SPSV test

Ham'nd'egger · 17-10-2009 10:54PM

Canarygold wrote: »

Well Victor, I think we know what you (or who) you are here for. All we have tried to do is help people on the forum with help with what we think is a unfair exam, If we cant help one another with this and the people charging 250/300 euro can then where is the hypocrisy. If anyone wants the questions that the training centres will teach you then pm me or the other people that went to the trouble of sitting and learning them. We have spent enough money while they have been on the forum acting as if they are only sitting the exam, and making a damn lot of money from it on the back of what we have learned. If you think that is wrong and you want to ban me then so be it.

Exceptions to janey I did let her down through no fault of my own.:mad::mad:

There is an old adage that the only people who made money in the Gold Rush were the guys selling the shovels. In all honesty, the places that "teach" you the "answers" don't care if you pass the test or not; they are just concerned with the next batch of people like you willing to part with €300+ on the way to El Dorado. As it was, the old test was far too easy; now it's the other way and the colleges care no more for you passing or not passing the test; they are afraid they may run out of people who can afford their €300 shovels fierce quick.

Spook_ie · 18-10-2009 06:00AM

Howyadoing wrote: »

The ad is gone? It was someone selling a plate for €10000.
quoteing all about the impending changes to the industry.

no the ad is still there, but AFAIK he's incorrect in his statement, you will still be able to get a plate, as incumbent plateholders can still transfer the plate one time, he's just scaremongering and being an opportunist

james116 · 18-10-2009 09:03AM

Canarygold wrote: »

Well Victor, I think we know what you (or who) you are here for. All we have tried to do is help people on the forum with help with what we think is a unfair exam, If we cant help one another with this and the people charging 250/300 euro can then where is the hypocrisy. If anyone wants the questions that the training centres will teach you then pm me or the other people that went to the trouble of sitting and learning them. We have spent enough money while they have been on the forum acting as if they are only sitting the exam, and making a damn lot of money from it on the back of what we have learned. If you think that is wrong and you want to ban me then so be it.

Exceptions to janey I did let her down through no fault of my own.:mad::mad:

why is the think the test is unfair cos its hard.

robbie111 · 19-10-2009 11:32AM

Spook_ie wrote: »

no the ad is still there, but AFAIK he's incorrect in his statement, you will still be able to get a plate, as incumbent plateholders can still transfer the plate one time, he's just scaremongering and being an opportunist

Also you can buy them from the regulator till end of 2009

paul122 · 24-10-2009 01:01AM

blahblah06 wrote: »

ye dont go lol

the spsv test is a joke and a money scam i have done the test 5 times
passed the first flying but the secound part is very hard and thats where

everyone fails you would need to be a brain box the pass it
they done ask you the normal thing like where,s dublin castle
if you studying the hotels etc study the lest likly ones we all know where the main hotels are they wont ask you them

paul122 · 24-10-2009 09:49AM

Howyadoing wrote: »

This is illegal as per the T&C of the test.
This thread should be locked.

who care,s about T&C of the test

james116 · 24-10-2009 11:07AM

so robbie how are u finding it. is it what u hoped for.

Spook_ie · 25-10-2009 05:51AM

Jeez, 'oil giv yez a 20% off that price! €70 for cash

Ham'nd'egger · 25-10-2009 11:25AM

Spook_ie wrote: »

Jeez, 'oil giv yez a 20% off that price! €70 for cash

I'll give him 25% of that and a roll of taxi meter till, a 2004 Street Map and a photo of Vinny Kearns slow dancing with John Usher:)

Howyadoing · 25-10-2009 11:32AM

Hamndegger wrote: »

I'll give him 25% of that and a roll of taxi meter till, a 2004 Street Map and a photo of Vinny Kearns slow dancing with John Usher:)

Sold.

Howyadoing · 25-10-2009 07:53PM

Hamndegger wrote: »

I'll give him 25% of that and a roll of taxi meter till, a 2004 Street Map and a photo of Vinny Kearns slow dancing with John Usher:)

Do yea take butter vouchers or green shield stamps.

Ham'nd'egger · 25-10-2009 09:02PM

Howyadoing wrote: »

Do yea take butter vouchers or green shield stamps.

Only if Kathleen signed it:D

robbie111 · 28-10-2009 03:43PM

james116 wrote: »

so robbie how are u finding it. is it what u hoped for.

Havent got my psvs licence in the post yet so I cant comment !!:D

joe publick · 29-10-2009 07:23PM

hi
could you guys possibly help me with some test questions please.
i failed dublin area knowledge twice and being unemployed its a big burden.
i did the course in lower mount street- i got nowhere near the 500 questions you guys are talking about.
third time round if i have all possible questions im sure ill pass.
thanks
your help with be greatly appreciated

james116 · 31-10-2009 09:32AM

robbie111 wrote: »

Havent got my psvs licence in the post yet so I cant comment !!:D

let me khow when u get it they are takeing there time u could be on the rd for xmas and let me khow how u are finding it.

Howyadoing · 02-11-2009 11:00AM

Well i got my licence on Friday and was out on Friday night.
Where the fcuk did all the taxis come from on Friday. I was out
on Sunday night and there wasn't half the amount. I gave sat a miss
because I was on the beer my self. But I belive this was the best night
of all. Because of the rain.

james116 · 02-11-2009 05:42PM

Howyadoing wrote: »

Well i got my licence on Friday and was out on Friday night.
Where the fcuk did all the taxis come from on Friday. I was out
on Sunday night and there wasn't half the amount. I gave sat a miss
because I was on the beer my self. But I belive this was the best night
of all. Because of the rain.

so what do u think its not so easy as everybody thinks all i can say to you is don't do a lot of hours at the start cos you will grow to hate it good luck with ur new business.

vtec49 · 03-11-2009 01:12AM

Did the spsv test today, passed part one (easy) part two (disaster). Did the test in Limerick, most of the questions in part two were about Abbeyfeale and newcastle west. I believe 95% of the work I would be doing would be in Limerick city and suburbs but very little questions on this. Spoke to a few taxi driver friends who believe it's deliberatly made hard to stop more people getting into the industry. I know Limerick means Limerick county too but when asked on what street in Abbeyfeale would you find the library, well that made me sit up. Simular questions followed. Like to hear your thoughts.

blahblah06 · 03-11-2009 12:05PM

Howyadoing wrote: »

Well i got my licence on Friday and was out on Friday night.
Where the fcuk did all the taxis come from on Friday. I was out
on Sunday night and there wasn't half the amount. I gave sat a miss
because I was on the beer my self. But I belive this was the best night
of all. Because of the rain.

part timers and people from different countys. Your lucky it was rainging because the fri night mayhem is the same for the whole weekend. imagine if it wasnt raining. how many hours did you put in and honestly how did u fare out and get on

Howyadoing · 03-11-2009 12:51PM

blahblah06 wrote: »

part timers and people from different countys. Your lucky it was rainging because the fri night mayhem is the same for the whole weekend. imagine if it wasnt raining. how many hours did you put in and honestly how did u fare out and get on

Ok I came on about 8.30 and went home about 2.00. I know I left at the wrong time but I was tired because I had been up from 6am with a sick baby.
I started of bad. I was driving around like a headless chicken for the first hour or so. Then I started to go on ranks and I got a couple of ok fares of it. I stayed around dame st most of the night. Got a bit pissed when I sat for 45 Mins at rank and got a fare to Smithfield:mad: I won't post how much money I
made but Its closer to 100€ than 200€.

blahblah06 · 04-11-2009 04:07AM

Least ya know it's not as handy as people imagine. Get used to the tiredness and been pissed off. Have u decided on your shift or is it just the weekends

Howyadoing · 04-11-2009 09:57AM

I'm only working weekends at the minute.
My wife works fulltime so I'm looking after the baby during the week.
I think I might need a radio for a while but am not sure if there is any
value in having one for thursday to Sunday.
Have u any info on radio companys on south side
I'm from Clondalkin and would this best and areas around
like talla, ballyfermot, Lucan, blanch, palmerstown,.
Cheers blah.:)

blahblah06 · 04-11-2009 12:41PM

lo mate im with 820 and out your way does be very busy but to be fare it costs over 100 euro on average for a radio so dont think it would make sense for you until ya went full time

steph1 · 04-11-2009 06:35PM

Howyadoing wrote: »

Well i got my licence on Friday and was out on Friday night.
Where the fcuk did all the taxis come from on Friday. I was out
on Sunday night and there wasn't half the amount. I gave sat a miss
because I was on the beer my self. But I belive this was the best night
of all. Because of the rain.

Can I just say to you that unless you have something on Saturday night is a must do for taxi drivers. It is still the traditional night out for most people. I missed a Satuday night recently and it makes a big difference to your week's takings. Sunday night is not what it used to be i.e. its hit and m iss unless its a bank holiday weekend then its usually good. The main nights for me now are Thursday to Sunday and the other nights I just work from the phone.

Taxipete29 · 04-11-2009 11:57PM

Howyadoing wrote: »

I'm only working weekends at the minute.
My wife works fulltime so I'm looking after the baby during the week.
I think I might need a radio for a while but am not sure if there is any
value in having one for thursday to Sunday.
Have u any info on radio companys on south side
I'm from Clondalkin and would this best and areas around
like talla, ballyfermot, Lucan, blanch, palmerstown,.
Cheers blah.:)

Premier Cabs in Clondalkin village were doing a weekend rate for radios not long ago, not sure if they still are.

Dai John · 05-11-2009 11:20AM

Sorry, no sympathy here, it's no good thinking you can take time off to go drinking with the herd. When they are living it up is when you should be working, that is, if you want to make a living. I know it's a bitch being sober when they are polluted, but hey that's a taxi driver's life.:mad:

Canarygold · 06-11-2009 09:09PM

Hey anybody that has passed the test and is waiting for their licence, you need to haunt the gaurd that you gave the application to. I left mine in over six weeks ago and only found out through the superintendant that she left it in her desk. He told me that the period from application to getting your licence should be no more the five weeks.

vtec49 · 09-11-2009 11:00AM

Have the test again next week in Limerick. Has anyone in Limerick passed part two yet? and if so can you help.

Dai John · 09-11-2009 01:45PM

vtec49 wrote: »

Have the test again next week in Limerick. Has anyone in Limerick passed part two yet? and if so can you help.

Had enough trouble to pass for Tipperary as exam covered whole county. Took 3 tries.Spoke to one of Limerick's biggest operators and he had sent 2 experienced members of staff who both failed. Only consolation is that Limerick is a small county. A lot of our work takes us into Limerick county ( Tipp. town is only 4 miles from border ) the result was questions about places up to 60 miles away..eg. Nenagh, Roscrea , Thurles, Clonmel,Carrick on Suir and Templemore plus road numbers and hotels at the edge of the county. It will require considerable effort for new people to enter the job, no harm perhaps but the other side of the coin is more illegal operators unless there is more enforcement.

vtec49 · 18-11-2009 02:55PM

Passed the test today in Limerick, second attempt. Again a lot of questions on towns and villages 10, 20, and 30 miles away. It's worth driving to areas like Newcastle West and Abbeyfeale, park your car and walk the area, making notes as you go along. It will payoff.

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