Woman fails driving test for splashing pedestrian
A mother failed her driving test because she had driven through a puddle and splashed a pedestrian.
Michelle Kelly, 31, from Manchester was told the splash constituted a crash and as a traffic offense it was an instant fail.
Her examiner added that she should have stopped the car to exchange details with the wet man, who had been waiting at a bus stop.
What the man would have done with her details - other than stalked her with water balloons to get his own back - is unknown.
The DSA would not comment on the details of the test but pointed out that motorists should have consideration for others, including pedestrians, who can be drenched by passing vehicles.
The Crown Prosecution Service states under the Road Traffic Act (1991) the offence of "careless, and inconsiderate, driving" does include driving through a puddle causing pedestrians to be splashed.
Michelle should count herself lucky only to be given the fail, under the law she could have been fined up-to £2,500.
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