mac_shinobi Posted October 31, 2008 Posted October 31, 2008 Just passed my driving test - 1st time in kettering and I did it ( it is my 2nd test though ) so depends how you look at it no more public transport just need to drive safely as only get 6 points , doh !
dezt Posted October 31, 2008 Posted October 31, 2008 congratultions, don't get a car like mine, it costs more to fix it than the car did to buy
mac_shinobi Posted October 31, 2008 Author Posted October 31, 2008 i know FN-GM posted about passing his a while ago but what car do you have ?
Dos_Box Posted October 31, 2008 Posted October 31, 2008 Congratulations. You will now know what it feels like to be taxed to death.
mac_shinobi Posted October 31, 2008 Author Posted October 31, 2008 So your telling me I paid made my driving instructor lots of money to make him / her rich only to make the tax man rich as well lol
matt40k Posted October 31, 2008 Posted October 31, 2008 Congrats mac_shinobi Cheers Dos_Boxm, you've just reminded me I need to pay the council tax. Fancy a cold as my way of saying thanks?
Hightower Posted October 31, 2008 Posted October 31, 2008 Go for a small cheap hatch. I paid £400 for my Clio and it has run fine for nearly three years. It cost me about £200 to get it through it's last MOT and I've just spent £100 for a new exhaust but it runs well and the insurance is cheap. I know that if anything happens which is expensive I can just scrap it and get another without losing too much. At the end of the day, you can make yourself skint getting a pretty new car - what happens when that needs fixing and you don't have the money? Thats my views.
sparkeh Posted October 31, 2008 Posted October 31, 2008 Woo! Well done. Extra respect for actually navigating around the Kettering road system
dezt Posted October 31, 2008 Posted October 31, 2008 I've got a punto, it's going through a rough patch at the moment, head gasket, tax and MOT all at the same time
mattx Posted October 31, 2008 Posted October 31, 2008 Driving Test ? Lordy, did that like 20 years ago......Get a motorbike - much more fun.
Hightower Posted October 31, 2008 Posted October 31, 2008 Been driving for 7 years now - been wanting to do my motorbike test for a while now but never seem to have the extra cash. I will get through it though when I come into the money.
mac_shinobi Posted October 31, 2008 Author Posted October 31, 2008 Driving Test ? Lordy, did that like 20 years ago......Get a motorbike - much more fun. Yeah I was considering that actually - getting a motor bike that is but I enjoy listening to my music too much and the warmth in the winter - yes I do know you can get leathers lol kinky some would say lol
mac_shinobi Posted October 31, 2008 Author Posted October 31, 2008 yeah at least I will stay warm and dry in the winter months or when its p1551ng it down with rain
mattx Posted October 31, 2008 Posted October 31, 2008 yeah at least I will stay warm and dry in the winter months or when its p1551ng it down with rain Oddly enough i get more wet taking off my wet stuff after a ride - modern day bike gear is excellent for water proof and warmness. I don't like leathers, so its a Buffalo jacket, over trousers, Frank Thomas boots with some Salomon Ski socks.... Just got some gloves from TK Maxx - they are great with some undergloves on....
wizzard Posted October 31, 2008 Posted October 31, 2008 Congratulations Can you provide times when you are driving so I know when it's safe to go out for a walk
craigy2302 Posted October 31, 2008 Posted October 31, 2008 Congrats I passed mine the other week, but I still aint managed to drive anywhere... Public transport is easier... lol:getmecoat:
Gatt Posted October 31, 2008 Posted October 31, 2008 Congrats!! Got my test on the 14th!! When I pass I'll be driving the Mrs' Mondeo - Estate 2Ltr Ghia!!
jcollings Posted October 31, 2008 Posted October 31, 2008 Congrats!! Got my test on the 14th!! When I pass I'll be driving the Mrs' Mondeo - Estate 2Ltr Ghia!! Good luck with the test - let us know how you get on.
mac_shinobi Posted October 31, 2008 Author Posted October 31, 2008 Congrats!! Got my test on the 14th!! When I pass I'll be driving the Mrs' Mondeo - Estate 2Ltr Ghia!! Indeed let us know how you get on lol @ letting you know when I am driving - umm from now onwards lol, does that mean your gonna be homeward bound from now on ?
Michael Posted November 1, 2008 Posted November 1, 2008 I passed my test recently too - theory I passed first time, but practical it took me three times believe it or not! Driving makes life so much easier. The examiner, the route and a bit of luck on the day are all needed. Birmingham does have some tricky roads as I'm sure other cities do too. The DVLA have recently introduced yet another requirement they refer to as "driving green" which in my view, isn't driving at all It basically means planning ahead, keeping the car moving as much as possible and not over revving. I've also heard rumours that the theory will be increased to 75 questions from the current 50. It'll include questions to do with car maintenance in addition to what we have now. It seems the UK has some of the highest standards in the world when it comes to driving. If they make it too hard, I think it'll just encourage more illegal driving in my opinion. Congratulations on passing and drive safe
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