Saturday, January 17, 2009

THINGS TO DO TO HAVE A DRIVER'S LICENSE

Driving is exciting, especially the new ones. But before you can drive, you must have a driver's license. In order to have a driver's license you must obtain the following.

1. A student permit. This is permit given to all drivers wanna be. This permit is valid for one year. After a year, it expires.
2. You must be 18 years old to have a driver's license.
3. Fill up the application form for driver's license.
4. Have a medical check-up and obtain a medical certificate. This is the new policy of the land transportation office. You must be free from all illegal substances, marijuana, cocaine, shabu and other prohibited drugs.
5. Submit the filled form and pay the amount specified. The price of this depends on the type of driver's license that you want. there are two type, one if the professional and the other one is the non-professional. professional drivers license is obtain if you are planning to drive any public utility vehicles. Non-professional drivers license, if for private use only.
6. Take the written examination and pass it. for professional drivers license, you must have a 45 correct points and for the the non professional, you must obtain 30 correct points. failure to reach the points means disqualified to continue to the next stage.
7. After passing the written exam, you will be instructed to have a test drive. there are cases where the driver passed the written but the failed the practical driving. be careful and relax when you are doing the actual driving.
8. Passing the written and practical driving examinations means that you are worthy to have a driver's license of your own.

beware of fixers. I suggest that you do it own your own. Just follow the steps and procedures, I'm sure you will never go wrong. Happy driving.