What a pillock!

Imladris · Post by **Imladris** » Thu Mar 12, 2009 10:07 am

So, there I am this afternoon with a pupil who has her driving test next week who's doing really well.

'What would you like to practise today?' says I.

'Emergency stops' says she.

Off we go to a nice quiet road, 'Stop!' I tell her so she does.

Really quickly.

Ping goes my back, I wince but keep quiet and tell her 'That was really good, you don't need to do that again today'

'Has anyone ever given their examiner whiplash?' she asks.....................

Ouch! Memo to self, don't sit twisted in the seat when practising emergency stops! :yh_rotfl

kazalala · Post by **kazalala** » Thu Mar 12, 2009 10:10 am

oh dear:yh_rotfl hope its not too bad:-2 god you must have some patience to teach driving:-3:D

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Thu Mar 12, 2009 10:10 am

Hope it's not too serious, Immy. Make sure you give your back a good rest and plenty of support.

Imladris · Post by **Imladris** » Thu Mar 12, 2009 10:13 am

Thanks guys, I'm fine really, just a bit sore, hot bath and a night's rest and I'll be right as rain.

It just struck me as daft and typical me that I just had to share it! :rolleyes:

cars · Post by **cars** » Thu Mar 12, 2009 10:23 am

OUCH! That sounds really painful! :wah:

(So, do "they" really test for "panic stops" in your driver tests there? They don't here.)

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Thu Mar 12, 2009 10:27 am

Hope you back feels better Immy. Yes, I taught my daughter to drive:-5. She is plain out stupid in the drivers seat:-5

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Thu Mar 12, 2009 10:28 am

ouch!

maybe next time tell her what you want practiced!:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

have a long hot bath with epsom salts.:-4

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Thu Mar 12, 2009 10:28 am

cars;1156382 wrote: OUCH! That sounds really painful! :wah:

(So, do "they" really test for "panic stops" in your driver tests there? They don't here.)

They sure do. It has to be controlled without skidding too though with ABS it's harder to skid nowadays. I'm sure grateful for ABS. Makes a lot of difference in an emergency stop.

cars · Post by **cars** » Thu Mar 12, 2009 10:30 am

OpenMind;1156389 wrote: They sure do. It has to be controlled without skidding too though with ABS it's harder to skid nowadays. I'm sure grateful for ABS. Makes a lot of difference in an emergency stop.
Thanks for the info OM. Yes ABS is a fantastic option, that S/B made standard on all cars!!!

Post by **spot** » Thu Mar 12, 2009 10:32 am

OpenMind;1156389 wrote: They sure do. It has to be controlled without skidding too though with ABS it's harder to skid nowadays. I'm sure grateful for ABS. Makes a lot of difference in an emergency stop.

I did mine on a side-road off the North Circular, going downhill in the wet. It was a harsh test I thought.

Snowfire · Post by **Snowfire** » Thu Mar 12, 2009 10:33 am

I think you need a rub down. A laying on of hands.

BTW Pillock is such a great word

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Thu Mar 12, 2009 10:33 am

I forgot to mention that my driving habits are impeccable. No tix....nice clean driving record. Can't say the same about daughter.:-5

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Thu Mar 12, 2009 1:04 pm

Ping goes my back, I wince but keep quiet and tell her 'That was really good, you don't need to do that again today'

:wah:

that was cute

Post by **Betty Boop** » Thu Mar 12, 2009 1:29 pm

cars;1156382 wrote: OUCH! That sounds really painful! :wah:

(So, do "they" really test for "panic stops" in your driver tests there? They don't here.)

They do, and it's amusing as they find a nice quiet road, spent a few seconds looking all around, announce that at some point they are going to request you perform an 'emergency stop' when they hit the dash with their big black clipboard. You can't help but be aware of them checking all round a couple more times then raising the clipboard,

I'm sure my foot was on the brake before his clipboard hit the dash :wah::wah:

pinkchick · Post by **pinkchick** » Thu Mar 12, 2009 2:37 pm

Hope you feel better soon Immy :-4:-4

Post by **Bryn Mawr** » Thu Mar 12, 2009 2:48 pm

Betty Boop;1156507 wrote: They do, and it's amusing as they find a nice quiet road, spent a few seconds looking all around, announce that at some point they are going to request you perform an 'emergency stop' when they hit the dash with their big black clipboard. You can't help but be aware of them checking all round a couple more times then raising the clipboard,

I'm sure my foot was on the brake before his clipboard hit the dash :wah::wah:

Far more fun during the bike test. The examiner asks you to drive round the block and says that, at some point, he will step out in front of you - from behind a tree of all things.

You do hear tales of injured examiners but far less often than you'd think :yh_rotfl

Post by **Peter Lake** » Thu Mar 12, 2009 2:56 pm

Imladris;1156375 wrote: So, there I am this afternoon with a pupil who has her driving test next week who's doing really well.

'What would you like to practise today?' says I.

'Emergency stops' says she.

Off we go to a nice quiet road, 'Stop!' I tell her so she does.

Really quickly.

Ping goes my back, I wince but keep quiet and tell her 'That was really good, you don't need to do that again today'

'Has anyone ever given their examiner whiplash?' she asks.....................

Ouch! Memo to self, don't sit twisted in the seat when practising emergency stops! :yh_rotflWould you be interested in giving Oscar some re-training?

Imladris · Post by **Imladris** » Fri Mar 13, 2009 3:52 am

OpenMind;1156389 wrote: They sure do. It has to be controlled without skidding too though with ABS it's harder to skid nowadays. I'm sure grateful for ABS. Makes a lot of difference in an emergency stop.

ABS is fantastic on wet days when the pupils don't quite have the idea of gently releasing the clutch!

spot;1156391 wrote: I did mine on a side-road off the North Circular, going downhill in the wet. It was a harsh test I thought.

My pupil who had a test on Tuesday, dry day, didn't have to do an emergency stop, depends on how sadistic the examiner is!

Peter Lake;1156611 wrote: Would you be interested in giving Oscar some re-training?

You're just being brave because she's away aren't you!! :yh_rotfl

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Fri Mar 13, 2009 9:30 am

Imladris;1156911 wrote: ABS is fantastic on wet days when the pupils don't quite have the idea of gently releasing the clutch!

At least they'll quickly learn it's easier on the stomach muscles to move one foot at a time (hopefully they'll stamp on the brake pedal first:)). Then they'll experience the difference between stopping with the help of engine braking and without.

Imladris · Post by **Imladris** » Fri Mar 13, 2009 1:04 pm

OpenMind;1157033 wrote: At least they'll quickly learn it's easier on the stomach muscles to move one foot at a time (hopefully they'll stamp on the brake pedal first:)). Then they'll experience the difference between stopping with the help of engine braking and without.

My favourite is when I offer to demonstrate an emergency stop and they let me....................:yh_rotfl

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Fri Mar 13, 2009 3:10 pm

Imladris;1157131 wrote: My favourite is when I offer to demonstrate an emergency stop and they let me....................:yh_rotfl

So do you get the pupil to shout stop?:D

Imladris · Post by **Imladris** » Sun Mar 15, 2009 11:31 am

OpenMind;1157183 wrote: So do you get the pupil to shout stop?:D

Funnily enough I do, it 'prepares' them for the shock of a real e/s:yh_rotfl

OpenMind · Post by **OpenMind** » Sun Mar 15, 2009 11:34 am

Imladris;1158216 wrote: Funnily enough I do, it 'prepares' them for the shock of a real e/s:yh_rotfl

If it works, that's the main thing. The panic that goes with an emergency stop in real life cannot be simulated so, in my mind, practise makes perfect.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Sun Mar 15, 2009 11:39 am

Imladris;1156911 wrote:

You're just being brave because she's away aren't you!! :yh_rotfl :yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl You got it :yh_rotfl

minks · Post by **minks** » Mon Mar 16, 2009 7:51 am

oooo I hope you are not suffering further Immy.

Gosh those emergancy stops here on icy roads are always fun.... woosh woosh woosh as the car spins hehehehehehe

Imladris · Post by **Imladris** » Mon Mar 16, 2009 8:23 am

Thanks for all the sympathy re the back, it's much better now and I'm sure all the good wishes helped!

It's a bright sunny day today, not a bad day to be out and about on the roads :driving:

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Mon Mar 16, 2009 10:34 am

Imladris;1158475 wrote: Thanks for all the sympathy re the back, it's much better now and I'm sure all the good wishes helped!

It's a bright sunny day today, not a bad day to be out and about on the roads :driving:

Do not under any circumstances loan your car to my daughter!:o

Imladris · Post by **Imladris** » Mon Mar 16, 2009 11:51 am

qsducks;1158582 wrote: Do not under any circumstances loan your car to my daughter!:o

Why not? It has dual controls so you can brake for her!!! :wah::wah:

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Mon Mar 16, 2009 12:12 pm

Imladris;1158631 wrote: Why not? It has dual controls so you can brake for her!!! :wah::wah:

:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl but mad at the same time. No, no noooooo.