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TIO · 09-27-2004, 03:32 PM

21 here, and not a scratch on my driving record. 4 years of no claim bonus, too.
And yes, I own a manual and hate driving autos...boring as bat shit.

But on the way back from Yanchep last weekend, I got rear-ended at a set of lights (yeah, it was a woman driver). Only had that car 2 months, and I get its arse bashed in.

Meridae'n · 09-28-2004, 12:09 AM

Damn man, that's fucked-up luck. Could be worse mate, at least noone was hurt. How much did that number-plate cost? I thought you were a Wallaby supporter...

Ella · 09-28-2004, 02:27 AM

Is that your Mum's car, Tio? Looks kinda flash for a 21 year old.

Actually, I'm just jealous. Can I have it? I'll pay for the repairs.

Latch · 09-28-2004, 04:45 AM

That sucks, mate. Did the chick have insurance?

TIO · 09-28-2004, 12:32 PM

No, Latch...and what makes it worse, is that she's a friend of ours. I was in the car with 4 other blokes, so when I got hit, I was all ready to go and rant at whoever it was. Four guys behind me, I was happy to pick a fight with anyone. Then it turns out to be this really nice girl who one of the guys in the car was trying to pick up...she's in my honours class, too, so I see her all the time.

Ella, I had $500 in the bank and told my folks I was going to buy whatever I could get for that...they bought me the 626 so I'd be driving safe. It was partly a 21st present, and partly money from a trust fund.

On a side note...I now officially love the RAC. I took my car in to their centre in Perth this morning. Got out, the girl there asked me for my odo reading, checked that I had a bit of fuel in it, and sent me in to the reception area. 5 minutes later, a taxi picked me up and drove me home, care of the RAC. When my car's ready, another taxi will drive me back out there, and I'll drive away. I'm mighty impressed!

Ishmal · 07-31-2005, 10:07 PM

/me brushes dust off an old thread,

i only just bought a manual, (i been driving a auto for years) and i'm loving it...

unfortunately(sp)

out of the 12 points i started with, i now have one...

and i'm only 19

nightmare · 08-01-2005, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hosti|e

You guys have pretty anal rules over there for some offences it seems. Us kiwis can get away with a lot, we have to be doing over 40k over the limit for instant loss of license

yeah we have seen it all on highway patrol. Now thats a killer show

dlish · 08-02-2005, 04:31 AM

been driving since for nearly 12 years now.. 1 redlight, and one warning for doing 70 in a 50 zone..

as for driving manual..i bought a suzuki sierra about a year ago (yes i taught myself how to drive manual when i bought it) ..goes like a whistle..not the fastest things on the rd, but definately fun and bumpy to drive. my fav car ive had so far, and i even have a brand new vw golf, but id rather the sierra any day!

ZenFilthPig · 08-07-2005, 03:48 AM

When I was working on the road (security tech) in a work supplied van, I got down to 2 points, then pretty much drove like a paranoid idiot until I got some back... no licence, no job. Now I'm in the office and drive a little shitbox that couldn't break the speed limit in a downhill school zone.

cinnles · 08-07-2005, 06:03 AM

I don't have a car licence, but I've been booked for speeding on the bike once, and done once for no p plates (pulled over cause I was riding without my headlight on in a well-lit area, go figure).

Ishmal · 08-07-2005, 06:12 PM

well there goes my last point...

guess i'll be riding my push bike to work again...

Latch · 08-08-2005, 12:10 AM

A cash car caught me the other day going bout 13 over (in a 60 zone). Guess that'll be a few points and a few hundred bucks.

htra0497 · 08-12-2005, 08:51 PM

I'm surprise by the number of times you've been caught personally nothing has yet to happen to me. Maybe I'm just lucky 'cos I've done 180 in a 100 zone once.

09-27-2004, 03:32 PM	#41 (permalink)
TIO Addict Location: The Land Down Under	21 here, and not a scratch on my driving record. 4 years of no claim bonus, too. And yes, I own a manual and hate driving autos...boring as bat shit. But on the way back from Yanchep last weekend, I got rear-ended at a set of lights (yeah, it was a woman driver). Only had that car 2 months, and I get its arse bashed in. __________________ Strewth Last edited by TIO; 09-27-2004 at 03:39 PM..

09-28-2004, 12:09 AM	#42 (permalink)
Meridae'n Loose Cunt Location: North Bondi RSL	Damn man, that's fucked-up luck. Could be worse mate, at least noone was hurt. How much did that number-plate cost? I thought you were a Wallaby supporter... __________________ What's easier to believe: that a guy was born without sex in the manner of several Greek demigods and grew up to be able to transmute liquids and alter his body density yet couldn't escape government execution, or that three freemasons in a vehicle made with aluminum foil in an era before digital technology escaped our atmosphere, landing on the moon, broadcasted from there, and then flew back without burning up?

09-28-2004, 02:27 AM	#43 (permalink)
Ella Ella Bo Bella Location: Australia	Is that your Mum's car, Tio? Looks kinda flash for a 21 year old. Actually, I'm just jealous. Can I have it? I'll pay for the repairs. __________________ "Afterwards, the universe will explode for your pleasure."

09-28-2004, 12:32 PM	#45 (permalink)
TIO Addict Location: The Land Down Under	No, Latch...and what makes it worse, is that she's a friend of ours. I was in the car with 4 other blokes, so when I got hit, I was all ready to go and rant at whoever it was. Four guys behind me, I was happy to pick a fight with anyone. Then it turns out to be this really nice girl who one of the guys in the car was trying to pick up...she's in my honours class, too, so I see her all the time. Ella, I had $500 in the bank and told my folks I was going to buy whatever I could get for that...they bought me the 626 so I'd be driving safe. It was partly a 21st present, and partly money from a trust fund. On a side note...I now officially love the RAC. I took my car in to their centre in Perth this morning. Got out, the girl there asked me for my odo reading, checked that I had a bit of fuel in it, and sent me in to the reception area. 5 minutes later, a taxi picked me up and drove me home, care of the RAC. When my car's ready, another taxi will drive me back out there, and I'll drive away. I'm mighty impressed! __________________ Strewth

07-31-2005, 10:07 PM	#46 (permalink)
Ishmal Wicked Clown Location: House Of Horrors	/me brushes dust off an old thread, i only just bought a manual, (i been driving a auto for years) and i'm loving it... unfortunately(sp) out of the 12 points i started with, i now have one... and i'm only 19 __________________ "Despite the high cost of living, it remains popular."

09-28-2004, 04:45 AM	#44 (permalink)
Latch In Your Dreams Location: City of Lights	That sucks, mate. Did the chick have insurance?

08-02-2005, 04:31 AM	#48 (permalink)
dlish Currently sour but formerly Dlishs Super Moderator Location: Australia/UAE	been driving since for nearly 12 years now.. 1 redlight, and one warning for doing 70 in a 50 zone.. as for driving manual..i bought a suzuki sierra about a year ago (yes i taught myself how to drive manual when i bought it) ..goes like a whistle..not the fastest things on the rd, but definately fun and bumpy to drive. my fav car ive had so far, and i even have a brand new vw golf, but id rather the sierra any day! __________________ An injustice anywhere, is an injustice everywhere I always sign my facebook comments with ()()===========(}. Does that make me gay? - Filthy

08-07-2005, 03:48 AM	#49 (permalink)
ZenFilthPig Upright Location: Here. No, not there... here.	When I was working on the road (security tech) in a work supplied van, I got down to 2 points, then pretty much drove like a paranoid idiot until I got some back... no licence, no job. Now I'm in the office and drive a little shitbox that couldn't break the speed limit in a downhill school zone.

08-07-2005, 06:03 AM	#50 (permalink)
cinnles Addict	I don't have a car licence, but I've been booked for speeding on the bike once, and done once for no p plates (pulled over cause I was riding without my headlight on in a well-lit area, go figure).

08-07-2005, 06:12 PM	#51 (permalink)
Ishmal Wicked Clown Location: House Of Horrors	well there goes my last point... guess i'll be riding my push bike to work again... __________________ "Despite the high cost of living, it remains popular."

08-08-2005, 12:10 AM	#52 (permalink)
Latch In Your Dreams Location: City of Lights	A cash car caught me the other day going bout 13 over (in a 60 zone). Guess that'll be a few points and a few hundred bucks.

08-12-2005, 08:51 PM	#53 (permalink)
htra0497 Upright Location: Sydney, Australia	I'm surprise by the number of times you've been caught personally nothing has yet to happen to me. Maybe I'm just lucky 'cos I've done 180 in a 100 zone once.