Speed awareness course

[Salford_Blue]

My mum, who was 75 at the time, with an unblemished record, was blinded by the sun and pulled out of her road and was hit. Totally her fault, but thankfully nothing serious.

She had to go on one of these courses up Partington way I think it was.

I told her that after the written examination, they take them onto a carpark and place them into go-karts, where they have to re-enact their error and discuss in detail how she would've done things differently. I also told her they would kit her out in full overalls and helmet.

How I kept a straight face I do not know.

 

[Indaparkside]

My mum, who was 75 at the time, with an unblemished record, was blinded by the sun and pulled out of her road and was hit. Totally her fault, but thankfully nothing serious.

She had to go on one of these courses up Partington way I think it was.

I told her that after the written examination, they take them onto a carpark and place them into go-karts, where they have to re-enact their error and discuss in detail how she would've done things differently. I also told her they would kit her out in full overalls and helmet.

How I kept a straight face I do not know.

And Blakey as the instructor

 

[dickie davies]

My mum, who was 75 at the time, with an unblemished record, was blinded by the sun and pulled out of her road and was hit. Totally her fault, but thankfully nothing serious.

Your Mum is Prince Philip and I claim my prize

 

[theres only one carlito]

Speed Low Observe Well! ;-)

 

[Ric]

I did a speed awareness course via Zoom last week, with a trainer (or whatever they're known as) called Steve from Wigan, who was a Blue. Ironically I got caught speeding on the way back from the League Cup Final! The course was actually very interesting and does make you consider the importance of keeping your old foot off the gas.

Got to do mine on Zoom tomorrow. Can’t say I’m looking forward to it.

 

[DazWA9]

Waiting to hear about mine. Do you get options on dates and times?
Ideally I need one to be on a friday afternoon, as I get out of work early then, so I don't have to take a day off.
Can't be arsed with one on a weekend either.

 

[dickie davies]

Got to do mine on Zoom tomorrow. Can’t say I’m looking forward to it.

i had one on Zoom a couple of months ago
The good news is that it'll only be a couple of hours. I believe it's twice as long in a classroom plus you'd have to get there and back
Go in with an open mind. There is some very useful advice given if you're willing to listen. I've changed my driving habits, especially in 30 and 40 zones

I'll also be interested to know if the bloke running it is on Anglesey

 

[dickie davies]

Waiting to hear about mine. Do you get options on dates and times?
Ideally I need one to be on a friday afternoon, as I get out of work early then, so I don't have to take a day off.
Can't be arsed with one on a weekend either.

Yes, they give you options but you'll probably find you can't get on one for weeks

 

[remember arthur mann]

My mum, who was 75 at the time, with an unblemished record, was blinded by the sun and pulled out of her road and was hit. Totally her fault, but thankfully nothing serious.

She had to go on one of these courses up Partington way I think it was.

I told her that after the written examination, they take them onto a carpark and place them into go-karts, where they have to re-enact their error and discuss in detail how she would've done things differently. I also told her they would kit her out in full overalls and helmet.

How I kept a straight face I do not know.

 

[Stoned Rose]

Just been clocked doing 57 in a 50 and will probably be offered one of these given I have 0 points.

Slags.

 

[BlueBlood81]

Just been clocked doing 57 in a 50 and will probably be offered one of these given I have 0 points.

Slags.

Naught naughty very naughty

 

[dickie davies]

Just been clocked doing 57 in a 50 and will probably be offered one of these given I have 0 points.

Slags.

Don't count on it
I've had points for 46 in a 40 and 35 in a 30 and both times I was on zero points and had never attended or been offered a speed awareness course

 

[Tuearts right boot]

Done 2 and an online course for not wearing a seat belt, multiple choice and you have to get 75% !!!!. Coffee and Bourbons, a very intersting 3 or so hours and a free pen. Should be part of the driving test as it's extremely educational. ( for some )

 

[Stoned Rose]

Don't count on it
I've had points for 46 in a 40 and 35 in a 30 and both times I was on zero points and had never attended or been offered a speed awareness course

The thing they sent said if I sent my details back I'd be offered the course.

I've sent them back.

 

[Blue Mist]

‘I thought we’d start off with a fun little game to get to know each other’

‘I’ve got work to do’

That reminds me if my speed awareness course, 'spend a few minutes talking to the others at your table to get to know them'

'I don't want to be here, it's a farce so I'm saying fuck all' went down well with my fellow speedsters

 

[Prestwich_Blue]

That reminds me if my speed awareness course, 'spend a few minutes talking to the others at your table to get to know them'

'I don't want to be here, it's a farce so I'm saying fuck all' went down well with my fellow speedsters

On mine, the instructor asked what situations caused drivers stress. My answer was "Some twat who insists on sticking to the speed limit even though the road is clear". It wasn't one of the right answers.

 

[Blue Mist]

On mine, the instructor asked what situations caused drivers stress. My answer was "Some twat who insists on sticking to the speed limit even though the road is clear". It wasn't one of the right answers.

Oh why couldn't I have been on that course, I would have stood and given you a round of applause

 

[hammocity]

Oh why couldn't I have been on that course, I would have stood and given you a round of applause

I've just got notification of a speeding offence in Bury, doing 38 on a 30 limit. I do about 50k per year, I'm a courteous driver, I'll stop for pedestrians to cross if it's older people or parents with kids, I never drive dangerously and never jump red lights, I don't remember the day I was supposedly going over the limit but I almost guarantee I wasn't putting anyone in danger, fuming, but I'll just tell my accountant to reduce my tax by a £100 to pay for the course:-)

 

[Blueknows]

I've just got notification of a speeding offence in Bury, doing 38 on a 30 limit. I do about 50k per year, I'm a courteous driver, I'll stop for pedestrians to cross if it's older people or parents with kids, I never drive dangerously and never jump red lights, I don't remember the day I was supposedly going over the limit but I almost guarantee I wasn't putting anyone in danger, fuming, but I'll just tell my accountant to reduce my tax by a £100 to pay for the course:-)

That'll be on peel way dual carriage way, should be at least 40 - 50 limit but its a 30, speed cam caught me doing 33 ffs still had to do the course

 

[hammocity]

That'll be on peel way dual carriage way, should be at least 40 - 50 limit but its a 30, speed cam caught me doing 33 ffs still had to do the course

I recall being on a dual carriageway so you may well be correct, I never speed in built up areas, I'm so annoyed when I see dick heads bombing the roads, really infuriating being done a £100 for either a fine or a course.