I can't believe how much I've driven today. I had a two-hour lesson with the auto-ecole in Limoux, then I drove home got JM and drove back to Limoux for an appointment at the Chamber of Commerce. By the time we got back to Chalabre, I was exhausted.
Mostly it was tiring though, because today was market day in Limoux and traffic sucked. Kind of like being back in L.A., but on a smaller scale. And, of course, I'm trying to re-learn how to drive the way the examiner will want me to drive on Monday. I asked Jean-Luc how he thought I did, and he was very positive, so I hope that bodes well for the exam itself.
I'm still feeling frustrated over the issue of whether I'm going to have to drive with a probationary license or not, though. I can't really seem to get a straight answer. The auto-ecole thinks "yes," but the online site I used to study for the Code cited me something that indicates "no." I'm trying to find more precision to that answer, so we can take something official looking to the prefecture to plead my case.
It's not even the fact that I'll have fewer points on my license. It's all about two things for me. One, it will be annoying to have to drive at 10 km an hour slower than everyone else on the country roads and 20 kmh slower on the autoroute. Two, and this is the biggie for me, it is UNFAIR. I've had a license for 36 years and I really do know how to drive. If I'd come from any other place that simply exchanges licenses with France, I'd have a "normal" license. Although, I would NOT have studied the Code de la Route, and would, in my opinion, be a less informed driver.
Clearly, this regulation was badly written. I'm not willing to just rollover and take the scarlet A as a given. I want to get a ruling of some kind. Does that seem stubborn? I don't care. I am a good driver and don't want to be penalized because California can't be bothered doing some paperwork.
Ciao for now!
R
(see pictures on my personal site.)
Mostly it was tiring though, because today was market day in Limoux and traffic sucked. Kind of like being back in L.A., but on a smaller scale. And, of course, I'm trying to re-learn how to drive the way the examiner will want me to drive on Monday. I asked Jean-Luc how he thought I did, and he was very positive, so I hope that bodes well for the exam itself.
I'm still feeling frustrated over the issue of whether I'm going to have to drive with a probationary license or not, though. I can't really seem to get a straight answer. The auto-ecole thinks "yes," but the online site I used to study for the Code cited me something that indicates "no." I'm trying to find more precision to that answer, so we can take something official looking to the prefecture to plead my case.
It's not even the fact that I'll have fewer points on my license. It's all about two things for me. One, it will be annoying to have to drive at 10 km an hour slower than everyone else on the country roads and 20 kmh slower on the autoroute. Two, and this is the biggie for me, it is UNFAIR. I've had a license for 36 years and I really do know how to drive. If I'd come from any other place that simply exchanges licenses with France, I'd have a "normal" license. Although, I would NOT have studied the Code de la Route, and would, in my opinion, be a less informed driver.
Clearly, this regulation was badly written. I'm not willing to just rollover and take the scarlet A as a given. I want to get a ruling of some kind. Does that seem stubborn? I don't care. I am a good driver and don't want to be penalized because California can't be bothered doing some paperwork.
Ciao for now!
R
(see pictures on my personal site.)
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