July 6 2011: Learners
I got my learners today! It's a drivers license that lets you practice driving.. It's basically an ID card, so I do not need to fix an 18+ card. I can just use my "license" :)The system of learning how to drive in New Zealand is pretty different from the Swedish one. You read a book called road code and then you do a theory test: multi choice made up by 35 questions. If you pass (atleast 32/35) you get your learners license, which lets you practice driving with anyone who got their full NZ license for atleast 2 years. Then you practice driving for 6 months and do another theory test + a practical test (driving test). When you pass that you get your restricted license, which means you can drive without a supervisor etc. Just not after 10pm to 5 am or something.. Then when you've had your restricted for a while you do your test for the full license.
This way may take longer compared to Sweden's system. But, you don't need to pay 2000 - 3000 NZD (10 000 - 15 000 SEK) for a drivers license (which is bloody insane). Here you pay, if you pass it all, around 300 NZD (1 500 SEK) for a license. So yeah, I do save ALOT by taking it here and I am actually happy I didn't take it in Sweden. Stupid it is that expensive in SWE.
Anyway, my days consist of gym 4-5 times a week, watching series/movies, studying for random stuff and doing lots of errands around North Shore.
I was looking at some of my earlier posts on here and I can't help but to feel proud of where I am today. I am such an achiever, honestly! I don't regret my decision of coming here, I really love it. I wonder what life has in store for me, I bet it's something great :)
(C) Alberto Seveso [Advocate Art]
