Originally Posted by SMG
Derek, Personally, I feel your comments are slightly one sided. Prison is an extremely difficult place for anyone, Police officers do not have a monopoly on segregation. His life is ruined because he failed to do his job properly, & in that failing, he killed an innocent girl.
Because he was a "Highly trained driver", he is not exempt from the law.
I hold the Department of Transport warrant, to conduct driving tests. (Driving Standards Test Examiner) I have also conducted advanced driving assessments. I have held every advanced licence there is. From motor cycle to HGV 1. I have driven with Police class 1 drivers, aggressive & pursuit.
I don't consider myself to be an exceptional driver. I am more experienced than most, but still human. Many drivers like myself consider driving to be an "Art", & take pride in it. But there are so many things that can, & do go wrong, when your driving. My forward planning is very good. But at night, you can not plan, therefore you can not "predict".
For anyone with these qualifications, passing an "Extended test" would be very easy. His attitude would, however, have a bearing on the examiners decision.
I can say that after chatting with department colleagues & police, not one professional driver has defended this officers actions. He was wrong. professionally, personally, & legally.
I would hope that this sends out, a message to all drivers, not only emergency drivers. That there are consequences & repercussions, if you drive in a dangerous manner.
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