Driving doesn’t just involve having a car and investing on the best car insurance in the Philippines. It requires responsibility, discipline, and a driver’s license to be able to legally drive, no matter what country you may be. And like laws, every country may differ in terms of examination types and requirements. Some, however, are much stricter than others.
Think the Philippines’ driving examination are hard? Check out these countries’ requirements to acquire a driver’s license.
United Kingdom (UK)
To be able to drive in the UK, you have to have had a provisional driving license, be 17 years old and above and meet the minimum eyesight rules. You must pass the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) theory before you can take the practical driving test.
For your provisional driving license application, you can do so either online or by post. The difference is the former is cheaper by £9, costing you around £34. You’ll also need to provide £24 to take the theory test and book a practical driving test for £62. Take note that only about 43% of takers pass.
Finland
It’s been said that Finland has the hardest practical driving test in the whole world, as well as some of the strictest driving laws. In fact, the country mandates its citizens to take classes, to sign up for 19 other theory lessons, and spend 18 hours of practical training.
Singapore
About 67% of those who take the Singapore’s driver’s license examination fail when they are not able to take a driving training program. Shockingly, only 33% are successful when they do take it. This just shows how difficult it is to get a license in this country. Taking the program doesn’t guarantee one to pass.
Japan
Japan is famous for its disciplined citizens, thus it’s understandable that it sets one of the hardest driving exams. A simple mistake, such as failing to stop at a red light, can result in failure.
Germany
20 to 40 hours of professional driving lessons and €2,000 is a prerequisite to acquiring a license in Germany. Apart from that, there are at least 4 tests that one has to take. Inability to pass within the third try would automatically require one to attend more lessons.
If you think these are burdensome steps in getting a driver’s license, then think again. Driver’s examinations aren’t there to burden people. It is there to secure the safety of those who are on the road, as well as off it.
