Quote Originally Posted by FarTravel View Post
Hey guys,

Thanks to all the regulars for the info.

Two weeks ago I went to the Laoshan school in BJ but ran into a problem other have had on here. Was told there's not English version of the new test still. Then called the place where the computer test is administered (not at Laoshan apparently) and was told having a translator wasn't allowed.

Seems from other posts on here my next step would be to just go and try bring a translator anyway. BUT was told at Laoshan that the registration fee for the initial computer test and the rest of the school and tests is all done at once and the fee paid together (can't separate it). They also said that its non-refundable. Meaning if I try the translator thing and it doesnt work I'm stuck and they won't return my 2000+rmb.

So before I do this, anyone have any updates on when and if the English version is coming out. Or whether there is another way. Something I missed?

Cheers from Haidian!

OH, also Xiaofei, you seem to know your stuff. Whats your take on the CQR vs. X2 that you've owned? Thinking about buying one of them if I can get the licence sorted. Would they be any good for longer distance travel?
As far as I'm aware the test is absolutely available in English, you are being bullshitted by an idiot or someone wants a 'red envelope'. Could be that or that Laoshan is not the designated English test centre for Beijing. Ask the guys who give the tests if things are true, bring a Chinese friend and ask about especially with people who are connected to the police, and colleagues etc. Sounds like you need some guanxi to grease the bureaucratic wheels of the machine.