Passed driving test a month ago at the age of 28.. issues
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Hi Guys,
Yes passed my test late on in life, a massive massive huge problem I have is the fear of loosing my license. My girlfriend who has been driving 10+ is pretty much sick of me, going on about speed cameras. The other day I refused to drive somewhere due to there being too many speed cameras and this sent her on a wild rant. I actually plucked up the courage yesterday to drive down a road where theres a big yellow speed camera, but going passed it I was damn nervous even though I was doing like 25mph passed it and it was a 30 road.
Now I get that a simple solution to this is to not speed (lol) however there are times when I mistakenley drive 1-2 or even 3mph over by accident then when I realise this I instantly drop down. I then spend my time worrying if for those brief seconds I somehow got caught by a camera and this worries me for ages, even now I am debaiting if I was caught this week (even though I have no recolection of being over the limit). I usually drive under the limit if I'm honest, so I'll do like 28 in a 30 never really spot on 30 as its not hard to go from 30-31 mistakenly so to be safe I just stay at 28.
I was not aware of all these precautiouns prior to driving my own car (maybe because I had the impression if I was speeding in my instructors car it would automatically be is fault), I did not know half the time I would need to watch out for all these cameras, it just never really occured to me until the license was in my hand, and if I'm honest I always thought it was 12 points to lose your license regardless of whether you are a new driver or not, not frigging 6 which can be accumilated from just two speeding tickets.
What I want to know is, whether there is actually any tollerance specifically on mobile speed cameras as I just think it would be so unreasonable to get a NIP for 31/32mph in a 30, if this is the case then it seems very very shady as they must make ridiculous amounts of money from this.
Yes passed my test late on in life, a massive massive huge problem I have is the fear of loosing my license. My girlfriend who has been driving 10+ is pretty much sick of me, going on about speed cameras. The other day I refused to drive somewhere due to there being too many speed cameras and this sent her on a wild rant. I actually plucked up the courage yesterday to drive down a road where theres a big yellow speed camera, but going passed it I was damn nervous even though I was doing like 25mph passed it and it was a 30 road.
Now I get that a simple solution to this is to not speed (lol) however there are times when I mistakenley drive 1-2 or even 3mph over by accident then when I realise this I instantly drop down. I then spend my time worrying if for those brief seconds I somehow got caught by a camera and this worries me for ages, even now I am debaiting if I was caught this week (even though I have no recolection of being over the limit). I usually drive under the limit if I'm honest, so I'll do like 28 in a 30 never really spot on 30 as its not hard to go from 30-31 mistakenly so to be safe I just stay at 28.
I was not aware of all these precautiouns prior to driving my own car (maybe because I had the impression if I was speeding in my instructors car it would automatically be is fault), I did not know half the time I would need to watch out for all these cameras, it just never really occured to me until the license was in my hand, and if I'm honest I always thought it was 12 points to lose your license regardless of whether you are a new driver or not, not frigging 6 which can be accumilated from just two speeding tickets.
What I want to know is, whether there is actually any tollerance specifically on mobile speed cameras as I just think it would be so unreasonable to get a NIP for 31/32mph in a 30, if this is the case then it seems very very shady as they must make ridiculous amounts of money from this.
Initforthemoney said:
FinallyWhippin said:
Hi Guys,
Yes passed my test late on in life, a massive massive huge problem I have is the fear of loosing my license. My girlfriend who has been driving 10+ is pretty much sick of me, going on about speed cameras. The other day I refused to drive somewhere due to there being too many speed cameras and this sent her on a wild rant. I actually plucked up the courage yesterday to drive down a road where theres a big yellow speed camera, but going passed it I was damn nervous even though I was doing like 25mph passed it and it was a 30 road.
Now I get that a simple solution to this is to not speed (lol) however there are times when I mistakenley drive 1-2 or even 3mph over by accident then when I realise this I instantly drop down. I then spend my time worrying if for those brief seconds I somehow got caught by a camera and this worries me for ages, even now I am debaiting if I was caught this week (even though I have no recolection of being over the limit). I usually drive under the limit if I'm honest, so I'll do like 28 in a 30 never really spot on 30 as its not hard to go from 30-31 mistakenly so to be safe I just stay at 28.
I was not aware of all these precautiouns prior to driving my own car (maybe because I had the impression if I was speeding in my instructors car it would automatically be is fault), I did not know half the time I would need to watch out for all these cameras, it just never really occured to me until the license was in my hand, and if I'm honest I always thought it was 12 points to lose your license regardless of whether you are a new driver or not, not frigging 6 which can be accumilated from just two speeding tickets.
What I want to know is, whether there is actually any tollerance specifically on mobile speed cameras as I just think it would be so unreasonable to get a NIP for 31/32mph in a 30, if this is the case then it seems very very shady as they must make ridiculous amounts of money from this.
Did you not go past any on your diving lessons and test?Yes passed my test late on in life, a massive massive huge problem I have is the fear of loosing my license. My girlfriend who has been driving 10+ is pretty much sick of me, going on about speed cameras. The other day I refused to drive somewhere due to there being too many speed cameras and this sent her on a wild rant. I actually plucked up the courage yesterday to drive down a road where theres a big yellow speed camera, but going passed it I was damn nervous even though I was doing like 25mph passed it and it was a 30 road.
Now I get that a simple solution to this is to not speed (lol) however there are times when I mistakenley drive 1-2 or even 3mph over by accident then when I realise this I instantly drop down. I then spend my time worrying if for those brief seconds I somehow got caught by a camera and this worries me for ages, even now I am debaiting if I was caught this week (even though I have no recolection of being over the limit). I usually drive under the limit if I'm honest, so I'll do like 28 in a 30 never really spot on 30 as its not hard to go from 30-31 mistakenly so to be safe I just stay at 28.
I was not aware of all these precautiouns prior to driving my own car (maybe because I had the impression if I was speeding in my instructors car it would automatically be is fault), I did not know half the time I would need to watch out for all these cameras, it just never really occured to me until the license was in my hand, and if I'm honest I always thought it was 12 points to lose your license regardless of whether you are a new driver or not, not frigging 6 which can be accumilated from just two speeding tickets.
What I want to know is, whether there is actually any tollerance specifically on mobile speed cameras as I just think it would be so unreasonable to get a NIP for 31/32mph in a 30, if this is the case then it seems very very shady as they must make ridiculous amounts of money from this.
Joelonghair said:
You definitely seem to have some underlying mental health issue that needs attention.
I don't say this flippantly.
You have gone to far, I've been ignoring most of these comments as only a handful have actually been helpful.. how on earth does me not wanting to get caught by a speed camera mean I have mental health issues? I don't say this flippantly.
MattCharlton91 said:
You sound like you’d be an incredibly nervous and hesitant driving, especially if you refuse to drive somewhere due to having speed cameras on the route. I suggest a strong dose of man up and get on with it or surrender your license.
I’m 27, will have been on the road 11years in January. Covering on average 20k a year (the past two years have been more like 40k) and I’ve been caught once, by a mobile camera. I wouldn’t say I’m a overly fast driver, but do like to make progress where safe and possible..unless you are massively unobservant you’ll be fine. Get on with it chap, before your mrs makes you carry her handbag.
I am not hesitant atall when driving, in all honesty I have been told I am an excellent driver by many people. I would out drive you any day of the week to be fair.I’m 27, will have been on the road 11years in January. Covering on average 20k a year (the past two years have been more like 40k) and I’ve been caught once, by a mobile camera. I wouldn’t say I’m a overly fast driver, but do like to make progress where safe and possible..unless you are massively unobservant you’ll be fine. Get on with it chap, before your mrs makes you carry her handbag.
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