- 'the tests are based on science' ; talk about ignorance- this is the most cost-effiective method they can devise- so science is always right is it?- you also have zero facts it bears a relation;
Facts posted. The most cost effect method is NOT to make candidates sit a selection test of this magnitude. The most cost effective method would be not have the tests.
- the best drivers do not necessarily pass- this hardly needs to be explained surely? The people who were best at passing that kind of test were the ones who passed through to the next part....that is all that can be proven;
How can the best Drivers not pass. Your right about proving suitability to the next part and that is part of what the test is designed for. The best Drivers can ONLY be determined by driving trains. You cannot make the statement to say those who do not drive trains are the best drivers because, well, they don't drive trains.
- trains did not run well? Mallard? Guess the drive of the Mallard passed the group bourdon test prior to that famous run....different operation, granted;
I'm sorry if you believe that the good old days were running well and better than today's standards but they weren't. We run a safer railway with more services taking more passengers.
- of course, everyone fills out the application form honestly....
Why lie ? If its only arbitrary and they don't read it then its kinda pointless to lie.
- the tests are arbitrary- that is indisputable- they do not represent railway operations- this is beyond dispute;
So you know this for sure and can prove that. You are an existing Driver and have passed the tests. If it is indisputable they why do they exist ? They exist because those who do the training and work higher up in the industry know that they do prove suitability for the role. I would really like to know why you believe they do not reflect railway operations without actually carrying out railway operations on a day to day basis.
Once again guys and girls who were previously discouraged- and it's easy to see how- just attempt the tests- that's what you need to do- if you fail once or even twice- you can still make it - work on facts- not on claptrap- and yep- like everything else in life...luck comes into it.... GOOD LUCK!
Yes again, feel free to take the tests.
What about skill ? The FACTS are that people WILL fail and that it is very difficult, nearly impossible, to just wing it. The FACT is that the standards have been set and you MUST pass the tests.