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FAO Aussies!
Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2007 9:55 am
by muscleandhate
Hi, well not long till I leave now. Unfortunately I failed my last chance of having a valid driving license, so I guess I'll have to take it down under.
Just wondering if anyone could tell me any infomation on it? Do you need a written test like the UK and/or a Provisional License? Is the test difficult compared to the UK? And is it exspensive?
I'm thinking I'll probably try and learn in and around the Melbourne area, if not Sydney.
Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2007 9:59 am
by forge
you have to take a written test to get a Learners then when you pass your practical test you get a provisionsal
be warned, melbourne is weird because of the trams - they have this weird turn right from left lanes thing
you should come to Queensland, nice easy place to drive, then you could just use your Qld licence down there or transfer it!
Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2007 10:14 am
by nuperspective
ita a piece of piss compared to the english test. i failed the english test before i came out, but passed the aussie one when i got here.
its total different the instructor sits in with you and the examiner sits in the back.
you can touch the curb when doing a 3 pointer.
one of the moves is just a straight line reverse.
if you have done your test and had lessons up to that level then it should be really easy for you.
only bummer is ou go on a 3 year probationary after passing.
beware the driver are mad. dont expect to be let out, given right of way or be shown any kind of road sense.
Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2007 10:29 am
by forge
nuperspective wrote:ita a piece of piss compared to the english test. i failed the english test before i came out, but passed the aussie one when i got here.
its total different the instructor sits in with you and the examiner sits in the back.
you can touch the curb when doing a 3 pointer.
one of the moves is just a straight line reverse.
if you have done your test and had lessons up to that level then it should be really easy for you.
only bummer is ou go on a 3 year probationary after passing.
beware the driver are mad. dont expect to be let out, given right of way or be shown any kind of road sense.
yeah its' funny when your about a foot away from the other driver and they pretend not to see you so they dont have to let you in
but then driving would be practically impossible in the UK without courtesy
Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2007 12:45 pm
by muscleandhate
nuperspective wrote:
one of the moves is just a straight line reverse.
lol.
nuperspective wrote:
only bummer is ou go on a 3 year probationary after passing.
Can you elaborate on this a bit please? I doubt I'll be staying out there for more than two years anyway?
Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2007 8:40 pm
by kiwipicker
come down to nz and you dont even need a license
Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2007 8:55 pm
by cosmosuave
forge wrote:you have to take a written test to get a Learners then when you pass your practical test you get a provisionsal
be warned, melbourne is weird because of the trams - they have this weird turn right from left lanes thing
you should come to Queensland, nice easy place to drive, then you could just use your Qld licence down there or transfer it!
That crazy hook turn...
Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2007 9:02 pm
by Tone Deft
Wear body armor and bring your own unradiated water, Aussie drivers are insane!!
Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2007 9:05 pm
by cosmosuave
Tone Deft wrote:Wear body armor and bring your own unradiated water, Aussie drivers are insane!!
Great movie and to only think it is the same director that did this...
Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2007 12:58 am
by forge
cosmosuave wrote:Tone Deft wrote:Wear body armor and bring your own unradiated water, Aussie drivers are insane!!
Great movie and to only think it is the same director that did this...
I guess life has been kind in the years since
Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2007 4:57 am
by muscleandhate
What's the worse that coul happen if i got caught without a license?
Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2007 5:06 am
by sweetjesus
forge wrote:cosmosuave wrote:Tone Deft wrote:Wear body armor and bring your own unradiated water, Aussie drivers are insane!!
Great movie and to only think it is the same director that did this...
I guess life has been kind in the years since
both those movies r from the same person i believe, no?
my old employer did the visual production for happy feet, fucking sweathsop workers.
Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2007 8:11 am
by jamesm1985
muscleandhate wrote:What's the worse that coul happen if i got caught without a license?
your car gets confiscated and u get taken to court under victoria's anti-hoon legislation.
Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2007 9:25 am
by Pitch Black
muscleandhate wrote:What's the worse that coul happen if i got caught without a license?
Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2007 10:49 am
by muscleandhate
Pitch Black wrote:muscleandhate wrote:What's the worse that coul happen if i got caught without a license?