Thread: Try not to laugh too hard - am doing mechanics course ...

Originally Posted by hoadie72

Actually, if they look like this, I don't have one

My Mercedes (rather Mer-****-cedes or Mersadist) doesn't have one either, but any car pre 1989 in Victoria doesn't require a VIN for registration)

Thanks again for all your input ... have to fill out a dozen forms (why doesn't that surprise me) ... so no doubt will take awhile for the tutor to respond.

On a happy note, I got a "Distinction" as well as a "High Distinction". So am fairly pleased (thought still not happy I got those 2 questions wrong ...)

Thanks Sleepy, will read it when I've got a bit of time tonight.

Originally Posted by Sleepy

I always remember it as Suck, squeeze, bang, blow.


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Originally Posted by Relay

They have these questions just to mess with your head. I find it easier to remember strokes by the amount of times at TDC and BDC per cycle. For a 4 stroke it has 2 TDC moments and 2 BDC moments.

I'd argue though. Considering there is 4 strokes: "one cycle consists of four up and down increments of the piston." is still correct.

One cycle consists of four up and four down increments of the piston - would be incorrect. By linking up and down with and means there's room for interpretation. This is all based on my understanding of the word increment...(which I believe is a change in state). English was never my strong suit.

If you passed, run with it...in the end, you know it. Whether the teacher is an idiot or not...? You know that too ;-)!

... yea, I know if I'm an idiot or not too

Originally Posted by Panda

... yea, I know if I'm an idiot or not too

Enlighten us then

Originally Posted by Basil135

From a legal perspective, the lack of a compliance plate, VIP, or number plate will not prevent a vehicle from been driven.

Same with missing headlights, seatbelts or even seats for that matter. None of these things will prevent a vehicle from been driven. Even on a public road.

So, technically, your answer is correct.

If the question was "A car must carry a vehicle identification plate before it can be legally driven on a public road." or similar, or if the question related around the registration requiremtents, then that is a totally different kettle of fish.

Considering you only missed out on 2 out of 20 questions, I reackon you did really well.

Anyone who has anything to do with legal stuff, be it law, contracts, standards, OHS&W etc, will tell you that 1 word can totally change the meaning of things significantly. Think about the difference of "must" and "should".

As someone who lives in the world of OHS and Quality Management I can only second the above. Generally the one word is the difference is "shall" and "should". Completely different legal connotations. Especially handy to know when one is handed a breach notice for a should clause by an inspector/auditor/compliance officer whos not quite up to speed on the difference

cheers
Mat

An idiot through and through ...

Originally Posted by V8Ian

Enlighten us then

Originally Posted by Panda

An idiot through and through ...

I don't believe it, an occasional wombble, that's all.