From what she told me about it the 'experts' don't really care if you respect them or not. But the decent thing will be to behave out of respect to the others that are there. d) Hang head in shame and totally agree with everything...... (especially as you don't know their background, maybe the 'expert' is an ex police motorcycle rider? You never know.)
The only time I felt they were running to a script was when one guy asked them what they thought was most dangerous, someone doing 5 mph over the limit and paying attention or someone doing 5 mph under the limit and using their phone at the same time, their answer was the speeder to which everyone else disagreed.
I'm a bit like you, love a laugh and like a bit of piss taking banter to relieve the boredom. Never been on one of these courses. Daft question but can you fail them? Just be a bit of a kiss arse to get through it. It's nowt to do with safety anyway. It's merely a money making tool for the government.
i did one back in may. (had to drive to carlisle from perth and back in one day. was not fun) It was rather relaxed. They set the rule of phones off and not to be seen or your out, but then said there was free coffee at the back help yourself s whenever. It was quite relaxed, fun, and got the candidates involved. There was also a couple things to do as a table. (5 -6 people a table) The 2 guys running were ROSPA driving instructors. I did learn a little bit, never really felt bored. (apart from the ride there and back) All this to say, they can be abit of fun, you might learn something and your points disappear at the end of it.
Don't be late, they will not let you in, have a laugh - I did! 'you see that wheelie bin in the picture?''that's not really a bin''it is a bin, look'My job here is done!
I had to go to naughty class a couple of year ago. It was quite good fun and the guy running the course had a sense of humour that he used to get his message across. He was realistic that speeding isn't always the worse thing you can do and didn't preach too much.CheersJohn
have a bit of banter but not too much you don't want to be there all day, I was asked to draw a give way and stop sign, and the speed thing, if theres street lights its ?? nearly 3 years since I did mine, think is cost £75 in west Yorkshire and £89 in North Yorkshire, the fine was £60 think it's £100 now and if you compleat the course (you only have to be there and listen) then no points.
Was talking to a friend a few months back who attended and he said the same as Punkstig, do not be late.He said they just shut the door and put you down as not turning up, which then obviously goes against you.
You could always test the vibes by maybe turning up dressed as a funny clown, which on a positive note may add a bit of colour to the room as well.I doubt very much there's a dress code, so certainly worth a go.
So what if you have two lanes a central reservation and street lights.....
Quote from: john roche on 10 July 2015, 07:06:33 pmI had to go to naughty class a couple of year ago. It was quite good fun and the guy running the course had a sense of humour that he used to get his message across. He was realistic that speeding isn't always the worse thing you can do and didn't preach too much.CheersJohnBloody hope he has a sense of humour or i'll be asleep Quote from: chaz on 10 July 2015, 06:59:01 pmhave a bit of banter but not too much you don't want to be there all day, I was asked to draw a give way and stop sign, and the speed thing, if theres street lights its ?? nearly 3 years since I did mine, think is cost £75 in west Yorkshire and £89 in North Yorkshire, the fine was £60 think it's £100 now and if you compleat the course (you only have to be there and listen) then no points.Errrr street lights = 30mph Banter....can't help it to be honest and have to wind it in sometimes with the boring people who don't understand "taking the piss." Quote from: darrsi on 10 July 2015, 03:52:01 pmWas talking to a friend a few months back who attended and he said the same as Punkstig, do not be late.He said they just shut the door and put you down as not turning up, which then obviously goes against you.No worries there - I hate being late. Orrrrrrrrr even waiting for lazy shits who can't read feckin clocks or be bothered that i'm waiting Quote from: darrsi on 10 July 2015, 03:55:23 pmYou could always test the vibes by maybe turning up dressed as a funny clown, which on a positive note may add a bit of colour to the room as well.I doubt very much there's a dress code, so certainly worth a go. Darrsi - you've no idea how tempted I am now you've mentioned it . Vicky Pollard outfit would be easy . Damm you Darrsi.............. Noggy - a dual carriageway I think is when you have a central reservation Might have a read up before I go..
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