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Date Posted: Thu, 01/30/03 7:00am
Author: Bella
Subject: Re: Driver's license exams [shudder]
In reply to: lagirl 's message, "Driver's license exams [shudder]" on Wed, 01/29/03 3:41pm

lagirl,
>My dad took me for my first try at it when I was 16,
>during rush hour in Los Angeles. What was he
>thinking?

Rush hour in Los Angeles!! I had my test in a quiet country town, and that was unnerving enough. Your dad must have had great confidence in your driving and ability to keep cool under pressure!

Of course I failed it. I think the license
>examiner got a little peeved when I nearly killed us
>both by pulling right in front of an oncoming car.
>
Yes, I think that probably would make an examiner a little uneasy:)

>I passed it on my next try, but I've been paranoid
>about it ever since.
>
>And Bella--I have heard that so many people fail the
>exams in Britain that the examiners will no longer
>tell you if you pass or fail. They mail it to you
>because too many examiners have been assaulted by
>drivers who just failed the exam. Hah! The thought
>crossed my mind all those years ago when the examiner
>was yelling at me....
>lagirl

When I passed, I was told after parking the car, immediately (of course this was some time ago, before they developed the postal system). I literally couldn't believe he'd said I passed so asked him to repeat it:)

Bella

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