Okay, so, let me tell you about the time I tried to get a driver’s license in North Macedonia. What a ride, literally and figuratively!
First off, I did some digging online. Turns out, you gotta be at least 16 to even think about getting a license there. I mean I am over 16, so that was already check. I also found out that if you’re a foreigner like me, things can get a bit tricky. But hey, I’ve never been one to back down from a challenge. And I learned that as a foreigner, you should need special documents to apply for driving test, so I prepared my ID card.
I started by checking what documents I needed. The basic stuff, you know: ID card, which I already have. Simple enough, I thought.
Then came the real fun part. I went down to the local licensing office, feeling all confident. I got there and asked about the driver’s license, specifically if foreigners can take it. And they said yes.
The staff told me I needed to do a driving school and pass a test – both a written part and a driving part. Okay, fair enough. They also mentioned something about an “International Driving Permit,” which basically translates your existing license. But since I didn’t have a license from my home country, this wasn’t applicable for me. Phew, one less thing to worry about.
So, I enrolled in a driving school. It was… an experience. Let’s just say driving in North Macedonia is a whole different ball game compared to what I’m used to. But I was determined to get that license.
After what felt like ages, I finally finished driving school and it was time for the tests. The written one was first. I crammed as much as I could, learning all the rules of the road. And you know what? I passed! I was so relieved, I almost cried.
Next up, the driving test. This was the real deal. I got in the car with the instructor, trying to remember everything I had learned. We drove around, did some maneuvers, and I tried my best not to mess up. It was nerve-wracking, I won’t lie. But guess what? I passed this one, too!
So, after all that, I finally got my North Macedonian driver’s license. It wasn’t easy, but I did it. And let me tell you, the feeling of finally holding that license in my hand was amazing. It was like a little piece of victory, a proof that I could navigate this whole bureaucratic maze and come out on top.
So, yeah, that’s my story of getting a driver’s license in North Macedonia. It was a wild journey, but I wouldn’t trade it for anything. It taught me a lot about the country, the people, and most importantly, about myself. And hey, now I can legally drive in North Macedonia. How cool is that?
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