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The Settler's Handbook talked about the complicated process of getting a car registered if I'm not mistaken, but I have forgotten what I might have read about getting a VI Drivers License.
I have a valid California Drivers License.
1. Where do I go to get a VI license.
2. Do I have to take and pass a written test before I can get a VI license?
3. If I do have to take and pass a written test - if it's anything like the overly tricky California written test(s), I'm sure it would be recommended that I study a VI handbook? Yes?
4. If yes, where do I get the handbook?
Thanks
Posted : September 21, 2003 12:17 pm
Paul,
I just had the pleasure of going thru this process on Friday.
1.If on St Thomas, you will go to the Division of Motor Vehicles across from Pueblo in Frenchtown/Subbase/Nisky area (Ronnie, East Ender, et al, what is this area called?).
2. You will have to pay for an application first, take it to Sterling Optical in Nisky Center (conveniently located within walking distance), pay $20 for an eye exam, then return with the completed form to the Police station. Then, you will have to pay $10 for the written test portion and for use of the manual INSIDE the station only. You are not supposed to have access to the manual prior to the test.
3. We reviewed the manual for about 30-45mins., resolved the numerous discrepancies and took the test. The test is to put it mildly, BIZARRE. Of the 60 pages that we reviewed, my test only had two questions that actually determined your knowledge of the rules. Sample questions, paraphrased:
A person who violates traffic rules is: a) showing off, b) in violation of the traffic rules, c) not paying attention, or d) (can't remember). OR. If you are driving and you get tired, you should: a) stop and get out for a while, b) turn up the air conditioner, c) turn up the music, or d) drive slowly. Go figure.
GOOD LUCK and feel free to ask us any questions.
P.S. you will need to know your blood type.
Posted : September 21, 2003 12:54 pm
Wow, Onika that procedure has changed since I got my license. You used to be able to buy the manual for $5. But then you had to go in to get your paperwork and were given an appointment date a month or so down the road. In that time you had to have a physical (went to Doctors on Duty at Vitraco) and study your manual. Director Olive has really gotten the joint (I always call it Inspection Lane, at the entrance to Subbase...) in order. When I had my car inspected two weeks ago I was in and out in less than 20 minutes. It used to be a 1/2 day experience!! (Boy, do I feel like the old poop- "We used to walk to school... through 4 feet of snow... uphill both ways...you youngsters don't know anything!")
Congrats on your new license!
Posted : September 21, 2003 1:19 pm
Well, actually, we don't have our license yet...the computer that issues the licenses stopped working about 20 mins. before we were set to get ours. So, we have to return on Monday. But at least I can see it on the horizon.
Posted : September 21, 2003 1:39 pm
So, maybe things haven't changed completely, then!! 😉
Posted : September 21, 2003 2:33 pm
Onika - Congrats on the license :-).
East Ender - I agree things have changed. I remember getting to take the manual out too, how much studying are you expected to get done in 30 minutes. And the test sounds even more strange then when I failed it years ago. LOL. I still don't think it is possiable the examiner could grade some 40 test in what seemed like 5 minutes by hand. But hey I passed the driving part on the first try.
Paul - Onika filled you in on the license procedures. Good Luck!!
--Islander
Posted : September 21, 2003 7:16 pm