The other week Century's Craig Beck and Kelly Scott were discussing driving and how Kelly, although has had driving lessons in the past, has never actually passed a driving test.
Now Craig, being an 'expert driver' gave Kelly....well kind of a lesson, to which he fully regrets! By the end he was convinced Kelly would never be up to the same caliber as he was when it came to driving!
Time to give Craig a driving test!
Kelly called in a professional to put Craig's competence to the test - a challenge he couldn't resist! - being a man! Unfortunately, there were no professionals available so I stepped in! LOL!
Time to give Craig a driving test!
Kelly called in a professional to put Craig's competence to the test - a challenge he couldn't resist! - being a man! Unfortunately, there were no professionals available so I stepped in! LOL!
Craig considered himself to be 'good' driver - he passed his test a number of years ago and was confident he'd be fine..................
On the morning of the test, Craig was - well lets say, a little nervous!! He wasn't quite as sure of himself all of a sudden! After numerous trips to the bathroom and a shaky start, we got going!
Have a listen to see how he got on.......
On the morning of the test, Craig was - well lets say, a little nervous!! He wasn't quite as sure of himself all of a sudden! After numerous trips to the bathroom and a shaky start, we got going!
Have a listen to see how he got on.......
After about twenty minutes I decided I couldn't take anymore, I was running out of ink!!! It was......chronic!
Craig didn't just fail on one thing, he failed on 7 things - 7 MAJOR things!
They sped up the broadcast of his mistakes (probably to protect his ego!) so here they are........
2 - His Left Reverse was too wide and he didn't observe and stop for the white van coming in to the road - the side of the road he was on!
3 - He didn't use his exterior mirrors to park up or signal.
4 - There were absolutely NO BLIND SPOT checks over his right shoulder on his Reverse Park (Parallel Park)
5 - On the emergency stop, he failed to apply his handbrake and didn't check blind spots before moving off again.
6 - He constantly 'ratcheted' the handbrake - every time it was applied.
7 - AND he speeded!! 34mph in a 30mph to mention one of the times!
Once again, his driving was indicative of drivers today who've had their licence for some time - bad habits!!
The ratcheting of the handbrake is eventually not going to secure the car when parked but most importantly - missing observations & mirrors and constantly speeding could ultimately result in an accident!
We do refresher courses Craig!
I would like to thank Craig & Kelly for inviting me up to Century - it was great fun!
You can hear Craig & Kelly on...
100~102fm Century Radio (Northeast)
www.centuryradionortheast.co.uk