Thanks to all the self-taught experts who know more about my job than me

[rastuscat]

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Just as I finish my job and move on, a big thanks to you all who have helped me realise that you guys know my job better than I do.

[Kickaha]

Just as I finish my job and move on, a big thanks to you all who have helped me reliase that you guys know my job better than I do.

You're welcome, if you need any advice for your new job don't hesitate to ask

[MIXONE]

I hope on the last day you might have "sustained loss of traction" problems on your beema all day.:innocent:

[Akzle]

yes. but at least now you'll be preaching only to the gits it's actually going to make a difference to.

[rastuscat]

yes. but at least now you'll be preaching only to the gits it's actually going to make a difference to.

Chur Azkill.

My last day is 29 May. It might be a good day to mono the troll bike. Anyone know a helicopter hire firm?

[rastuscat]

I hope on the last day you might have "sustained loss of traction" problems on your beema all day.:innocent:

Good idea. Naughty, but good.

[PrincessBandit]

I'm sure the keyboard warriors will be waiting with bated breath to advise on your new job situation.

All the best for seeing out your last month, and for the coming career change.

[mossy1200]

Is it true your retirement package is 10% of the ticket revenue you made?

[mossy1200]

You could buy this and be really bad azz.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-868779834.htm

[rastuscat]

Is it true your retirement package is 10% of the ticket revenue you made?

I hope so.

[rastuscat]

You could buy this and be really bad azz.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/other/auction-868779834.htm

Now THAT is cool.

Not sure that Mrs Cat would appreciate her new pillion seat tho.

[mossy1200]

Now THAT is cool.

Not sure that Mrs Cat would appreciate her new pillion seat tho.

Years in the force and you have lost your imagination.

Get another bobber seat and roller skate wheels plus leather pants. Join together and she can ride the back wheel.
Upstairs is for thinking.

[Hitcher]

Just as I finish my job and move on, a big thanks to you all who have helped me realise that you guys know my job better than I do.

Aw, shucks. It's been a pleasure.

[Gadget1]

I didn't meet you personally or professionally (phew) rastuscat but you come across as a good old school kinda cop.


All the best for your future.

[rastuscat]

I didn't meet you personally or professionally (phew) rastuscat but you come across as a good old school kinda cop.


All the best for your future.

It's coz I'm old. School undetermined.

[Moi]

Everybody knows how to do the police's job better than the police, same for teaching... but when did you last see a queue round the block for entry to police college or teaching?

Enjoy your last few weeks, you'll look back on your police time, in time, with a certain fondest... as the pupil kangaroo starts the GN for the umpth time :laugh:

[Crasherfromwayback]

Just as I finish my job and move on, a big thanks to you all who have helped me realise that you guys know my job better than I do.

Don't think for a moment it's just your job peeps know better.

[Oscar]

The fact that you would covet the opinion of those on this board says a lot about you...

[unstuck]

Enjoy your time as a carpark security guard. Maybe they will give you a scooter to cruise around on.:2thumbsup

[R650R]

The problem is what you are taught you can do as a policeman is very narrow in scope compared to what Joe blow citizen is taught in school (and TV) about what the police can do.

Hence there arise some distress to those who haven't woken up to the fact that your really only there to protect the govt and corporations. Of course your also hindered by the justice dept that lets the trash blow straight back out on the street like a poorly run landfill site.
Perhaps we need a new advertising campaign to explain how policing really works so people don't expect a silver bullet to their problems. Gone are the old days when the sherriff just told people to behave and they did.
Firemen put out fires, ambos stop bleeding but police can only ever interrupt crime and bad behaviour unless we make them all Judge Dredd status.

You shouldn't take it personally anytime someone argues with you here or the street. Most people know its the system that is wrong not you, they just find it hard to articulate that into words.

[AllanB]

Retiring or moving on to something different?

IMO you have always come across as a very fair person on here.

[Reckless]

Retiring or moving on to something different?

IMO you have always come across as a very fair person on here.

Very true:) One of the good guys behind the keyboard and hopefully it has been behind the ticket book to :)
I'm also keen to see how the posts are once Mr Rastus doesn't have a job to protect LOL

[HenryDorsetCase]

Mike Ermintraut

[rastuscat]

Mike Ermintraut

Love that guy. Glad he's in Better Call Saul too.

[rastuscat]

Retiring or moving on to something different?

IMO you have always come across as a very fair person on here.

I'm going to be a motorcycle instructor, contracting to Dan Ornsby Motorcycle Training, www.motorcycletraining.co.nz

I'm pleased to say that I'm staying in the motorcycle world, so I can keep Azkil, Skoober and the others on their toes.

No longer will I have to watch my tongue for fear of a telling off from the company web trolls.

I'm going through the process of getting my I endorsement at the moment. And what a process it is.

[scumdog]

Just as I finish my job and move on, a big thanks to you all who have helped me realise that you guys know my job better than I do.

That's CLASSIC R.C!!:clap::clap:

Funny how the know-it-all twats who bleat on how cops SHOULD do their job never actually get around to doing the job themselves?:scratch:

[TheDemonLord]

you are Welcome Rast, but remember when poking fun at the keyboard warriors:

Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?

[Akzle]

Most people know its the system that is wrong not you, they just find it hard to articulate that into words.

no i dont struggle at all.
just that most policy enforcement drones equate that to "failing the attitude test".

oh how i lulz.

but fuck, can those cunts waste time or what, it's almost like there's no crime to be solved.

[unstuck]

That's CLASSIC R.C!!:clap::clap:

Funny how the know-it-all twats who bleat on how cops SHOULD do their job never actually get around to doing the job themselves?:scratch:

I will have you know I did a grand job of recovering my tools from a couple of junkies, when you lot were out doing important shit, like sitting in bushes waiting for someone driving a few kms over the limit.:whistle:

[HenryDorsetCase]

That's CLASSIC R.C!!:clap::clap:

Funny how the know-it-all twats who bleat on how cops SHOULD do their job never actually get around to doing the job themselves?:scratch:

I failed the online aptitude test. True story

[Crasherfromwayback]

I'm going to be a motorcycle instructor, contracting to Dan Ornsby Motorcycle Training, www.motorcycletraining.co.nz

.

Some of the things I've been told, regarding the training *motorcycle instructors* give to riders...is so funny it's actually sad. And dangerous.

[R650R]

Funny how the know-it-all twats who bleat on how cops SHOULD do their job never actually get around to doing the job themselves?:scratch:

That's because they have very strict entry criteria to prevent individual thinking from entering the ranks. Hence you have to be a rugby nut, team sport player etc to get in these days or the appropritte ethinic minority.
Just imagine if they individual thinkers in the force and come biefing time someone says 'Bullshit, I'm not enforcing this 4k limit..." or etc etc etc....

[Berries]

Are there two T's in bitter or just the one?

[Scuba_Steve]

I'm pleased to say that I'm staying in the motorcycle world, so I can keep Azkil, Skoober and the others on their toes.


Crap... does this mean I've now gotta learn about riding bikes so I can tell you how to do this too :innocent:

[Kickaha]

I failed the online aptitude test. True story

Weren't you a big enough cunt?

[scumdog]

That's because they have very strict entry criteria to prevent individual thinking from entering the ranks. Hence you have to be a rugby nut, team sport player etc to get in these days or the appropritte ethinic minority.
Just imagine if they individual thinkers in the force and come biefing time someone says 'Bullshit, I'm not enforcing this 4k limit..." or etc etc etc....

I'm not a rugby player etc etc.

I didn't enforce the 4k limit.

So,I rest my case.

[nzspokes]

I'm going through the process of getting my I endorsement at the moment. And what a process it is.

I'm looking at that to, are you doing the night school version?

[Gadget1]

It's coz I'm old. School undetermined.


Heh, maybe the school of hard knocks...

[Tazz]

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Just as I finish my job and move on, a big thanks to you all who have helped me realise that you guys know my job better than I do.

Yeah man, I was surprised by the sandy vagina fest your friendly safety warning post got, although I don't know why you'd expect or want a pat on the back from this lot :laugh:
What's the world come to when you're considered a interfering wanker for casually letting someone know that their own and their daughters skin is actually better to have than not, but as you say, others clearly know better, and you should have obviously just bashed his indicator in and written him up for it :Police:

[Oakie]

Mike Ermintraut Verrry cool dude.

Quis custodiet ipsos custodes? Who will guard the guards? (Sorry ... it's been 38 years since School Cert latin).

[Oakie]

So Rastus. Do you get to do a lap of honour of the city to sign off?

Might catch up with you at a training course some time. I did the advanced course about three years ago and it's worth repeating.

[rastuscat]

I will have you know I did a grand job of recovering my tools from a couple of junkies, when you lot were out doing important shit, like sitting in bushes waiting for someone driving a few kms over the limit.:whistle:

If only that were necessary. I stand out in the open and catch those who can't see beyond the end of their bonnet. But you never hear about those ones, do ya.

[unstuck]

If only that were necessary. I stand out in the open and catch those who can't see beyond the end of their bonnet. But you never hear about those ones, do ya.

Actually I usually, but not always, drive just under the limit myself. There are other things I like to spend my money on. But it makes me laugh when people are over the limit and there is a cop on the side of the road, clearly visible for some distance, and they go roaring along, only to slam the brakes on at the last minute.
And these are some of the people I have to share the road with, and that in itself is enough to make me pay more attention to who is around me when out and about.
Between lumsden and gore once there was a big blue drum that had fallen off a trailer or truck on one of the straights, It was sitting in the middle of the lane so I stopped to move it, and there was a lady coming towards it rather quickly while I was parking the truck, I think she must have been 60-70 mtrs from it before she locked all the wheels up and slid straight into it. Good job it was empty. :brick:
That kind of thing is enough for me keep my speed down, knowing the type of idiots out there sharing the road with me.:yes:

[rastuscat]

I'm looking at that to, are you doing the night school version?

Interesting.

I didn't realize there's a night school version.

I'm doing an 8 day block course to get certified. As well as jumping through a few more hops like medical exams, eye exams, theory tests, practical assessments blah blah blah.

Funny thing though. I thought I was going to become a Class 6 I endorsement holder. But when you get an I endorsement, it covers all classes you hold. So, in order to get the I endorsement, you have to pass all the theory tests i.e. Classes 1,2,3,4,5 & 6. It's be a real crash course in the Classes 2 to 5, I can tell you.

I had an A, B and F when I was a testing officer with the old MoT, and the classes changed while I was in this job. It happened when we got the photo ID licences. I was converted automatically to a Class 1, 2, 4 and 6. So I've had truck licences since 1989 without having driven trucks more than half a dozen times since.

Getting a truck licence is now a far more complicated process, so I'm pleased I hung onto my old one.

Learning all the technical issues in the HMV trade has been an eye opener. I knew a bit due to my current role, but not a lot of the technicalities. I still wonder why a driver needs to know what the maximum forward distance of a rigid vehicle is. Like, unless he's building a truck, what does that tell him?

Anyway, it's a real learner.

[Coolz]

[QUOTE=rastuscat;1130857590





Learning all the technical issues in the HMV trade has been an eye opener. I knew a bit due to my current role, but not a lot of the technicalities. I still wonder why a driver needs to know what the maximum forward distance of a rigid vehicle is. Like, unless he's building a truck, what does that tell him?

Anyway, it's a real learner.[/QUOTE]

Sometimes on a timber or steel delivery truck you get a long beam to carry which sits on your headboard and can extend over the front of the cab.

[unstuck]

Learning all the technical issues in the HMV trade has been an eye opener.

Yep, sure is. Log and work time books are a pain in the ass now too.:niceone:

[Scuba_Steve]

Interesting.

I didn't realize there's a night school version.

I'm doing an 8 day block course to get certified. As well as jumping through a few more hops like medical exams, eye exams, theory tests, practical assessments blah blah blah.

Funny thing though. I thought I was going to become a Class 6 I endorsement holder. But when you get an I endorsement, it covers all classes you hold. So, in order to get the I endorsement, you have to pass all the theory tests i.e. Classes 1,2,3,4,5 & 6. It's be a real crash course in the Classes 2 to 5, I can tell you.

I had an A, B and F when I was a testing officer with the old MoT, and the classes changed while I was in this job. It happened when we got the photo ID licences. I was converted automatically to a Class 1, 2, 4 and 6. So I've had truck licences since 1989 without having driven trucks more than half a dozen times since.

Getting a truck licence is now a far more complicated process, so I'm pleased I hung onto my old one.

Learning all the technical issues in the HMV trade has been an eye opener. I knew a bit due to my current role, but not a lot of the technicalities. I still wonder why a driver needs to know what the maximum forward distance of a rigid vehicle is. Like, unless he's building a truck, what does that tell him?

Anyway, it's a real learner.

Maybee I should come see you for the rest of my truck licences then ay :msn-wink:

... course it'd be much easier if you'd just send them up in the mail :whistle:

[rastuscat]

Maybee I should come see you for the rest of my truck licences then ay :msn-wink:

... course it'd be much easier if you'd just send them up in the mail :whistle:

It's how you got your Class 6, so why not..............

[willytheekid]

It's how you got your Class 6, so why not..............

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zXDo4dL7SU

:killingme best of the day!

[Scuba_Steve]

It's how you got your Class 6, so why not..............

Sweet, well I've already got 1, 2 & 6 so only need 3-5 wouldn't mind F being chucked on either ;)
I'll get the local to deliver a truckload of donuts for your effort... You might be leaving the force, but no reason to miss out on those donuts :msn-wink:

[unstuck]

Sweet, well I've already got 1, 2 & 6 so only need 3-5 wouldn't mind F being chucked on either ;)
I'll get the local to deliver a truckload of donuts for your effort... You might be leaving the force, but no reason to miss out on those donuts :msn-wink:

Apparently Twinkies are the snack of choice for officers in the states now, give me donuts anyday.:2thumbsup

[rastuscat]

Yep, sure is. Log and work time books are a pain in the ass now too.:niceone:

Why would a driver give a toss about his vehicles forward distance? Sheesh.

[unstuck]

Why would a driver give a toss about his vehicles forward distance? Sheesh.

Like was said earlier, depends what you are carrying. Mobile cranes and the like included. I guess unless you understand some basic physics and engineering it would be pretty pointless information. But I guess an OVL permit would take care of how much over you could go.

[Scuba_Steve]

Apparently Twinkies are the snack of choice for officers in the states now, give me donuts anyday.:2thumbsup

Hey we don't need to hear about the going ons in the Blue Oyster Bar... :eek5:

[Gremlin]

Why would a driver give a toss about his vehicles forward distance? Sheesh.
All fine until it goes wrong... then some information is considered quite essential :lol:

<img src=http://i.telegraph.co.uk/telegraph/multimedia/archive/01713/truck-5_1713125i.jpg>

[unstuck]

All fine until it goes wrong... then some information is considered quite essential :lol:



Yeah, like leave the hoist lever alone while driving.:crazy:

[Reckless]

All fine until it goes wrong... then some information is considered quite essential :lol:



Bloody Hell Spectacular that one, musta been going at a good clip LOL

[unstuck]

Bloody Hell Spectacular that one, musta been going at a good clip LOL

Dude must have been on mushrooms or something, don't know if you have ever driven a single mast tipper on the road, but for him not to notice the thing up in the air like that, he had to be on something.:crazy:

[rastuscat]

All fine until it goes wrong... then some information is considered quite essential :lol:

<img src=http://i.telegraph.co.uk/telegraph/multimedia/archive/01713/truck-5_1713125i.jpg>

4.25 meters plus an allowance of 25 mm for covers and lashings.

Funny. I remember trucks hitting the Penrose over bridge. Is that 4.65 Metres?

[unstuck]

4.25 meters plus an allowance of 25 mm for covers and lashings.

Funny. I remember trucks hitting the Penrose over bridge. Is that 4.65 Metres?

Too much air in the tires, or the bridge was sagging.:innocent:

[buggerit]

Dude must have been on mushrooms or something, don't know if you have ever driven a single mast tipper on the road, but for him not to notice the thing up in the air like that, he had to be on something.:crazy:

Ive repaired 5 of these over the years. A tip , when the truck is standing near vertical, don't put your foot on the clutch
because you will probably knock your teeth out on the steering wheel (as demonstrated by a couple of the drivers):wacko:

[buggerit]

4.25 meters plus an allowance of 25 mm for covers and lashings.

Funny. I remember trucks hitting the Penrose over bridge. Is that 4.65 Metres?

Its bloody low, claimed quite a few cows heads over the years.

[unstuck]

Ive repaired 5 of these over the years. A tip , when the truck is standing near vertical, don't put your foot on the clutch
because you will probably knock your teeth out on the steering wheel (as demonstrated by a couple of the drivers):wacko:

Had a D series ford that was good for doing wheelies in. It had a cummins v8 in it though, and the landings were rather hard. Seen a few trucks go over sideways as well, good for catching newbies out. One fella even managed to tip over a new Argosy with twin masts.:2thumbsup

[Moi]

4.25 meters plus an allowance of 25 mm for covers and lashings.

Funny. I remember trucks hitting the Penrose over bridge. Is that 4.65 Metres?

According to the sign on the Penrose Rd overbridge - 4.41metres...

[nzspokes]

Interesting.

I didn't realize there's a night school version.

I'm doing an 8 day block course to get certified. As well as jumping through a few more hops like medical exams, eye exams, theory tests, practical assessments blah blah blah.

Funny thing though. I thought I was going to become a Class 6 I endorsement holder. But when you get an I endorsement, it covers all classes you hold. So, in order to get the I endorsement, you have to pass all the theory tests i.e. Classes 1,2,3,4,5 & 6. It's be a real crash course in the Classes 2 to 5, I can tell you.

I had an A, B and F when I was a testing officer with the old MoT, and the classes changed while I was in this job. It happened when we got the photo ID licences. I was converted automatically to a Class 1, 2, 4 and 6. So I've had truck licences since 1989 without having driven trucks more than half a dozen times since.

Getting a truck licence is now a far more complicated process, so I'm pleased I hung onto my old one.

Learning all the technical issues in the HMV trade has been an eye opener. I knew a bit due to my current role, but not a lot of the technicalities. I still wonder why a driver needs to know what the maximum forward distance of a rigid vehicle is. Like, unless he's building a truck, what does that tell him?

Anyway, it's a real learner.

Yes up here you can do it correspondence. And as you say from what I have read once I obtain the I endorsement I can train on anything I have a full licence for. And the course is car based. Odd.

[unstuck]

Yes up here you can do it correspondence. And as you say from what I have read once I obtain the I endorsement I can train on anything I have a full licence for. And the course is car based. Odd.

So even if you have class 5, but have done bugger all actual truck work, you can still train people how to drive trucks?:laugh::laugh:

Why am I not surprised.:rolleyes:

[nzspokes]

So even if you have class 5, but have done bugger all actual truck work, you can still train people how to drive trucks?:laugh::laugh:

Why am I not surprised.:rolleyes:

That's correct. Sadly.

[unstuck]

That's correct. Sadly.

Seems a little odd, but that would explain why when I went for my class 5, I had to back the truck and trailer out of the instructors yard after his 4th failed attempt.:nya:

[Moi]

Seems a little odd, but that would explain why when I went for my class 5, I had to back the truck and trailer out of the instructors yard after his 4th failed attempt.:nya:

THAT was the test... all the rest was window dressing... :rolleyes:

[R650R]

4.25 meters plus an allowance of 25 mm for covers and lashings.

Funny. I remember trucks hitting the Penrose over bridge. Is that 4.65 Metres?
... thank god only the CVIU get taught all the intracies and traps of heavy vehicle regs and not general duties or highway patrol cops....

http://www.nzta.govt.nz/resources/roadcode/heavy-vehicle-road-code/information-for-heavy-vehicle-drivers/heavy-rigid-vehicle-definitions-and-specifications.html

(1) Forward distance

Forward distance for a rigid vehicle is the distance from the rear axis to the front of the vehicle or its load, whichever is foremost (excluding collapsible mirrors).

The maximum forward distance for heavy rigid vehicles without a tow coupling is 9.5 metres. Heavy rigid vehicles with a tow coupling are restricted to a maximum forward distance of 8.5 metres.

(2) Maxmimum height

The maximum height above ground is 4.25 metres. An additional 25 millimetres is allowed for tarpaulins, lashings, straps, chains, covers and related connectors and tensioning devices that aren't permanently or rigidly fixed to the vehicle.

BTW trucks still hit the Penrose overbridge. You can get through in the fast lane (apparently) with a high cube box on standard height trailer but not in the other lanes... These days it usually contractors with diggers on the back doing bridge strikes.
It prob is 4.65, think all motorway bridges are 5m unless stated otherwise with signage.
Interestingly on NZTA site max height for Akld motorway is listed as 4.25m with no mention of extra for chains etc. Typically at that height you'd be talking flatdeck if there are chains across top and most fellas on that job are pretty experienced old school types, not many drivers want to heave tarps about these days....

[R650R]

Yep, sure is. Log and work time books are a pain in the ass now too.:niceone:

They've actually gotten easier now you don't have to separate driving from loading time... or do you mean you've actually got enforcement operations in the deep south now there are so many milk tankers running around down there :)

[R650R]

Interesting.

Funny thing though. I thought I was going to become a Class 6 I endorsement holder. But when you get an I endorsement, it covers all classes you hold. So, in order to get the I endorsement, you have to pass all the theory tests i.e. Classes 1,2,3,4,5 & 6. It's be a real crash course in the Classes 2 to 5, I can tell you.



Do you have to resit your car licence full practical???

I was thinking of going the tour bus route, just work six months a year and cruise the south island.
But to get a P endorsement you have to fully resit your car license practical if you passed it more than six years ago.... and with half alifetime of bad habits that wouldn't be easy or a sure thing... and what happens if you fail!

[rastuscat]

Do you have to resit your car licence full practical???

Yes, doing that next week.

[Scuba_Steve]

Yes, doing that next week.

So if you suddenly disappear from KB we take it you failed :p

[unstuck]

there are so many milk tankers running around down there :)

Tanker drivers are not truck drivers, just plant operators, heaven forbid if one of them had to actually think for themselves or have to reverse their trailer.:crazy:

[rastuscat]

So if you suddenly disappear from KB we take it you failed :p

I'll be giving a master-class in how to text, update facebook, tweet, update KB and grossly exceed the speed limit while not wearing my seatbelt or giving a shit.

If that doesn't pass, I don't know what will.

[Scuba_Steve]

I'll be giving a master-class in how to text, update facebook, tweet, update KB and grossly exceed the speed limit while not wearing my seatbelt or giving a shit.

If that doesn't pass, I don't know what will.

Ah see you've already missed something; better be more onto it on the day, you could have been failed for lack of alcohol in the system with that list & that's an instant disqualification... Also it's good practice to lower the seat or slump so you can barely see through the steering wheel & wear a baseball cap or hoodie this will help gain favour with the tester

[Hawk]

Ah see you've already missed something; better be more onto it on the day, you could have been failed for lack of alcohol in the system with that list & that's an instant disqualification... Also it's good practice to lower the seat or slump so you can barely see through the steering wheel & wear a baseball cap or hoodie this will help gain favour with the tester

missed a couple Steve. Base speaker in the boot thumping away, folded arm with elbow out the window just waiting for the next passing truck, and the for sale sign on the back

[rastuscat]

I've changed my attitude to being wrong over the years.

Used to be I'd get all defensive, dig my toes in, that sort of thing. Now I see it as an opportunity to improve by learning whats right.

So if I fail a test next week, it's a chance to improve. It'll cost a few dollars etc, but I'll be better for it.

I have some degree of sympathy with those who are always right. Not much to learn, when you're always right.

Out of interest, like most, I'm pretty confident of passing all the tests first time. But if I don't, it won't be the end of the world.

[Scuba_Steve]

Less serious note tho, it's the stupid shit that's likely to trip you up
ALWAYS indicate outta roundabouts no matter how small & useless it is you force that indicator to indicate!
look speedo, mirror, mirror, mirror & repeat... if you find sometime in-between maybee glance at the road but that's optional. You must however pay attention to the speedo & mirrors every 8secs & make it obvious
Regardless of how far out your speedo is always make sure it indicates below 50km/h or 100km/h... there's no such thing as "impeding the flow of traffic" with the test
Never take gaps that an old granny wouldn't take
Don't merge, give way... apparently merging isn't the correct thing to do at merges (this could be dependant on the tester tho unsure)
Always drive in the gutter only pulling out to avoid cyclists of all people

[unstuck]

ALWAYS indicate outta roundabouts no matter how small & useless it is you force that indicator to indicate!


That must be an optional extra is it, don't get to see much of it down this way. Way too hard to txt and indicate at roundabouts at the same time.

[rastuscat]

Less serious note tho, it's the stupid shit that's likely to trip you up
ALWAYS indicate outta roundabouts no matter how small & useless it is you force that indicator to indicate!
look speedo, mirror, mirror, mirror & repeat... if you find sometime in-between maybee glance at the road but that's optional. You must however pay attention to the speedo & mirrors every 8secs & make it obvious
Regardless of how far out your speedo is always make sure it indicates below 50km/h or 100km/h... there's no such thing as "impeding the flow of traffic" with the test
Never take gaps that an old granny wouldn't take
Don't merge, give way... apparently merging isn't the correct thing to do at merges (this could be dependant on the tester tho unsure)
Always drive in the gutter only pulling out to avoid cyclists of all people

A pass by cynicism it shall be.

[FJRider]

You're welcome, if you need any advice for your new job don't hesitate to ask

He doesn't NEED to ask ....


He tells us what he will be doing ... and we will tell him how to do it properly.

[Scuba_Steve]

That must be an optional extra is it, don't get to see much of it down this way. Way too hard to txt and indicate at roundabouts at the same time.

oh once you have a licence apparently you're supposed to indicate right to drive straight through, indicate left when you can be bothered or hell just not indicate at all; I mean you know where you're going others can just work it out for themselves

[rastuscat]

oh once you have a licence apparently you're supposed to indicate right to drive straight through, indicate left when you can be bothered or hell just not indicate at all; I mean you know where you're going others can just work it out for themselves

I'll wait for some sage advice from Azkill before the test. That'll make all the difference.

[Scuba_Steve]

I'll wait for some sage advice from Azkill before the test. That'll make all the difference.

2nd opinions are always good...
Also I can't believe I forgot about traffic lights; you must remember green is go, orange is speed up & running reds is all the rage nowadays so if you wanna be "cool" remember to run those reds. After all they're just guides, you know, like white lines & keeping left :innocent:

[FJRider]

A pass by cynicism it shall be.

I used to be a Cynic .... but too many selfish barstards ruined it .... :blank:


Now I'm a pessimist ... but it'll probably end badly though ... :shifty:

[mossy1200]

oh once you have a licence apparently you're supposed to indicate right to drive straight through, indicate left when you can be bothered or hell just not indicate at all; I mean you know where you're going others can just work it out for themselves

Mounting the roundabout indicates you want to go straight through still?

[mossy1200]

2nd opinions are always good...
Also I can't believe I forgot about traffic lights; you must remember green is go, orange is speed up & running reds is all the rage nowadays so if you wanna be "cool" remember to run those reds. After all they're just guides, you know, like white lines & keeping left :innocent:

The small area between yellow lines is still the motorbike lane?

[Racing Dave]

On the Akaroa highway...

[Gremlin]

On the Akaroa highway...
Ah... the BMWs before one got all toasty :weep:

[Reckless]

Jeepers I hope you didn't leave before the bonuses where paid out mate, ticket sales this year 7.3 million :Police:

[HenryDorsetCase]

oh once you have a licence apparently you're supposed to indicate right to drive straight through, indicate left when you can be bothered or hell just not indicate at all; I mean you know where you're going others can just work it out for themselves

Well, yeah. What's your problem? You should not proceed until it is safe to do so. That will be some time after I have passed by. At that point do what you like.

All I need to know about driving I learned from watching THE CANNONBALL RUN at age 12: Adrienne Barbeau's cleavage gets you out of traffic tickets, and like the Italian guy says "Whatsa behind me, is not important".


Eastbound and Down, baby. (yes SMOKEY AND THE BANDIT, whatever)

[rastuscat]

Ah... the BMWs before one got all toasty :weep:

Pre 13 Aug 13. That day will live with me.

Ironically, I had a discussion today with the other Popo in these pics. We might set fire to the new ST1300, we're not feeling the love for it.

On the day he took those pics Racing Dave came out with a fairly critical view of the work we did, but after a day of seeing us in action, he softened a little.

Those two guys in the pic (not us), neither had licences. Like 30 of the motorcyclists we deal with.

28 days to go chaps and chappettes, it's all down hill from here.

[rastuscat]

Jeepers I hope you didn't leave before the bonuses where paid out mate, ticket sales this year 7.3 million :Police:

I'm still waiting for my bonus from 1989. Not holding out much hope at this stage.

For sure, if we got paid a bonus for tickets written we'd be writing a shit load more than we do.

[mossy1200]

There was a time when you had to be a gay if you were a white guy joining the police.
The rules have relaxed now you only need to look gay.
Honda communities together.

[Graelin]

During infrequent visits to this site over the last couple of years I have enjoyed your posts.

Congrats on your time, sounds like you understand policing in a way that is missing now.

I started with MOT in 1977 and now involved in training so 38 years with direct connection with the industry.

Everyone has an opinion on how you should do this job however most would struggle on implementing it on the street.

I got pulled in by the boss three months after starting and asked why I had yet to issue a single speeding infringement. I gave the stupidest but honest answer.

"I don't believe in them?"

[Akzle]

I'll wait for some sage advice from Azkill before the test. That'll make all the difference.

do a skid au.


(also, and you'd probably know, but you no longer have to indicate ON to a roundabout if you're going straight through, even if the people on the other side or coming from your right can see you and may be otherwise unclear about your intent.

I'm with scooby on this, dont fucken bother. especially up here where they'll whang a roundabout in the middle of three fuckn 100km/h roads that has trucks coming from all 3 fucken directions all the fucken time.)

(but really, rast, i approve of you thinking somewhat more for yourself nowadays, you dont need to seek my opinion on any matter, but of course, my advice is always freely given :) )

[rastuscat]

do a skid au.

Chur Cuz.

10 characterless.

[TheDemonLord]

You should crank this on your last day:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiX7GTelTPM

or this:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmRKLnkWZTA

[Akzle]

You should crank this on your last day:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiX7GTelTPM

or this:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmRKLnkWZTA

i dont do jewtubes, but id be sad if one of those was not NWA's fuck the police.

[Scuba_Steve]

i dont do jewtubes, but id be sad if one of those was not NWA's fuck the police.

1st one; 2nd one is 'WHOOP WHOOP thats the sound of Police' (not a song) albeit badly linked

[Akzle]

1st one; 2nd one is 'WHOOP WHOOP thats the sound of Police' (not a song) albeit badly linked

obviously no nine inch nails "victims of badge and a gun"...

[R650R]

On the Akaroa highway...

Any reason for holding the laser crooked, gangstar style LOL ????

[rastuscat]

Any reason for holding the laser crooked, gangstar style LOL ????

Aye is da Law, brudda, aye hold da lasa enny way I choos..............:woohoo:

[Stylo]

You pointed your camera at me and pulled me over on my black Hayabusa , must have been about a year ago, somewhere between Motukarara and LR.

Remember you told me off as it was one of those 105 or under public holiday 'promotions' and I was doing 106, you showed me the readout.

We had a chat for a while and , ironically, you gave me a voucher for the very company you're heading to in lieu of a ticket. ( Is 106 speeding ? )

Best of luck anyway and my Mrs has used the voucher and done the course with Dan the man, All good and best of luck mate.

[rastuscat]

You pointed your camera at me and pulled me over on my black Hayabusa , must have been about a year ago, somewhere between Motukarara and LR.

Remember you told me off as it was one of those 105 or under public holiday 'promotions' and I was doing 106, you showed me the readout.

We had a chat for a while and , ironically, you gave me a voucher for the very company you're heading to in lieu of a ticket. ( Is 106 speeding ? )

Best of luck anyway and my Mrs has used the voucher and done the course with Dan the man, All good and best of luck mate.

Shhhhhhhh, if the boss hears I'll get kicked for not following the policy..............oh, hold on...........I don't give a toss any more.............

Actually, I do care. Funny, at the time I had no idea I'd end up working for Dan. Seems ironic now. I'm having to be very careful not to be seen to be promoting the company I'm moving to.

[rastuscat]

You pointed your camera at me and pulled me over on my black Hayabusa , must have been about a year ago, somewhere between Motukarara and LR.

Remember you told me off as it was one of those 105 or under public holiday 'promotions' and I was doing 106, you showed me the readout.

We had a chat for a while and , ironically, you gave me a voucher for the very company you're heading to in lieu of a ticket. ( Is 106 speeding ? )

Best of luck anyway and my Mrs has used the voucher and done the course with Dan the man, All good and best of luck mate.

Basically, 106 isn't particularly dangerous, but it's in excess of the speed limit. And that's the crux of it. The line gets drawn somewhere arbitrary, and it gets applied, hopefully with discretion.

That's the perfect outcome, you spent your dosh on a a course, instead of a $30 donation to the gubbermint. Nice.

Makes me feel warm. Like weeing oneself in dark pants.

[Akzle]

Makes me feel warm. Like weeing oneself in dark pants.

kinkyyy .

[Qkkid]

311176


Just as I finish my job and move on, a big thanks to you all who have helped me realise that you guys know my job better than I do.

:cool:Sooooo how can we help you with your new job:killingme

[rastuscat]

:cool:Sooooo how can we help you with your new job:killingme

Dammit, you're a westie.

Tell me, how does one crash start a Valiant?

[Qkkid]

Dammit, you're a westie.

Tell me, how does one crash start a Valiant?

:shutup: You ask someone nicely to help you steal it :laugh:
:no:Im not a Westie im a Northshore boy:niceone:

[rastuscat]

:shutup: You ask someone nicely to help you steal it :laugh:
:no:Im not a Westie im a Northshore boy:niceone:

Anyone east of the Greenhithe bridge is either a displaced westie, or wants to be

[Moi]

Anyone east of the Greenhithe bridge is either a displaced westie, or wants to be

Ask unstuck about east of Greenhithe...

Anyhow, "The Shore" is really only the area settled and served by North Shore Transport Company (http://www.google.co.nz/imgres?imgurl=https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3787/13282089455_c7b4758fdc_b.jpg&imgrefurl=https://www.flickr.com/photos/sids1/13282089455/&h=756&w=1024&tbnid=GrE2BkrPwKSn3M:&zoom=1&docid=nw0CCOSzGoliPM&ei=HVFDVeD8IoTAmAXQ5ICgCw&tbm=isch&ved=0CBsQMygAMAA) in the days of the Drommie's fleet of ferries... including the vehiculars...

[TheDemonLord]

1st one; 2nd one is 'WHOOP WHOOP thats the sound of Police' (not a song) albeit badly linked

it is a song, well it is a peice of music - but its being played by a Panda car (and that is just hilarious)

and I CBF fixing the link (cause I'm lazy)

[Racing Dave]

On the day he took those pics Racing Dave came out with a fairly critical view of the work we did, but after a day of seeing us in action, he softened a little.

Those two guys in the pic (not us), neither had licences. Like 30 of the motorcyclists we deal with.



True - my view was (and still is) that if I've done nothing to attract the attention of the law, then I want to be left alone.

RC discussed with me at some length that a 'random' pull of motorcyclists gives a 30% strike rate for any one (or more) of WoF, Rego, or licence issues. I can quite see RC's point of view, that it's pretty much worth pulling over anyone who looks in the least bit likely. Fair enough, but if you only target specific riders (and/or behaviours - such as noise, manner of riding, speed) then I suspect that the strike rate will increase and me, being hyper-alert to the presence of cops, will be able to ride unmolested and undetained at roadside.

As it happened, on the particular afternoon I was with him, the targeted strike rate was 100%.

[unstuck]

Ask unstuck about east of Greenhithe...



Shhhhhh...........Don't want people to think I have any association with Auckland at all.:shifty:

[Scuba_Steve]

So Mr R.Cat, you pass/fail your licence yet? whatcha think of the modern test? or have you still to do it???

[rastuscat]

So Mr R.Cat, you pass/fail your licence yet? whatcha think of the modern test? or have you still to do it???

Hi Skoober

Did all the theory tests yesterday, and the advanced practical.

Luckily I knew what the required forward distance of a low flying Death Star was.

The practical was nerve wracking, funny how you get paranoid when someone is watching you. Passed easily, apparently.

So that's quite a few boxes ticked. Now it's just the 8 day full time I endorsement course to do, after I'm no longer in a blue suit. 3 weeks today. Exciting times.

It's starting to feel real.

[Scuba_Steve]

The practical was nerve wracking, funny how you get paranoid when someone is watching you.

That's one of the biggest problems with the test, sees a few do dumb shit they otherwise wouldn't...
I've heard they no longer get you to say everything you're doing now? That was probably one of the most awkward part for me; it's just so abnormal to point out the obvious as you drive

[Moi]

Hi Skoober

Did all the theory tests yesterday, and the advanced practical ... Passed easily ... It's starting to feel real.

Exciting stuff :woohoo: :2thumbsup

[cheshirecat]

Here you go for new beginnings - all the best
http://now-here-this.timeout.com/2015/05/08/eight-places-to-celebrate-national-doughnut-week-in-style/

[rastuscat]

It's done. Tomorrow is my last day. I joined the job 9909 days ago, and tomorrows it.

New beginnings afoot.

[eldog]

It's done. Tomorrow is my last day. I joined the job 9909 days ago, and tomorrows it.

New beginnings afoot.

must have been tempting to get to 10,000 days when you had worked it out.

All the best on your new adventure RC.

[caseye]

Live Long and Prosper mate, you've earned the right to just relax for a bit and enjoy not having to tow any party lines.

[Akzle]

d'waas a fayvour. Go postal on your way out.

[rastuscat]

must have been tempting to get to 10,000 days when you had worked it out.

All the best on your new adventure RC.

Yes. 10k was a bit tempting. But I attended an NCOs meeting today and the corporate BS flowing just made me sit back and smile.

I've never made a better decision.

[Scuba_Steve]

Yes. 10k was a bit tempting. But I attended an NCOs meeting today and the corporate BS flowing just made me sit back and smile.

I've never made a better decision.

So it was politics that had you leave ay :shifty: :laugh:

Anyways, if you aint already seen it you might take a look at what Willy's gone & done for you here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/174805-His-last-day-this-friday!-KB-Popo-Rastuscat)

[Bald Eagle]

It's done. Tomorrow is my last day. I joined the job 9909 days ago, and tomorrows it.

New beginnings afoot.

Good result, all the best for your new job.

[Paul in NZ]

Yes. 10k was a bit tempting. But I attended an NCOs meeting today and the corporate BS flowing just made me sit back and smile.

I've never made a better decision.


Corporate BS is a way of life - smile and wave