DRIVING AWARENESS COURSE | WHAT HAPPENED | WHAT TO EXPECT | THOUGHTS AND FEELINGS
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- Опубликовано: 17 июл 2018
- Helloooo my lovelies!
So yep here it is... I was stupid and have paid price so to speak, here's what happened on my driving awareness course, what I thought, felt and what to expect if you have to attend one.
Lottie! So glad I stumbled upon this video.
You provided brilliant anecdotes as to why it’s important to stay focus whilst driving. You taught me (BA,MA in criminology and criminal justice!) worked with the police for a few years! Knew things about driving. Your insight was very valuable, I hope everything’s okay and I’m so glad the course was effective! The company that run it (UKROEd/NDORS) are probably relieved to hear people have had such profound experiences.
Thank you so much! Means a lot that it's appreciated. I made the video because I was so worried when I had to go and noone had spoken about what was to come. So I thought it might be nice to put others minds to rest! Thank you again! Xxx
Thank you so much for putting this video up. It was like therapy for me, I also made a really bad driving error a couple of weeks ago and was terrified about taking this course, but i feel so much better now i have watched your video. I have been beating myself up since it happened, but as you say it's done now, you have to accept it and try and just do better. Thank you so much❤️
Awh I'm so glad it made you feel a bit calmer! I never thought so many people would watch this video and feel more relaxed about it! But I was so scared when I had mine and now I know it's helped others! ❤️ Xx
Interesting &
Informative video. I too will be taking a course on Wednesday & so worried about it. Obviously we all feel guilty. But taking Ownership of what you/we did is part of your/our awareness to do better.
Like you say i think we all need reminding of driving awareness.
Thank you so much for the wonderful information provided in your video. I am due for the course today and I have been so anxious about attending. You have helped to put my mind at rest and I am sure I will learn a lot from it. I am truly grateful. Thank you 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
Wow!!! Thank you so much this was very informative... I’ve been driving 38 years without any problems, took my eye of the ball and got a speeding ticket I was doing 35mph in a 30... So my bad! I was really worried about going on the course which I’ve not had confirmed yet as it happen two weeks ago.. your video has really helped ease my mind. And although slightly different to yours I’m sure the course will pretty much be the same. So yeah, thank you 🙏🏻
Ooh good luck!!! I'm sure it will be fine!!! It's always scary before it happens! I was terrified!!! So wanted to make the video to help others! I just want to say thank you for leaving such a kind comment... I have had many 'less' pleasant comments on this video so it's nice to have someone understanding who appreciated the video!!! Xxx
The Wacky World of Lottie Your so welcome honey. Have a super weekend and like me... be careful out there 💖💖xxxx
Aha I will do!! You too!!!😘 Xxx
I’ve just received my first speeding letter so am thinking I will be offered the course option. What you said actually made me think of the consequences and that I approach the course with an open mind, try to learn something and enjoy it! Thanks for the video, Lottie!
No worries! If you got the course I hope it went well! Xxx
@@lottie2552 I’ve actually been in hospital since August, so although I was offered the course, I wasn’t able to attend. After many emails they decided to allow me to pay the fine only (No points or course), which worked out quite well! Thought I’d share in case someone finds themselves in a similar position. Thanks, Lottie x
@@Joeistheking oh no! So sorry to hear this! I hope your doing okay! But yes, thanks for sharing, I think people will find it very helpful!! Xx
Absolutely brilliant video. Now I can go on my course with confidence today xxxxxxx👍👍👍👍👍
Good luck! Hope it went welll!!! Xxx
Thanks very real account and detail. You put me at ease just what I needed 😃❤❤
I have my course today and my anxiety level was so high after watching your video . I'd relaxed and allthough anxiety was there your video really helped they should have your video on there web sught for people to watch if like me anxiety or just want to know what it is like . As we all throught like you . Thank you for making this video x
I hope it went well for you! And thank you so much for your kind words xxx
I've gotta do this course next month, video.helped calm my nerves as i know what time expect now 🤓
I like the COAST acronym, and it's so true. You were very humble and its good you reflected on what you did.
Thank you for leaving such a positive comment! Xxx
Really nice and sweet video! Good luck!
Thank you! You too! Xx
Thank you for posting a very educational video with a great detail about the traffic offence course. Enjoyed every second of it as I'm waiting to get on one of the courses myself. I think you should work for the what's driving us guys as you will be quite an excellent tutor where everyone will enjoy your lessons. Thanks
Aha thank you! I would love to do something like that! Xxx
Looks like I need to do one soon. Got caught speeding unfortunately. Had my licence 13 years and my first time getting caught speeding. Definitely a lesson learned
Yeah I totally agree!! Lesson learned eh! Xxx
This is very informative, Lottie. Thank you. So after you decide to do a course and share your details with them, how long do they take to get back to you with details on how to book your class?
22 year driving and never had points or anything. Driving along the same road for 10 years. Last week was driving home just chilling and went through a speed camera at 47mph on a 40. So I will do the course l.
Thank you for the info
Ahhh that sucks! It's so annoying when it's a road tour used to as well! Hope you get on okay! Thanks for stopping by! Xxx
I went on a speeding awareness course ...I too thought it would be boring and teach me nothing but I came away with a new respect for driving and the amount of concentration I should be giving the task. I also drive in my pjs quite alot!!
Aha I don't think I will change out of my pj's but yes I totally agree. I enjoyed the course though!!! Xxc
Thanks for your video l really like this. l am doing this course online because of coved19. I was so worried if l couldn't answer any questions asked, what will heppen next. But after watching your video l am very relaxed
Thanks
Samina
Ahh that sounds so much nicer than having to attend!!!! Hope it all goes well! Glad to have calmed your nerves! Xxx
Lotie thanks for the video. It really takes away lots of worrying what and what might come up. Can you please hint me on the questions as I have mine to do in 2 weeks time now. Thanks
What a brilliant sharing Lottie! I came across your video when looking for information on how UK maintain good records in road safety (compared to my country Malaysia) and how they educate road traffic offenders 😃
Cheers mate 😊👍
Oh that's okay! Glad to have been of some help! Xx
I’ve got to do the exact same course after a car accident. (Which I was very lucky to get off with.) So thank you for the insight.
Ooh good luck! I hope it goes well! Xxx
Thank you so much. I intend going on a course. but I do not think there is one near me. How did you find your nearest Course location?
Never mind the amber , in Liverpool they don’t even stop at a red light !
I been driving in Dubai for 6 years. Driving over there it’s like you are at war in Afghanistan which mean you make one mistake and you over!!!!! so driving safe is really so essential
Thank you for explaining everything
Great video, thank you!
We are all human and we all make mistakes, there are far to many self-righteous people that have nothing better than to go around judging people....
Thank you! Really appreciated this! Xxx
Thank you for what you’ve posted. Had several questions and luckily got all my answers about this course in your video. Booked online one and now I know what to expect.
Respect🙏👍
Awh so glad this video helped you! I had so many questions when I went and there just wasn't a video out there! I'm so glad mine has helped people! Hope it went well xxx
Thank you so much for uploading this video! It helped me a lot to do the course. I'm not a young elder to make that kind of stupid mistake. I was going to drop my daughter off at her gym when I broke the red light. It was a terrible mistake I had never made before.
You're very welcome!
Thanks for this. I’ve read some are two hours, some are four. Was yours the longer one?
They have 3 months to give you that letter, if the time exceeds that its invalid and illegal. Sounds like they push the envelope close as you got caught in April then the letter in June.
I watched u yesterday I had my course today.like u said I myself learned so much im glad I went I was embarrassed first but its made my knowledge clearer.
Awh I'm so glad my video helped and you had a good time while you were there! Xxx
Did you have to write to the police station once you’ve done it or does the course do that to confirm that you attended? x
No it's all done for you hun! Everything is all sorted xxx
My anxiety kicking in before I go one, a zoom one though, great vid btw
Hope it all went okay! Least you didn't have to sit in a room full of strangers xxx
Wow!!! 😍 Thank you so much for the information. I got done doing 38 on 30 limit last month and just got replied yesterday. Before watching your video I just wanted to pay the fine and 3 points, but now I'm going on the course awareness! Thank you again. God bless you!!! 💚
Ahhh no worries! I was the same but the course was totally worth it xxx
Hi Lottie, I've done my speed course. What's happening next as I've not got anything sent to me by DVLA, could you help please? Xx
Hey!!! How'd the course go. And that should be it, you don't have to do anything else, I didn't, once I'd done the course that was it all done and dusted xxx
It went really well, I learned a lot and time went by quick. Now, how do I pay for the course because I thought I would get a letter to confirm that I'd done it and and given instruction on how to pay? Please help?! I just want to be sure as you've completely done yours. Thank you darling Xx
Did you not pay before you attended... I had to pay for the course in order to get my place so that I could attend... Is there not a number to call on the letter Xxx
thanks for the heads up, i went down a hill and got flagged by a non-obvious camra van... 35/in 30, not intentional just physics makes the car go faster!!
I'm with you on that! So annoying isn't it those vans! Xxx
Very insightful
I just got my letter 3days ago, sooo terrifying & intimidating reading it tbh as I’ve just passed only a year ago.
Apparently I’ve done a 35mph on a 30 mph limit & was caught on speedcam. I dont even recall this happened 🥴🙁
You can ask them for proof but it's probably not worth it tbh! Xxx
I am a professional driver & cover between 40-50,000 miles a year. My last speeding ticket was *21* years ago & in that corresponding period & over 1 *MILLION* miles driven I have not put a mark on a car or another living thing & *YET…..* It was felt that I needed to be _"re-educated"_ as to how to drive "safely!"
It's nonsense & like the massive explosion in parking tickets is all about revenue raising! Final salary pensions for local authority workers & our fine *Boys in Blue* don't come cheap you know!
Thank you for the comment lovely!!! Xxx
Same here been driving 44 years now motor bikes Van's trucks tractors all different cars skip trucks and in 43 years never had an accident in my life and just got speeding ticket 3mph over the limit. The rd is a run up to parkway and and use to ne to 40 mph . no pedestrians or built up area.. so pretty gutted .
I'm so sorry I didn't see this comment, is there anything you still need advice on? Xx
@@robertdiamondmerritt3882
That was how I got done, a road that used to be 40 - *_for no reason_* taken down to a 30 mph!
I was watching a thing in the States where this local town had gone *NUTS* on speeding & parking enforcement.
Same as here the "authorities" were claiming it was all about road safety but, being a small town, they could really do some digging & looking into accounts & it was *ALL* about raising revenue!
Thing is people don't get it! the amount of similar uploads I've been on trying to rally the troops & people have just rolled over!
What kind of ticket was it? X
Interesting. I drive and cycle. Only got done for speeding 20 years ago and wasn’t even offered a chance to attend an awareness course; just got 3 points and a fine. The points lasting 4 years IIRC on my license which pushed up my insurance premiums, before they expired.
Last 2 years I have cycled far more than I have driven. And the last year I got myself a camera and reported at least 80 close passes. I suspect a large majority will have been offered and opted for an awareness course like this. I hope those who did attend learnt something from the course. It’s not about revenge but learning from the experience and not repeating bad habits.
Hello, does anyone know if you have to send in your actual licence or a photocopy of it for the removal of 3 points ? Thanks 😊
Hi, I'm not sure about this. Maybe worth contacting the dvla? Cxx
It took a lot of tickets to have to take course. It was zzzzzzzzzz and lost my license for 3 months at 16. I was a very enthusiastic driver then. Pretty much speeding tickets and drag racing. Had a 60s muscle car. What 16 year old can resist? I was a bit of a crazy kid but paid my tickets since I was working. Since I was 12 babysitting and starting at 9 babysitting my baby sister. Terrible 2s is no lie. Been good since. Lol
No cameras back then. Yellow meant hurry up to get through. Never pulled over for that.
It's mad isn't it how things change! And I love the speed but I know I should be more careful! Model driver now!!! Cxxx
You from USA
Being offered a Speed Awareness course for just 3 mph is extremely unusual...nearly all are set to the limit + 10% + 2...so in a 30 that would be 30 + 3 + 2 which is 35mph and above. Even in a 20 it would be 24mph and above. But of course even 33 is illegal and on most cars it would show around 35 on the speedo due to overreading.
Ahhh I didn't know this! Very interesting thank you xxx
Just been done for doing 24mph in a 20 zone. A neighbour was done for 23mph on the same stretch. The 10% plus 2 isn’t a level of tolerance unfortunately.
@@rocky5755 very unusual for being prosecuted doing 23...but hey your speedo was probably reading higher (most over-read) and errr it's illegal...of course!
There's a pelican crossing near me and sometimes people press the button and stop the traffic just for a laugh and keep on walking without crossing the road. If someone drove on through that utterly needless red light the coppers would be laughing at the chance to getting some free money. Imagine three cars drive through. Even funnier!
I hate it when people do that! And it does happen often! Thank you for stopping by!!! Xxx
How long does this course that? As I’ve heard remixed rumours that it’s like 6 hours+
I want to say it was about 5 off the top of my head! Xxx
I got busted after 40 years of zero speeding tickets and yes the letter that you get is pretty brutal, basically calling you the worst person on the planet for going 9mph over the limit..I was busted on a camera. In my dfence, I HAD to speed a bit to get past a bunch of trucks who weren't letting anyone in. I eleccted to go on the course rather than the fine and 3 points (that really screws up your insurance renewal premium). I consider myself to be a safe active driver who lets people join traffic at junctions when I can. The fact is that I got busted and have to accept the consequences now
Yeah it's a shame really, when your not driving dangerously, and other people are being unreasonable! Hope the course goes well xxx
@@lottie2552 Thanks Lottie
NGL I'm just as guilty of slamming my foot down when the lights are seconds from changing. A couple of times I have been too late and gone through on red. 😬
Yeah I think a lot of people do it. Sadly I just wasn't very lucky! Xxx
I'll do mine tomorrow. Thsnk you
Hope it went well for you! Xc
Is this something you can fail and have to redo or is it sit listen understand and then finish ? Thanks btw great video
Yeah you can't fail it! I think they just like it if you participate and that's about it! Thank you! I've had to do another course since I filmed this and it was via zoom but it was much the same!
@@lottie2552 mines via zoom so that makes me feel better thanks
Oh even better! Yeah I think I had to write somethings down but I actually didn't think it was terrible! And I actually learnt a few things! 🤣
@@lottie2552 behave from now on lol
I'll have to or I'll have to pay the fine and get the points! 🤣
I found you very informative.
Thank you.
Thank you so much!
did you do the course in london? Stopped by met police?
No in my home town by just regular officers.
I’m a new driver I got catch doing 38 on a 30 zone what will happen to my license?
Thanks for this info :) also you are gorgeous!
Thank you!! Xxx
@@lottie2552 I have my corse today!! ahhh 😮
@@lottie2552 💜
@floppyjim5 ooh good luck! Hope it goes well! Xx
I got caught speeding last October and I have my course on Friday 29 April 2022 but Christmas I started with seizures at Christmas and still have them so I am not allowed to drive until 12 months after the last seizure but to be truthful I will never drive again. Thank you
Ahhh I'm sorry to hear that! I hope that the seizures calm down a bit! Thanks for watching! Xxx
I've got this tomorrow & I really can't be arsed, if I wasn't in the first year of driving I would've taken the points without hesitation.
Same, got mine tomorrow
I have mine tommorow, I wonder hows it going to be
Did you have to tell your insurance? I heard your renewal price and dramatically increase
Nope. You don't have to tell them anything. Only if there are points added to your licence I believe xx
You have to declare it only if they ask if you have attended one, the majority don't, but it's becoming more common that they do ask
Thank you so much exlent video
You are most welcome
got to do a speed awarness next week when i was on my motercycle you think it will be any different
Can't imagine so... I think they tend to be pretty generic! Hope it goes okay! Xxx
There are the "What's Driving You" course like Lottie did but there are "Speed Awareness" courses for driving caught over the limit and there are other courses like "Safe and Considerate Driving" (SCD) course usually offered to drivers that have had a crash.
The courses are all different and some like the SCD course involve half-day theory followed by half-day driving with an instructor.
I got caught on my motorbike doing 38mph in a 30 zone I have 3 points already but not for speeding so I am hoping I can do this course as its my first speeding offence x-) wish me luck
Ooh good luck!!! Have you heard anything yet?! And I know that you can't do a course if you've already done one within 2 years but if you haven't you should be fine! Let me know how you get on though!!! Xx
The Wacky World of Lottie not sent the form back yet and it’s been 3 weeks so about to send form back x
@@mcjaystar ooh okay!!! X
Any update on this
Thanks for making this video I really do appreciate it. I received a fine almost a month later from when I was caught. At the time it happened I had a gut wrenching feeling I had been caught but a few weeks on I hadn’t received anything so thought I may have got away with it. The fine stated I was caught doing 39 in a 30 which was quite over but meant I qualified for the course. At the time I had been driving for a mere 5 months and the reason for me getting it was because I wanted to get past the light before it turned red as did the person in front of me but he spotted them and managed to slow down well in time and I didn’t. What makes it worse is it clearly looks as though I’m tailgating in the picture as I’m that close you can’t even see my plate as I’m too close to the car in front. It only came into view a second or so later when I dropped down to 35 which was still over. I was caught by a mobile speed camera van that was only a few yards in front on the light. I thought I’d got away but sadly I didn’t. When I received the fine I was extremely worried as I thought I’d defo end up with the fine and points and not be given the option of the course due to being such a new driver. I’m due to attend in July and have been looking around to see what the course is all about and your videos the first one that popped up. It’s made me feel much better about the course as I assumed there will be loads of trick questions in it that they could fail you on but this certainly doesn’t seem to be the case going by you’re experience. Once again thanks so much!
P.s Sorry for making a long paragraph out of it haha
No worries!!! It's terrible that feeling isn't it! And as much as people go on about it, not everyone is a perfect driver!!! Everyone makes mistakes and luckily the course is just about reiterating the things we know or should know, which can be helpful, I'm glad my video helped, there wasn't a video up when I did my course so I felt like people would maybe like a bit of reassurance!!! Let me know how you get on!!! Good luck xx
If you get a NIP after two weeks of the offence, it becomes invalid...
Shams91 I was going to get taken to court on the notice so there wasn’t any chance I was going to risk it even though it’s their fault. Can’t win unfortunately they’d just slap 6 points on instead
Did the copper go through on red also?
I don't think so! It was at night so I think the lights went back to green pretty quickly xxx
Why does it matter - police can go through red lights if they need to (like to catch an offender).
Thank u so much
does that 90 quid cover part 1 and two. one driving and one classroom
Erm I only had to do one course so I'm unsure cx
Just read the Highway Code says stop at amber only if its safe??
Yeah, I put my foot down sadly... I had time to stop I think, I just thought I could make it xxx
got my course tommmorow got a ticket for doing 61mph on the motorway in a 70 zone....the first set of speed signs had blown over and didnt see the next 50 sign till id already gone past the camera
Oh man! That's annoying! Sadly even if you appealed it they probably wouldn't have done anything! I hope it all worked out okay xx
Will be doing mine in 4 hrs time doing 42 in a 40 limit on motorway pissed off but it is what it is thanks for vid
Hope it went well, oh 42! That's rough!!! Xxx
If you book a course be aware they may cancel last minute. I read on a forum about this
Ooh I've not heard of this happening before! Do they reschedule it? X
@@lottie2552 the offer can be withdrawn at any time by forces
I got speeding flashed going on 36 in 30mph, I am just waiting for tickits to arrive. I am so scared i don't know what to do I held licence sicne 1year and 3 months.
Apologies for the late response. I hope everything worked out okay for you! Xx
@@lottie2552 I was lucky enough that I didn’t get no tickets
Meanwhile in Kent *60000* drivers have been done to the tune of *£6 MILLION* when authorities, overnight & with no warning brought a 70 mph road down to *40* with miniscule 10" limit signs.... *WAKE UP PEOPLE!* 😠
Ive just two in exactly the same place within days..... I’ve only passed 4 months ago. I don’t even remember doing it 😕
Ahh that's the worst when you can't remember!!! Hope everything goes okay!! Xxx
Do you have to talk in front of everyone or do you just sit and listen
No!!! You just sit and listen! Thank goodness. Xxx
So hang on you go through a red light and get to do a course ? , ive never had a ticket in 36 yrs of driving , so i was working in cornwall and didnt see 1 sign coming around a bend into a village 30mph , an absolout 100% speed camera trap as i watched it on my dash cam, devon and cornwall police are giving me 3 points and £100 no offer of a course as 1 MPH over the tolerance, so because i am much worse than someone doing less i dont get to be re educated how is that right ????
I have no idea. It should be fair all over the country... Sorry to hear you didn't get the course. Xx
Because education is for drivers who make a small mistake in speed...sounds like you were well over the limit and the points and fine may have more of an effect. 3 points probably won't effect your insurance but once you get to 6 or more it does so watch out...and may be do an advanced driving course - there are fun and you will learn a lot in my experience.
@@verodrive wouldn't call going through a red light a small mistake , I didn't see a speed change from 30 to 40 on a bend into a village so honest mistake , I watched the dash cam and saw my error
now i know what to look for in the next few wks
Good luck! X
You got of well lightly
For running a red light, I think as a first offence a course is exactly what I should recieve.... But thanks for the view!
Very authoritarian view....
nice video. for me I hit a car as I was distracted by another driver trying to push in my lane then he moved back into his lane. Totally my fault. the police could see I had a clean record but decided I will send you on this course. I drive for a living and Luckly no one was badly hurt. . But I am not scott free as I will likely lose my job in the Investigaton . Car drivers drive around large vehicles like idiots and its a dangerous job. So I am thinking of resigning . We are paid very badly driving a large passenger vehicle . people in super markets get paid more than I do. I am waiting for a letter and will see what comes. it would appear people are confusing driver awareness course with the speeding course in the comments.
Ahh man that's crap! Sorry to hear this happened! I hope you didn't lose your job over it! I work in childcare so I know how crappy wages can be! Could definitely make more stacking shelves! Hope the course was okay for you though! Xx
Received one today for overspeed and I was filling in my details but realised my driving licence had expired too months ago. Anyone please help. 😢
Is it okay to drive with expired driving licence? I just need to renew it now.
I'm not sure about this one, sorry, but please let me know how you got on? I would have thought they would have informed you if your license had expired cx
@@lottie2552 basically u can still drive even if the licence expires. I just ordered for new one. I got the training next month...long
Ooh good luck! I hope it goes well xxx
I got a letter for doing 62mph in a 50, I hope I get the awareness course
Oh really... I'm not sure what happens when your quite high over the limit but I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you!!! Xxx
Yeah it’s quite High especially with the car I drive, it sounds stupid but I can be under the speed limit and little touch on the accelerator and I’m way above the limit smh..but thank u !
These on line speed awareness courses descrimanate against the older population because we are not computer literate so I think it's very very unfair to older drivers
I think normally it would be face to face. But obviously with corona it's putting a hold on it! Xxx
What if some one got Dyslexic and not good at reading and writing 🤔 spelling
Hey! Thanks for stopping by!!! Tbh you don't really have to write anything unless you want to! They mainly talk through everything!!! I didn't write much and what I did was only because I like to make notes! I'm sure they'd understand if you said about it before they started! I wouldn't worry!! Xx
The Wacky World of Lottie thanks for getting back to me on this
On thé zoom call for course at 6-9 tonight, getting tips
Hi how was the zoom course? I have the choice between the zoom or in person. How did it go ?
I received a notice of intended persecution from police that i crossed a Redlight will i get a course or 3 points please reply 😢
I would think if it's your first offense it would be a course ... But I'm no expert. When I did the red light I got the course. Xx
@@lottie2552 thanks for the reply!!
Actually next month i have to apply for British nationality hopefully my application won’t affect 😞
@burhanshaikh9561 I wouldn't have thought it would as it's not an offense if they offer you a course I believe xx
@@lottie2552 thanks
I just did the exact same course today but it was £80 don't know why the price is different and I was just caught speeding so don't know why I wasn't put on a speed awareness course lol
Oh that is strange. I wonder sometimes whether they just out you on a course that has space! Xxx
It depends on your speed you got caught at! Example if you was doing in between 57mph and 63mph in a 50 zone you would be eligible for the course. And it's similar to the same in a 30 zone and so on. Basically depends if you was in the mph range weather you will be offered the course.
Tumb up , respect
Thanks lovely xxx
I am on this course today for doing the same thing on my motorcycle. Thanks for the information. Very good.
That's alright! I couldn't find a video like this before I went on mine so I thought it would be nice to help others xxx
Course passed. Good fun. Thanks for the advice 😊
If you caught by cameras here in the USA they cant do points as anyone could be driving your car such as a friend or mother etc. Can you pay by credit card for them courses? You should of fight it next time if it was done by camera as you can say you let a friend borrow your car.
You rules more strict then here. I know many moved to UK & kept there foreign license.
Yeah I think you can pay by credit card, but unfortunately I had a police car behind me! So couldn't contest it! Xx
did you have to tell them your name before you went in age etc etc etc
I don't think so. I think they just assumed you wouldn't be there unless you had to! We did sign in on paper though xx
Thank u
I need an answer to this question please. Thanks 👍
How long does the course last.
Hey! I think mine was 4 hrs when I attended in person xx
I got caught by a camera doing 80 in a 70...in a rush to work.
Don't think I'll be able to do the course sadly
Ahhh man that's annoying! Did you get the opportunity to do a course? Xxx
@@lottie2552 actually, I didn't have anything through the post at all. So perhaps it was traffic camera :)
Fingers crossed! They have 3 months I think to contact you! So just keep your eyes peeled! Xxx
@@lottie2552 thank you for the heads up :) xxx
is it possible to fail the course?
I don't believe so! Unless you didn't attend or you spend the entire time not listening! It's more of an attendance thing I think xxx
What was the age range of people you were with like ?
Hey, so tbh it was all ages. I believe I was the youngest there at 23. But it went up to I would say late 40s/ early 50s. Hope this helps! X
@@lottie2552 thanks
Speeding is fine if you do it correctly.
Ahaha not according to the course! 😂 Xxx
@@lottie2552 speeding on an empty motorway on a warm summers day is different to speeding in a town with heavy snow ;). It's just common sense.
Yeah that's true!!! I agree with you there xxx
I’ve just been done doing 37 in a 30 zone in a tiny village. The only reason I was doing that speed is because I was passing a cyclist who was driving down the middle of the lane. Me being a considerate driver I sped up a bit to pass him quickly. Now I wish I had crawled past him & maybe knocked him off his bike if someone came the opposite direction. Live & learn , speeding ticket or take out a cyclist... I’m not getting a speeding ticket again.
😂😂 Loved this! It's annoying because anyone would have done that I imagine! Yes next time avoid the speeding ticket!
😂😂 X
errr...or you could have held back if there wasn't space to overtake in the speed limit? It's no excuse to speed to be able to overtake.
@@verodrive shut up you prick
@@scotiajinker8392 Nice comment - thanks...mate!
@@verodrive since when have become your mate? You know knowing of the circumstances or the area , you’r just a prick with a keyboard.
I’m surprised it took months for that letter they have to do it in 14 days
I thought the same but I think they can still do it after a certain amount of time. Also depends on the date on the letter I think! Xxx
This course should be apart of the test
I agree! Xxx
I got the speed awareness course I was not guilty but was cheaper to do online than lose £300 for a day off work to fight it
Ahh that's so annoying if you know you didn't do it. And definitely. That's why I did the course. Cheaper than taking the points and paying the fine too! Hope it goes okay! Xxx
@@lottie2552 Course was ok x A12 near Ipswich and A14 is where i got to slow down lol
Ahhh right near me then! Glad it went okay xx
@@lottie2552 Near me too lol, im in Dedham Essex
Ahhh I'm Ipswich! Xx
Lottie your extremely cute, so I will let you off your driving mistake lol. X
if they sent the letter after 28 days u dont have to do anything
I think mine came just inside that time frame from what I can remember... Xxx
I think they should interview offenders and if found to be annoying, borings and probably incapable of driving, then you should be sent to do the course otherwise left alone to go back home.
Ahaha this is hilarious! What a great idea!! Xx
Has anyone ever done it as an online course due to COVID?
A few people have commented that they've done online ones xxx
@@lottie2552 I have completed one now, much preferred over points😂xx
sounds patronising to me, also it seems like a personality test. I gotta do it.
It was a bit... But I think unfortunately it's like you couldn't follow the rules so let me tell you them again! Annoying really but yeah I totally agree! Hope it went well! Xx
You spent 3 minutes telling everyone that you JUMPED a RED light, nothing about driving to fast on a public, people looking at this must be thinking. ..cross a traffic light when it was red !!! . ..that just goes to show you that you didn't both to watch the traffic light as you approach it . .you can see them from a 100yrds away, the last 15 seconds of your video was about the driver awareness course ( and that was just to say you were glad you whent on it ) . .so are ALL the other drivers on our public roads.
Thank you Mick for your comment. As I said yes I made a mistake and was happy that I had the opportunity to learn from it. The video is there to explain what happened and what the course was like. Which I hoped I had given an insight into. But either way I appreciate your view and wish you a Merry Christmas xx
Mick miles your assuming the road was a long straight so she could see it from 100yards away. The light could have been after a roundabout or a corner which would make it more difficult, we are only human and we make mistakes.
@@ronin8959
Yes
So she might not have seen the light from so far
She drove 2.5 years so must have known lights change after a short or longer period
My husband was hit and broken both legs because a driver decided
Not to stop at the lights, disregarding pedestrians
Hi, i appreciate you taking the time to watch my video and leave a comment. I'm sorry about what happened to you husband. But the idea of this video was to teach others about my mistake and to let them know that the course is useful and it's good and people should go on it, helping them to be better drivers in the future...
basically.....
Aha yes it is kinda annoying isn't it! 🤣 Xxx