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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I know right!!!"
I got caught driving someone home from hospital in Manchester many years ago. There wasn't the option of a speed awareness course then, so I got the fine and points. 38 in a 30 limit  |
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I went on one 3 years ago now. It was actually really good and I learnt a few things. For mine there were about 50 people split into groups/tables of 8 people where you listen to the presenters and then discuss answer questions with your groups.
Overall it was quite fun and got me out of 3 points |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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boring dribble.. PowerPoint presentation to death by someone trying to make it fun as well as educational. Usual name swapping at start.
Oh.. and my favourite random, non-relevant tales and examples given by a socially inept gibbon who fails to realise everyone else wants to get it over and done with as fast as possible, SO DONT ASK ANY QUESTIONS! Mr PowerPoint loves his pedestal and will actively encourage the inept gibbon to ask more random shiiit.
On the bright side.. I did sit next to a very attractive woman on my course. We had a giggle and a bit of a flirt, but she was engaged, so I didn't chase it up... So fit though. |
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I've recently done o d and found quite interesting. A mix of male and females and all ages. We had bowls of sweets on the tables, but you had to buy your own tea and coffee. You're given a booklet and a pen. You watch videos and answer questions and discuss reasons for speeding.
One guy on my course fad actually attended three courses, so they obviously work! |
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Yep!! It's 4 hours you won't get back for sure!
In mine, the most mature people were arguing with the instructor about the validity of speed limits... Was all I had to stop me from throat punching them... Its painful enough as it is with deidre and Derek moaning about 30 speed limits!! |
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By *xhib12Man
over a year ago
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Was on one a few years ago and found it quite good. Yeah the PowerPoint presentation stuff is enough to put you to sleep but you do learn some pretty interesting stuff. I found it a good refresher and it did stop me speeding .......... for a while  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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To be fair it’s actually not to bad! The guy was funny, as previously said the presentation is very boring but you get tea/coffee and you learn a couple of things... |
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"I went on one 3 years ago now. It was actually really good and I learnt a few things. For mine there were about 50 people split into groups/tables of 8 people where you listen to the presenters and then discuss answer questions with your groups.
Overall it was quite fun and got me out of 3 points"
Ditto.......
I think the attendees enjoyment of the course depends on two things though;
How good and engaging the presenters are.
How much the attendees are willing to engage and learn.
I really enjoyed the one I did.... |
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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago
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"I went on one 3 years ago now. It was actually really good and I learnt a few things. For mine there were about 50 people split into groups/tables of 8 people where you listen to the presenters and then discuss answer questions with your groups.
Overall it was quite fun and got me out of 3 points
Ditto.......
I think the attendees enjoyment of the course depends on two things though;
How good and engaging the presenters are.
How much the attendees are willing to engage and learn.
I really enjoyed the one I did...."
Yep couldn't agree more - the one I did the presenters were engaging and non-judgemental, put the content across well and I learned things.
Can imagine with the wrong presenters though it could be tedious. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I think mine was 4 years ago, I enjoyed it. We had some amusing participants. And in all seriousness it makes you think about speeding. If youre caught again though within a certain length of time I don’t think you get the course as an option though. |
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Inflating tyres at the petrol station was always free wasn't it? Now they charge 20p sometimes! Well that's inflation for you....
Just to pre warn you on the joke level you await. A 2hr meeting tops stretched into 4/5hrs. Mostly crud! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Inflating tyres at the petrol station was always free wasn't it? Now they charge 20p sometimes! Well that's inflation for you....
Just to pre warn you on the joke level you await. A 2hr meeting tops stretched into 4/5hrs. Mostly crud! "
£1 at my local garage to blow up yer tyres  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Yep!! It's 4 hours you won't get back for sure!
In mine, the most mature people were arguing with the instructor about the validity of speed limits... Was all I had to stop me from throat punching them... Its painful enough as it is with deidre and Derek moaning about 30 speed limits!! "
My point exactly |
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"Inflating tyres at the petrol station was always free wasn't it? Now they charge 20p sometimes! Well that's inflation for you....
Just to pre warn you on the joke level you await. A 2hr meeting tops stretched into 4/5hrs. Mostly crud!
£1 at my local garage to blow up yer tyres "
That's inflation for you... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Pretty much as Ghengis said, wonder if we were at the same one.
An interesting moment when one woman tried to justify her speeding and subsequent trying to argue it out, by saying she was really ill at the time and it wasnt fair, she should have been allowed to get away with it. The irony of her being too ill to drive in the first place was obviously lost on her. Even the man in charge seemed lost for words.
They did show one of the speeding adverts that had been on tv, and that was sombre as the whole room was quiet. I didnt quite cry but I could have done.
You probably need your bottom smacked though.
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Inflating tyres at the petrol station was always free wasn't it? Now they charge 20p sometimes! Well that's inflation for you....
Just to pre warn you on the joke level you await. A 2hr meeting tops stretched into 4/5hrs. Mostly crud!
£1 at my local garage to blow up yer tyres
That's inflation for you..."
Daylight rubbery! |
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"I didn’t get offered it 
Me either just had the points and the fine 
I did twice this year oops "
I thought you weren't allowed to do the course again until 2/3yrs had passed? Can't remember exactly how long. Or do you mean you were offered but declined lol |
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"I didn’t get offered it
Me either just had the points and the fine
I did twice this year oops
I thought you weren't allowed to do the course again until 2/3yrs had passed? Can't remember exactly how long. Or do you mean you were offered but declined lol "
That's what I was told, I think it depends on the type of offence and the police force/area dealing with it if they offer you the option of the course |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I went on one and found it useful and it did change my driving habits. The instructor did also give us a sure fire way to never get caught speeding!"
Never speed.  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Quiet good. Rememeber. Dont be late. Once course starts some will register you did not attend.
Also stay all the way. Once again if you dont you will be registered as not attended. A lot of useful info |
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"Ok who’s been on one - what should I expect when I attend?  "
guilty! TWICE!
Expected to be treated little a naughty child...
Actually it’s not that bad. You will come out and take notice for a week or so then revert back but it’s gets you off points |
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"boring dribble.. PowerPoint presentation to death by someone trying to make it fun as well as educational. Usual name swapping at start.
Oh.. and my favourite random, non-relevant tales and examples given by a socially inept gibbon who fails to realise everyone else wants to get it over and done with as fast as possible, SO DONT ASK ANY QUESTIONS! Mr PowerPoint loves his pedestal and will actively encourage the inept gibbon to ask more random shiiit.
On the bright side.. I did sit next to a very attractive woman on my course. We had a giggle and a bit of a flirt, but she was engaged, so I didn't chase it up... So fit though."
that about sums it up! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I'm booked on one next week. First driving offence since passing my test at 17.
I was shocked at a. how expensive it was and b.how much the prices differ depending on where in the country you take it.
Dreading it as I have the attention span of a 2 year old. |
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"I'm booked on one next week. First driving offence since passing my test at 17.
I was shocked at a. how expensive it was and b.how much the prices differ depending on where in the country you take it.
Dreading it as I have the attention span of a 2 year old."
Don't worry. It's relaxed. It's just a 'making you think' course.
Quite an easy way to spend a day and the course gives you answers in any case.
No one is put on the spot.
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I did one a couple of months ago. The instructors were brilliant, they weren’t knobs and tried to make it enjoyable. I would say the more you put in the more you get out. It also helps if you chat with folk before going into the room. You’ll be able to sit yourself on a table with folk that have a personality and sense of humour then |
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"My ex was caught by a camera on her way home from a speed awareness course. Bless"
A work colleague was pulled over for speeding on his way to a course. The officer let him off saying, "If you'd been on your way back, I'd have given you a ticket, but since you've yet to be educated...!". |
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By *arrapsMan
over a year ago
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Yep, I’ve been on one about 5 years ago.
It was the most boring 4 hours of my life, the presenter was a complete and utter dick.
When I tried to question him about one statistic his reply was and I quote
“ I can fail you, in fact any of you “
Complete and utter waste of £120, most of the others on the course agreed |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Yep, I’ve been on one about 5 years ago.
It was the most boring 4 hours of my life, the presenter was a complete and utter dick.
When I tried to question him about one statistic his reply was and I quote
“ I can fail you, in fact any of you “
Complete and utter waste of £120, most of the others on the course agreed"
That’s more expensive than the fine and 3 points that I was offered! Mine was £87 |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Been on 2 courses . You cannot blame anyone but your self i just think i lucky just to have been court twice, course ok only think about it if i hear its 30mph unless you told different one more time i was ready to scream. Best bit girl near me when asked when can you use horn said when car in front going too slow. Few grumpy old men who thought only young people should get done speeding |
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Funny thing I heard.. this guy went on the course,but had to go on the course in the area he got caught speeding.End of the day the class tutor asked this guy where he was travelling back to. He replied "Birmingham" .The tutor said " jeez that's 3hrs away" to which the guy said "Yeah i'll do it in 2 hours" no prob. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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They're a bit like like fab, half the ppl there dgaf, the other half follow the course leader and act interested innit...
....just sit and nod and get your tick mark and drive home safe  |
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I did one a few years ago. Presentation was pretty boring but the guy did his best to have a bit of a laugh and wasn't too serious about it all. Learnt some interesting stuff and it wasn't too bad.
Better than points anyway. |
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"From what I hear it’s full of people who think they know better therefore don’t listen. It’s a fabulous idea  "
That was part of the fun of mine.
Listening to the know it all smart arses getting their stupidity and sense of entitlement knocked out of them by the instructors.
Not that I think they learnt a damn thing from the course.
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