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03-08-2007, 05:00 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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I want to use my ED in my license test but one things worrying me.
The pamphlet says the handbrake must be located in a safe spot. My ED has an umbrella handbrake. Can I use it in the test?
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03-08-2007, 05:03 PM
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I would say that safe spot means the instructor can yank it on in an emergency, so i would lean towards no, but thats just a guess.
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03-08-2007, 05:05 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Southbank, melb
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as long as it is roadworthy car.. you shouldn't have a problem.. but if I was you I would use an instructors car because it'll probably put some stress on your instructor & tester because they're not 'in control' .. ie; they're not able to use the peddles because there is none..
 not sure in ford, but an old model holden had the hand brake to the right of the drivers seat (in between drivers door & driver seat) |
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03-08-2007, 05:10 PM
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BA Mk2 XR6 Turbo
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Ringwood
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theres only one condition for all private cars used in licence tests
"Must have a center pull handbrake lever" this was stated to me on 2 seperate occasions by seperate vic roads testers. they let me slide in my ea cos i was nice to the lady. hehe they let my sister slide cos she looked like she was gonna ball if they said no...dont blame her the test is damn stressful. brad
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03-08-2007, 05:20 PM
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Location: Melbourne
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I did mine in my ED so no dramas there lol
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03-08-2007, 05:28 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Camden, Sydney
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i did my test in my XE, which has the umbrella handbrake and there were no issues. the instructor didnt even mention it. :S
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03-08-2007, 08:14 PM
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According to Vicroads, the answer is no, but as can be seen above, they usually don't remember!
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03-08-2007, 09:35 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Aug 2006
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I had my ED used for a license test in NSW without any hassles. Your mileage might vary.
I'd agree about going in an instructors car though - better impression. Just have a lesson or two in that car first. |
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04-08-2007, 03:08 PM
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Location: Phillp Island
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Hey when i went to go for my p's i was going to go in my parents Ea, and me and the vicroads guuy went got into the car and he said im sorry i cant take u, and i was like i havent even started the car yet so i cant of done nothing wrong... and he said to me that i couldnt go in it becoz the handbreak neeeded to be in the middlle like commodores.... i was soo shocked.... has anyone had the trobbille or have u gone in ya ea eb ed cars with no probs??
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04-08-2007, 03:09 PM
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Sorry i didnt relise people had already said it..
But at the Leongatha vicroads they wouldnt take me..Becoz of the handbreak |
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04-08-2007, 10:41 PM
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You aren't going to pass if u keep posting crap like this, you should know the answer.
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04-08-2007, 11:59 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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I might consider driving our Nissan Patrol lol, I like it better than my instructors Camry, the brakes are extremely touchy.
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04-08-2007, 10:53 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jan 2005
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Conrad, Can I suggest that we might encourage young ones like ILLaViTaR. He is only asking a question.
We need to remember that the only silly question is the one not asked. |
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05-08-2007, 12:29 PM
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White Car Driver
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Melbourne
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Don't worry about that too much mate, drive the car you are most comfortable with. I wouldn't suggest the ED if you think there is a possibility that you won't be able to use it, as it might mean you have to re-book the test and pay again or something.
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05-08-2007, 05:49 PM
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BA Mk2 XR6 Turbo
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Location: Ringwood
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yeah i agree with andrewts.
do it in which ever car you are used to and are most comfortable in. the last thing you want is not knowing where windscreen wipers are when asked. the less you have to worry about on the day the better. take your time when doing the test and most of all abey every road rule keep the speed about 5km under the limit ( i was given thumbs up for doing it) and youll be fine. good luck with the test brad
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05-08-2007, 06:23 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Mar 2007
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I know the ED the best and cant stand my instructors camry because the brakes are touchy.
I'll see what I can do. Hopefully I dont bloody fail this time
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05-08-2007, 06:49 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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When i was going for my license, i was going to use my EA for the test, i was contemplating a driving school, or my own car, but i wasnt aloud to, because of the handbrake location.
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06-08-2007, 06:32 PM
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Location: melton vic
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my son used my vh commodore in his license test with no probs from vic roads
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