luck goose! Sad

Better luck next time mate Wink

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Viper · Get off my bloody bike! Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

/me hugs poor little Goosy! Sad

Hard luck matey!

vx

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

insurance is separate tin, dont ask me why

my manouvre wasnt illegal and it didnt break any laws, the highway code states you can do it either way

but in the situation my way was dangerous and i should have gone beyond the van to turn

i dont blame anyone, he got me fair and square, its just a bit depressing is all

TJ NSR · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Feb 2002 Karma :

bad luk goosey, hopefully next time!!

sorry bruv

easy tj...

craigT19 · Jolly Green Giant Joined: 09 Feb 2002 Karma :

sorry to hear that matey
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Oggie · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 08 Jun 2002 Karma :

Unlucky mate. It Happens to the best of us Sad

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

Goose man -that's a bugger - as you say strictly speaking it's allowed but at the end of the day, you just have to accept it and move on - good luck for the 10th Sept buddy.

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

If you want to try and take your test again sooner - no reason why you shouldn't as you're obviously quite capable of passing - try and get a cancellation. I got one ten days (the minimum period of time between retakes) after I failed.

Better luck next time you!!! Trust me, you'll be fine - and when you go next time, let them know you've failed it once, they'll be less likely to try and catch you out Very Happy

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tanner18 · Traffic Copper Joined: 13 May 2002 Karma :

put it this way u will have learned from that mistake i cant c why they failed u though as the high way code clearly states like u said that u can do it frontside to frontside or nearside to nearside apart from that u would have passed ure test good luck mate
i dont think u need it though
all the best
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Demonic69 · The Pink Rhino Joined: 31 May 2002 Karma :

They prob failed you cuz you coulda been squished:) Silly reason really.
Naa, unlucky mate. You never know what they want to you do in those situations. Whatever you do do it's always the wrong one.
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WildGoose · White Van Man Joined: 20 Mar 2002 Karma :

here is what i did, just thought id draw it

https://wildgoose.5u.com/gah.jpg

solid red line - what i did

dotted red line - what i should have done

blue line - the blue vans intention

not to scale :)

tanner18 · Traffic Copper Joined: 13 May 2002 Karma :

it looks alot worse when u drw it its best to go round the back so u have the best view i think the highway code should clarify this better
hope u pass ure test mate
what bike you planning on gettin
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TiN · Pocket Tin Joined: 14 Feb 2002 Karma :

hmm....yeah, since you put it that way! Confused

...that is an instant failure, although I have witnessed worse things...(such as going across a zebra crossing...in between 2 ppl! Shocked

)

As I said to your earlier, it's all down to luck Sad

...you were/are definately confident and competent by the sounds of it, but...tsch...
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tanner18 · Traffic Copper Joined: 13 May 2002 Karma :

tin how did u get that moving picture on your post were abouts can u find them
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WildGoose · White Van Man Joined: 20 Mar 2002 Karma :

the pic is exagerated, the angle wasnt quite that bad

and i didnt just shoot straight out
i waited, till i could see

but still it held up people behind me etc

so yeah he was right to fail me

on the bright side, check out my great MS paint skills :)

Korn · Admin Joined: 01 Feb 2002 Karma :

Bad luck geez, oh well there's always next time...

TJ NSR · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Feb 2002 Karma :

i cant see the pic it says i need to upgrade my account???

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

yeah it goes gay after a while

this is it https://www.wildgoose.5u.com/gah.jpg

pril · Derestricted Danger Joined: 08 Jul 2002 Karma :

Bad luck m8 Sad

I'm sure u will do ok next time.

It is always the case in a test when one encounter a "real" situation one acts on an impulse which may be construded as a 'dangerous manouver' by the tester. Normally that is down to the pressure experienced under test conditions.

Better luck on the 10th. keep it fresh.....

By the way we hoped to see u at Sarrat on Wed, where were u?

Regards from TJ.
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