...bad, bad, bad

Well, I started the day, bad. I failed in my driving test because I followed directions. I was just too obedient and it cost me a chance to get my license.

At first, my eye sight was tested. She instructed me to read the first line of the VicRoads’ Snellen chart. Of course, that was easy. I read it and she wasn’t pleased. I read it again and again but she was not satisfied. She was actually, expecting me to read the 4th line. As I’ve heard and confirmed it, the instruction was really the first line.

And the show stopper… I was instructed to turn right and stop. Again, it sounded so easy. I turned right while indicating right and then stopped. After a few moments, she told me that it was not a good place to stop as it was dangerous.

So, where should I go? I was instructed to follow directions and now, following them just nailed me right into the grave. What in the blue hell is she trying to do? I know and I expect them to be hard as things went different since July 2008 for changes in test rules. But with that, it seems that they’ve become irrational. They could argue with common sense but instructions are instructions. And the first instruction was to follow instructions. And I know that these people are sanctioned by law, not only to facilitate the Learners’ test but to make sure that the Learners are safe.

I guess, a psychological exam should also be included in hiring people at VicRoads.