This is some bullshit.

[quadruplify]

So I wasn't allowed to take the first license test yesterday -- and no, it wasn't because of the form thing, they had plenty of forms there.  This is why:

In order for you to get the ball rolling on getting your license, the state requires that you bring, among other things, something called a CS-1 certificate that proves you completed at least 8

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[soldierly]

Ohhh shit. My driving class warned me about this. I still have my certificate because I know this can happen. :/ Sorry, man.

[quadruplify]

Thanks, man. I didn't even think that this could happen, but it has, and now I just have to deal with it the best way I can. :'(

[iiiskaaa]

Dude, that sucks. I think here in Texas you only have to take a driving class if you're under a certain age, and everyone else just gets a break on their insurance if they do.

[quadruplify]

Yeah, here, if you're getting a new one, you have to take classes and get the certificate, regardless of how old you are. Like I said, I see why they do it, but the cynical side of me is thinking that such a rule benefits the driving schools more than anything else. :/

[childings]

In order for you to get the ball rolling on getting your license, the state requires that you bring, among other things, something called a CS-1 certificate that proves you completed at least 8 hours of classes at an accredited driving school (which cost at least $125, in addition to the $40 to take the test and the $66-$77 to actually get your license). This means that it doesn't matter how old you are, or if you already have a license from another state/country; if you're getting a new license in Connecticut, you have to take driving classes.

Pffft that's ridiculous! In Tennessee you get a significant insurance discount for taking driving classes but it's not required. I'm sure that's well-intentioned and all but what a lot of fucking money to have to spend just to get a license, dear God

[quadruplify]

Yep, in Connecticut driving classes are required. And yeah, I agree with you that it's a lot of money, which involves a whole lot of class issues too. :/

Yeah, here are our laws for drivers under 18, which my sister will have to deal with when she goes for her license. They also have to take an additional knowledge test after they pass their on-the-road test.

And this is sorta OT but it always bothers me that state governments can find the time to impose these kinds of stupid restrictions on everyone but they can't require something as simple as getting people over the age of 70 to take a driving test every year to get their license renewed, so technically a 99 year old who can barely see anything can operate a vehicle legally

I get what you mean, but I guess it's assumed that anyone who's legally blind wouldn't drive anyway. Which is problematic in and of itself, but.....yeah. :PPPP

[quadruplify]

Thank you! I'll be fine, I guess -- I've put up with worse before. ^_^;

[strawberrymello]

I am so sorry that you have to go through all this crap. Hopefully from here on out things will go a little more smoothly.

[quadruplify]

Thank you! And I certainly hope so too -- I can't think of any reason why it wouldn't.