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PostPosted: Sun Aug 19, 2012 4:30 pm 
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Signed and submitted my paperword to Rochford Council for hackney carriage + private hire (Rochfords are both in one) now I have to get on and learn the roads of the borough - brush up on highway code - and learn POI on routes like pubs/airports etc....

What I wanted to ask was what have any of you guys found helpful to learing what leaning methods have you used? I am born and brought up in the area I am 26 years young! So I have a very very good knoledge by sight but road names are a worry.

I have been told the test is 50 odd questions and its done on computer by multipal choice split into sections where you can only get 2 wrong in 1 section or 1 wrong in each, so to pass you have to be about above 90%

Any advice I would be so greatful!!

Cheers guys!

Scott 8)


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PostPosted: Mon Aug 20, 2012 11:46 am 
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DONT BOTHER YOU WILL EARN ZILCH IN THAT DUMP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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PostPosted: Mon Aug 20, 2012 11:50 am 
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trotskys twin wrote:
DONT BOTHER YOU WILL EARN ZILCH IN THAT DUMP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:evil: :evil: :evil: :evil: :evil:


Where you based then?


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PostPosted: Mon Aug 20, 2012 12:12 pm 
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I have contacts in that area do your research with the local Associations Unions the trade is on the floor, it was meant as helpful advice..

TT

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PostPosted: Mon Aug 20, 2012 12:17 pm 
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Not what I have been told from the 5 different drivers I have spoken too regarding this, I was not going to jump into something so lightly without doing some research

Besides anything is better then being on the rock and roll!


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TrueBlue wrote:
Not what I have been told from the 5 different drivers I have spoken too regarding this, I was not going to jump into something so lightly without doing some research

Besides anything is better then being on the rock and roll!


Having a big debt you dont need round your neck ???????? your shout my info is different to yours talk to the ASS and Unions.

b lucky TT

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PostPosted: Mon Aug 20, 2012 12:54 pm 
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Cheers Pal


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PostPosted: Mon Aug 20, 2012 7:24 pm 
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TrueBlue wrote:
Not what I have been told from the 5 different drivers I have spoken too regarding this, I was not going to jump into something so lightly without doing some research

Besides anything is better then being on the rock and roll!

Take no notice of the misery guts.

If you want to go for it, then go for it.

The harder you work, the more you will earn.

Good luck.

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PostPosted: Mon Aug 20, 2012 11:59 pm 
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Sussex wrote:
TrueBlue wrote:
Not what I have been told from the 5 different drivers I have spoken too regarding this, I was not going to jump into something so lightly without doing some research

Besides anything is better then being on the rock and roll!

Take no notice of the misery guts.

If you want to go for it, then go for it.

The harder you work, the more you will earn.

Good luck.


Cheers mate!

Have you any good learning methods on knowledge?


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PostPosted: Tue Aug 21, 2012 12:53 am 
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our LA gives applicants the set start/drop points and theres only 1 main road through the town - where I dont live and never go on a fare.....

get your list and study, its unlikely that its too hard

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PostPosted: Tue Aug 21, 2012 2:26 am 
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I used an A to Z. Learnt the main roads then the roads off them. Our LA provided the 75 routes that I had to learn taking the shortest distance from A to B. You could also try doing the online driving theory practice tests to help brush up on your highway code etc. Good luck anyway :D

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PostPosted: Tue Aug 21, 2012 7:40 am 
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Cheers mate!

Have you any good learning methods on knowledge?

Write the questions and answers down and get the family to test you on it all the time.

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PostPosted: Tue Aug 21, 2012 9:21 am 
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Cheers for the advice lads =D>


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PostPosted: Tue Aug 21, 2012 9:51 am 
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TrueBlue wrote:
Cheers for the advice lads =D>


your most welcome

and i love your id.... :badgrin:

no wonder trotts is sad

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PostPosted: Tue Aug 21, 2012 10:52 am 
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wannabeeahack wrote:
TrueBlue wrote:
Cheers for the advice lads =D>


your most welcome

and i love your id.... :badgrin:

no wonder trotts is sad


I must admit my political persuasion does swing right of centre

God bless you Maggie! 8)


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