From The Kingpin: Great Success
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I got my driver's license today! Its finally over! I did it.
But the instructor busted my shops. Busted them in half I'd say.
Here's what happened....
Throughout the test my instructor is speaking in this robotic, monotone voice, much like a computer speech program. "Turn right here", "Parallel park between the cones", "Preform a K-Turn". During the whole test he sounded like the Terminator.
So I pull in the parking lot of the MVC (DMV in NJ) and there's this long awkward silence. I asked if I passed the test. The instructor said in his monotone, listless voice, "No." He writes something down on his note pad. I was crushed. CRUSHED. I worked hard to prepare for the test, and its all over. I was screaming inside my head, "Dammit! I can't pass this test in Newark! I can't beat the Nazis here. I should've went to Wayne. I SHOULD'VE WENT TO WAYNE! (Wayne, NJ that is. The only place in the world where Mr. Magoo can receive a driver's license. It's really easy there.)"
Another long awkward silence. So I say to him "Are you gonna tell me what I did incorrectly?" I was trying hard not to explode. He says to me "I'll tell you in a minute." When he said that, "I'll tell you in a minute", it sunk it in. I really failed. I tried my best and I failed. He's writing in his notepad. He says to me "Shawn, do you consider yourself a good sport?" I remembered my training in martial arts and I elect not to be a smartass with him. A wise decision. I say to him "Yes I do. I win and lose with grace and dignity. (An utter lie) If I lose, I try to analyze my mistakes, and when I compete again I will work hard mot to make the same mistakes again." He says to me " Its good you think like that, because you passed." Hearing that made me happy. Real happy. I wanted to do a damned back-flip. The instructor's name was Mr. Norman. I'll never forget him. What wa on his notepad you may ask? It was the checklist. I passed road test with flying colors.
Getting my license processed was a joyous event. I smiled during my license photo. The line was short. The fee was cheap. I went to work a happy man.
And that's all I got...
But the instructor busted my shops. Busted them in half I'd say.
Here's what happened....
Throughout the test my instructor is speaking in this robotic, monotone voice, much like a computer speech program. "Turn right here", "Parallel park between the cones", "Preform a K-Turn". During the whole test he sounded like the Terminator.
So I pull in the parking lot of the MVC (DMV in NJ) and there's this long awkward silence. I asked if I passed the test. The instructor said in his monotone, listless voice, "No." He writes something down on his note pad. I was crushed. CRUSHED. I worked hard to prepare for the test, and its all over. I was screaming inside my head, "Dammit! I can't pass this test in Newark! I can't beat the Nazis here. I should've went to Wayne. I SHOULD'VE WENT TO WAYNE! (Wayne, NJ that is. The only place in the world where Mr. Magoo can receive a driver's license. It's really easy there.)"
Another long awkward silence. So I say to him "Are you gonna tell me what I did incorrectly?" I was trying hard not to explode. He says to me "I'll tell you in a minute." When he said that, "I'll tell you in a minute", it sunk it in. I really failed. I tried my best and I failed. He's writing in his notepad. He says to me "Shawn, do you consider yourself a good sport?" I remembered my training in martial arts and I elect not to be a smartass with him. A wise decision. I say to him "Yes I do. I win and lose with grace and dignity. (An utter lie) If I lose, I try to analyze my mistakes, and when I compete again I will work hard mot to make the same mistakes again." He says to me " Its good you think like that, because you passed." Hearing that made me happy. Real happy. I wanted to do a damned back-flip. The instructor's name was Mr. Norman. I'll never forget him. What wa on his notepad you may ask? It was the checklist. I passed road test with flying colors.
Getting my license processed was a joyous event. I smiled during my license photo. The line was short. The fee was cheap. I went to work a happy man.
And that's all I got...
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Way to go champ.
But...
YOU'VE JUST BEEN PUNK'D
It was all an act to lure you into a false sense of security while we actually stole your credit card and everything in your bank account.
But...
YOU'VE JUST BEEN PUNK'D
It was all an act to lure you into a false sense of security while we actually stole your credit card and everything in your bank account.
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Lol good job man. I remember when I got mine. I failed the first time because I was speeding (5mph over... seriously?), but the 2nd time I got it, and was overjoyed.
Congrats on not flipping out. :D
Congrats on not flipping out. :D
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Morning Star
Soba-Scans Staff
*High fives*
Alright man! You got your driver's license...I'm ashamed... I don't even have mine...anyways your story sounds like something off a movie. ;)
Alright man! You got your driver's license...I'm ashamed... I don't even have mine...anyways your story sounds like something off a movie. ;)
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My licence test was fucking fail. It was actually my second attempt, I had theoretical and technical parts all done from before, alk I had had to do was drive.
I was at the office at fucking 7am just to pay the fee and then wait on a bus stop for damn 6 hours in rainy weather, I accidentally swalloved a bee and threw up and 30 minutes before I was supposed to drive, some moron hit the testing car (nothing serious, just a minor scratch and broken glass, but the car was useless). So I've had like 35 learning hours with diesel engine sedan and had to take the tests with petrol-engine combi.
And for the best part, the testing officer just said something like "I'm already tired, get me to this furniture shop going through place XX and you've passed.".
God, I've never been so happy for such a screwed up day. :D
I was at the office at fucking 7am just to pay the fee and then wait on a bus stop for damn 6 hours in rainy weather, I accidentally swalloved a bee and threw up and 30 minutes before I was supposed to drive, some moron hit the testing car (nothing serious, just a minor scratch and broken glass, but the car was useless). So I've had like 35 learning hours with diesel engine sedan and had to take the tests with petrol-engine combi.
And for the best part, the testing officer just said something like "I'm already tired, get me to this furniture shop going through place XX and you've passed.".
God, I've never been so happy for such a screwed up day. :D
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It's a good thing you don't explode there. Congrats on your license!
As for me, the test in my country are often ridiculously hard. Often people have to bribe the instructor to actually pass. That applies to me too. At first I don't believe that. I tried 2 times, all failed until I decide I really must bribe them to pass.
As for me, the test in my country are often ridiculously hard. Often people have to bribe the instructor to actually pass. That applies to me too. At first I don't believe that. I tried 2 times, all failed until I decide I really must bribe them to pass.
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Tsujoi
Social Media Manager
Grats.
I remember my test, it wasn't very hard. Drive around town, that was about it. No parking or anything like that. I think it was due to the previous test taker, he almost hit another car.
I remember my test, it wasn't very hard. Drive around town, that was about it. No parking or anything like that. I think it was due to the previous test taker, he almost hit another car.
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Congratulations!
I actually didnt like driving since I get carsick very easily so i didnt have a good impression on it. I actually tried it when my parents convince me to but I failed the test on Rules 2 times, didnt even get to hold the steering wheel, got pissed and never tried it again.
I actually didnt like driving since I get carsick very easily so i didnt have a good impression on it. I actually tried it when my parents convince me to but I failed the test on Rules 2 times, didnt even get to hold the steering wheel, got pissed and never tried it again.
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My stories similar to the bribery one in which I had to flirt with this ugly old instructor to get my license. I'd like to say it worked as I passed right at the cut off 70/100. One point less and I would have failed.
But hey man, you passed! Now go out and get your first DUI!
But hey man, you passed! Now go out and get your first DUI!
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Congratulations~
You really had me there with the talk of possible failure. All in all good story and hope you get your own car soon.
You really had me there with the talk of possible failure. All in all good story and hope you get your own car soon.
