Orchid XP v8 wrote:
>> Quizzical fact: I passed my car driving test first time, in about 10 
>> minutes, after one driving lesson and driving through a red traffic 
>> light and parking on the pavement (sidewalk) in a major city.
>>
>> How?
> 
> The instructor had a fatal myocardial infarction?
> 



> Heh, my sister did a handbrake turn during her test. She didn't pass.
> 
> I reversed over the kerb. Twice. I passed. Don't really understand that...
> 
> (I also don't understand why one of the manouvers they get you to 
> demonstrate is reversing around a corner. This has to be the MOST STUPID 
> THING EVER. You should NEVER, EVER do this in real life! So... WTF?)
> 
After my time, that one.	

But it is not uncommon to reverse around a corner. It is an acceptable 
way to reverse direction, reverse into a side street then turn right.

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Best Regards,
	Stephen

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