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stevetippett
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Post by stevetippett on Feb 12, 2014 19:57:15 GMT 1

Hi guys newbie here! Will add introduction shortly!
Quick question I'm currently away from work due to family reasons (twin boys in neonatal intensive care
At Bristol) how long can I NOT test for and still
Keep smart card active as a tester?

Thanks in advance
Steve

nitros44 MOT tester Posts: 3,805 Class tested: 4, 7 Last Online: Mar 6, 2013 1:09:15 GMT 1 Likes: 1,970	Break from testing Feb 12, 2014 20:50:57 GMT 1 via mobile Back to Top Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by nitros44 on Feb 12, 2014 20:50:57 GMT 1 Hi Steve Thanks for joining the forum Six months of non testing is the cut off point,then you would need to do a demo test. More importantly is the family, hope everything turns out well with the boys
	I might not be the best,but i was always in the top one

pete Administrator VTS Council member Freelance Tester Business owner Posts: 2,235 Class tested: 3, 4, 5L, 7 Last Online: Apr 29, 2024 11:35:22 GMT 1 Likes: 668	Break from testing Feb 12, 2014 20:51:02 GMT 1 Back to Top Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by pete on Feb 12, 2014 20:51:02 GMT 1 Hi Steve, and welcome to the forum. As nitros said and have a look at the link below from the testers guide. www.motinfo.gov.uk/htdocs/tgx06000102.htm
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phaetonott MOT tester Posts: 1,611 Class tested: 4 Last Online: Nov 6, 2020 17:49:52 GMT 1 Likes: 399	Break from testing Feb 12, 2014 22:12:32 GMT 1 Back to Top Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by phaetonott on Feb 12, 2014 22:12:32 GMT 1 You only need to do one test for each class that you test in the 6 months, so if you are thinking you might need longer just try to find a half day and rattle off a few tests. Best wishes with the family
	Simon I am never right but at least I am trying

stevetippett MOT tester Posts: 7 Class tested: 4, 7 Last Online: Jan 9, 2019 22:09:19 GMT 1 Likes: 3	Break from testing Feb 12, 2014 23:07:18 GMT 1 via mobile Back to Top Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by stevetippett on Feb 12, 2014 23:07:18 GMT 1 Perfect! Thanks guys! Yeah boys doing well only another six n half weeks till they were ment to arrive!

phaetonott MOT tester Posts: 1,611 Class tested: 4 Last Online: Nov 6, 2020 17:49:52 GMT 1 Likes: 399	Break from testing Feb 12, 2014 23:15:34 GMT 1 Back to Top Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by phaetonott on Feb 12, 2014 23:15:34 GMT 1 Try not to worry mate, My boy was 9 weeks early and he's now 6'1", finished Uni, coaching cricket and rugby on a self employed basis and doing a few shifts in a shop to keep himself busy
	Simon I am never right but at least I am trying

stevetippett MOT tester Posts: 7 Class tested: 4, 7 Last Online: Jan 9, 2019 22:09:19 GMT 1 Likes: 3	Break from testing Feb 12, 2014 23:23:57 GMT 1 via mobile Back to Top Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by stevetippett on Feb 12, 2014 23:23:57 GMT 1 There six weeks now ones one almost three weeks post op there both on the mend nicely! 15 weeks early all in all!

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Post by David on Feb 13, 2014 0:11:58 GMT 1

Hi stevetippett, work is a worry for sure and if you follow the advice given you could retain your license to test.

Family is as already stated, far more important and I join the other members is wishing you and your family the best of health for the future..

Last Edit: Feb 13, 2014 0:13:53 GMT 1 by David -

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aylesburyjock Administrator Posts: 2,767 Class tested: 4, 7 Last Online: Apr 29, 2024 6:05:50 GMT 1 Likes: 1,865	Break from testing Feb 13, 2014 8:21:16 GMT 1 Back to Top Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by aylesburyjock on Feb 13, 2014 8:21:16 GMT 1 I can't add any more advice but I will join in wishing the little fellas all the best.

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