neolithic driving test

Gwernvale 1

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elderford Jul 22, 2003 09:35:24

took my driving theory test yesterday, which now includes film clips in a hazard awareness section.

the first clip completely threw my concentration as it is from the driver's point of view as you approach and then drive past what is left of Gwernvale burial chamber at Crickhowell in Powys.

Moth Jul 22, 2003 10:34:34

Replying to elderford

Do you think they choose a bit of film that includes a place of special interest to the testee on purpose - as an extra concentration test?

love

Moth

pebblesfromheaven Jul 22, 2003 10:53:59

Replying to elderford

did you pass?

did you park up (using mirror, handbrake etc of course), get out your camera and walk towards them, instinctively swatting innocent sheep outta the way?

.o0O0o.

Chris Collyer Jul 22, 2003 11:10:48

Replying to elderford

Dear Mr Elderford

I’m afraid to tell you that you have failed your driving test due to several unpredicted and dangerous manoeuvres. While travelling along the A40 you suddenly swerved off of the main carriageway into the private drive of a hotel where you performed an unplanned emergency stop. You then vacated the vehicle leaving the engine running and drivers door open, and then proceeded to take photographs of a small pile of stones beside the carriageway. You then re-entering the car and in an excited and agitated matter tried to explain your actions to the examiner before driving off gibbering wildly about ‘burial chambers’ , ‘Neolithic funerary rites ’ and ‘the Growing Stone’s just up the road’
I must inform you that this kind of behaviour will not be tolerated by this examination centre.

Mr. Hugh Jarse
Chief Examiner