Licensed to NOT KILL
So I passed my driving test on January 13, 2010! I took it all the way in Pomona because it seemed like it would be more difficult to pass in West Covina. Of course after like a month of no rain, it rains on my test day. I actually got there a half hour early (I've been early for everything this quarter)! I hated waiting, but I think I was a lot calmer than I usually am.
I think the lady in front of me doesn't speak English because she had another worker translate for her in the building and outside her examiner was yelling and talking to her in the car for a while. When other examiners got in the car, they put on their seatbelts and the cars pulled out. I thought maybe she has an issue with accents, but I went in later someone just took a motorcycle test in Spanish, so they probably have driving tests in Chinese. I don't think it's safe to drive if you can't speak/read English. You need to comprehend the signs immediately. I guess as long as they understand all the signs in a class it might be okay.
I got 12 deductions (I think fifteen fails you). All for not turning my head left and right as I glide through intersections (I do it every time now) and one other thing. The examiner told me to park so I did. Then he said, "Back up until I tell you to stop." I was already parked so I just thought okay and put the car in reverse and lightly lessened the pressure on the brake. He wasn't saying anything so I turned to look at him and he was staring at me. AHH!! I'm supposed to turn around!! I whipped my head around and he said, "Okay stop. Put it in park--uh, let's go."
On Saturday (January 16), I went on the freeway for the first time. Of course we went east, to Montclair, then Ontario (looking for a Sharlene's dress),then west/north to Azusa. I'd like to go into LA soon. It's like a challenge.
We ended up leaving at night. Apparently I go too fast when I'm in the rightmost lane and I merge too quickly. I did get better on the way back. I think Sharlene was afraid to ride in the car with me (I would be afraid too, I hurt myself when I'm walking). Regina says I brake too quickly. That's only when I'm a little frustrated or in a hurry (not a good thing).
Today (January 19), I drove to school alone. The stupid parking permit was $96. ??!!!! I didn't really know how the parking lot was mapped out, so I parked like a half mile away up hills from my building. It was freezing (and raining) when I had to get back to the car. These storms need to pass quickly. I miss taking showers that don't feel like I'm being punished and just wearing tshirts. There was a tornado warning in the OC! Lucky there was no real threat to us. I love where I live. I also liked that the news actually showed La Puente a couple times in the weather report (just because they zoomed in and went north enough). We don't really get our own weather forecast. There's Downtown LA, Pasadena, and Ontario. Pasadena is actually our area, but it's by the mountains so it's hotter here, and Ontario is like in the desert so it's hotter there. There's this empty space that would easily accommodate something like "El Monte" or "Covina", but I guess they think Pasadena's enough.
That was a boring post, but really I think it's for my own reference. Also, still waiting on my actual plastic license to come in the mail. I wonder if Patrick got one yet.
Last time it said my location was Azusa, now it says Baldwin Park. Well, at least they're getting closer.
I think the lady in front of me doesn't speak English because she had another worker translate for her in the building and outside her examiner was yelling and talking to her in the car for a while. When other examiners got in the car, they put on their seatbelts and the cars pulled out. I thought maybe she has an issue with accents, but I went in later someone just took a motorcycle test in Spanish, so they probably have driving tests in Chinese. I don't think it's safe to drive if you can't speak/read English. You need to comprehend the signs immediately. I guess as long as they understand all the signs in a class it might be okay.
I got 12 deductions (I think fifteen fails you). All for not turning my head left and right as I glide through intersections (I do it every time now) and one other thing. The examiner told me to park so I did. Then he said, "Back up until I tell you to stop." I was already parked so I just thought okay and put the car in reverse and lightly lessened the pressure on the brake. He wasn't saying anything so I turned to look at him and he was staring at me. AHH!! I'm supposed to turn around!! I whipped my head around and he said, "Okay stop. Put it in park--uh, let's go."
On Saturday (January 16), I went on the freeway for the first time. Of course we went east, to Montclair, then Ontario (looking for a Sharlene's dress),then west/north to Azusa. I'd like to go into LA soon. It's like a challenge.
We ended up leaving at night. Apparently I go too fast when I'm in the rightmost lane and I merge too quickly. I did get better on the way back. I think Sharlene was afraid to ride in the car with me (I would be afraid too, I hurt myself when I'm walking). Regina says I brake too quickly. That's only when I'm a little frustrated or in a hurry (not a good thing).
Today (January 19), I drove to school alone. The stupid parking permit was $96. ??!!!! I didn't really know how the parking lot was mapped out, so I parked like a half mile away up hills from my building. It was freezing (and raining) when I had to get back to the car. These storms need to pass quickly. I miss taking showers that don't feel like I'm being punished and just wearing tshirts. There was a tornado warning in the OC! Lucky there was no real threat to us. I love where I live. I also liked that the news actually showed La Puente a couple times in the weather report (just because they zoomed in and went north enough). We don't really get our own weather forecast. There's Downtown LA, Pasadena, and Ontario. Pasadena is actually our area, but it's by the mountains so it's hotter here, and Ontario is like in the desert so it's hotter there. There's this empty space that would easily accommodate something like "El Monte" or "Covina", but I guess they think Pasadena's enough.
That was a boring post, but really I think it's for my own reference. Also, still waiting on my actual plastic license to come in the mail. I wonder if Patrick got one yet.
Last time it said my location was Azusa, now it says Baldwin Park. Well, at least they're getting closer.