went for the re-training for class 3 in ssdc woodlands, the multi storey driving centre that has a sheltered driving circuit.
have to take the course because of 3 indiscretions on the roads (not to mention a bunch of warnings), resulting in 24 demerits. why the course and what's it about?
because now that I'm liable for 12 weeks of suspension from driving class 3, I may choose to take this 1 day course to get "refreshed" on the road theories and practical. after the course, my suspension period MAY be reduced to 4 weeks. after which I have to conduct myself properly and not get 12 demerits for 12 months, twice (meaning a probation of 2 years of 12 points each), before I can have my suspension record wiped off and become 24/24 again.
the course covers some theories which is a bit like basic and final theory but heavily condensed and the emphasis is of course, the common traffic rules people flout. there's even a 20 MCQ test which is really easy for anyone with more than half a brain.
the practical driving is pointless but mandatory. I even told the instructor, all of us here not because we want to learn driving. but we are here because we broke the rules and were caught for them. to which he just smiled because he knows what I'm talking about.
I think the main punishment would be the inconvenience of it all. having 1 sunday burnt just to do this. at $75 too, on top of those fines already paid. not to mention serving that 4 weeks.
I have learnt my lesson. just don't know how to break this news to my employer aka father-in-law.
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