10 cyclists hurt in accident in Perth

From the horses mouth-

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

http://www.watoday.com.au/wa-news/pp...0714-3evq.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..

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"?

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/l...ivers/1473.asp

I hope that makes some sense...

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.