I passed my driver's license test...

[gn85]

I just wanted to share with everybody that I finally passed my driver's license test here in Germany. This afternoon I took the practical part of the test which consists of 45 minutes of driving in the city, the autobahn, or both.

The reason I had to take my driver's license test is because my American driver's license is only valid for a certain period of time. It's a long sorted process to get your license here including a lot of driving school which I was allowed to skip, many hours of practical training, a first aid/ CPR course, a vision test, a translation of your native countries license and finally your practical test. The test, from what I understand has about a 50% passing rate for first timers.

So tomorrow, I go to the office where I actually pick up my license. It is good for life.. no renewal. All I have to say is I'd be mad if I failed.. I've been driving since '89.

Sorry... just had to share.

 

[troGNman]

Zehr Gut, Herr Chris!

Sounds like a very thorough test. Maybe something like that should be instituted in the good ole USA.

 

[FlyinGN]

cool! Did you take it in your GN Chris??

 

[gn85]

Originally posted by troGNman
Zehr Gut, Herr Chris!

Sounds like a very thorough test. Maybe something like that should be instituted in the good ole USA.

Danke Schön

Actually, I was going to start a thread with a poll about this very topic. But today I'm just happy. The picture is good because YOU supply the picture. Although, mines a bit of a cheesy grin.

 

[gn85]

Originally posted by FlyinGN
cool! Did you take it in your GN Chris??

No Frank. The GN isn't here unforunately. Plus if I took the test in the GN, that would mean that I'm restricted to driving automatic cars only. My car I have here is a stick shift and also that can making renting a car difficult.

Besides, I could imagine the testers face when I go to 'merge' onto the autobahn.