Thinking of becoming a cabbie!

[semi-pro waster]

I've got a certain amount of respect for the length of time that cabbies have to put in gaining "the knowledge" but couldn't they do, say, that length of time plus maybe an extra month. I only ask because they could use that extra month learning how to indicate, how to stop correctly at junctions, when is appropriate to do a u-turn and generally how not to drive like pillocks. I do appreciate that being able to do a u-turn in rush hour while reading a paper, carrying on a diatribe at your passenger and swearing in the direction of people who happen to have the temerity to legitimately be crossing the road is an impressive skill but it doesn't exactly endear them to me.

I'm sure that most are lovely people, but the ones I see on a daily basis tend to drive like a frontal lobotomy is a prerequisite.

That said good luck if you want to be a cabbie but don't underestimate the effort that will be required, if you just want to earn a decent wage then there are easier ways to do it I'm sure. Kreeeee, good luck with your interview as well.