Im not too happy

[Guitaralmond]

Originally Posted by Iluvtobrevved

im not gonna break speed limits or nothin jusy acceloerate very fast cos my civic luvs to do that.

come on now, thats complete b0llock$. As soon as you realise that your car can easily break the speed limit it wont be your limit anymore.

sorry.....

cu-m on nw, thatz complt b0llx. as soon as u realiz that u-r wheelz cn ezily brak da speed limit it wnt b u-r limit anymore. innit aiiiiii.

(Hyphens added because reader dosent allow the (hyphen'd) words)

[Unknownsoldier]

Think again, open roads are rarely empty, prats come the other way, especially young berks (usually in GTI's)...... in fast cars, thinking the road aheads clear (there is always one, especially if your driving slow and a GTI hurtles round a bend towards you). Never drive faster than the distance you can see ahead, i.e. don't floor it if you've only got 60 feet till a corner, 60 mph on NSL roads with 100-150 yards infront should be ok, depending upon prevaling conditions. Then there is farm machinery, mate of mines mum died when she hit a tractor rushing to pick him up from school. Then there is pheasants adn other aminalia, they come out of nowhere.

ATB,
Tom

[Guitaralmond]

oh yeah definately im not the best driver but not the worst either, if been driving for a while just not passed yet but i mainly drive on country roads with few people around or cras and thay are quite straight so not much danger, i think?

..... - I give up

[aslz78]

I've seen plenty of people my age driving round like nutters, but is it really worth it?!

Imagine it this way, you've just passed your test and are driving on your own. You arent used to a lot of new things on the road that you've never encountered before.

Now lets say you accidently hit someone, not saying you would, but its a possibility right, well you could either kill yourself or you could kill the other person and have that on your concience.

P.S Tom, is aminalia really a word? Never heard it before

[Unknownsoldier]

Originally Posted by aslz78

I've seen plenty of people my age driving round like nutters, but is it really worth it?!

Imagine it this way, you've just passed your test and are driving on your own. You arent used to a lot of new things on the road that you've never encountered before.

Now lets say you accidently hit someone, not saying you would, but its a possibility right, well you could either kill yourself or you could kill the other person and have that on your concience.

P.S Tom, is aminalia really a word? Never heard it before

Aminalia, is a sort of spooneristic take on Animals A-min-a-ls / Aminalia pleural.

I agree, whole heartedly, when I first started driving I had to drive thrpugh Sevenoaks town centre, not fun at the best of times, this was mid afternoon,havng just got off school, early, (no afternoon lessons ). I was driving through, now the road breaks at one point near the top and to get across you have to get your a*se in gear. I went across in my corsa, and immediately slowed to 20-25 mph, people step off the pavements all the time and so I thought it sensible to do so. Luckily, it was me, as most take the Highstreet at 30 mph plus when it's clear. A little girl ran out in front and I hit my brakes (my instructor would have been proud!), I stopped about 5-10 feet from her. The mother berrated me for driving to fast (perceived speed rather than actual one thinks). I don't think I'd have driven again if I'd hit her........ even if I was under the limit. Things always happen when you don't expect it.

Another tale, friend of my fathers, his mother, very religious lady of Caribbean origin, church every sunday, real upright citizen, never sped, always drove properly by all accounts....... passing a school one afternoon kid ran out in front of her from between two cars, she hit him, even though she tried to brake, and killed him outright..... wrong place wrong time.. she hasn't driven since, thats got to be coming up 6-7 years (?).

Tom

[tvtltd]

just let him get on with it .......you only die once

[Unknownsoldier]

But the pain you leave lives forever.

Tom

[angie4m]

Originally Posted by Iluvtobrevved

oh yeah definately im not the best driver but not the worst either, if been driving for a while just not passed yet but i mainly drive on country roads with few people around or cras and thay are quite straight so not much danger, i think?

The majority of fatal accidents happen on Country Roads and the roads in and around Edinburgh (even the City By-Pass) can be hellish for drives like myself with a few years experiance.

I've grown up seeing what happens to young (i'm talking 17 to 25ish here) and some older folk who think they can drive on country roads and seeing a mangled wreck on the back of a transporter on a Sunday morning is a stark warning to anyone! Needless to say everytime i've seen a vehical in this state at least one of the occupants have died

[LNT]

Titter.

He had you all going for a while didn't he?

[FWH]

In all fairness, revving the 1,8 above 3000 rpm is hardly dangerous driving.

[illegalhunter]

Welcome to the site , i wish i got a car for my 17th bday

[Hartside]

April 1st?

[Topcat]

Originally Posted by Iluvtobrevved

The reason being is that for my 17th birthday i got a 1.8 sport alabaistr silver civic and fully fitted with extras and the problem is for now i can't drive it without an adult sitting with so i just can't wait to pass so i can the revv the engine and enjoy the noise it makes after 3000 revs.

The whole tone of your post shouts "IMMATURE" to me!

Im sorry but to have a car like that as a first car is asking for trouble and I just hope to god it doesnt end in tears for you or anyone else.

[Topcat]

Originally Posted by FWH

In all fairness, revving the 1,8 above 3000 rpm is hardly dangerous driving.

He is hardly going to sit in the driveway just revving is he?

Its kids like that which cause death and serious injury because they are too inexperienced to handle speed.

[FWH]

Originally Posted by Topcat

He is hardly going to sit in the driveway just revving is he?

No, but I don´t see the danger in revving over 3000 rpm in the right situation.

Originally Posted by Topcat

Its kids like that which cause death and serious injury because they are too inexperienced to handle speed.

Inexperienced younger drivers are overrepresented in accident statistics, but that does not have to mean that Iluvtobereved is a reckless driver.

[Topcat]

Originally Posted by FWH

Inexperienced younger drivers are overrepresented in accident statistics, but that does not have to mean that Iluvtobereved is a reckless driver.

If all he wants to do is sit an rev his engine he can do that with an adult sitting next to him !!

When children say things like;

"Im just going to accelerate very fast" that spells danger in my book

"Im not the best driver or the worst driver" No at the moment he is a learner driver which means he is inexperienced.

A Type R for his 21st - such a shame I always think you appreciate things in life so much more when you actually have to work for them !!

[Munro]

How about some photos (with or without the L Plates !)

I had to pass my test before I got my first car

[Hartside]

Cmon folks, it's April 1st

[woody2k4]

your moaning that you have to have an adult in the car? You are lucky to get that as it is for a birthday!

[sambuca2907]

Congrats on the new car! Hope you enjoy.

However... that is no way a 1st car for a 17 year old lol Far too much power and size!

Sorry!