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ladyandthetramp · Joined: 21 Nov 2003

I have to take a written test for the Korean Driver's License tomorrow. If you have had to take this, please let me know:

1) is it in Korean?
2) what kind of questions does it ask?
3) where can I find a study guide for it (online...)?

Daechidong Waygookin · Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2005 10:35 pm Post subject:

Why oh why?! Dont you have a valid license from back home? You shouldnt even have to do any kind of test other than a quick eye test.

Zyzyfer · Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2005 10:45 pm Post subject:

Only Canadians, to my knowledge, don't have to take a written test. Americans do, even if they have a valid license and already rock on the road.

1) It should be in English. If not, tell them to give you an English one.
2) The questions aren't all hard, but there are some trick answers and a few really obscure questions. Some stuff you simply won't know (who can seize your license and who can revoke your license...wtf). Your best bet is to examine the answers closely and make sure to relate them to the question directly. I had a really weird question about headlights that had my head spinning for a while.
3) No idea. I just walked in and passed on the first go, but it was a bit on the stressful side.

Also keep in mind that there are several different tests to deter cheating by studying for the exact answers. You only need 12 to pass, so go through and quickly get the ones you know are right so you can focus on the mind-bending handful.

Daechidong Waygookin · Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2005 10:51 pm Post subject:

Zyzyfer · Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2005 10:58 pm Post subject:

I already felt the burn. I went to the license office with a Canadian.

thorin · Joined: 14 Apr 2003

The test is in Chinese, you're screwed.

Daechidong Waygookin · Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2005 11:04 pm Post subject:

Wangja · Joined: 17 May 2004 Location: Seoul, Yongsan

Brits and French certainly don't have to take a written test either and maybe all other EU nationals. A Korean licence is recognised there so I guess it's a reciprocal arrangement. They do have to do the eye test, and hand in their EU licence.

Americans have to take a test?

Daechidong Waygookin · Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2005 11:23 pm Post subject:

Dylan · Joined: 04 Nov 2003 Location: Changwon

I'm a Canadian and was thinking of just letting my Canadian license expire. But now I'm curious, how do I go about switching it to a Korean one? Do I need to take a driving test or any other kind of test? How much do I have to pay? I imagine I would have to go to the same place as Koreans do for their licenses but if this isn't the case please let me know. Thanks! Smile

komtengi · Joined: 30 Sep 2003 Location: Slummin it up in Haebangchon

itaewonguy · Joined: 25 Mar 2003

ladyandthetramp · Joined: 21 Nov 2003

Thanks for your answer, Zyzyfer.

And yes, I'm from the U.S., so I have to take the test Embarassed

On a side note...the woman asked me if I wanted to take the test Tuesday or Friday. Tuesday was a holiday, so I asked if they were open that day. She said no, and then still waited for my response.

canuckistan · Posted: Thu Mar 03, 2005 12:57 am Post subject:

Zyzyfer · Posted: Thu Mar 03, 2005 1:09 am Post subject: