The correct phrase is It's not over until the fat lady sinks and has its origins in the game of billiards. The black eight ball was commonly referred to as the fat lady so no matter how bad the game was for a competitor it wasn't over until the fat lady sank.!!
To get your Lâs for driving a car you need to be at least 16 years old. To get your Lâs for riding a motorcycle you need to be at least 17 years old and must have held a Provisional P1, P2 or open car licence for at least 1 year in the last 5 years.
Applying for a class R licence Before applying for a class R licence you must have held a class RE licence for a minimum period of 12 months. After this period you are automatically authorised to commence learning to ride a class R motorcycle (i.e. a motorcycle that is not LAM scheme approved).he advantages of Q-Ride You do not need to hold your class RE motorcycle learner licence for six months during the two years before applying for a class RE motorcycle provisional, probationary or open licence.