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1949FORD · 06-04-2012, 09:55 PM

Hello fellow Fordbarners! Im super excited for tomorrow, i am taking my permit test tomorrow! Wish me luck! ill tell you guys if i passed or not!

39wdy · 06-04-2012, 10:19 PM

Good Luck with your test tomorrow, I'm sure you will do fine. I hope you studied well. Best wishes, Toby Lampert

fomocoloco · 06-04-2012, 10:36 PM

Remember, two wrongs don't make a right, but three rights make a left.

B-O-B · 06-04-2012, 10:47 PM

Good luck on the test

I 'm sure you will be just fine & pass with flying colors.

If you have to drive just don't scare the instructor & try doing a donut when you are finished & have passed.

Be sure your car is in good working condition & clean.

I once saw an instructor refuse a girl because the back of her car was full of pop cans.True story. He told her to clean her car up & reschedule an appointment.

Mike in AZ · 06-04-2012, 11:44 PM

good luck and have fun.....remember smooooooooth is good....lol.....Mike

Jake H. · 06-04-2012, 11:50 PM

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Good luck! You've got your priorities straight already, by the looks of your signature...

I have an eight-year old that would idolize you, if we lived closer (he plays a 3/4 Strat and wants a '32 roadster).

Vic Piano · 06-05-2012, 06:47 AM

Good luck, you'll find your fun is just beginning.

bmwillia · 06-05-2012, 07:06 AM

Good luck!

Sid the Maineiac · 06-05-2012, 08:18 AM

Best of luck! I have several Grandkids in the process of getting their licenses! Quite an adventure for them and myself. A license opens up a lot of opportunities and responsibilities .Enjoy!

Tinker · 06-05-2012, 08:37 AM

Make sure you turn your phone off

Good luck, you'll do fine!

Jay in Mass · 06-05-2012, 09:15 AM

The best thing that I can tell you is....Remember when you come to a stop sign...
It means a complete stop.
That was part of my job in addition to investigating fatalities. I gave thousands of those tests. For some reason, some people seem to think that a slow down or an almost stop is good enough.
Best wishes on your test.

jim1932 · 06-05-2012, 10:49 AM

The permit is just a written test right? If you put in the time studying you will be fine. If you have to guess try logic... believe it or not some of the road rules were logical at one point.

For my daughters road test the examiner got bent out of shape at her because he told her to put her flashers on. she had no clue what he meant. Of course she knew exactly where her hazards or emergency lights switch was.

Seth Swoboda · 06-05-2012, 11:04 AM

Good luck and happy motoring. You will do fine. Now enjoy the road of life, you and your 49 will have many memories to come.

DD931 · 06-05-2012, 11:10 AM

Ah, the memories!! When I took my driver's license test in Massachusetts in 1958, I needed to drive a manual shift car since they gave a restricted license for automatics and I sure didn't want one of those. So, I borrowed a used 1949 Ford from a friendly local dealer to drive for the test. Little did I know, but the heater core had a small leak and was dripping anti-freeze onto the floor on the passenger side. In those days Massachusetts cops wore tall boots that were spit-shined from one end to the other. You can guess what happened!! I wonder if he was ever able to get a decent shine back on the areas that ended up soaked with ethylene glycol! Wonder of wonders - I did get my license!!

DD931

1949FORD · 06-05-2012, 03:16 PM

I passed!!!!! thanks for the support guys!

B-O-B · 06-05-2012, 03:59 PM

Way to go now don't go doin something stupid celebrating OK. Leave the cell phone off while driving also. Friends of the wifes daughter passed her drivers test & wrecked the car 3 days later while texting. This was a few years back. Just a friendly reminder as it is not always your fault.
Story on me goes that if I had all the money I spent fixing my wrecked cars I would be wealthy today. This however was back in my stupid youth(1950s) when I thought I was invincible. Most times it was because I never slept except while driving. Lots of stories there boy even on a motorcycle. Enjoy your new freedom but stay alert.

Henry/Kokomo · 06-05-2012, 05:01 PM

Congratulations and well done. Lots of good advice here and a lot of people who wish you well. Hope you can learn a bit from a bunch of older guys who've made mistakes - so you won't make the same ones. Enjoy your new privilege!

Ken Crans · 06-05-2012, 05:14 PM

Did you get to drive the Ford for the road test? I can see the instructor now.LOL Congrats Kid! Ken

1949FORD · 06-05-2012, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Ken Crans

Did you get to drive the Ford for the road test? I can see the instructor now.LOL Congrats Kid! Ken

no it was a written permit test. we've got a GDL Licencing system (graduated drivers licencing) up here in Minnesota, so basically i keep my permit for 6 months, then i get to take the road test for my licence.

jkeesey · 06-05-2012, 05:43 PM

We have the same here in PA. I went on my birthday to get my permit and exactly 6 months later to get my liscense. I can't believe that was almost 8 years ago.

06-04-2012, 09:55 PM	#1
1949FORD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Coon Rapids,Minnesota Posts: 473	Permit Test! Hello fellow Fordbarners! Im super excited for tomorrow, i am taking my permit test tomorrow! Wish me luck! ill tell you guys if i passed or not! __________________ 1949 Ford Fordor 2001 GMC Sierra SLE Joshua Landvik

06-04-2012, 10:19 PM	#2
39wdy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Vermont Posts: 226	Re: Permit Test! Good Luck with your test tomorrow, I'm sure you will do fine. I hope you studied well. Best wishes, Toby Lampert

06-04-2012, 10:36 PM	#3
fomocoloco Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 150	Re: Permit Test! Remember, two wrongs don't make a right, but three rights make a left.

06-04-2012, 10:47 PM	#4
B-O-B Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ft Mohave,Az Posts: 1,987	Re: Permit Test! Good luck on the test I 'm sure you will be just fine & pass with flying colors. If you have to drive just don't scare the instructor & try doing a donut when you are finished & have passed. Be sure your car is in good working condition & clean. I once saw an instructor refuse a girl because the back of her car was full of pop cans.True story. He told her to clean her car up & reschedule an appointment.

06-04-2012, 11:44 PM	#5
Mike in AZ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Waddell, AZ Posts: 2,540	Re: Permit Test! good luck and have fun.....remember smooooooooth is good....lol.....Mike

06-04-2012, 11:50 PM	#6
Jake H. Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 72	Re: Permit Test! Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Good luck! You've got your priorities straight already, by the looks of your signature... I have an eight-year old that would idolize you, if we lived closer (he plays a 3/4 Strat and wants a '32 roadster).

06-05-2012, 06:47 AM	#7
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: Permit Test! Good luck, you'll find your fun is just beginning. __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

06-05-2012, 07:06 AM	#8
bmwillia Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Gonzales, LA Posts: 457	Re: Permit Test! Good luck! __________________ Brad Williamson

06-05-2012, 08:18 AM	#9
Sid the Maineiac Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Norridgewock,Maine Posts: 657	Re: Permit Test! Best of luck! I have several Grandkids in the process of getting their licenses! Quite an adventure for them and myself. A license opens up a lot of opportunities and responsibilities .Enjoy!

06-05-2012, 08:37 AM	#10
Tinker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: MN Posts: 7,053	Re: Permit Test! Make sure you turn your phone off Good luck, you'll do fine!

06-05-2012, 09:15 AM	#11
Jay in Mass Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mass. Posts: 379	Re: Permit Test! The best thing that I can tell you is....Remember when you come to a stop sign... It means a complete stop. That was part of my job in addition to investigating fatalities. I gave thousands of those tests. For some reason, some people seem to think that a slow down or an almost stop is good enough. Best wishes on your test.

06-05-2012, 10:49 AM	#12
jim1932 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hancock, MA Posts: 2,785	Re: Permit Test! The permit is just a written test right? If you put in the time studying you will be fine. If you have to guess try logic... believe it or not some of the road rules were logical at one point. For my daughters road test the examiner got bent out of shape at her because he told her to put her flashers on. she had no clue what he meant. Of course she knew exactly where her hazards or emergency lights switch was.

06-05-2012, 11:04 AM	#13
Seth Swoboda Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 3,795	Re: Permit Test! Good luck and happy motoring. You will do fine. Now enjoy the road of life, you and your 49 will have many memories to come.

06-05-2012, 11:10 AM	#14
DD931 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: PA Poconos Posts: 723	Re: Permit Test! Ah, the memories!! When I took my driver's license test in Massachusetts in 1958, I needed to drive a manual shift car since they gave a restricted license for automatics and I sure didn't want one of those. So, I borrowed a used 1949 Ford from a friendly local dealer to drive for the test. Little did I know, but the heater core had a small leak and was dripping anti-freeze onto the floor on the passenger side. In those days Massachusetts cops wore tall boots that were spit-shined from one end to the other. You can guess what happened!! I wonder if he was ever able to get a decent shine back on the areas that ended up soaked with ethylene glycol! Wonder of wonders - I did get my license!! DD931

06-05-2012, 03:16 PM	#15
1949FORD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Coon Rapids,Minnesota Posts: 473	Re: Permit Test! I passed!!!!! thanks for the support guys! __________________ 1949 Ford Fordor 2001 GMC Sierra SLE Joshua Landvik

06-05-2012, 03:59 PM	#16
B-O-B Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ft Mohave,Az Posts: 1,987	Re: Permit Test! Way to go now don't go doin something stupid celebrating OK. Leave the cell phone off while driving also. Friends of the wifes daughter passed her drivers test & wrecked the car 3 days later while texting. This was a few years back. Just a friendly reminder as it is not always your fault. Story on me goes that if I had all the money I spent fixing my wrecked cars I would be wealthy today. This however was back in my stupid youth(1950s) when I thought I was invincible. Most times it was because I never slept except while driving. Lots of stories there boy even on a motorcycle. Enjoy your new freedom but stay alert.

06-05-2012, 05:01 PM	#17
Henry/Kokomo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kokomo, Indiana Posts: 1,731	Re: Permit Test! Congratulations and well done. Lots of good advice here and a lot of people who wish you well. Hope you can learn a bit from a bunch of older guys who've made mistakes - so you won't make the same ones. Enjoy your new privilege!

06-05-2012, 05:14 PM	#18
Ken Crans Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Highland,MI Posts: 1,196	Re: Permit Test! Did you get to drive the Ford for the road test? I can see the instructor now.LOL Congrats Kid! Ken

06-05-2012, 05:43 PM	#20
jkeesey Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Glenmoore Pa Posts: 1,644	Re: Permit Test! We have the same here in PA. I went on my birthday to get my permit and exactly 6 months later to get my liscense. I can't believe that was almost 8 years ago.