Painful lesson learnt..
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please take driving seriously... you are now talking about HUMAN LIFE!!!
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TS, it's normal to get into an accident. as for stepping on the gas when u r confused. a good thing to do is to always keep your foot on the brake when u know u r gonna stare at something or your attention is gonna be distracted. like answering a call, changing the frequency on your radio or whatsoever. this way, u r more 'prepared' in a sense. i've got my license for 1 1/2 year already and had 5 accidents so far. only thing is, i wasnt in the wrong for all 5. lucky me.
everyone has to learn somewhere, somehow. don't be discouraged cuz of 1 stupid accident. u spent so much on your license, not worth giving it up. maybe u can try driving a smaller car and in a slower lane? once u get the hang of it, u can try driving at maybe a faster lane or a bigger car.
another way is, drive a bigger car, but at a slower lane. get the hang of it. it's very useful. my 1st car was a toyota prado and chrsyler grand voyager, at the same time(google them to check out the size, 2 freaking tanks). i swear by driving a bigger car first, so that u wont have problems when driving a smaller vehicle.
as for those who sound as if they are damn good, most of the time, they are just too imaginative. being safe is more impt than going fast. i lost 4 frens to car accidents already(i'm only 22), so im constantly reminded to drive within my limits.
hope all goes well for u.
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Hello Unknown_X!
Thank you for your comments. I guess what you said is true. I have already spent so much getting my licence, I don't think I'm going to give it up.
You know I actually prefer driving hatchbacks. One of my faves is the Honda Fit, even though I've never driven it before. I've driven a few huge sedans, and I have to admit I don't quite like big cars. I find it a hassle especially when doing reverse parking, but then again my parking skills are not really that good. :)
But hey, thanks for being so supportive. There are so many of you who's been supportive and understanding thus far, and I just want you to know that I deeply appreciate it.
For those who keep harping on how repeat TP testers shouldn't be driving, not good drivers, should be banned, etc, all I can say is, you're entitled to your own opinions and I'm just glad there's only a minority of you who thinks that way.
Happy monday!
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Boys and girls all don't be notti.. Sheila included.. I'll be home from work soon.
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how huge is huge? haha. if u r petite, even a civic can be big. it's not abt big cars actually. u need to know how the car will react under low/high speed, hard braking, turning angle bla bla bla. dun just base things on estimation and judgement alone even though driving is all abt these 2. if u r not confident, do it slowly. say parking, vertical parking, not sure whether the angle is right, try again. at most only waste a few more mins and minimal petrol, as compared to damaging the car and paying for it.
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Originally posted by Fatum:
rule #1 never ever drive a friend's car ....
rule #2 never ever drive a friend's car ...
rule #3 never ever drive a friend's car ...
no no...
rule #1 is never ever drive anyone's car except ur own....
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Originally posted by sinicker:
well, they say the most painful lesson will have the most effect on you...
but something bugs me, shudnt the TP completely disqualify/bar someone from driving once he fails a 2nd/3rd or multiple times?
taking multiple times and yet not passing more or less would say, he/she just cannot drive. it's like having a student retain and take the O levels 3/4 times. what say you all?I dont think its fair to bar someone from anything just because he/she didnt clear it the first few times...
The point here is that as long as the person is able to clear the test(be it driving test or O level or watever)...then that person should have the skills and knowledge required for that level of competency...at least theroretically-speaking...
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sigh... another topic for over inflated egos to come out and play...
in particular 2 kids who passed their driving test on the first try...
talks of driving at fast speeds and boasting of superhuman driving capabilities while at the same time making degratory remarks of TS's ability...
one of them... i still remember his immature talks of F1 heroics at the traffic light with a rented car... juz wun learn and comes back with more childish remarks.... sigh...
the other one... a malay boy driving his family's grey car in which his father used his cpf money to buy... living with the constant fear that pple do not know he is driving a car of a particular marque and model.... and what better way to exploit this thread to let pple know of his car and his skills....
these are typical examples of why a run-away ego can make u look stupid and childish...
grow up pls...
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Originally posted by n0x:
the other one... a malay boy driving his family's grey car in which his father used his cpf money to buy... living with the constant fear that pple do not know he is driving a car of a particular marque and model.... and what better way to exploit this thread to let pple know of his car and his skills....
grow up pls...
hahaha.
i've been watching the thread frm sat night but not said anything coz' i've been watching.
it's good that some of you have examples of first-time TP testee passers who have been involved in accidents. but in an argument, we need statistics to further back up the examples. i wish to type long2. but i'm tired after spending a day in hospital.
so nox, with that line of yours... which is the problem? me being malay or me using my dad's car so i can shuttle between tampines & the far west?
i smile at your weak attempt. but nevertheless, one thumb up for you. :)
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Originally posted by Xcert:
I dont think its fair to bar someone from anything just because he/she didnt clear it the first few times...
The point here is that as long as the person is able to clear the test(be it driving test or O level or watever)...then that person should have the skills and knowledge required for that level of competency...at least theroretically-speaking...
yes. it isnt fair after all the money and time spent.
from the start, i simply typed it as a thought. i certainly didnt expect myself to be shot down as arrogant, a show-off, a malay boy using a car my dad bought using his retirement money....
i wish to type a long explaination at why i came to such a thought. but i dont think it's wise lest i get shot down again by some keyboard warriors. -
Originally posted by sinicker:
hahaha.
i've been watching the thread frm sat night but not said anything coz' i've been watching.
it's good that some of you have examples of first-time TP testee passers who have been involved in accidents. but in an argument, we need statistics to further back up the examples. i wish to type long2. but i'm tired after spending a day in hospital.
so nox, with that line of yours... which is the problem? me being malay or me using my dad's car so i can shuttle between tampines & the far west?
i smile at your weak attempt. but nevertheless, one thumb up for you. :)
this week, i'll be in hospital everyday. so continue all the bickering you want. have a great week ahead.i haven a problem with u being malay... which line suggests so...
and was i talking about u?? why are u so sensitive abt this....
and was it an attempt at anything??? i doubt so....
i was juz talking about general stuff...
why do u have to take me down the guilt trip with hospitals and stuff??
anyways take care...
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Originally posted by n0x:
i haven a problem with u being malay... which line suggests so...
and was i talking about u?? why are u so sensitive abt this....
and was it an attempt at anything??? i doubt so....
i was juz talking about general stuff...
why do u have to take me down the guilt trip with hospitals and stuff??
anyways take care...
hahaha.. another great attempt. i like your way of "washing your hands off" -
Originally posted by sinicker:
hahaha.. another great attempt. i like your way of "washing your hands off"my hands are clean all along...
u are juz too sensitive..
once again.. take care...
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Originally posted by n0x:
my hands are clean all along...
u are juz too sensitive..
once again.. take care...
okay take care..
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wow we even have a taichi master in here..
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Guys..please don't turn this thread into a racist one..
n0x..I appreciate your comments...and I know how frustrating it is reading those immature and shallow ones. These people are entitled to their opinions no matter how ridiculous it sounds. Then again as we all know, an empty vessel makes the most noise. :)
Sinicker, who cares what race you are and if you're driving your dad's car? Don't be too sensitive ah? :)
Hope you're all indoors! Another damn hot day today! :S
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Unknown_X...
I have driven a few 1.5-1.8l cars and I found them a bit too big for my liking. I'm not exactly petite, I'm rather tall and lean...I guess you must be wondering why I don't prefer them big and spacious right? :)
I just don't know why hatchback appeals more to me. :)
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Originally posted by soleachip:
no idea, never stall before on auto car will do it on a weekend in case the whole thing explodes before i set off for work.
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Originally posted by SheilaSarahRae:
Hi everyone!
Thanks for your comments.
HolySniper.. only dip holder, so hao lian? Then again what have you being a dip holder got anything to do with your ability to drive? One of my friend's colleague, this super cocky guy, is extremely highly educated, drives a fancy car, but according to my friend, he's the worst driver ever! After offered a lift by him one day, my friend swore never to get in the same car again!
So your theory of ''BUT when u can fail so many times before passing, it shows tat ur motor skills, estimation, confidence and judgement is not that good.. not good at adapting to changes?'' sounds so ridiculously lame, it's bordering on mild retardation.
So are you trying to say if I were to pass on my first attempt, I'm automatically a super duper perfect driver? Granted, there are those who're just inclined to drive, and many others, like me, who needs more practice before getting the hang of it. Not good at adapting to changes? Nah, hardly. I grew up poor, and if there's one thing that I've learned from my humble beginnings, I've learned to adapt to everything revolving around me and not the latter.
Frankly - if you failed that many time, it is really that your skill at driving is not really that good. The fact is if you have the right skill the accident would not happened !!!
As for common sense, judgement & adaptation ....... - if you have it, face the fact - you would not have the accident also.
If you are a weak driver, unable to concentrate - you should drive slower, short distances and know where the damn brake is - to get use to driving first.
You just have to stop trying tell yourself that you are qualified to drive just because you got your licence !!! There is still no excuse for having the accident, you have to face it , and not try to come here to justify that it is just a moment of error !!!Count yourself and your niece that you are lucky to be alive !!!
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Originally posted by toyota-corolla:
Isn't that a little exageratting?it gets a lil dramatic i know. hehehe...
tried pumping air in the tyres today for the very first time and i thought the tyres would explode.
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Originally posted by SheilaSarahRae:
Unknown_X...
I have driven a few 1.5-1.8l cars and I found them a bit too big for my liking. I'm not exactly petite, I'm rather tall and lean...I guess you must be wondering why I don't prefer them big and spacious right? :)
I just don't know why hatchback appeals more to me. :)
haha try driving a 2.5l or 3.0l sedan daily, what's a 1.8l? not showing off la, just to let u know that's all. hatchback appeals to the ladies more i think. -
Originally posted by storywolf:
Frankly - if you failed that many time, it is really that your skill at driving is not really that good. The fact is if you have the right skill the accident would not happened !!!
As for common sense, judgement & adaptation ....... - if you have it, face the fact - you would not have the accident also.
If you are a weak driver, unable to concentrate - you should drive slower, short distances and know where the damn brake is - to get use to driving first.
You just have to stop trying tell yourself that you are qualified to drive just because you got your licence !!! There is still no excuse for having the accident, you have to face it , and not try to come here to justify that it is just a moment of error !!!Count yourself and your niece that you are lucky to be alive !!!
*Sigh* Another one...
Well, my question is, do you have any facts to support your statement that "if you failed that many time, it is really that your skill at driving is not really that good."
So are you saying that those who pass their TP the first time would AUTOMATICALLY be inclined to drive? Even with say, not much driving experience, but just because they pass on their first attempt, it'll be unlikely that they'll get into an accident?
That's a load of crap and you know it. And also, please tell me, just where exactly in all of my postings here have I ever tried to JUSTIFY my error???
"You just have to stop trying tell yourself that you are qualified to drive just because you got your licence !!!"
What kind of stupid reasoning is that? I'm not even going to bother to justify such stupidity.
Dude, seriously, if you have nothing constructive to comment about, why even bother?
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Those who pass on the first try usually stop learning on the day they pass, while those who repeat their test have additional practices and reinforcement of safety rules. So who will be the better driver?
Those who are assessed by their instructors ready to book for the TP test, are already qualified to drive. They only need the government's licence. Licence means permission. Permission to drive on public roads. Therefore when you take the TP test you are already qualified to drive. If you are not qualified to drive, then you will not be allowed to take the test. Comprehende!
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Originally posted by mancha:
Those who pass on the first try usually stop learning on the day they pass, while those who repeat their test have additional practices and reinforcement of safety rules. So who will be the better driver?
Those who are assessed by their instructors ready to book for the TP test, are already qualified to drive. They only need the government's licence. Licence means permission. Permission to drive on public roads. Therefore when you take the TP test you are already qualified to drive. If you are not qualified to drive, then you will not be allowed to take the test. Comprehende!
agree. those who think they r really good drivers r usually the dangerous ones who weave in and out of traffice and haven't got into an accident yet.