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post Mar 16 2005, 01:13 AM
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for those who drive
any tips on getting a license?
especially if you live in California


and after I get my license...

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post Mar 16 2005, 01:48 AM
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nah, im only 14.
but i get my permit on...April 7, 2006!
 
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post Mar 16 2005, 01:50 AM
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QUOTE(wonders79 @ Mar 16 2005, 1:48 AM)
nah, im only 14.
but i get my permit on...April 7, 2006!
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i know how you feel
im only 13 :/
 
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post Mar 16 2005, 02:30 AM
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I'm only turning 14 this August, sorry.
 
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post Mar 16 2005, 03:15 AM
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Work on Parallel parking, and don't crash into anything, or into anyone. lol. But yah the hardest part is doing parallel parking. And after your license...um be happy? dont' speed or drive drunk. I dont' know what else to really say lol
 
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post Mar 16 2005, 05:18 AM
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i...don't live in the states, so i wont be able to get my permit till i'm 17.
 
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post Mar 16 2005, 06:29 AM
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gurlz...
wear a mini skirt...!
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post Mar 16 2005, 03:43 PM
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Hi Ben. I don't see you post a lot these days heh.

Anyways, I didn't get my permit nor my driver license yet. Hm... but I know that you will get it the age of 16.
 
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post Mar 16 2005, 03:52 PM
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- Practice paralell parking, that's the one thing they'll look at.
For my test, I didn't need to know how to paralell park.

Also, make sure you use turning signals, you drive the "9-5"er

Don't go through any yellow lights, AT ALL.
Make sure you look in both side mirrors if you have to change a lane; wear seatbelt, etc.

Just do everything as anally as possible.
 
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post Mar 16 2005, 04:09 PM
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I've had mine for over a year now. Yeah, Parallel parking is a biggie!!! They make you do that first. If you fail it, you fail the entire test.
Good Luck!
 
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post Mar 16 2005, 05:20 PM
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^wow, I never had to parallel park, but they do make you park a bunch of times. and always stop at a yellow.
 
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post Mar 16 2005, 05:43 PM
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well, i just got my permit & i live in tennessee but, here's some pretty "DUH" type of tips:

~practice parallel parking...actually parking in general
~make sure you actually STOP at stop signs
~dont stop a yield signs unless you need to
~remember speed limit
~both hands on wheel
 
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post Mar 16 2005, 05:50 PM
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I haven't started driving yet..I starts Driver's Ed on the 4th though and I get my Permit sometime next month! :D
 
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post Mar 16 2005, 06:07 PM
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I would go get my permit since my 18 but don't want to wait on a 6 hour line.
 
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post Mar 16 2005, 06:10 PM
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all i can say is GOOD LUCK! cause i havent taken it yet. im takin it this summer and will get my permit then so i should be driving by the end of this year. its exciting.

believe in yourself v@por...

lol jk
 
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post Mar 16 2005, 06:12 PM
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I cant drive yet...sorry!
 
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post Mar 16 2005, 06:33 PM
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i guess...practice _smile.gif

i get my learners this september biggrin.gif
 
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post Mar 16 2005, 06:35 PM
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well i dont knio anything about driving but i steer my moms car sometimes though biggrin.gif
 
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post Mar 16 2005, 06:40 PM
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Hmm.. Actually I'm going to take the driving test for my license this saturday. I'd appreciate some tips as well, seeing as how I live in California as well. tongue.gif

To those who drive, how many mistakes did you make (if you can remember)?
 
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post Mar 16 2005, 06:45 PM
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is it true that they changed the law in cali so now people can't get their license 'til theyre 18? hope it's not true. oof.
 
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post Mar 16 2005, 08:24 PM
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eh its hard... be careful parallel parking,... thats the hardest. and driving on the highway is scary ermm.gif but you get used to it
 
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post Mar 16 2005, 08:30 PM
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QUOTE(clarissa @ Mar 16 2005, 3:45 PM)
is it true that they changed the law in cali so now people can't get their license 'til theyre 18? hope it's not true. oof.
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Don't think so.. Otherwise my drifving instructor would tell me about it.

Anyway, you CAN get your license when you're 18, where you just take the WRITTEN test and then get your license. It's a done deal, but you'd have to learn to drive all by yourself. I guess it's somewhat easier.. whistling.gif But yea I don't think they would change it to 18 because if you turn 18 and never EVER got a permit nor taken the classes, then there would be no point in having a permit and wating... -_- You know what I mean?
 
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post Mar 16 2005, 09:03 PM
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When you stop at a stop sign, make sure your car doesnt hit the white line

They make us (in Illinois) back around a curb, if we hit it we fail.

Keep your eyes moving looking at everything (they look at your eyes)

PRACTICE PARKING.
 
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post Mar 16 2005, 10:54 PM
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I'd say, the parking part is really difficult. Even though i havent taken the driving lessons, i still think it is difficult. I tried driving my dad's car once cuz he was teachin me how to drive. xD But im getting my license next year, which is totally AWESOME and i cant wait. :]
 
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post Mar 16 2005, 11:01 PM
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QUOTE(clarissa @ Mar 16 2005, 6:45 PM)
is it true that they changed the law in cali so now people can't get their license 'til theyre 18? hope it's not true. oof.
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i've heard...it's like people born 1989 (in cali) and under can only get their liscence till 18.
but guess what...THE LAW DIDN'T PASS YET! _smile.gif
 
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post Mar 16 2005, 11:04 PM
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i'm getting my permit soon [hopefully before summer] so i wouldn't know ermm.gif
 
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post Mar 16 2005, 11:11 PM
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I wouldnt know anything about driving since im only 13. But good luck. [i cant wiat 'till i get my permit!]
 
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post Mar 16 2005, 11:41 PM
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QUOTE(wonders79 @ Mar 16 2005, 11:01 PM)
i've heard...it's like people born 1989 (in cali) and under can only get their liscence till 18.
but guess what...THE LAW DIDN'T PASS YET! _smile.gif
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it was a bill, but it got vetoed

when people heard of it, rumors got started, and it was blown way out of proportion
what is true though, is that until you turn 18, you are under a "provisional license"

QUOTE( California DMV - www.dmv.ca.gov )
Provisional driver license restrictions during the first year

The following restrictions apply to minors when issued a provisional driver license.

You must be accompanied and supervised by a licensed parent, guardian or other licensed driver 25 years of age or older or a licensed or certified driving instructor when you:

    * Transport passengers under 20 years of age at any time, for the first six months.
    * Drive between midnight and 5 AM for the first 12 months.

Persons under 18 may not be employed to drive a motor vehicle. When you become 18, the provisional part of your license ends. You may continue to drive as an adult using your photo license, which will expire on your 5th birthday after the date you applied.


which basically means that for the first 6 months of your license, you can't drive people under 20, and for the entire first year, you can't drive during the hours from midnight to 5AM.
 
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post Mar 16 2005, 11:44 PM
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i live in califoolya nd i just had my test. my advice would be to keep checkin your mirrors the instructors like that _smile.gif .
 
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post Apr 5 2005, 11:05 PM
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oh mann i should be getting mine soone =P ...yea i went around january of this year and failed too hah =X
 
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post Apr 6 2005, 12:57 AM
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Wow..........all this law stuff.......

In Australia, you can get your Learner's drivers license as soon as you turn 16, which is a computer test with multiple choice questions that are randomly chosen from a large database of Questions about driving, safety and stuff. When you turn 17 you can take a practical driving test to get another license, not full license, but just another step up on the way to getting one~

I'm 16, and learning how to drive~ I did my first hour on the road on Sunday~ ^^ Was exciting but scary!! Before that, I always used the big empty carpark at 8:30pm when everythings closed and nobody's around!

In Hong Kong, you're not allowed to even get Learner's until you turn 18.........thats what I heard.
 
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post Apr 6 2005, 09:22 AM
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Well I dont live in Cali, but I got my Learners license On the 4th. The test isnt easy. My friend was telling me it was common sense, but my mom made me study, and I'm glad she did. My mom also told me she has to get her license in Cali, because she moved there and the test is more difficult than Florida's. pinch.gif
 
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post Apr 6 2005, 09:35 AM
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you have to be at least 100 pounds! biggrin.gif my friend is 94 pounds, and she's not allowed to drive in a car until shes 100 pounds.
 
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post Apr 6 2005, 09:38 AM
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Who the eff told you that?? I'm 87 pounds.......weird
 
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post Apr 6 2005, 09:53 AM
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(forgot to add this in my other post) And I'm still driving
 
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i got my learners permit today!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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post Apr 6 2005, 03:47 PM
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Learn to parallel park..it's a big part and it's HARD.
 
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post Apr 6 2005, 05:50 PM
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sigh.. yep... im just turning 14 july 29th 2005 ....... it sux... I WANNA DRIVE...
 
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im gona turn 14 this july 28th.... stinks...


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post Apr 6 2005, 06:00 PM
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Remember to turn your head like.. all the way when looking left and right.. "scanning" and whatnot. They'll mark you off for it. Yay I only made 5 errors! Too bad I don't have a car or insurance. mellow.gif
 
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Nov 2006....better watch out.... permit May 06
 
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