10 cyclists hurt in accident in Perth

[crazycanuck]

From the horses mouth-

http://www.triwa.org.au/bb/viewtopic.php?t=2426

http://www.watoday.com.au/wa-news/pplater-to-face-questions-over-crash-with-cyclists-20080714-3evq.html

Yes, I know the area they were cycling & go that way every once in a while when we bike up to Roleystone..

Keep safe..

[Thorn]

Sigh...always one too many of these stories...no, hundreds too many. Best wishes for recovery to the group.


But, canuck...can you define "p plater"?

[crazycanuck]

P plater-part of the gradual liscensing system.

So, before you get your full licence, you're put on a 'provisional' one for a certain time. Provided you don't do anything really stupid and follow all the restriction, you'll be on a full licence in about 2yrs. (I was on P plates for 2yrs)

http://www.dpi.wa.gov.au/licensing/learnerdrivers/1473.asp

I hope that makes some sense...

[RoadRaven]

Thorn, we have the same system here.

First you get "L" plates - Learners. You pay for and sit a written test and are only allowed to drive with a qualified driver. You have to have "L" in bold yellow/black on front and rear windscreens for the world to see.
When you are ready, you pay for and sit a practical test. If you fail and have to resit, you pay again, so money is a great incentive to practice good habits. If you pass you get your provisional licence. You can drive on your own, no passengers and a curfew of 10pm. I think you are provisionally registered for 18-24 months (sorry, cant remember how long) and then get your full licence if your record is clean. If you do a defensive driving course, you can get several months off this time.

CC... Just read the links, so pleased everyone was let off relatively lightly - physically at least.