Driving licences for cars
I thought I'd tell people of my experiences obtaining my Cambodian 10 year licence.
I "lost" my UK licence and couldn't order a new one online, called them up "Computer says no sir. Sorry we can't give that info out, you'll have to go to your local DVLA (UK)/office sir" etc, so I paid and took the test in PP (Toul Kork way out by all the shops selling truck spares, axles, cabs, engines.)
In the morning the Cambodians do the exam/test then in the afternoon it's the foreigners turn, as in about 20 Chinese and me. After you do the multiple question test and if you pass you can do the practicle.
At the Transport ministry they have a driver test consisting of three courses that each require you to do pretty much the same; go up to the brow of a hill with STOP sign, indicate to turn (which is why Khmer's indicate going around corners), stop at the STOP signs, reverse park and parallel park and basically follow the marshal's instructions. If you fail you have to get out the car and do the walk of shame back to the start point!
It's pretty funny watching people go the wrong way, hit curbs, drive into each other or just plain panic!
For me It was pretty nerve wracking to be honest and I'd wager most of us would fail our home countries driving test if we had to do it again!
It cost me the same as if I was paying yearly including any incentives,"No not " B" it's "A" sir"
The English translations on the test is pretty confusing for me so no wonder most "failed". (You can't fail if you've paid extra). " When should you dim your lights? A)When it has raining frequently, B) When your have passed a car before, C) When you feel like it ok.
You either learn in an auto or manual (stick).
Cheers!
I "lost" my UK licence and couldn't order a new one online, called them up "Computer says no sir. Sorry we can't give that info out, you'll have to go to your local DVLA (UK)/office sir" etc, so I paid and took the test in PP (Toul Kork way out by all the shops selling truck spares, axles, cabs, engines.)
In the morning the Cambodians do the exam/test then in the afternoon it's the foreigners turn, as in about 20 Chinese and me. After you do the multiple question test and if you pass you can do the practicle.
At the Transport ministry they have a driver test consisting of three courses that each require you to do pretty much the same; go up to the brow of a hill with STOP sign, indicate to turn (which is why Khmer's indicate going around corners), stop at the STOP signs, reverse park and parallel park and basically follow the marshal's instructions. If you fail you have to get out the car and do the walk of shame back to the start point!
It's pretty funny watching people go the wrong way, hit curbs, drive into each other or just plain panic!
For me It was pretty nerve wracking to be honest and I'd wager most of us would fail our home countries driving test if we had to do it again!
It cost me the same as if I was paying yearly including any incentives,"No not " B" it's "A" sir"
The English translations on the test is pretty confusing for me so no wonder most "failed". (You can't fail if you've paid extra). " When should you dim your lights? A)When it has raining frequently, B) When your have passed a car before, C) When you feel like it ok.
You either learn in an auto or manual (stick).
Cheers!
pew, pew, pew, pew!
Thank you for an interesting report , I thought all barang licences were only valid for a year.
Are you saying it costs 450 for a 10-year license for a foreigner?
Are you saying it costs 450 for a 10-year license for a foreigner?
10 years if you if you complete and pass the theory and practical testing.logos wrote: I thought all barang licences were only valid for a year.
I'm not a negative person, I encourage people all the time...it's usually to f**k off! But, whatever.
Did my Cambodian licence test, similar story had let my home licence expire. Cost $240 no incentives as I was at an NGO at the time and they wouldn't allow it, so had to pay list price. Didn't matter the guy still helped me with the answers because it is Cambodia and no one fails tests, and year very confusing translation. Got a five year licence. Just had it renewed awhile back. Only $55 dollars for a 10 year renewal. Great value 15 years of licence for $295 @ $19.66 a year, much cheaper than continuing to renew your home licence. Bonus I can drive on my Cambodian licence back home and if I decide to return home permanently I can just do a licence transfer without sitting a test. Though it is very scary to think that any Cambodian can move to my home country and just start driving on their Cambodian licence without any testing??YaTingPom wrote:I thought I'd tell people of my experiences obtaining my Cambodian 10 year licence.
I "lost" my UK licence and couldn't order a new one online, called them up "Computer says no sir. Sorry we can't give that info out, you'll have to go to your local DVLA (UK)/office sir" etc, so I paid and took the test in PP (Toul Kork way out by all the shops selling truck spares, axles, cabs, engines.)
In the morning the Cambodians do the exam/test then in the afternoon it's the foreigners turn, as in about 20 Chinese and me. After you do the multiple question test and if you pass you can do the practicle.
At the Transport ministry they have a driver test consisting of three courses that each require you to do pretty much the same; go up to the brow of a hill with STOP sign, indicate to turn (which is why Khmer's indicate going around corners), stop at the STOP signs, reverse park and parallel park and basically follow the marshal's instructions. If you fail you have to get out the car and do the walk of shame back to the start point!
It's pretty funny watching people go the wrong way, hit curbs, drive into each other or just plain panic!
For me It was pretty nerve wracking to be honest and I'd wager most of us would fail our home countries driving test if we had to do it again!
It cost me the same as if I was paying yearly including any incentives,"No not " B" it's "A" sir"
The English translations on the test is pretty confusing for me so no wonder most "failed". (You can't fail if you've paid extra). " When should you dim your lights? A)When it has raining frequently, B) When your have passed a car before, C) When you feel like it ok.
You either learn in an auto or manual (stick).
Cheers!
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Yes they are but only if your convert your barang licence.logos wrote:Thank you for an interesting report , I thought all barang licences were only valid for a year.
Are you saying it costs 450 for a 10-year license for a foreigner?
I never said I paid $450, actually it was $400 so $40 a year, plus it costs $55 to renew for 10 years. So long term it was very cost effective. (I have invested already in Cambodia so am staying long term)
Funny, I still have people insisting that 10 year licences for barang don't exist or it's "a myth", until I show them mine and then they say "Obviously a fake"
Incidentaly, the first two signs mean "Overtake now!" to Cambodians.
pew, pew, pew, pew!
Yes we know but that's assuming you've already converted your barang licence and can be arsed to deal with the bureaucracy, and live in PP (some don't. Hard to believe but it's true) and have a Khmer friend
Have you actually read this thread?
It cost $55 for ten years. That's cheaper than $10 a year, or do you want me to show the maths?
Have you actually read this thread?
It cost $55 for ten years. That's cheaper than $10 a year, or do you want me to show the maths?
pew, pew, pew, pew!
You can face palm me as much as you want, but 400+55 USD over ten years is definitely way more expensive than to convert the license and renew annually for 10 USD. That you don't wish to do so is fine, but no need to prick to someone who points out the obvious cheaper alternative.YaTingPom wrote:Yes we know but that's assuming you've already converted your barang licence and can be arsed to deal with the bureaucracy, and live in PP (some don't. Hard to believe but it's true) and have a Khmer friend
Have you actually read this thread?
It cost $55 for ten years. That's cheaper than $10 a year, or do you want me to show the maths?
You do not need a Khmer friend to renew the license, they understand English at the ministry (and they are helpful) and there is very little bureaucracy involved
Read my post again (or get an adult to) as to why I did the test in the first place.
If I could have I would have converted at the ministry but I couldn't. So didn't. (And I've never met anyone who has)
(how's this smiley?)
If I could have I would have converted at the ministry but I couldn't. So didn't. (And I've never met anyone who has)
(how's this smiley?)
pew, pew, pew, pew!
TJP777 wrote:Did my Cambodian licence test, similar story had let my home licence expire. Cost $240 no incentives as I was at an NGO at the time and they wouldn't allow it, so had to pay list price. Didn't matter the guy still helped me with the answers because it is Cambodia and no one fails tests, and year very confusing translation. Got a five year licence. Just had it renewed awhile back. Only $55 dollars for a 10 year renewal. Great value 15 years of licence for $295 @ $19.66 a year, much cheaper than continuing to renew your home licence. Bonus I can drive on my Cambodian licence back home and if I decide to return home permanently I can just do a licence transfer without sitting a test. Though it is very scary to think that any Cambodian can move to my home country and just start driving on their Cambodian licence without any testing??YaTingPom wrote:I thought I'd tell people of my experiences obtaining my Cambodian 10 year licence.
I "lost" my UK licence and couldn't order a new one online, called them up "Computer says no sir. Sorry we can't give that info out, you'll have to go to your local DVLA (UK)/office sir" etc, so I paid and took the test in PP (Toul Kork way out by all the shops selling truck spares, axles, cabs, engines.)
In the morning the Cambodians do the exam/test then in the afternoon it's the foreigners turn, as in about 20 Chinese and me. After you do the multiple question test and if you pass you can do the practicle.
At the Transport ministry they have a driver test consisting of three courses that each require you to do pretty much the same; go up to the brow of a hill with STOP sign, indicate to turn (which is why Khmer's indicate going around corners), stop at the STOP signs, reverse park and parallel park and basically follow the marshal's instructions. If you fail you have to get out the car and do the walk of shame back to the start point!
It's pretty funny watching people go the wrong way, hit curbs, drive into each other or just plain panic!
For me It was pretty nerve wracking to be honest and I'd wager most of us would fail our home countries driving test if we had to do it again!
SO when and where did you do this? My husband needs a license for he has none from home, been looking for a while now...
It cost me the same as if I was paying yearly including any incentives,"No not " B" it's "A" sir"
The English translations on the test is pretty confusing for me so no wonder most "failed". (You can't fail if you've paid extra). " When should you dim your lights? A)When it has raining frequently, B) When your have passed a car before, C) When you feel like it ok.
You either learn in an auto or manual (stick).
Cheers!
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