Finally got my Drivers Licence last Friday!
After all that I had to put up with getting it, I finally walked out of Building 8 in Xinzhuang with Drivers Licence in hand!
I went back last Friday for the final time, to take my test. I looked into the office and did NOT see the “Copy!” girl in sight! Yes! I won’t go to jail for manslaughter today! After waiting there for about a half an hour, talking to a Belgian guy who apparently doesn’t HAVE to take the test, I took mine, scoring 93 out of 100, and…
She walked in. Damnit!
I waited an additional 10 minutes in line, praying I wouldn’t end up in her line. It didn’t work. It was my turn, and she was free.
I gave her my paperwork, she looked at it, looked at me… and smiled! I’m thinking, what the hell? I hate you! Don’t you hate me too?
Of course not. She doesn’t read my blog.
She stamped away, gave me my papers, sent me downstairs to pay another 55 RMB, and wait for the card’s lamination.
While waiting for my licence, I began thinking… Was I too harsh on her? Did I perhaps get a little carried away last two times I met her? Perhaps she truly IS a decent person and I’m simply overreacting. I could’ve had a “This is China” day.
Then I realized something. NO ONE ASKED ME FOR MY PASSPORT A SINGLE TIME!
May 27th, 2009 at 11:59 am
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June 11th, 2009 at 7:40 am
Nice photo picture!!! I just don’t seem to remember the ears like that!!
Oh well, It has been a while since I have seen new pictures!!
Love, MOM
June 15th, 2009 at 3:15 pm
So why did the Belgian dude not have to take the test? Are the rules/regulations/requirements for foreigners getting a Chinese DL posted on any state run sites?
June 17th, 2009 at 3:41 pm
Don’t know. Didn’t ask. Most likely a deal with the Belgian Gov’t with China.