The Mrs passed her test!!

AlexD333 · 04-07-2015, 06:50

So after my expert tuition, kim booked on for her 5 day Intensive course with test on the Friday.

Now most people have loads of training first... Her nephew spent a year having lessons first... Not kim

Test yesterday at 14:30 had to do emergency stop and 3 point turn, stalled twice due to nerves and was slightly hesitant of the whizzing school mums but only 5 minors

Insurance is set on the little ka now...

Oh...
And she can also drive the Terrano

Terrano Steve · 04-07-2015, 08:01

Well done Kim

don simon · 04-07-2015, 08:20

Excellent stuff, it's a great relief to pass. Congratulations.

iansjones · 04-07-2015, 09:00

Well done.

rustic · 04-07-2015, 10:23

Well Alex, pass on my congratulations to Kim.
Remind her, the real learning is about to begin.

Just a quick question to all other well seasoned drivers, when was the last time you read the highway code?

I picked up a copy a couple of years ago, and there were a few changes, mostly to road markings, white hash lines in particular.

So a quick quiz..
where would you see cat's eyes of the following colours...?
White
Red
Amber
Green

don simon · 04-07-2015, 10:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by rustic

Well Alex, pass on my congratulations to Kim.
Remind her, the real learning is about to begin.

Just a quick question to all other well seasoned drivers, when was the last time you read the highway code?

I picked up a copy a couple of years ago, and there were a few changes, mostly to road markings, white hash lines in particular.

So a quick quiz..
where would you see cat's eyes of the following colours...?
White
Red
Amber
Green

at a guess I'd say that red on the offside (outside of outside lane motorway/dual carriageway)
White on the central divide of between carriage ways
Amber (total guess) slip roads or lay by.
Green the nearside limit of the carriageway (motorway/dual carriageway) before you go offroading
I had this on my motorbike test some 20+ years ago and got myself confused and answered incorrectly, this resulted in a few nerves and more incorrect highway code answers. I passed but was told to brush up on the Highway Code.

Banshee · 04-07-2015, 11:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by rustic

Well Alex, pass on my congratulations to Kim.
Remind her, the real learning is about to begin.

Just a quick question to all other well seasoned drivers, when was the last time you read the highway code?

I picked up a copy a couple of years ago, and there were a few changes, mostly to road markings, white hash lines in particular.

So a quick quiz..
where would you see cat's eyes of the following colours...?
White
Red
Amber
Green

You'll be pleased with me Rustic!!!! I keep my copy in the rear of my seat with my A - Z and paper OS Maps

solarman216 · 04-07-2015, 19:07

Oh there have been a lot of changes over last few years, zig zags on crossings is one that has changed dramatically, as have parking rules, etc, I keep an up to date copy and try to look over it regularly, cos memory is not what it was, Rick

solarman216 · 04-07-2015, 19:11

Sorry I meant to congratulate Kim first then forgot, well done Kim, Rick

rustic · 04-07-2015, 21:42

The most important benefits for having a wife that can drive...

1 When you go out for the evening, share the driving... YOU drive there lol..

2 When you run out of beer at home... she can nip out to the off licence or supermarket.
3 When the kids want picking up from a late event, she can pick them up, and you can have a drink
4 When you phone for a takeaway, she can pick it up, and you can have a drink.
5...

You can see where this is going...

Oh and 10, when you have a replacement shoulder operation, and you can't drive, she can pick you up from the hospital, and take you to the pub.

Alex, this should change your family life lol...

briggie · 04-07-2015, 22:12

congratulations kim

terrano bob · 04-07-2015, 22:43

hi well done

elty001 · 04-07-2015, 23:38

Tell the Mrs well done, I remember I had to really push my better half to start driving. Passed the theory and practical first time and told me it was the best thing she had ever done

Ogri · 05-07-2015, 00:42

Great news Alex, well done Kim!

Blocky10 · 05-07-2015, 05:54

Congrats kim. Can't keep my missus out of my terrano! She loves driving it.

04-07-2015, 06:50	#1
AlexD333 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Uk Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 2.7 TDI Posts: 7,847	The Mrs passed her test!! So after my expert tuition, kim booked on for her 5 day Intensive course with test on the Friday. Now most people have loads of training first... Her nephew spent a year having lessons first... Not kim Test yesterday at 14:30 had to do emergency stop and 3 point turn, stalled twice due to nerves and was slightly hesitant of the whizzing school mums but only 5 minors Insurance is set on the little ka now... Oh... And she can also drive the Terrano

04-07-2015, 10:23	#5
rustic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Staffordshire Vehicle: Maverick Mk I 2.7 TD LWB Posts: 7,825	Well Alex, pass on my congratulations to Kim. Remind her, the real learning is about to begin. Just a quick question to all other well seasoned drivers, when was the last time you read the highway code? I picked up a copy a couple of years ago, and there were a few changes, mostly to road markings, white hash lines in particular. So a quick quiz.. where would you see cat's eyes of the following colours...? White Red Amber Green __________________ Ford Maverick GLX 1995 2.7TD LWB in illusion silver, 98k miles. Owned since new, for 22 years. Best car I have ever owned. Just wish I could drive it more.

04-07-2015, 19:07	#8
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,428	Oh there have been a lot of changes over last few years, zig zags on crossings is one that has changed dramatically, as have parking rules, etc, I keep an up to date copy and try to look over it regularly, cos memory is not what it was, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

04-07-2015, 19:11	#9
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,428	Sorry I meant to congratulate Kim first then forgot, well done Kim, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

04-07-2015, 21:42	#10
rustic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Staffordshire Vehicle: Maverick Mk I 2.7 TD LWB Posts: 7,825	10 important benefits of having a wife that can drive. The most important benefits for having a wife that can drive... 1 When you go out for the evening, share the driving... YOU drive there lol.. 2 When you run out of beer at home... she can nip out to the off licence or supermarket. 3 When the kids want picking up from a late event, she can pick them up, and you can have a drink 4 When you phone for a takeaway, she can pick it up, and you can have a drink. 5... You can see where this is going... Oh and 10, when you have a replacement shoulder operation, and you can't drive, she can pick you up from the hospital, and take you to the pub. Alex, this should change your family life lol... __________________ Ford Maverick GLX 1995 2.7TD LWB in illusion silver, 98k miles. Owned since new, for 22 years. Best car I have ever owned. Just wish I could drive it more.

04-07-2015, 08:01	#2
Terrano Steve Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: South west Vehicle: Terrano Posts: 522	Well done Kim

04-07-2015, 08:20	#3
don simon Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Gone. Vehicle: Terrano ii Posts: 2,215	Excellent stuff, it's a great relief to pass. Congratulations.

04-07-2015, 09:00	#4
iansjones Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Stroud, South West England Vehicle: Pathfinder Posts: 220	Well done.

04-07-2015, 22:12	#11
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	congratulations kim

04-07-2015, 22:43	#12
terrano bob Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: north west Vehicle: nissan terrano 2 2.7tdi Posts: 1,015	hi well done

04-07-2015, 23:38	#13
elty001 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Aflreton,Derbyshire. Vehicle: 2000se+ 2.7tdi terrano II Posts: 6,832	Tell the Mrs well done, I remember I had to really push my better half to start driving. Passed the theory and practical first time and told me it was the best thing she had ever done

05-07-2015, 00:42	#14
Ogri Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Staffordshire Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 2.7 Td SE Posts: 324	Great news Alex, well done Kim!

05-07-2015, 05:54	#15
Blocky10 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Welcome to Norwich, a fine city Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 3.0 SVE Auto Posts: 3,601	Congrats kim. Can't keep my missus out of my terrano! She loves driving it.