I hate the Learner Log book

[IntoTheNewWorld]

hmm I need to get my log book at some point =\

I'll probably graduate before I get Ps

[dcc]

I probably did about 40-60 hours on my learners - suckers (I got in under the old laws).

120 hours seems like a fairly long period of time for school kids, however there is no chance of this number being reduced (ever).  On the other hand, it'll make you a safer driver, so what's wrong with that?

[methodsboy]

i got 19 hours left ! but still loathe the 120 logging.

[TrueLight]

its too much!

[Gloamglozer]

You're all going to hate me for saying this, but I've got 120+ hours but driving to and from school everyday made it a lot easier to clock up the hours especially in heavy traffic where you just sit there twiddling your thumbs for most of the time.

But I still need 1 hour of night driving so that's not going to do me any good...

[Mao]

I am a hater of this 120 hours requirement (I have spent many thousands of my savings on lessons).

People learn to drive differently, some pick it up faster than others, and some are more careful than others. It would be a lot better if instructor lessons were compulsory, and after a certain amount of time with the instructor, he/she must declare you being ready for the road-test. This has its own implementation difficulties, but it assesses each person based on how competent they are, as opposed to an one-size-fits-all system.

[mystikal]

hey do they actually check every entry? like count everything (hours,km) accurately?

[samuch]

hey do they actually check every entry? like count everything (hours,km) accurately?

yerp and they dont count any entries that parts have been crossed out and rewritten cos of errors and stuff

[cleo_xo]

if this was a fb status id like the shit out of it

[Mao]

hey do they actually check every entry? like count everything (hours,km) accurately?

They look over it, and select a few random entries to do a check. They make sure the kilometers match up with the time (average should be 35~40km/hr) with the given conditions, they make sure you have experienced a wide range of driving conditions, make sure your hours are added up reasonably and the signatures are not smudged suspiciously. On the odd cases that they're suspicious, they may look up the weather log to see if you were faking the weather conditions. Your attitude, nervousness, how racist they are and whether they got lucky last night can also play a major factor in whether they decide to be a massive bitch or not.

So basically, only fake hours if you know exactly what you're doing. And make sure you keep a calm smile when facing the inspector.

[*ryan777*]

hey do they actually check every entry? like count everything (hours,km) accurately?

They look over it, and select a few random entries to do a check. They make sure the kilometers match up with the time (average should be 35~40km/hr) with the given conditions, they make sure you have experienced a wide range of driving conditions, make sure your hours are added up reasonably and the signatures are not smudged suspiciously. On the odd cases that they're suspicious, they may look up the weather log to see if you were faking the weather conditions. Your attitude, nervousness, how racist they are and whether they got lucky last night can also play a major factor in whether they decide to be a massive bitch or not.

So basically, only fake hours if you know exactly what you're doing. And make sure you keep a calm smile when facing the inspector.

oh god, there goes my plan

grrrrr, some of my entries look smudged etc, but i swear i did them

[mandy]

I hate the log book too. I've got about 45 hours left to go :[

[GerrySly]

I am a hater of this 120 hours requirement (I have spent many thousands of my savings on lessons).

Jeez you must have failed quite a few times, I think I spent ~$80 all up on lessons (only had one) and some of my friends who failed 3 or so times only ended up spending ~$500 on lessons.

[Albeno69]

hey do they actually check every entry? like count everything (hours,km) accurately?

They look over it, and select a few random entries to do a check. They make sure the kilometers match up with the time (average should be 35~40km/hr) with the given conditions, they make sure you have experienced a wide range of driving conditions, make sure your hours are added up reasonably and the signatures are not smudged suspiciously. On the odd cases that they're suspicious, they may look up the weather log to see if you were faking the weather conditions. Your attitude, nervousness, how racist they are and whether they got lucky last night can also play a major factor in whether they decide to be a massive bitch or not.

So basically, only fake hours if you know exactly what you're doing. And make sure you keep a calm smile when facing the inspector.

oh god, there goes my plan

grrrrr, some of my entries look smudged etc, but i swear i did them

yea but the thing is if ur smart cheak shit like weather and add up km like when parents drie to work say it takes em 1hr check km when they leave and Come back. I recon it's ok but i'm gonna stay wat u guys recon?

[*ryan777*]

i was thinking that too
i cant see how vicroads could prove you wrong