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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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a bit harsh there i think i cant remember him saying that the officer was not guilty or that he shouldnt be punished what both he and i have done though is post answers to those who seem to think there is never any justification for driving at high speed or with out lights
i too have passed neary every advanced driving test there is and taught people to pass advanced driving tests including some police and army drivers
and although i always told all that they have to drive with in not only the limits of the car but thier limits too, but that wont help pedestrians who step out in front of high speed cars the only thing that will save them is themselves checking the road carefully before crossing
as i posted before and i bet you have said similar to those you taught "yes you have the right of way at that roundabout over the 32 tonner coming from the left BUT if he cant stop its your family who will be suing him not you"
i was not going to prejudge a case that i didnt have the full facts on or just the prosecution case ( never one-sided are they ) on what some one did in the course of thier job
i just hope that no one has to wait to long in future for a officer to turn up as two i spoke to today were already saying that in future they would not be doing over stated limit if they are told silent approach or if they are going to follow any triggered cars ( anpr )