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Should the driving test be recorded for impartiality?

  • 08-06-2019 3:41pm
    #1
    Crock Rock
    Closed Accounts Posts: 616 ✭✭✭


    In my opinion, the driving test should be recorded for impartiality in order to expedite the appeals process.


    If a person sits a written examination, the script is retained for a period of time so it can be recorrected by a second person and it can be viewed by the test candidate and they can be explained to where they went wrong and where they lost marks.



    When I did my German, French and Irish oral exams in 2008 for the leaving certificate when I was 16, the examiner recorded our conversations on a tape in case the result was to be appealed. So there is no issue recording state exams if anyone says otherwise.



    A general test sheet telling candidates in the driving test where they went wrong is insufficient as some of the boxes are very generic.

    I passed my car test in 2011 and failed my bus test recently, I struck a kerb with the back wheel turning right so I didn't dispute it. I agree that I didn't deserve to pass, but it's not always so black and white.


    My friend was doing her drivng test recently. She passed but got a couple grade 2s. They were for progress.

    One of them was when she was driving around Raheny in a 30 km/h zone, she drove at 30 km/h on the dot, the other was when she didn't move off instantly at a green, because she correctly predicted that the cars on the other junction were going to barge through their red. Collecting extra grade 2s where they are not deserved could mean the difference between a pass and a fail.


    If the test was conducted with a dash cam fitted and maybe one facing the test candidate to prove observation or coasting (or lack thereof) would the whole test be more impartial? This would also reduce the possibility of corruption (which I'd say is extremely rare anyway).


    What do you think?


Comments

  • #2
    Witcher
    Registered Users Posts: 14,420 ✭✭✭✭Witcher


    It's always the people who fail who have new ideas for the driving test.


  • #3
    Crock Rock
    Closed Accounts Posts: 616 ✭✭✭Crock Rock


    Witcher wrote: »
    It's always the people who fail who have new ideas for the driving test.



    I passed my car test in 2011 and failed my bus test recently, I struck a kerb with the back wheel turning right so I didn't dispute it. I agree that I didn't deserve to pass, but it's not always so black and white.

    It's always the people who can't read who post antagonistic remarks :rolleyes:


  • #4
    Witcher
    Registered Users Posts: 14,420 ✭✭✭✭Witcher


    You failed a test, now you've a new idea, point proven.


  • #5
    Crock Rock
    Closed Accounts Posts: 616 ✭✭✭Crock Rock


    I passed my car test. I failed my bust test which I said I'm not disputing.

    I'm talking about situations where it's the candidates word against the examiners and to eliminate the possibility of bribery.


  • #6
    dudara
    Registered Users Posts: 33,519 ✭✭✭✭dudara


    There’s merit to the idea, but you’d probably nearly need 360 cameras outwards and inwards. There’s a lot of judgement required when driving, adjusting to the conditions around you, and I don’t know if a camera would capture everything. Do other countries do anything similar?


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  • #7
    Crock Rock
    Closed Accounts Posts: 616 ✭✭✭Crock Rock


    Witcher wrote: »
    It's always the people who fail who have new ideas for the driving test.
    Witcher wrote: »
    You failed a test, now you've a new idea, point proven.


    Can a mod address this areshole's post.


    He's clearly selective quoting in order to fish for thanks on this site.

    I literally did not says that I am disputing a failed result.


    I clearly said that I passed my car test and failed my bus test and agreed I deserved to fail. Now the prick is ignoring me after being called out as a troll.


  • #8
    Halfdane
    Registered Users Posts: 50 ✭✭Halfdane


    Witcher wrote: »
    You failed a test, now you've a new idea, point proven.

    Well, I just passed my driving test having never failed one before, and I do think the tests should be recorded. So maybe we're not all just looking to prove we were marked wrongly but actually want some impartial evidence as to where we went wrong?


  • #9
    Henry Ford III
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 17,617 Mod ✭✭✭✭Henry Ford III


    This could get interesting


  • #10
    MascotDec85
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators Posts: 1,924 Mod ✭✭✭✭MascotDec85


    Crock Rock wrote: »
    Can a mod address this areshole's post.


    He's clearly selective quoting in order to fish for thanks on this site.

    I literally did not says that I am disputing a failed result.


    I clearly said that I passed my car test and failed my bus test and agreed I deserved to fail. Now the prick is ignoring me after being called out as a troll.

    Regardless of whether or the poster agrees with you or not personal abuse such as this won’t be tolerated. You can take this as a final warning.


  • #11
    Crock Rock
    Closed Accounts Posts: 616 ✭✭✭Crock Rock


    Witcher wrote: »
    You failed a test, now you've a new idea, point proven.




    Which failed test am I disputing?

    I clerly said I agreed with the testers verdict.


    Idiot.



    Mod note, user banned


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