Woman motorist failed driving test for splashing pedestrian

[Landslide]

Why would it be non-permanent? He would most likely be carrying a mobile and probably other electronic equipment. A good suit is not going to take kindly to being drenched in filthy, oily, road puddle water either. His leather briefcase would not come through this experience unscathed either and still look like new.

She should thank herself lucky she has not been hit with a bill for three or four grand.

I'm really hoping that the unfortunate pedestrian in question has noticed the reports in the news and is now instructing a slavering pack of highly-paid lawyers a la Montgomery Burns.

 

[Over The Hill]

I am a Commissioner for Oaths, the law on swearing has not changed since 1835. There are alternatives for other religions or non-religion.

I have not come across it myself but some rituals involve the swearer to take of their shoes and wash their feet first.
Mainly most people accept the use of the Bible although more often than not it is simply to get on with it. You have to be careful which version of the Bible you use too!


Back on subject. Why does the press always seem to accept the idiot member of the public's sob story? Why not "Incosiderate old Bat taught a lesson"
Local press seems to be full of this sort of thing. All these type of stories seem to blame others when it is the person who is usually doing wrong. Time to call an idiot an idiot.

 

[Apeman]

had the local authority kept the roads in better nick then there would be no holes and no splash!

 

[domtyler]

I am a Commissioner for Oaths, the law on swearing has not changed since 1835. There are alternatives for other religions or non-religion.

I have not come across it myself but some rituals involve the swearer to take of their shoes and wash their feet first.
Mainly most people accept the use of the Bible although more often than not it is simply to get on with it. You have to be careful which version of the Bible you use too!


Back on subject. Why does the press always seem to accept the idiot member of the public's sob story? Why not "Incosiderate old Bat taught a lesson"
Local press seems to be full of this sort of thing. All these type of stories seem to blame others when it is the person who is usually doing wrong. Time to call an idiot an idiot.

Not sure but I am confident it is not connected to sales of their papers in any way.

 

[Arch]

I dont think any driver is as good as they think they are, myself included. Some are just a little less deluded about it then others.

I'm always wary of anyone who states that they are 'a good driver'. As far as I'm concerned, you should never regard yourself as anything better than an OK driver, who is still learning....

 

[gavintc]

I don't know why anyone is surprised about the way juries think. There were enough people here who thought the McCanns murdered their daughter because, "There is something fishy about them".

Err...There was a bit more to it than that. But, this is not another McCann thread.

 

[Night Train]

I've never sworn on the Bible. I reckon that either my word, my honesty and my integrity is good enough or it isn't so decide before you ask me the question.

 

[Night Train]

I'm always wary of anyone who states that they are 'a good driver'. As far as I'm concerned, you should never regard yourself as anything better than an OK driver, who is still learning....

I'm learning all the time which is why I still read the HC and driving manuals to improve myself and look for any opportunity to learn how to drive the other vehicles on the roads.

 

[Arch]

I'm learning all the time which is why I still read the HC and driving manuals to improve myself and look for any opportunity to learn how to drive the other vehicles on the roads.

Exactly, one never stops learning to do a thing like drive (or cycle)... If you think you have, you're not thinking enough...

 

[Mortiroloboy]

You can seriously say that without irony after admitting that policemen would vote someone guilty because they're in the dock! God help us.

I'm biased obviously. The basic principle of innocent until proved guilty is still inviolate of course, but the CPS work really hard to divert crims from the court system, so when one is in the dock...

Here's a tip if you ever find yourself in a spot of legal poop pray to your God that you end up at Winchester Crown Court, I have seen several cases where the jury of 12 good men and true have aquitted some very nasty people, who are quite clearly on the evidence, as guilty as a very guilty thing. Such is the way of life. There is certainly a strong case for 'professional' jurors.

 

[TheDoctor]

I'm learning all the time which is why I still read the HC and driving manuals to improve myself and look for any opportunity to learn how to drive the other vehicles on off the roads.

<snigger>

 

[JtB]

I suspect the reporting of this story was pretty selective and the examiner had every reason to keep Michelle Kelly off the roads (for whatever reason).

But generally speaking, watching out for puddles rates pretty low (compared to other things) while driving through a busy area. And if there is a perceived danger 'at that moment' with braking or swerving, then that would be stupid. That's not to say though that one should drive gleefully through puddles without regard for the consequences. Also, from the pedestrian's perspective, he was going to get drenched sooner or later anyway stood by a puddle in the road. So he either had no common sense whatsoever, or he wanted to get wet (so not much sympathy there).

 

[Arch]

I suspect the reporting of this story was pretty selective and the examiner had every reason to keep Michelle Kelly off the roads (for whatever reason).

But generally speaking, watching out for puddles rates pretty low (compared to other things) while driving through a busy area. And if there is a perceived danger 'at that moment' with braking or swerving, then that would be stupid. That's not to say though that one should drive gleefully through puddles without regard for the consequences. Also, from the pedestrian's perspective, he was going to get drenched sooner or later anyway stood by a puddle in the road. So he either had no common sense whatsoever, or he wanted to get wet (so not much sympathy there).

Er, A decent driver should be able to look out for all hazards on the road, puddles or not, high or low risk. If they can't take it all in in time or take avoiding action in time, they're driving too fast. It's not like the puddle suddenly ran out into the road, did it?

And does it say the pedestrian was standing next to the puddle? He could have been walking past it. Or at a bus stop - it could have been a very large and lengthy puddle, since storm drains often can't cope momentarily in heavy rain. I hope someday you get drenched by someone, and we can all laugh at you.

 

[JtB]

I hope someday you get drenched by someone, and we can all laugh at you.

Well Arch you've waited 18 months to have your laugh, now's your chance. I was cycling today along a narrow country lane and was just crossing a flooded section when a car came hurtling from behind, overtaking leaving only inches clearance. The water careered over the top of the car and left me drenched down one side. I expressed my displeasure with a few 'wavy arm' gestures, nothing rude or discourteous of course - I didn't want to give cyclists a bad name (well more to the point, I didn't want a telling off from my wife who was 100yds behind ).

 

[XmisterIS]

I think it's unlucky for the woman that she happened to be in that situation on her test ... BUT ... I agree with the examiner's decision - once you've got the hang of the controls of the car, driving is all about anticipating what is coming next ... a skill that you need to demonstrate for the test!

I failed my first test for almost imperceptably brushing the kerb on the reverse round the corner (i.e. the tyre touched it by a tiny whisker). At the time I was pissed off, but then I got another test re-booked for two weeks later - and passed. That was 13 years ago when I was still a spotty yoof, and in the grand scheme of things failing my first test doesn't really matter!

I'd say to that woman, forget all about it, get yourself another test booked, go out, pass it, job done for the rest of your life!