How I Got My Driver’s License
SharePosted on 25. Sep, 2007 by Gallivanter in Personal
After getting my motorcycle license in 1994, I sat for my driving test in 1995. Back then it was conducted at PJ New Town. I was there around 8am and waited for my turn. I did the driving part first, to which I failed the first time because I went above the fixed speed limit of 50km/h.
Then, I waited for the parking test. Around 4:30pm, the JPJ instructor shouts, “Ada siapa lagi belum buat ujian parking?”. The bastards. I got into an Iswara and pass the test with ease. I finished the test and I saw my JPJ instructor leaving (to balik kampung to tend to his padi plantation I think). I ran over to the bugger, got him to sign and re-sat my driving test the following week.
I had a good laugh during the whole time there watching people trying to balance the car on the slope. I almost thought they were auditioning as stunt drivers. Screeching wheels (lots of smoke) and the car speeds up, or even better, really revved up engine and the car reverses down the slope. LOL.
Wannabe Economist
Sep 25th, 2007
I think it’s hard getting one nowdays without bribing the authorities..
Bernard
Sep 25th, 2007
I got mine after a major accident with a motorcycle. Hahah…
Giddy Tiger
Sep 25th, 2007
I passed mine without bribing, but I also took the driving test twice. Don’t laugh… I failed the first time because I didn’t wear my seat belt
papajoneh
Sep 25th, 2007
i passed the 1st time gone for the test. i even gone to the JPJ driving my company’s van. I have been driving around KK for 2 yrs without licence. Ssshhh.
My only “X” is the “check your wiper before you start the engine”. Apa kebende orang check wiper before jalan. It was not even raining that time. Stupe rule.
jc
Sep 25th, 2007
hehe.. shy to talk about my driving test. I took it 3 times!. .Yes.. 3 FREAKIN’ TIMES!
First.. they said I didn’t brake at the junction. But, I was as good as stationary already at that time. They said even if it was so, I still need to ’show’ that my foot was on the pedal. so… X
Second time… this will make everybody laugh. Aku langgar Teksi… enuf said. X
But Daniel, I took the test in 1994 (also @ PJ New Town)..and how come you got an Iswara?? and I got this miserable super old matchbox car with almost flat tyres and super ‘tight’ pedals…!?
Sue
Sep 25th, 2007
I had to sit for mine twice. A case of over confidence.
For my 1st test I passed everthing until I reached the parking stage. I reversed in and parked my car very fast. Thought it was too fast so I came out again and tried to park it slower and ended up langgar tiang. Wanted to bang my head on the wall. Unbelievable but true.
So I had to redo the test again the following week.
Tine
Sep 25th, 2007
Passed *ahem* the *ahem* FIRST *ahem* time *ahem* WITHOUT *ahem* kopi duit *ahem*
Sorry hoh, scratchy throat. Tee hee hee! :p
jefferi
Sep 25th, 2007
play by the rules so don’t have to give bribe lor.. ^_^
now days, kids drive so dangerously that they think they invisible as the initial-D character. never do they know that is a comic not bound with the physic rules and theory.
for the failed test, i have to give blame to the instructor. sometimes they don’t give us good time on the hill test and parking test. the rest, they just ask you to be their part time driver driving around. that all! thats why most of the people failed their hill test.
LC_Teh
Sep 26th, 2007
I got mine in 1970. Passed everything without a sweat. No kopi mentioned except I was asked for a donation to the driving instructors’ association. But one week later the whole bunch of testers got arrested by the ACA. Don’t look at me…I’m innocent. LOL
Mo
Sep 26th, 2007
i remember a car flying over the slope like a San Fransico speed chase scene… the car slamped the ground so hard the boot swinged open on its own.
Paul Tan
Sep 26th, 2007
I read “I ran over the bugger”
jc
Sep 26th, 2007
Paul, I read that too ahahah.. then wonder why can pass? :p
Gallivanter
Sep 26th, 2007
Wannabe Economist Really? I didn’t bribe and got my license. I think it’s the other way round, it’s hard to pass because of lack of common sense these days hence bribing seems to be an option for many buffoons.
Bernard Yikes. I don’t remember whether I got my car license after my motorcyle accident or not. Hmmm…
Giddy Tiger Seat belt? Yikes – he was actually using that as an excuse when you caught him staring, didn’t he?
papajoneh Well, I suppose it’s a common sense test though it may not be sensical at that time. It’s just to get someone into that habit, but I don’t think anyone checks wiper before driving off.
jc Langgar teksi? High five! It’s about time someone teach those crooks a lesson!
My test was in 1995, and I had brand new spanking Iswaras…
Sue Yikes, did the officer told you to re-take the parking after you parked it too fast?
Tine Hmmm…brb…*dials ACA*
jefferi Yeah, don’t need to bribe at all. But you’re right, these days, the younger generation think they’re X-Men.
LC_Teh “Donation”? Did you tip the cops? LOL
Mo LOL. I’ve seen that too – a drive by. Hahaha!
Paul Tan Mana ada? There’s the word “to” in there…
jc I should’ve I ran the bugger over, he seemed to be more worried about balik kampung…
anthraxxxx
Sep 26th, 2007
I took my license rather late. I think I was in my early 20s. But I passed every thing in one go.
Gallivanter
Sep 27th, 2007
anthraxxxx Not bad.
Ibrahim
Dec 8th, 2007
I failed my first test. I blamed the instructor as he never showed me the right road and I only learned my parking at an empty field. Anyway, going to re-test tomorrow.
Ps. Pray for me!
Gallivanter
Dec 9th, 2007
Ibrahim Good luck, let me know how it went!
QC
Apr 10th, 2008
well, wat can i say? i’m takin my drivin test 2moro. a lil bit scare n nervous, jus tinkin bout the bads. wat should i do if i flunk it? well, there’s possibilities rite? n to my proudest, i’m drivin to driving field myself without licence to get a licence. haha~ my drivin sifu made jokes of it. secretly, (well, since i’ve tel u all ere so it’s not secret ed~) i’ve been drivin for the past 2 months without license. XD but drivin like dat make me more confidence n steady to handle road’s penganas lor. as u noe, kl’s drivers r all lembu. dats y L license came from. drive Lembu sikit! dats wat i heard. XD n u got a P after L. P=penganas~ LOL
i myself quit soft, i mean i din xpect myself to drive like others so rough but now dat i’m drivin, i’ve learnt dat if u dun b rough, u wun gotta cross the road~
-amen-
p/s: can i wear cap to drivin field? it’s dame hot tis recent~ i got burnt today~