[Design and Technology] Product Design and Technology Examination

[Lorraine Tran]

An interesting article to read given the issue raised earlier by Craig.

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2019/nov/06/e-bike-surge-in-popularity-in-australian-cities-but-experts-warn-of-risks

Regards, Lorraine Tran.

On Thu, 7 Nov. 2019, 1:30 pm Lorraine Tran, <tranlorraine at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi Craig
>
> Relevant info about ebikes is available on the VicRoads website.
>
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> https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/safety-and-road-rules/cyclist-safety/power-assisted-bicycles
>
> Regards, Lorraine Tran.
>
>
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> 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.
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>>
>> Otherwise I don’t think there was too many surprises and my boys were
>> reasonably happy with the content.
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>> Thoughts?
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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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