AndyCorsaSport
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Registered: 12th Feb 06
Location: Horsforth, West Yorkshire
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Who's done one? What do I expect?
Is it just sitting discussing/videos or am I going to have to do paperwork and that shite??
Yes, I was attempting to break the land speed record 
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scoob
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Registered: 16th Oct 03
Location: Beverley, E Riding of Yorkshire
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just sit there watch videos.
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Liam
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Registered: 19th Jan 06
Location: Stafford
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I did the seatbelt one recently, was just watching videos and listening to police/fireman talk about there experiences when going too RTCs etc.
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BarnshaW
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Registered: 25th Oct 06
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i done it, i actually enjoyed it, teach you about drug driving, drink driving etc, loads of fit girls on it aswell when i was there.
all in all a good day out i thought 
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scoob
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Registered: 16th Oct 03
Location: Beverley, E Riding of Yorkshire
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just dont get cocky as i nearly got chucked off, i said well at least it was a van that caught me cause if id of got stoped id of been done for drink driving, didnt go down well
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AndyCorsaSport
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Registered: 12th Feb 06
Location: Horsforth, West Yorkshire
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Haha scoob!
I was only doing 36 in a 30 up a hill. They are fuckers. Mate's dad just been caught at 35 in 30 at 4am!!
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smcGSI16V
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Registered: 26th May 03
Location: Farnborough Drives: Thurlby 888 CDTi No.98
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I went on one just before christmas.
Got done for 56mph on a 50 zone. First offence after 15 years of driving. So rather do the course han take the points.
Tbh, it wasn't that bad the course but they the course content does vary depending on who's doing it.
It never felt like you had committed a deadly sin or anything and you didn't feel percecuted.
Mine involved some videos and interactive multi choise question thing.
Tea and coffee provided half way through.
It drag on a bit though.
As said though 4hr course Ł80 and no points or points and a fine.
I know what I would rather do.
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nathy_87
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Registered: 14th Aug 08
Location: West Mids. Drives: Škoda Fabia VRS 5J
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As said bove. I got caught doing 48 in a 40 by one of those gatos. My first offence since driving i opted for the Speed Awareness Course, was alright did drag on abit with watching videos and slideshows, also an ADI took us out to see how we drove an was alright I guess gave us tips. etc.
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big eck
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Registered: 20th Apr 03
Location: Tullibody. Drives - Audi B8 S4 & Fiesta Zetec-S
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Your all lucky fuckers. Been done a few times with speeding and never had the choice of a course or points lol.
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nathy_87
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Registered: 14th Aug 08
Location: West Mids. Drives: Škoda Fabia VRS 5J
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AndyCorsaSport
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Registered: 12th Feb 06
Location: Horsforth, West Yorkshire
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I've been done once before 55 in 40 got straight points for that.
This was 36 in 30 and got offered the course. As said, better than 3 points and it's a day out of work
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Mattb
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Registered: 2nd Feb 03
Location: Under your sisters bed
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I thought it was a load of crap tbh...
They were adamant that every car no matter what it is stops in the same distance......
Just sit listen, smile and nod..
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AndyCorsaSport
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Registered: 12th Feb 06
Location: Horsforth, West Yorkshire
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Not gunna look good turnin up a a 106 GTi and been young
My last GTi was mint with Brembo's. Stopped dead 
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ash_corsa
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Registered: 15th Apr 04
Location: Shrewsbury
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Did one last week
Was alright, brushed up on the highway code a bit!
Did drag on though, just sit down, shut up and agree with everything the bloke says!
One arsehole spend the whole 4 hours taking the piss, he was kicked out about 10mins before the end and 'failed' the course so it will be points or court for him!
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big eck
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Registered: 20th Apr 03
Location: Tullibody. Drives - Audi B8 S4 & Fiesta Zetec-S
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What's the point in acting like a knob end on these courses and risking having points on your licence.
[Edited on 27-02-2012 by big eck]
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Phoenix Autosport
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Registered: 9th Oct 11
Location: Cambs / Northants
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quote:
Originally posted by ash_corsa
Did drag on though, just sit down, shut up and agree with everything the bloke says!
thats the name of the game, just let them patronise you for a few hours, its worth it to avoid the points,
unfortunately east northamptonshire council no longer have the funds to run the courses so we dont get them here anymore, but on the plus side they also dont have the money to run the cameras so they have all been turned off
happy days 
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Rob E
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Registered: 1st Jan 06
Location: Madeley, Stafford....I want to live back in Wales!
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I did one about 18 months ago and some of the stuff they tell you really is an eye opener. I strongly believe it should be compulsory for young drivers as its always made me think twice about putting my foot down now
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IvIarkgraham
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Registered: 27th Mar 04
Location: Ellesmere Port, Cheshire
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I did 3 days after i had a crash
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Whittie
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Registered: 11th Aug 06
Location: North Wales Drives: BMW, Corsa & Fiat
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I was struggling to stay awake when I was there.
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