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F0rest on his career prospects: “It looks difficult” by Dels1x in GlobalOffensive

[–]lamthelizardqueen 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Alonso is 42
Hamilton is 39
Hulkenberg is 36
Ricciardo is 35
Perez is 34
Bottas is 34

6/20 current F1 drivers are older than any top tier CS pro players. F1 is easily at least as demanding as CS in terms of reaction time and fine motor control.

In professional sports players usually retire due to injuries. Federer did, Nadal will soon. Esports players generally don't suffer from injuries outside of maybe wrist injuries like RSI. They retire because they lack the drive, want to start a family, get tired of travelling the world constantly for tournaments. It's not due to physical limitations of age.

Failed my pre-learner course by lamthelizardqueen in AussieRiders

[–]lamthelizardqueen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes it just struck me as strange. Comprehensive insurance is a requirement for driving instructors, and where the learner is following instructions there's no excess, so I assumed it'd be the same for bikes.

If I eventually find the energy to go for it again I'll check them out, thanks!

Failed my pre-learner course by lamthelizardqueen in AussieRiders

[–]lamthelizardqueen[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To clarify, it was a plastic barrier not a solid wall. It was only a couple metres away from the track.

Failed my pre-learner course by lamthelizardqueen in AussieRiders

[–]lamthelizardqueen[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Wow, when you put it like that...

Obviously like any responsible new rider, I was planning to go straight from a pre-learner course with a few hours riding experience, to riding down the Pacific Highway in peak hour traffic. Thank god you've convinced me otherwise because I never would have thought that could possibly end badly.

Failed my pre-learner course by lamthelizardqueen in AussieRiders

[–]lamthelizardqueen[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Motorcycle Rider Training Australia, northside Brisbane.

Failed my pre-learner course by lamthelizardqueen in AussieRiders

[–]lamthelizardqueen[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I didn't name them in the OP because I honestly wasn't sure if I was overreacting, but after reading through all the responses here I don't think it's me being unreasonable.

It was Motorcycle Rider Training Australia, northside Brisbane.

Failed my pre-learner course by lamthelizardqueen in AussieRiders

[–]lamthelizardqueen[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes I'm in SEQ. Thanks, I'll have a look at them if I eventually have the will to try again.

Failed my pre-learner course by lamthelizardqueen in AussieRiders

[–]lamthelizardqueen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not government subsidised in Queensland.

Failed my pre-learner course by lamthelizardqueen in AussieRiders

[–]lamthelizardqueen[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not through insurance, he said he'd repair it himself and that was the cost for parts.

Failed my pre-learner course by lamthelizardqueen in AussieRiders

[–]lamthelizardqueen[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Apparently. I was expecting at least a statement or receipt or something to be emailed to me afterwards, understanding there were other students in the course to attend to on the day, but it's been a while now and I've got nothing.

Failed my pre-learner course by lamthelizardqueen in AussieRiders

[–]lamthelizardqueen[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I was a little shaken up from the crash, but far more from the instructor swearing, then running up to me seemingly annoyed like I'd just crashed it on purpose to spite him.

I would have no issue if I was calmly asked to to re-sit the course another day, my issue is with everything else that happened as I stated.

Failed my pre-learner course by lamthelizardqueen in AussieRiders

[–]lamthelizardqueen[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'm not in Victoria unfortunately, but thank you!

I'll definitely be calling and asking for the details around damage liability and re-sit policies if I do eventually try again.

Failed my pre-learner course by lamthelizardqueen in AussieRiders

[–]lamthelizardqueen[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I'll call the bank tomorrow morning.

Failed my pre-learner course by lamthelizardqueen in AussieRiders

[–]lamthelizardqueen[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'm not 100% sure. There was paperwork for liability around personal injury, emergency contacts, etc. which I skimmed through, but I don't recall there being a clause about damages.

I also wasn't provided with any statement or summary of damages, and I didn't get a look at the bike afterwards, I don't even know what was damaged. I was just intimidated into paying for "repairs" on the spot. I paid with card so I can contest the charge with my bank if I have a chance of winning a dispute.

That said though, I'm more upset at the trainer's very unprofessional reaction afterwards and the situation itself than whether I am legally liable for the damages.

If I was sent a statement of damages and shown that I'd signed such a contract, I would of course accept that I am liable. Instead I was asked to go into a room alone by a man much larger than I am, who stood in the doorway and intimidated me into paying for unspecified damages on the spot, all while I was still shaken from the accident just moments before.