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Strange and unique driving tests from around the world
So you think logging over 120 hours of driving on your L-plates is annoying? Spare a thought for those learner drivers in other countries who have much more strenuous and demanding requirements.UK car finance company Zuto analysed over 190 countries to find out how practical and theory exams vary around the world and which of them have the easiest and most difficult tests. The research studied the different aspects of driving certification including the cost of tests and licenses, the minimum age for learners, as well as the types of theory, practical and medical exams required.
They also found some quite unique and bizarre testing elements in some countries too.
Some of the easiest driving tests from around the world
- Previously, Egyptian drivers only had to drive forwards and backwards 6 metres to pass their test. This has since been toughened up with the addition of a 10-question theory test.
- The practical driving test in the Philippines involves doing one loop of a preset driving course that only involves right-hand turns.
- In Columbia, the practical driving test is scored out of 10 and drivers only need to get 5 points to pass.
- Historically, there was not a driving exam to receive a license in Honduras, however, this has now been changed with a simple written test now required. There’s still no practical driving test though.
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Unique driving test facts from around the world
- Driving tests in Kenya feature a toy car and table-top board which learner drivers must navigate around to demonstrate their road rules knowledge.
- Driving tests in Andorra can only be done on a Wednesday morning.
- In Kazakhstan, practical tests are moderated by on-board computers which monitor the driver's performance meaning there’s no examiner in the car with them.
- To take a driving test in Libya, the learner driver is joined in the vehicle by a police officer, the driving instructor as well as the other learner drivers taking their driving test after them.
- Theory driving test applicants in Romania will be photographed three times during the test to use as evidence that they actually took the exam.
- In China, the practical driving test takes place on an obstacle course. The test examiner is not in the car, instead, the driver is assessed via cameras and sensors.
- In Slovenia, drivers are tested on the basic techniques of energy-saving and environmentally-friendly driving in their practical exam.
- Vietnam's theory driving test is 450 questions long, making it the longest theory driving test in the world.
- New drivers in Croatia must attend 70-100 hours of mandatory driving school before attempting their test. Their personality type and fitness to drive is also assessed.
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