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Cake day: June 22nd, 2023

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  • I’m not convinced. There’s probably a chunk of people who don’t drive because they kept showing that they weren’t safe enough to drive by failing their test. If the aim is to reduce the barrier to entry for driving because tests are expensive (they’re £62 in the UK, really not that expensive) then those costs will only be countered by way higher insurance premiums as there will be more drivers who can just jump in a car and drive on their own and crash. Also as a driver and pedestrian, I really don’t want to be on the same road as those people.



  • so the driving test proves nothing

    The driving test proves you can competently drive to a safe standard. I agree that you learn more through experience, but first you need to be able to drive to a particular standard before being allowed to drive on your own.

    What’s the alternative if there’s no test? You just allow anyone who reaches the driving age to get in a car and drive on their own?




  • It was fine, very unremarkable. Really struggling to think of anything of note that happened!

    Watched the F1 live on Sunday as I cooked a curry which was nice, I never watch it live these days as it’s impossible with the kids, and I no longer have a way to watch it live (channel 4 broadcast the British GP live).











  • I’d have to guess it’s to disincentives illegal immigrants coming into the country.

    I get the optics of it to be honest. We’re constantly being told there’s not enough money for essential services, there’s housing shortages and so on, but then people can come here and get housed, receive money etc. It’s probably also a tough pill to swallow when they’re coming from safe countries.

    This is absolutely what’s driving the popularity of Reform, and will continue to do so.










  • Oh no, that sucks! Hopefully you’re not too ill and recover soon!

    My week was fine, met up with my mate in town for some drinks and food, sat out in the sun which was pleasant. Had my sons sports day on the Friday, which always makes me anxious incase he doesn’t do well and gets upset, but he managed to win 2 out of 4 of his races and come 2nd in another so he was super happy with himself.