Driving Test

Mr. DNA · Post by **Mr. DNA** » 31 Jul 2004, 03:07

Yes, it is different in every state. They don't even offer Driver's Education in school here anymore. If you want it, you have to pay a lot of money to take the classes privately.

samfan · Post by **samfan** » 31 Jul 2004, 09:11

Here it used to be at 15 1/2 you can take the written test and get your permit. Then you have to wait 6 months before you attempt the road test for your license. Just within the last year they changed the rules where they made drivers ed mandatory and you need a certain amount of hours on the road with your teacher--blah blah blah-- glad I don't have to worry about that anymore /biggrin.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" />

Ms. DNA · Post by **Ms. DNA** » 31 Jul 2004, 12:00

Here, you can get your learner's permit when you turn 16, then after 6 months you can try for your license.

Of course, I waited 10 months after getting my learner's permit and I STILL failed the first time!

beeurd · Post by **beeurd** » 31 Jul 2004, 12:04

Here you have to be 17 to apply for a provisional (learners) licence, there are certain exceptions to this rule, but most people don't need to worry about it.

You have to pass a Driving Theory (written) test, and a Hazard Perception test to make sure you know what you are doing. When learning you must be accompanied by someone over 21 who has been driving for 3+ years (I think).

Can't reemmber how long the tests are, but they try to do everything: Junctions, traffic lights, country lanes, roundabouts, etc...
And you have to do two of three of the special manouvers - 3 Point Turn, Reverse round a corner, and Parallel Park. Also, the examiner might ask you to perform an Emergency Stop, but that is up to the examiner.

Cyclopsis Raptor · Post by **Cyclopsis Raptor** » 01 Aug 2004, 13:12

Here, you get your permit around 15. Then when you turn 16 you have to wait one month and one day after your birthday before you can take the written/driving test.

Ms. DNA · Post by **Ms. DNA** » 01 Aug 2004, 16:03

We have to take a written test to get our permit. Then the driving test 6 months later to get our license.

Cody the Raptor · Post by **Cody the Raptor** » 02 Aug 2004, 05:37

I've had my license since november 2000, i was elgiable in august of 2000 but left the contindential U.S.A for awhile lol... hawaii, so i didnt get it till november... soo wow, almost 4 years, no tickets... a couple warnings for my exhaust being too loud, disturbing peace and wreckless driving... but never a ticket, and i passed a cop doing 70MPH in a 55MPH twice now... Cops in florida don't care.

samfan · Post by **samfan** » 02 Aug 2004, 17:52

lol, you were here in Hawaii?

DinoMerc · Post by **DinoMerc** » 02 Aug 2004, 18:14

In Norway it cost ca. 35$ per hour, to take the driving license, but I don't care because I'm only 14, and I've passed the Scooter theory, so next year i'll probably be driving a scooter, or a bike thingy /huh.gif" style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":huh:" border="0" alt="huh.gif" /> (don't know what it's called in English, but we call MOPED)

Cyclopsis Raptor · Post by **Cyclopsis Raptor** » 02 Aug 2004, 19:36

Moped in the US.