[Design and Technology] Product Design and Technology Examination

[Lorraine Tran]

Hi Craig

Relevant info about ebikes is available on the VicRoads website.

https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/safety-and-road-rules/cyclist-safety/power-assisted-bicycles

Regards, Lorraine Tran.



On Thu, 7 Nov 2019 at 8:41 am, Craig Abernethy <
cabernethy at salesian.vic.edu.au> wrote:

> Hi All
>
> Does anyone have some feedback to contribute on the 2019 exam?
>
> I noticed the Nireeka E-bike states ‘ You can cruise smoothly through your
> neighbourhood at up to *32 km/h* and with a range of 80km on a single
> charge’.
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>
> I have an electric bicycle and it is governed by federal law to stop
> providing power after 25km/h. After that the power from the bike cuts out.
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>
> The bike in the exam therefore, is not street legal in Australia. I don’t
> think we should be adding information about new technologies in our exams
> that include products which are illegal in Australia.
>
>
>
> Otherwise I don’t think there was too many surprises and my boys were
> reasonably happy with the content.
>
>
>
> Thoughts?
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> *From:* destech [mailto:destech-bounces at edulists.com.au] *On Behalf Of *Maryann
> AUGUSTINUS
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> *Subject:* [Design and Technology] Top designs Authentication Record Form
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> Hi all
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> I have been unable to find the Top Designs Authentication Record Form.
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> There used to be a form teachers filled in . Can anyone send me a link to
> the Top Designs form required?
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> regards Maryann Augustinus UHS
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