Total Control Drive School-Vic

18/07/2026

Every song has a structure for success, As with driving, there are the basics to safety on the roads, Mia brought forward that stage presence, Into the Drive Test arena, For a performance to earn a standing ovation.
The challenge was immense with a Merge, Straight into a Lane Change, Through a school Zone. A Drive Instructor's nightmare!
Always perform at the highest and keep things in Total Control on the roads!

17/07/2026

Along comes the music Man who entertains on stage, But not in his happy place needing to pass this Drive, But just do all those things you just done, Just like a Drive Lesson oh so much fun, With the temp out side like ice but you sweating inside.
Well done Jaiden on keeping your cool in a high pressure situation. You have great skills to build upon now you have earned your P's!
Keep it in Total Control on the roads!

15/07/2026

It is usually a concern when you are in a rush, But Shelby takes her time with each task that is a must, Staying cool and calm with each direction, For a smooth Drive so as not to be a Sam distraction, And watch those eyebrows that express a great pass.
So cool, you did not even seem excited with earning your P's!
All the best on the roads and keep things in Total Control!

14/07/2026

Jessica has worked very hard to prepare for her Drive Test, So nervous she was go ensure she was at her Best, So when it came time to deliver a great drive, She was so calm the test was where she would thrive, And as I say, when you know, you know, you ride the crest!
Although there were doubts, you just follow the plan. Parents started the process. We fine tuned and success is the result.
Keep things in Total Control on the roads!

05/07/2026

We had one lesson and I found your driving a Delight! You set the bench mark to a great height, Not pushing things too far, Leaving plenty of room between cars, And truly surprised with your pass being out of sight!
Great driving standards that I am sure you will carry into your solo driving. Keep it in Total Control!

04/07/2026

Ahlin had her first drive with me, Great focus and attention to detail as could be, So as we ready for the Drive Test in the lesson I could see, She had not lost that determination to the best be, So although a challenging route was set, there was nothing stopping from earning her P's!
A great Drive which was handled with ease. You earned it today. All the best on the roads and keep it in Total Control!

02/07/2026

The path to your Drive test pass took some time, Building your confidence over the past year is just fine, You made it all worth while with a controlled drive, Making sure each move was done safely so you could thrive, The roads can be a Hazard for those not driving just devine!
So happy for your driving success and the smile tells the story. Mega did a great job of passing and will no doubt be a great example. Keep it in Total Control on the roads!

01/07/2026

Xavier has a huge advantage when driving a car, After many years riding on 2wheels he is always aware, So come test day and not 1 but 3 cyclists along the way we did meet, But not being flustered it brought no undue heat, To arrive back at VicRoads with a most impressive drive by far!
Well done Xavier. You felt some nerves but used that to perform all task that no feedback was needed for your pass. More forward and keep things in Total Control!

30/06/2026

Grant Grunt Mahoney

Ham radio operators use different frequency bands because each band behaves differently depending on the time of day, distance, and atmospheric conditions.
Lower-frequency bands like 160m and 80m work best at night and are excellent for long-distance communication through ionospheric reflection.
The 40m band is versatile, providing reliable regional communication during the day and long-distance contacts after sunset.
20m is one of the most popular DX bands, offering worldwide communication during the day and often into the evening.
Higher HF bands such as 15m and 10m perform best when solar activity is high, making them ideal for long-range contacts.
The 6m "Magic Band" supports line-of-sight communication as well as unique propagation modes like Sporadic-E.
The 2m and 70cm VHF/UHF bands are mainly used for local communication through repeaters and direct line-of-sight links.
There are main three propagation methods: Ground Wave, which follows the Earth's surface, Skywave, which reflects from the ionosphere for long-distance communication, and Line of Sight, which is limited by the horizon and terrain.
Understanding these bands helps amateur radio operators choose the best frequency for reliable communication under changing conditions.