Express-Way Updates

[Le Sabre]

Havent heard much news on the southern expressway, colombo-katu , colombo -kandy and outer circular road projects.

Anybody has any updates on these projects so far.

Edited July 7, 2010 by Le Sabre

[The Stig]

I strongly believe that the process of getting a driving/riding should be made a lot harder than it currently is. It should start with

1- A set lesson plan to be followed at driving schools.

2- Pre-test by the driving school

3- Much MUCH mucch stricter test.

4- Very high application fee for repeat-applicants (who failed the test the first time)

5- Driving schools given a license to train drivers, and extension of the same assessed based on the students' pass rates. (to make sure schools dont just pass people at step 2)

At the very least, it's time for people to actually take and pass the driving exam instead of just paying the bribe.

Actually guys AFAIK standards have improved a lot, one of my friends found out the hard way.

Now driving schools are not allowed to submit entries, the applicants themselves must go and stand in line to submit.The test is the same you know the drive, over take and reverse at 90 but apparently its much tougher to pass now (dunno the validity of this though, just what i heard). Ohh and now people cant create their own L broads home made L boards are considered illegal now, after submitting they give you an L board and you have to drive with this for a validation period.

So technically now the only purpose of driving schools is to teach how to drive, all other aspects have been stripped of them which i think is a good thing.

[terrabytetango]

Nope licked it as soon as i turned it on, so nothing happened to me either.

Dude, you're just pushing your foot deeper and deeper into your own rear end. Imagine you're 'testing the width of the shoulder' and your reaching a peak of a small hill and right after the peak, there's a nice white kyron driver who's parked and taking scenery photos. and dumbass#1 runs right into the real of dumbass#2. If you still dont see my point or foresee any of the many many other possible dangers of what you did, your certainly too mentally handicapped to be driving.

My feet are on my coffee table right now, I assure you. And I did imagine driving over a crest and rear ending a large white SUV. Not pretty. But since there was neither a hill nor a large white SUV parked in the shoulder on the stretch I conducted my test on, I had nothing to worry about. And thank you for caring for about my well being and that of any potential victim in your hypothsis. I am touched.

[Reckless]

Actually guys AFAIK standards have improved a lot, one of my friends found out the hard way.

Now driving schools are not allowed to submit entries, the applicants themselves must go and stand in line to submit.The test is the same you know the drive, over take and reverse at 90 but apparently its much tougher to pass now (dunno the validity of this though, just what i heard). Ohh and now people cant create their own L broads home made L boards are considered illegal now, after submitting they give you an L board and you have to drive with this for a validation period.

So technically now the only purpose of driving schools is to teach how to drive, all other aspects have been stripped of them which i think is a good thing.

Thanx machan didnt know that, any idea about the cost for an L board?

[heavyD]

Actually guys AFAIK standards have improved a lot, one of my friends found out the hard way.

Now driving schools are not allowed to submit entries, the applicants themselves must go and stand in line to submit.The test is the same you know the drive, over take and reverse at 90 but apparently its much tougher to pass now (dunno the validity of this though, just what i heard). Ohh and now people cant create their own L broads home made L boards are considered illegal now, after submitting they give you an L board and you have to drive with this for a validation period.

So technically now the only purpose of driving schools is to teach how to drive, all other aspects have been stripped of them which i think is a good thing.

That's cause the examiners have been working out.

[Scooter]

You are right, Stig. Motoring/driving fun and enjoyment isn't really found on motorways (particularly these days with cameras and all that) but on the more interesting "back" roads.

[Sha7]

Edited December 1, 2011 by Sha7

[The Stig]

Thanx machan didnt know that, any idea about the cost for an L board?

I think its given free of charge, ill check up on this and let you guys know.

That's cause the examiners have been working out.

[Chooti Putha]

Actually guys AFAIK standards have improved a lot, one of my friends found out the hard way.

Now driving schools are not allowed to submit entries, the applicants themselves must go and stand in line to submit.The test is the same you know the drive, over take and reverse at 90 but apparently its much tougher to pass now (dunno the validity of this though, just what i heard). Ohh and now people cant create their own L broads home made L boards are considered illegal now, after submitting they give you an L board and you have to drive with this for a validation period.

So technically now the only purpose of driving schools is to teach how to drive, all other aspects have been stripped of them which i think is a good thing.

I have seen people with licences who cant even drive. Mostly ladies. So this new method will help with the newcomers. But god bless the existing morons out there who cant drive & have licence

[k9master]

P.S. I forgot to add that every single driver I saw on the road adhered to the rules, driving in the left hand lane only, even the vans. The only exception was a 2011 red 6 series convertible that whizzed past at roughly around 140-150.

Wait a sec... hold the phone...

There's a 2011 6 series here?

[terrabytetango]

Wait a sec... hold the phone...

There's a 2011 6 series here?

It was a convertible, and I'm pretty sure I saw the BMW emblem on the boot lid. The car appeared to be too large for a 3 series, and the rear light clusters looked very similar to what google has of the 2011 6 series. But of course I could be wrong since visibility wasn't optimal as it was dark and raining and like Buddhika's 'nona' said "ko light nahane".

[VWvortex]

There is more than one 2011 6 series in the country.

[ferrarif50]

There is more than one 2011 6 series in the country.

I have seen a black one

[vishkid]

There is more than one 2011 6 series in the country.

Damn ... I'm yet to see one as well- not the convertible but a coupe (as advertised these days in India).

Really love that car.

[liya]

Whatever said and done, this express way IS a great learning curve for sri lankan motorists. It has created a lot of awareness and discussions in laws and driving etiquette. now the average moron at least knows he is doing something wrong. Thumbs up to the highway

[Reckless]

yup Im hoping to see more of these developing in the country specially the kandy-colombo one.

[rameez]

or a tata nano try to do a 100+

well it can do 100+ there are enough clips on you tube.....how steady it is no idea...........and the maruti has done 140 in a clip ....

[liya]

well it can do 100+ there are enough clips on you tube.....how steady it is no idea...........and the maruti has done 140 in a clip ....

Aiyyo, what for talking. Our transport minister can do 180 with his mouth. So there!

[k9master]

There is more than one 2011 6 series in the country.

Since they launched it here in October, I think there could be one or two...

Sigh... Love that car...

[nexus]

Aiyyo, what for talking. Our transport minister can do 180 with his mouth. So there!

lol.... :lol: ...good one.

[NPP]

Took a drive on E01 in a Toyota Vios. Kottawa - Dodangoda and back.

Slight rain in some areas. Road not smooth along few stretches.

Quite safe upto the speed limit with proper driving.

Saw quite a few recovery vehicles in action

A Corolla that had crashed on to something, A van that had been stopped, i don't know why, and a Maruti which I assumed to have developed engine trouble.

[terrabytetango]

Took a drive on E01 in a Toyota Vios. Kottawa - Dodangoda and back.

Slight rain in some areas. Road not smooth along few stretches.

Quite safe upto the speed limit with proper driving.

Saw quite a few recovery vehicles in action

A Corolla that had crashed on to something, A van that had been stopped, i don't know why, and a Maruti which I assumed to have developed engine trouble.

Which stretches machan? I've only been up to Gelanigama and the road was smooth all the way.

[Schiffer]

k donno weather you guys know about this or not

(didnt read all the previous posts)

our CEO met with an accident on the express way, he crashed into a stationed cow in the middle of the road.

he broke his hands and the vehicle had nearly 1M worth damage.

[NPP]

Which stretches machan? I've only been up to Gelanigama and the road was smooth all the way.

i think its after that upto dodangoda. short stretches though. i think the road was patched at those places and one gets the 'taka taka' feeling similar to when going over the flyovers here.

k donno weather you guys know about this or not

(didnt read all the previous posts)

our CEO met with an accident on the express way, he crashed into a stationed cow in the middle of the road.

he broke his hands and the vehicle had nearly 1M worth damage.

a cow?? how did that manage to get there?

i spotted one dog while returning from dodangoda. good thing it was going away from the road. other than that a few birdies (crows i guess) were on the road inspecting but flew off. birds will fly off but would be dangerous if a kind heart person thinks that they wont fly away

[miniace]

k donno weather you guys know about this or not

(didnt read all the previous posts)

our CEO met with an accident on the express way, he crashed into a stationed cow in the middle of the road.

he broke his hands and the vehicle had nearly 1M worth damage.

Oh god this is scary stuff.Thanks to your CEO its 'Absolutely free beef' time to villagers..right .

MINIACE

[Scooter]

And the cow gets cited as the udder vehicle in the accident report, I guess!

Seriously, hope the boss is OK...couple of broken hands would be no fun atall.