Got My Learner's Permit!

[LDora 7]

The town I come from in Canada could accurately be described as a "one horse town". Everything is within walking distance of everything else, so there wasn't much reason to drive if you had two working legs and an MP3 player. Anyway, this means I'm just now getting my license. My husband is a bit of a tense driver, so we agreed it was probably best I learned from a professional.

Before I could, of course, I needed to get my learner's. So, I studied the book, took the new required four hour course on drugs and drunk driving (in summary: "Don't do it."), and went in today to take the test. The guy I dealt with was pretty unpleasant. No smile, no "good morning", just "ID and proof of address". Now, I believe there is no such thing as being OVER prepared, so I had documents for everything, and tons of ID. I forked over my Green Card as proof of residency and he sort of frowned at it and asked for my secondary ID. I handed him my Florida ID and he scowled and said, "Well, you could have just shown this to me right away."

OH MY GOSH I'M SO SORRY NOW BOTH OUR DAYS ARE RUINED FOREVER AND EVER. I AM SO THOUGHTLESS. CURSE MY EYES AND MY DESCENDANTS!

Okay, admittedly I shouldn't have joked that I was going to ace it because I "always got the highest level of wanted stars in Grand Theft Auto", but come on. Don't rain on my day just because you're mad you have a face like a foot.

So I took the test, got a perfect score on road signs, but missed by one on road rules. (Stupid question about the number and colour of flags/lights a truck is required to display at night on an expressway. Seriously? Seriously.) So I asked if I could retake it, since you can take it twice in one day. He said, "Well, okay, but REMEMBER, it's going to be another FIVE DOLLARS."

Gee, let me check with the bank to see if I can get a loan, chief.

So I took the test and passed 100% with a new set of questions. Which made him suspicious. He spent a lot of time going over my results and asking me if I was sure I hadn't been on my cellphone, in the same tone of voice you would use when you're giving a six year old a chance to come clean about the cookie he nicked. (There are signs everywhere indicating no notes or open books, and no talking on your cell.) Pal, I don't OWN a cellphone. He finally had to fork over my learner's. After telling me he would need the cash UP FRONT before he could issue it.

So I made him break a hundred dollar bill with all the change in his drawer. Yes, I'm petty.

So, anyway, it was like pulling teeth, but I'm one step closer to be able to drive. Just thought I'd let you all know for anyone who might be doing something similar.

[JillA 2]

What a damn jerk! I think to work at the DMV it's a pre-requisite to be an arsehole, I had one too. Anyway, congrats!

[thetreble 19]

DMV workers are probably some of the rudest most inefficient workers on the planet

SUE ME!

[Kimbear 53]

lol that was an awesome review LOL thanks for the laugh..and congrats your one step closer! Seems all the DMV ppl are grumpy even the ones in Chicago. No smiles nothing.

[trailmix 77]

It's funny that you wanted to take it a second time for the hundred percent

[LDora 7]

It's funny that you wanted to take it a second time for the hundred percent

Actually, I needed to take it a second time; when I say I was off by one, I mean off by one to be able to pass. Still, I am both a perfectionist and a sadist. Some part of my brain apparently hates me and won't let me get away with anything less than perfect. If I didn't review video games for a living I would probably be one of those housewives who straightens the fringe on her throw rugs at 11:00 at night. As it is, I content myself with beating all my husband's high scores, and being insufferable to toady little DMV workers.

[Misty1979 0]

It's funny that you wanted to take it a second time for the hundred percent

Actually, I needed to take it a second time; when I say I was off by one, I mean off by one to be able to pass. Still, I am both a perfectionist and a sadist. Some part of my brain apparently hates me and won't let me get away with anything less than perfect. If I didn't review video games for a living I would probably be one of those housewives who straightens the fringe on her throw rugs at 11:00 at night. As it is, I content myself with beating all my husband's high scores, and being insufferable to toady little DMV workers.

O M G if my husband read this forum, he would be drooling ceaselessly over that job, lol.

I agree with the DMV peeps being grumpy, (no offense, thetreble.) I was in there last week to take (and fail) my driver's test, and the lady who processed my papers was the snarkiest, rudest lady I have met in my life. 'Tis ok, though..I'll be taking my test again next week, and you can bet I'm going to request that crazy b!tchy lady be the one to sit beside me in the vehicle while I scare the ####### out of her with my LA driving.

Edited June 15, 2009 by Misty1979

[Kathryn41 3,205]

I loved your review - and I loved that you made him break a $100 for the $5 test! Congratulations on getting your Learner's permit.

[antda 13]

Hi LDora,

Congratulations on getting your Learner's Permit! Good luck too, on getting your unrestricted full license next!

You seemed well-prepared, and you'll do well there for sure. Hopefully the DMV won't give you any more problems the next time around, either.

Lol...An Extra Thought: Compared to the USCIS, the DMV is a lot easier to deal with (at least from my experience, anyways)!

USCIS=nightmare

DMV=a walk (or should I say a nice drive) in the park

Ant

The town I come from in Canada could accurately be described as a "one horse town". Everything is within walking distance of everything else, so there wasn't much reason to drive if you had two working legs and an MP3 player. Anyway, this means I'm just now getting my license. My husband is a bit of a tense driver, so we agreed it was probably best I learned from a professional.

Before I could, of course, I needed to get my learner's. So, I studied the book, took the new required four hour course on drugs and drunk driving (in summary: "Don't do it."), and went in today to take the test. The guy I dealt with was pretty unpleasant. No smile, no "good morning", just "ID and proof of address". Now, I believe there is no such thing as being OVER prepared, so I had documents for everything, and tons of ID. I forked over my Green Card as proof of residency and he sort of frowned at it and asked for my secondary ID. I handed him my Florida ID and he scowled and said, "Well, you could have just shown this to me right away."

OH MY GOSH I'M SO SORRY NOW BOTH OUR DAYS ARE RUINED FOREVER AND EVER. I AM SO THOUGHTLESS. CURSE MY EYES AND MY DESCENDANTS!

Okay, admittedly I shouldn't have joked that I was going to ace it because I "always got the highest level of wanted stars in Grand Theft Auto", but come on. Don't rain on my day just because you're mad you have a face like a foot.

So I took the test, got a perfect score on road signs, but missed by one on road rules. (Stupid question about the number and colour of flags/lights a truck is required to display at night on an expressway. Seriously? Seriously.) So I asked if I could retake it, since you can take it twice in one day. He said, "Well, okay, but REMEMBER, it's going to be another FIVE DOLLARS."

Gee, let me check with the bank to see if I can get a loan, chief.

So I took the test and passed 100% with a new set of questions. Which made him suspicious. He spent a lot of time going over my results and asking me if I was sure I hadn't been on my cellphone, in the same tone of voice you would use when you're giving a six year old a chance to come clean about the cookie he nicked. (There are signs everywhere indicating no notes or open books, and no talking on your cell.) Pal, I don't OWN a cellphone. He finally had to fork over my learner's. After telling me he would need the cash UP FRONT before he could issue it.

So I made him break a hundred dollar bill with all the change in his drawer. Yes, I'm petty.

So, anyway, it was like pulling teeth, but I'm one step closer to be able to drive. Just thought I'd let you all know for anyone who might be doing something similar.

Edited June 15, 2009 by AntandD

[TimandJoyce 1]

Great post! Well, not that he was rude to you, but you sure handled it well! Gee, maybe I should apply at DMV when I can work. Gotta have a ray of sunshine somewhere....

Congrats on your learners!

[moni_calla 0]

LOL on the review; I will have to use that big bill for small purchase the next time someone gets SNARKY w me.

TimandJoyce I was thinking the same thing apply at the DMV once I arrive and am able to work and then once I become a citizen apply for the USCIS!!!!!!!

Congrats on your learners permit!

Edited June 16, 2009 by moni_calla

[Carlawarla 1]

That was very funny! Congratulations on getting your learner's permit as well! We have quite a few talented humour writers here in this Forum. It's so good to laugh.