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Title: Driving Age? Post by: Elsterap on Monday, October 17, 2005, 19:50:52 Someone said its going to be raised to 18.
They taking the piss or is it true? Im 17 in January :???: Also anyone know what bike you can get at 17? Title: Driving Age? Post by: DMR on Monday, October 17, 2005, 19:51:38 125cc
and the 18 myth is wank i'm 17 and driving is ace 8) Title: Driving Age? Post by: Sade on Monday, October 17, 2005, 20:48:43 I start to drive in march.Bingo!Girl racer 8)
Title: Driving Age? Post by: Onion_Jimbo on Monday, October 17, 2005, 20:52:36 every single year someone starts that rumour.
They should raise drinking to 21 though. I dont like youths Title: Driving Age? Post by: Reg Smeeton on Monday, October 17, 2005, 20:58:14 Quote from: "Onion_Jimbo" every single year someone starts that rumour. They should raise drinking to 21 though. I dont like youths I'd say 21 is a bit low OJ....... :old: 25 would be better. Everyone of my kids mates who've passed their test early have had some sort of smash within the first year of driving. Title: Driving Age? Post by: Ralphy on Tuesday, October 18, 2005, 03:07:53 I think 17 is ok to learn to drive but don't agree with kids passing their test and then getting a Ferrari off daddy for their 18th birthday.
Until 21 you should be limited to a certain power or engine size. If i had of got a Type R when i was 17 i'd be dead by now. You learn more about driving in your first few years than any other time. Title: Driving Age? Post by: Northern Red on Tuesday, October 18, 2005, 07:32:01 The Aussie 'P' plate system is the one that they're looking at...
This lowers provisional age to 16 (bad idea), but raises non-provisional age to 18. 'P' plate rules including engine limits, only one passenger and no loud music or something I think it's a good idea too :old: Title: Driving Age? Post by: oxford_fan on Tuesday, October 18, 2005, 09:32:07 Quote from: "Ralphy" I think 17 is ok to learn to drive but don't agree with kids passing their test and then getting a Ferrari off daddy for their 18th birthday. i'd say there's a bigger problem with chavs than rich kids when it comes to driving.Until 21 you should be limited to a certain power or engine size. Title: Driving Age? Post by: genf_stfc on Tuesday, October 18, 2005, 11:31:35 I think young drivers should be made to drive convertibles, so that they can hear helpful comments from other more experienced road users, such as "get off the road you fucking useless prick !!!" and other such valuable pieces of advice.
Title: Driving Age? Post by: Northern Red on Tuesday, October 18, 2005, 12:18:23 Convertibles without rollbars, airbags or seatbelts - that way they'll be more careful about making mistakes and if they're crap we don't have to worry about them ever again :twisted:
Title: Driving Age? Post by: Ralphy on Tuesday, October 18, 2005, 12:28:47 Quote from: "oxford_fan" Quote from: "Ralphy" I think 17 is ok to learn to drive but don't agree with kids passing their test and then getting a Ferrari off daddy for their 18th birthday. i'd say there's a bigger problem with chavs than rich kids when it comes to driving.Until 21 you should be limited to a certain power or engine size. Chavs in Nova's are a problem yes but Tarquin in his dad's BMW M3 can also be a prick. Title: Driving Age? Post by: OOH! SHAUN TAYLOR on Tuesday, October 18, 2005, 12:29:59 Once they have passed their test, dirvers should also have to take a course of lessons on motorway driving before being given their full licence. People just do not have a clue how to drive on motorways. They just sit in the middle lane like effing mongs.
It makes my blood boil :evil: Title: Driving Age? Post by: mrs_spacey on Tuesday, October 18, 2005, 12:32:59 Everyone should take 5 hours lessons and retake their test ever 2 years as quite a lot of experienced drivers are completely rubbish at driving :nod:
Title: Driving Age? Post by: fatbury on Tuesday, October 18, 2005, 12:33:29 and what happens if we fail!!! I need my car for work!
Title: Driving Age? Post by: Ralphy on Tuesday, October 18, 2005, 12:34:09 Retake the test every year is abit extreame don't you think.
Title: Driving Age? Post by: Luci on Tuesday, October 18, 2005, 12:34:22 Quote and what happens if we fail!!! I need my car for work! Then it means you're not safe enough to be on the road anyway! :mrgreen: Title: Driving Age? Post by: ron dodgers on Tuesday, October 18, 2005, 12:36:15 They are trying to change the bike ages
Maybe you've heard about this - "the Third EU Driving Licence Directive will mean that the minimum age for riding motorcycles over 125cc rises from 17 to 19 and the age level for direct access to a larger machine rises from 21 to 24 " (from the BMF site) This is due in 5 years - load of bollocks - gobshite Swedes! you can drive an 11kw (14.6bhp) bike up to 125cc at 17 having taken your CBT - at the moment regards Ronald Title: Driving Age? Post by: Ralphy on Tuesday, October 18, 2005, 12:38:24 I went on a superbike the other day, a Yamaha R1. I shit myself.
Title: Driving Age? Post by: Arriba on Tuesday, October 18, 2005, 12:44:59 the worst drivers without doubt are pensioners,many seem to be completely oblivious to what is going on around them.i have seen them pulling out of junctions without looking,driving up roads the wrong way,sitting in the middle lane of motorways doing about 40mph (though women do this also),going through red lights while children were crossing,reversing back down a motorway exit slip road,i could go on.the pensioners are closely followed by the citroen saxo morons and white van drivers.
Title: Driving Age? Post by: Ralphy on Tuesday, October 18, 2005, 12:52:34 Quote from: "arriba" the worst drivers without doubt are pensioners,many seem to be completely oblivious to what is going on around them.i have seen them pulling out of junctions without looking,driving up roads the wrong way,sitting in the middle lane of motorways doing about 40mph (though women do this also),going through red lights while children were crossing,reversing back down a motorway exit slip road,i could go on.the pensioners are closely followed by the citroen saxo morons and white van drivers. I know what you mean but stereotyping people because of their age or vechicle is wrong. For example BMW drivers have a bad reputation but i know a few and their alright, asher for example. People think cos i drive a Type R i want to race them and do 120 mph down the motorway :roll: I know the capabilities of the car but using them to the limit on a public road would be insane. Hence why i do track days where you REALLY learn how to drive. Driving round a corner at 80-90 mph with a Lamborgini in your rear view mirror makes you realise how important a rear view mirror is. The amount of people who rarely use their mirrors is shocking. Title: Driving Age? Post by: Arriba on Tuesday, October 18, 2005, 12:59:14 i have witnessed drivers of all ages doing crazy things just those i mentioned i've seen do it more than others.forgot to mention the prestige car drivers that cut across all 3 lanes at the last second to exit the motorway also the tailgaters who flash their lights although you are overtaking yourself.and the arssholes who drive with their fog lights on all the time cause the think it looks cool"dick heads"
Title: Driving Age? Post by: mrs_spacey on Tuesday, October 18, 2005, 13:05:02 the crappiest drivers i've seen are male Passat drivers - FACT
Title: Driving Age? Post by: Ralphy on Tuesday, October 18, 2005, 13:07:52 Quote from: "mrs_spacey" the crappiest drivers i've seen are male Passat drivers - FACT Really?! I haven't seen many guys driving passats. I find angry dad's in people carriers funny, they drive up my bumper looking to overtake in frustration that they can't have a sports car cos they have 3 kids and a wife :soapy tit wank: Title: Driving Age? Post by: Asher on Wednesday, October 19, 2005, 07:53:26 Quote from: "Ralphy" For example BMW drivers have a bad reputation but i know a few and their alright, asher for example. Dex and Marie would dissagree with this statement mate!!! Title: Driving Age? Post by: Ralphy on Wednesday, October 19, 2005, 11:53:57 Nah your just a flash cunt :wink:
*edited* I am half asleep sorry Title: Driving Age? Post by: Asher on Wednesday, October 19, 2005, 12:15:02 eh?
Title: Driving Age? Post by: Iffy's Onion Bhaji on Wednesday, October 19, 2005, 16:54:27 im 18 and ive only just got round to applying for my provisional. the 18 rumour is a load of crap. it's been going round for 2 or 3 years now and it hasn't happened yet
Title: Driving Age? Post by: Sussex on Wednesday, October 19, 2005, 18:55:54 Quote from: "Rich" im 18 and ive only just got round to applying for my provisional. Well that's thrown me, I always thought you were older than your brother. Don't know why though! :oops: Title: Driving Age? Post by: Tails on Wednesday, October 19, 2005, 19:03:00 I can't drive for another 7ish months :(
Need to learn pretty fast as theres no way I can afford £360 for a bus pass in september... Title: Driving Age? Post by: DMR on Wednesday, October 19, 2005, 19:25:38 boy racing is ace
that is all Title: Driving Age? Post by: Johno on Wednesday, October 19, 2005, 19:36:57 Quote from: "sade" I start to drive in march.Bingo!Girl racer 8) everyone starts driving before me! :cry: Title: Driving Age? Post by: Iffy's Onion Bhaji on Wednesday, October 19, 2005, 23:24:02 Quote from: "Sussex Red" Quote from: "Rich" im 18 and ive only just got round to applying for my provisional. Well that's thrown me, I always thought you were older than your brother. Don't know why though! :oops: i dont think Pieman would be to impressed with that! :D |