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RM Driving Test
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andy.m
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RM Driving Test
due to do the RM van test this week. what does it consist of of, and who do you go out with?
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DGP1
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- Location: Terminus
Re: RM Driving Test
Unless you run over a group of school kids or crash into the examiners car you'll pass, all you do is drive around in the biggest van the office has for about 30 minutes to make sure you're not a complete maniac.
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POSTMAN
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Re: RM Driving Test
Quick word andy,where did you have your eye test?
I Wrote-During Covid-Which is still relevant now
It's good to get these types of threads, the ridiculous my manager said bollox, so we can reassure ourselves that while the world is falling apart, Royal Mail managers are still being the low-life C***S they have always been.
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The daily grind of having to argue your case with an intellectual pigmy of a line manager is physically and emotionally draining.
It's good to get these types of threads, the ridiculous my manager said bollox, so we can reassure ourselves that while the world is falling apart, Royal Mail managers are still being the low-life C***S they have always been.
My BFF Clash
The daily grind of having to argue your case with an intellectual pigmy of a line manager is physically and emotionally draining.
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BELIAL
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woofwoof
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- Location: stinky land
Re: RM Driving Test
id say dont do it the only advise i could give you sorry your a fool if you do
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andy.m
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Re: RM Driving Test
judging by the last post I take it, it isnt a good idea to go through with this test?
oh and i havent had my eyes tested
oh and i havent had my eyes tested
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yokel
- Posts: 95
- Joined: 03 Dec 2007, 10:48
Re: RM Driving Test
my office uses a local driving instructor, he talks you through the log book, booking vehicles in and out etc then you go for a drive and chat, very informal, never known anyone to fail
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POSTMAN
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Re: RM Driving Test
You NEED an eye test as part of the test!!andy.m wrote:judging by the last post I take it, it isnt a good idea to go through with this test?
oh and i havent had my eyes tested
I Wrote-During Covid-Which is still relevant now
It's good to get these types of threads, the ridiculous my manager said bollox, so we can reassure ourselves that while the world is falling apart, Royal Mail managers are still being the low-life C***S they have always been.
My BFF Clash
The daily grind of having to argue your case with an intellectual pigmy of a line manager is physically and emotionally draining.
It's good to get these types of threads, the ridiculous my manager said bollox, so we can reassure ourselves that while the world is falling apart, Royal Mail managers are still being the low-life C***S they have always been.
My BFF Clash
The daily grind of having to argue your case with an intellectual pigmy of a line manager is physically and emotionally draining.
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RTI
- Posts: 216
- Joined: 19 Oct 2007, 14:28
Re: RM Driving Test
yokel wrote:my office uses a local driving instructor, he talks you through the log book, booking vehicles in and out etc then you go for a drive and chat, very informal, never known anyone to fail
one of my pals failed the changeover a few months ago. the first ever person at our office to do so i think. what a legend
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Pinky 1
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- Location: Wales
Re: RM Driving Test
Well we've never had anyone fail the changeover test either ! Half an hour around the town with someone from the garage of the local MLO ! He'll show you how to check the van's oil and water, you make sure you wear your seatbelt and use your indicators .... and your in ! In our area R M are desperate for drivers :) 
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saintsnut
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- Joined: 25 Nov 2008, 14:11
- Gender: Male
Re: RM Driving Test
They are desperate in our area which is why we have three drivers who have never done any RM driving testPinky 1 wrote:Well we've never had anyone fail the changeover test either ! Half an hour around the town with someone from the garage of the local MLO ! He'll show you how to check the van's oil and water, you make sure you wear your seatbelt and use your indicators .... and your in ! In our area R M are desperate for drivers :)
How does that work if you (god forbid) have an accident? Just a thought!!!!! 
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krussel
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- Location: Out on the streets.
Re: RM Driving Test
You should find the test pretty basic and easy. Take your time and watch your speed and check mirrors etc. Also get the van your going to use parked so its easy to start off so you dont end up reversing out of a yard etc,
Rows of houses all bearing down on me........I can feel their blue hands touching me.......All these things in all positions.........All these things will one day take control..........
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NWpostie
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Re: RM Driving Test
yokel wrote:my office uses a local driving instructor, he talks you through the log book, booking vehicles in and out etc then you go for a drive and chat, very informal, never known anyone to fail
One did in my Office, never driven for 20 years and the test was abandoned before it even left the yard, something to do with clutch control I think.
as for me I will be glad to get off driving, I've had enough, did it all old Sherpas, Ford Combis and vans, LDV Maxus, LDV Minibus and 7.5T Vans you name it, I want out and back on the walk, they are stacking more and more responsibility on driving.
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Stormproof
- Posts: 6116
- Joined: 07 Jul 2007, 21:03
- Gender: Female
Re: RM Driving Test
I think there is going to be a shortage of drivers in my office soon, now its all changing to the buddy duties, no one wants to get stitched up with the driving. Next time the licence checks are due I'm not showing mine, you don't get any allowance any more and drivers are always the last ones back at the office and have to deal with everyones D/L's etc. 
So keep on moving, moving, moving your feet
Keep on shuf-shuf-shuffling to this ghost dance beat
Just keep on walking down never ending streets
Illegitimi non carborundum
Keep on shuf-shuf-shuffling to this ghost dance beat
Just keep on walking down never ending streets
Illegitimi non carborundum
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teruah
- Posts: 13
- Joined: 06 Mar 2009, 06:35
- Gender: Male
Re: RM Driving Test
if you have already passed your driving test, why do have to pass another one?