STILL A LOSER RIDER (Pointless Rant)

[MSTRS:Me]

Tell them that "Under the Official Information Act, you are requesting the residential address of the testes in question" Then go and crap on his/her doorstep.

[ManDownUnder]

Ummmmm she left you in the streets without telling you...

Ummm get hold of her boss right now and flaming complain...
and tell them what happened out there...

That aint good enough...

Maybe the BOSS can be talked into letting you pass after all.

Yeah I wouldn't expect a pass from the Boss (not having been there during the test they wouldn't be able to surely) but I would be asking for a refund. They didn't front up prepared for the test (walkie talky) etc, and I'd request a full explanation of the "too confident" thing too.

MDU

[mikey]

you just got to go in there suck cock like your real GAy an theres no tomorrow,
ride like you got a nuke on the back which goes off if you lean more than 5 degress around a corner, an go over 40ks, an keep doing head checks like your paranoid cause people are out to get you.

[ManDownUnder]

Tell them that "Under the Official Information Act, you are requesting the residential address of the testes in question" Then go and crap on his/her doorstep.

You're asking for the address of testicles?

...or the tester (in which case even the official info act wont give that to you).
MDU

[bugjuice]

do you not think you're over reacting a little? If you didn't conform to the law, then why should you pass? Not having a go here, just saying she must have had good reason not to pass you. May be you should brush up a bit for next time, and just keep your cool. A stop sign means just that. Make the point of stopping and putting both feet down before you move off. Exaggerate everything. Things like while you know you're checking your blind spot (hope you are) with a quick glance, the officer probably isn't going to see that. But by the same token, don't over do it by turning round, cos that just isn't funny (to us it would be tho). They have a job to do many times over. Cut them a little slack now and again. You (well not always you, but others) moan and bitch when they're cut up on the roads by a bad driver, well these guys are trying to keep the standards up of new drivers, by not letting any old Joe Bloggs pass who's half blind and half a brain to keep the eye company. Just look at the whole picture. Just saying.


But, that's a huge no-no for leaving you like that. She should have pulled over, or got your attention and pulled you over to say why, then say what happens next. To just leave you like that is irresponsible. She should be noted on that to her superior.

Also, when I did my R and full, both times, the instructor gave me a set of directions to follow. When I got to the end of that set of instructions, I pulled over and waited for him to come to me, and give me the next set. Why could you have not done that? A couple of times, I forgot which way to go, the officer just indicated in advance, and I follow that way. Even at the end, when he decided a different way back, I was in front all along, and he was fine about it.. I thought that was always the case.

[MSTRS:Me]

You're asking for the address of testicles?

...or the tester (in which case even the official info act wont give that to you).
MDU

Not a Sp moment. I mean the tester sounded like utter bollocks. And it would be good to give some of her shit back.
Do you have to take everything I say so literally & remove the humourous intent?

[vifferman]

Complain mate, or else this person will continue to fail all other bike riders that go to that AA centre.

Dunno if it will do any good; I think the testers are basically gods.

When #2 son did his restricted car test at Quay St, he got some real Nazi guy who was extra picky (I sat in on the 'debriefing'), and failed him for some things that were bullshit. So, we booked elsewhere (Wairau Park), and some fwit drove into the back of the car just before we got there. Dave was too shaken to do the test, so the tester arranged for a refund and rebooking (excellent chap!) Next time, we get almost there, and the car smells funny, so I tell Dave to pull over. Split radiator hose.
Fortunately, we'd allowed lots of time, so we popped into Repco, got some coolant, a hose, and some duct tape (no time to fit hose). Bodgied up a quick'n'dirty repair, made it to the test (same tester), explained the continuing saga of misfortunes, and all was OK: the car didn't explode into flames during the test, and Dave passed.

[Ixion]

I think it is entirely improper that motorcycle tests should be conducted by people who are themselves unqualified to ride a motorcycle. On what possible basis can they claim to be qualified to judge confidence? Complaince with the road code, yes. But only another motorcyclist could judge a riders riding ability.

Also , the speedo thing. It is a well established fact that many cars have very optimistic speedos, especially at low speed. So what happens if the bike has an accurate speedo, and the car is inaccurate. Why are they not required to have their speedos certified ?

Back in the day, the tests were done by a traffic cop, who would accompany you (if he could be bothered) on his Triumph. At least he knew what he was talking about.

Sounds like she was in a pissed off mood, and just took it out on you.

Which also leads me to ask a question. Does anyone know what sort of quality control (if any) there is on these people?

It seems to me that their powers are pretty much God like. If they don't like the look of you , they can fail you and there is no review.

So , what if one of them has a "hate thing" against bikes? Doesn't believe they should be allowed, and so fails every applicant? It is certainly established that this ("they shoulddn't be allowed on the roads") has happened with respect to older (80+) drivers. So why not bikes .

[mikey]

i failed my restriceterecketed car licence a lot.

pulled up in my sklyine which was a tad loud.
was 2 minutes late. FAILED

re book
was ontime - he was late - gave him shit - went through an green/oragne light FAILED

re book
rear right brake light was out FAILED - didnt get to leave AA

rebook
warrant was due two days ago - didnt even leave AA
FAILED

rebook
had a joint sprayed lots of lynx / clear eyesd my eyes
drove sloooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooowly


the geriatric PASSES ME wooojhhohooooo


expensive trip but well worth it, 400 dollar fine compared to (EDIT 37 io could swear) dollar re sit, ill take the edit 37, even though it was a few

[Motoracer]

you just got to go in there suck cock like your real GAy an theres no tomorrow,
ride like you got a nuke on the back which goes off if you lean more than 5 degress around a corner, an go over 40ks, an keep doing head checks like your paranoid cause people are out to get you.

But in this case, since the examiner was a female, you'd have had to go down on her, like you were a horny red blooded hetrosexual male who just got out of prision after 10 years, with out any p*ssy!!

[Ixion]

It would be interesting to set-up a discrete video camera to capture the moment, it could record speed and indication and you'd be able to see road signs etc. Then if they failed you, replay the footage.


Also...John Campbell might be interested in the footage, cause he's got nothing else to report on.

Actually, that's a point. Why don't they require the tester to video the test. After all, it's just theirword against yours.

[MSTRS:Me]

Actually, that's a point. Why don't they require the tester to video the test. After all, it's just theirword against yours.

Good idea.
Or use 2 testers from different orgs that are booked/observe/report independently.
Video would be cheaper.

[_Gina_]

I have it on good authority? that Penrose is the place to go, and one particular tester, not sure who it is but will be finding out before I go!

[ManDownUnder]

Not a Sp moment. I mean the tester sounded like utter bollocks. And it would be good to give some of her shit back.
Do you have to take everything I say so literally & remove the humourous intent?

And mine was not a sp moment either - I got the joke, extended it (and agree with the sentiment behind it).

Maybe people should read it through and understand what's being said before dishing out bad rep too...
MDU

[Coyote]

Walkie Talkies? I didn't come across any of that, nor was I told that we should've had them. The system is very flawed, there is all these different standards for each AA office. I envy those who just had to go around a bloody block, I had to go around the entire town!

And the BHS course was far better as they would tell you what you did wrong then get you to set it right. This restricted test, you pay for the test before completing it then get sent off on your merry way then get a de-breif saying what you did wrong and you have failed, and we've just arsed raped you of your 88 bucks twenty mother fucker!!

They need a universal system set across the country and they need to explain what you have done wrong and let you set it right