January 2013 - Getting a Chinese driving licence

[modron]

Dear Modron,

Why not propose that you take the new exam in Chinese, but because it's available only in Chinese you'll need a translator with you. This sounds unlikely, but it was standard procedure for many years when the test was only available in Chinese. It's worth a shot.

I didnt know that was the case before. Knowing this I definitely will go to see them after the festival and ask about it. If so, Ill bring my girl with me although Im pretty sure she wont be able to translate it well as her English is not great. I will ask her to study the Chinese questions and she might do the test for me ;)

That said, you might go in once again and make your case that they should issue you your license on the basis of the test that you passed. You didn't break any rules, you took it in December (before the new exam was rolled out), and you passed. Ask for a supervisor, and be sympathetic to their situation (not much they can do but wait for English exams), then ask them to be sympathetic to yours. It just might work.

I tried that but they said that for first few months after introducing new laws they had their hands tide. Too many inspections.

Oh, and, the payoff for you will be enormous, given your proximity to some of the best motorcycling in eastern China there in Zhejiang (you are in Taizhou, right?). The YBR250 will be a brilliant choice for carving through those mountains. Check out the ride posts from Bikerdoc, Felix ("Zhejiang is the shit") and others.

I know! cant wait!!!!!