Cost of toll roads to and from the Oita-ken Driver’s License Center – 4,600 yen
Driving test and course fees – 9,000 yen
Driving lessons early on a Saturday morning – 23,000 yen
Total cost – 36,000 yen (about $350)
Passing the insane Japanese driver’s test on the second try – freakin’ priceless, baby.
It was a long and annoying road…but thanks to the support and guidance of friends and family I was able to pass the various tests and get my Japanese driver’s license on par with the Oita-ken ALT record (2 times, set by Jessica Browning). Now I can zoom around my Japanese inaka home with reckless abandon. AND I got some way cool decals to show everyone that I’m a “new driver”. Whatever.
7 comments:
OH MY GOSH! That is too awesome! Go Justin! CONGRATS! Enjoy driving with reckless abandon - or nice and slow like the locals, whatever suits your fancy :)
yay!!! awesome! i took that picture :) I really think you should leave those stickers on. they make me smile.
Don't forget to remind grandpa to use his seatbelt!
Excellent News! Knew you would succeed. We all feel much better now. Hope you can keep the driver's license as a keepsake. Looks really cool. Congratulations again!
Love - Mom & Dad
One question:
What are the stickers?
Ok, another question:
Do they warn those around you that you've only had your license for a few hours?
What's the deal? Do they have Hello Kitty on them?
(sorry, I couldn't stick to just one question)
I passed on the second try as well. Although I did take driving lessons just like you. Only for one day, but maybe there is a conspiracy
WHAT??? No way yo, there's no way I've got the record for fewest times...
Glad you passed--it's a great feeling isn't it?
Cheers,
Namabiru aka Jess
http://namabiru.blogspot.com
Congrats, random person on the Internet, it's Qapla' though...
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