Thread: Learner driver caught speeding

In WA, during 2001, Albany Roadwise had an education program with the Police, all about roundabouts and there use... They are pretty simple and the rules are based on one in France that has been there for hundreds of years...


On knobs increasing speed in overtaking lanes then slowing down...

I had a classic... Coming into Perth, going down Grt Northern highway, 100 k zone, my max 102 k, I had this silly person in a Rav4, travelling 10 to 15 k below the speed limit.. First over taking lane, they speed up, and of course it takes a few k's for me to gain 10 k extra, so I plod along.. Lane ends they slow again... Next lane they did the same..

I got a bit peeved and when I got into the Swan Valley, I booted the old truck and was able to get to the 80 klmh(which is the limit down the valley) limit... got into the over taking lane and lo and behold rav speeds up, I closed on right lane and was able to level peg til they got stuck behind someone just doing 80... Eventually lane ended and they used the horn well... Once I got to Roe hwy, this knob comes around me and informs me that road trains are not allowed to go faster than 80 and must not overtake and cars have right of way... Pity I couldnt stop laughing, because I had a lot of choice words to say...

I have frequently heard these bull laws... And the worst bit these knobs dont know, most of the roadtrains entering Perth weigh from 83 tonne to 100 tonne... and these trucks only display "Long Vehicle" on the rear, as they have to be under 27.5 metres...(There not B-doubles)... On that day I went over the weighbridge at 96.5 tonne.. So being stupid in front of me, could have resulted in one very compact RAV4...

Does not hurt to be considerate and nice to others, but believe me, sometimes its darn hard not to put someone in there place, when you are treated like an idiot because you drive a truck...

Originally Posted by Disco-tastic

I still don't understand why we dont have driver education in schools. They get taught about safe sex and drugs, where they might complicate or end their own lives (and the lives of any kids they create, i suppose). Why not educate them in driving, where they could possibly complicate or end others lives?

I dont think the reason "not all young people will get a license" is a valid reason. I havent needed a second language yet i had to sit through 2 years worth of language classes.

Why is this so hard?

Over education does not teach the things that are needed... The best way to teach drivers is out in paddocks doing stupid things before getting on the road...

There is no reason not to get children learning to drive, in old gravel pits or out in a paddock with out all the formal stuff and risk... I taught my niece to handle a car, by taking her out bush and teaching her to do slides, hand brakies and circle work... She had a ball and got to handle that car well.. Drives like a granny now but she has used those skills to avoid accidents and pays attention to her surroundings... Believe it or not, I copped a heap of abuse for teaching her that way, but she passed her driving test(in the city), first go and no formal lessons...

My eldest son learnt in the paddock and when he was 16, he drove a t-line inter truck, super spreading... Has taken him longer to learn to change gears with a clutch, than it took him to learn to drive without...

I learnt to drive in a paddock and most of my friends would come over and do the same... More fun hooning off road and when you do get on the road, you already have some skill and confidence.. Then you learn to pay attention to other road users...

Bush bombs where invented for learning in!!!!