Stevo985 Posted October 31, 2014 Author VT Supporter Share Posted October 31, 2014 I've heard those courses are quite useful though. You actually learn a lot of stuff. Like if you average 80mph instead of 70mph for a 30 mile journey you only save about 3 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted October 31, 2014 Moderator Share Posted October 31, 2014 I did one a while back and it has made quite a big difference to the way I drive, not that I was a boy racer before but it has definitely made me far more aware and changed my attitude to speeding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddywhack Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 I've heard those courses are quite useful though. You actually learn a lot of stuff. Like if you average 80mph instead of 70mph for a 30 mile journey you only save about 3 minutes. Yeah, it was quite interesting, certainly made me think. The thing is it's one of those 'sit round a table with strangers and say something interesting about yourself' things with people who really don't want to be there and are bitter that they got caught doing 49mph on the 40mph stretch on the M5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapal_fan Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 I went on a Speed Awareness course on Wednesday. My other half did it a few months back and she told me how the bloke asked the group 'what’s the most likely thing to happen if you speed?’. People were saying you could get a fine, points, etc. He said, "No, the most likely thing to happen is you’ll get away with it. People speed all the time and it’s rare they get caught. This is why it’s important for people to understand the reasons why they shouldn't speed rather than just not getting caught." So I'm at the back, not really getting involved in the discussion, the bloke asks the questions, "What are some of the things that happen if you get caught speeding?". After asking a few other people he looks at me and says, ‘Come on, you've been quiet, what’s something that could happen?’ Me, trying to be clever..."You could get away with it". There’s a few giggles in the room and the bloke says "That’s not exactly the right attitude". I answered the question 'What are some of the things that happen if you get caught speeding?’ with ’You could get away with it’. What a nob. So have you been caught speeding? Is that why you went on it? I was driving behind a police car yesterday, his average speed was about 45mph in 30 zones They only bother to get you when they've been given that specific job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddywhack Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Yeah a few months back, thought I told you about it, doing 49mph between J3 and J4 on the M5, it's down to 40mph at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapal_fan Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Oh, yea. Sorry I forgot. This year was the first year in 5, that I haven't had to disclose my 3 points for my insurance renewal, felt good man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eames Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 I've done the speed awareness course. It will adjust your behaviour for about 3 months and then you will revert to doing what you have always done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frobisher Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 The sooner Google make automated cars the better. People can't be trusted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seat68 Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 I dont speed, mainly because its near impossible to do in my van. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCforever1991 Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UBdrMTxsvs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyh29 Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 I've heard those courses are quite useful though. You actually learn a lot of stuff. Like if you average 80mph instead of 70mph for a 30 mile journey you only save about 3 minutes. I find when I do the school run at 70 mph I get shot of the 2 bickering kids in the back quicker than I do when I take them at 30 mph 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismail-villa Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Rachel Riley is looking fine on Countdown on now. One for you Meath 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted October 31, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted October 31, 2014 I went on a Speed Awareness course on Wednesday. My other half did it a few months back and she told me how the bloke asked the group 'what’s the most likely thing to happen if you speed?’. People were saying you could get a fine, points, etc. He said, "No, the most likely thing to happen is you’ll get away with it. People speed all the time and it’s rare they get caught. This is why it’s important for people to understand the reasons why they shouldn't speed rather than just not getting caught." So I'm at the back, not really getting involved in the discussion, the bloke asks the questions, "What are some of the things that happen if you get caught speeding?". After asking a few other people he looks at me and says, ‘Come on, you've been quiet, what’s something that could happen?’ Me, trying to be clever..."You could get away with it". There’s a few giggles in the room and the bloke says "That’s not exactly the right attitude". I answered the question 'What are some of the things that happen if you get caught speeding?’ with ’You could get away with it’. What a nob. But you were answering a different question. Your wife was asked what was the most likely outcome if you speed. Answer: you'll probably get away with it. You were asked what was the most likely outcome if you get caught speeding. Answer: probably some form of punishment. Different thing entirely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddywhack Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 I went on a Speed Awareness course on Wednesday. My other half did it a few months back and she told me how the bloke asked the group 'what’s the most likely thing to happen if you speed?’. People were saying you could get a fine, points, etc. He said, "No, the most likely thing to happen is you’ll get away with it. People speed all the time and it’s rare they get caught. This is why it’s important for people to understand the reasons why they shouldn't speed rather than just not getting caught." So I'm at the back, not really getting involved in the discussion, the bloke asks the questions, "What are some of the things that happen if you get caught speeding?". After asking a few other people he looks at me and says, ‘Come on, you've been quiet, what’s something that could happen?’ Me, trying to be clever..."You could get away with it". There’s a few giggles in the room and the bloke says "That’s not exactly the right attitude". I answered the question 'What are some of the things that happen if you get caught speeding?’ with ’You could get away with it’. What a nob. But you were answering a different question. Your wife was asked what was the most likely outcome if you speed. Answer: you'll probably get away with it. You were asked what was the most likely outcome if you get caught speeding. Answer: probably some form of punishment. Different thing entirely. Yeah, I know. "I answered the question 'What are some of the things that happen if you get caught speeding?’ with ’You could get away with it’.What a nob." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 It has struck me whilst reading "Great Expectations" that donnie would hate Charles Dickens. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrenm Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 (But) why? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted October 31, 2014 Author VT Supporter Share Posted October 31, 2014 Because he writes like a woman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dont_do_it_doug. Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 (edited) Edit - double post's (with rather a large gap betwix them)(sorry Donald) Edited October 31, 2014 by dont_do_it_doug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCforever1991 Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 Because he writes like a woman CED likes this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCforever1991 Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 (edited) edit: damn the post edit..... Edited October 31, 2014 by AVFCforever1991 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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