10 Dec 2009
by Ubiquityin Letters, Pain in the asses, Reality bites Tags: Christmas, drive, updates
I am very disappointed in you.
Okay, that’s unfair. So let’s put it this way. I am very very disappointed in you AND myself. I did not pass today. Did I write in too late? Or have I not been a good girl? Well, whatever. I take it back, I’m not disappointed in you. I’m just completely bummed that I didn’t make it.
I gotta hand it to you though, the road users are nice today. In fact, most of them give way to me. I must admit that I DID make a couple of mistakes. Like; moving of at the wrong gear, that gives me 2 points, and then I stepped on the break too hard / jerky, but that I did just ONCE! So that’s another 2 points for me making up to 4 points already. Add 8 points for causing other vehicles to slow down. That gives me 12 points altogether. Still enough to pass!
But you know what Santa, the tester gave me 34 BLOODY points! Allow me to show you my offences…
- Fail to confirm safety : Vertical parking (4 points)
Okay, fair enough. I forgot. Still can pass! 12 + 4 = 16
- Strike pole / Strike kerb : Vertical parking (8 points)
Now that’s where the ridicule began, I DIDN’T DROP THE POLE! It didn’t even move out of position, I merely touched it. :-(
- Insufficient acceleration : BBDC Circuit (2 points)
All my instructors told me to drive at the 2nd gear not exceeding 20km/hr and I did just that. WTF?!?
- Fail to slow down when approaching road hazards : Exit of BBDC (6 points)
BULLSHIT I gotta tell you! There is no way I wouldn’t have slowed down when there is a stop line right at the exit. I did slow down! So what’s that shit about me failing to?
- Incorrect position : Bukit Batok Road (2 points)
Blah blah blah blah…
Is it just me or did I fall in the “to fail” quota?
Now I’m really sore because the next test date will be in February. 18th February 2010 to be exact, that’s the date we’re moving! So Fred will have to move alone, I will join him later and I don’t want that! I’ve already got enough up my sleeve, I don’t need more!
Enough said, I won’t expect you to reply. You don’t have to. I don’t even think I will write to you again.
Merry Christmas!
Anna
05 Oct 2009
by Ubiquityin Pain in the asses, Reality bites Tags: drive, muses, updates
I am not supposed to be writing random updates right now but just for a quick recap, I have already successfully enrolled myself as a student at Bukit Batok Driving Centre.
As soon as I arrived at the centre this morning, with full of confidence that nothing will go wrong, I went straight up to the TP counter at the 2nd level. Got myself a queue ticket (although there was nobody else there) to renew my PDL, waited for at least 5mins until my number was called and only to be told that their computer system was down, come back later after 4pm (the time when the queue is even longer than that of ICA) and there was nothing that they can do for me until then. BOLLOCKS!
Sure I can understand how slow and inefficient the IT people can be when it comes to system recovery. But seriously! Where is YOUR customer service recovery?!? What bullshit are you trying to tell me that there is NOTHING that you can do?
“Excuse me LADY! But there is one thing that you can do.”
“You can tell me that I don’t need to queue when I come back later.”
Don’t you think it only make sense?
“I came at 9am to avoid the queue and it is NOT MY FAULT that your computer is down. How could I have anticipated that your computers would act up before hand?”
“I mean, come on, don’t tell me you guys are running old system that breaks down every Monday morning at 9am…”
“I can assure you that NOT ONLY you will help me save time, YOU will save YOUR time and breath from arguing with me any further. You know I’m right. “
And so I got my point across. The lady scrawled a little remark underneath the application form, “Seen applicant, system down, proceed counter, no need Q”
With no PDL in hand I went down to the 1st floor to settle the enrollment administrations where I’ve learned that it is ALMOST impossible for me to obtain a driving license by January 2010.
Note : ALMOST
I am attempting the impossible, please DO NOT try this unless you’re as desperate as I am.
Anyway, the issue with the PDL is finally resolved. As promised I’ve managed to get ahead of the queue. I’ve also attended a briefing which lasted for about 15mins and the 1st Basic Theory Lesson (BTL 1.01). Which I think is a total waste of time and completely pointless. At least for me since I’ve passed my Basic Theory Test and gotten my PDL at another centre.
I will sit for the last Basic Theory Lesson (BTL 1.02) and my 1st practical training tomorrow. Wish me luck please, I know I really need that.
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