13-04-2020, 04:31 AM
Off the topic Driving Test story:
Back in 1967, putt-putting along licence-less, test riding my recently acquired and resurrected 42L2 Vespa, I was overtaken by a traffic officer riding his TR6P. No reaction from him, until just before he got out of sight over the top of the hill we were both going up I ran out of fuel, had to do a quick U-turn to get some fuel to the carb (I was already on reserve) and head home. He immediately U-turned (thinking I was trying to evade him) and came back, gave me the inevitable ticket with the proviso that my misdemeanor would be viewed favourably if I got my licence within 7 days. Got the last and only available slot, and as I went to leave home, just like happened to Tony's mate, the normally second kick Italian icon wouldn't start. Like Tony's mate even a series of increasingly sweaty run & jump starts didn't help. Flywheel key had sheared. Yep, I got the ticket...
Back in 1967, putt-putting along licence-less, test riding my recently acquired and resurrected 42L2 Vespa, I was overtaken by a traffic officer riding his TR6P. No reaction from him, until just before he got out of sight over the top of the hill we were both going up I ran out of fuel, had to do a quick U-turn to get some fuel to the carb (I was already on reserve) and head home. He immediately U-turned (thinking I was trying to evade him) and came back, gave me the inevitable ticket with the proviso that my misdemeanor would be viewed favourably if I got my licence within 7 days. Got the last and only available slot, and as I went to leave home, just like happened to Tony's mate, the normally second kick Italian icon wouldn't start. Like Tony's mate even a series of increasingly sweaty run & jump starts didn't help. Flywheel key had sheared. Yep, I got the ticket...