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Old 23-02-09, 04:14 PM   #1
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Default Bummer.

I managed to fail my practical today making a ridiculous mistake.

I was nervous about U turns because originally I took like duck to water to 'em, no problems. After not riding for 3 weeks over xmas I lost my touch, however that went fine.

Although there are roadworks on a major round-a-bout here, Griff Island, and as I was coming down, totally forgot about the road works, went passed a 30mph sign as I was approaching not realising as I was on the far side of the lane as the lorry in front of me was badly positioned, and all of a sudden I heard, "its a 30.." rage. Looked down and was tickling 55/60, plus the traffic was coming passed me faster.

Bit of a silly mistake, but we live and learn And at the end of the day that could of been my life and poor observations.

But on the plus side on got 2 minors

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Old 23-02-09, 04:17 PM   #2
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bad luck-you'll not make the same mistake next time mate-chin up
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Old 23-02-09, 04:20 PM   #3
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Ah that's a right pain but at least you know you shouldn't have anything to worry about next time
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Old 23-02-09, 04:20 PM   #4
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unlucky mate sounds like you had a really good ride aprt from that sure ull be fine next time
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Old 23-02-09, 04:27 PM   #5
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I always think it miserable when examiners do this over one thing - it must have been perfectly obvious that you were a safe rider.

Chin up fella, you'll nail it next time.
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Old 23-02-09, 04:28 PM   #6
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DOH! Like you say - lesson learnt. Now don't do it again!

Godd luck for next time
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Old 23-02-09, 04:41 PM   #7
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Gutted mate, sorry to hear that.

Godd luck next time
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Old 23-02-09, 05:16 PM   #8
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That's a real shame since other drivers were passing you, and i assume it's normally a 60 limit. Try to not let it get you down, and book another the next time you're available.
Good luck on the next one, and given only the two minors you should have no trouble passing.
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Old 23-02-09, 05:47 PM   #9
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Bad luck. It's easy to make a mistake like that. Good luck for next time.
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Old 23-02-09, 06:16 PM   #10
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Thanks everyone.

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That's a real shame since other drivers were passing you, and i assume it's normally a 60 limit. Try to not let it get you down, and book another the next time you're available.
Good luck on the next one, and given only the two minors you should have no trouble passing.
Its a 70, but I had a lorry in front so didn't want to get too close.

No point dwelling, just have to get the next one booked
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