Driving License

Lasanga Perera · March 21, 2012

Hi,

I have a L permit and learners insurance. But the rule - license holder should sit on the front left seat. If I get caught driving alone with the L permit what will happen?

Edited March 21, 2012 by Lasanga Perera

jaga · March 21, 2012

If you get caught to a young cop, nothing will happen

The Stig · March 21, 2012

You would probably would be fined or worst case scenario be taken to court and might get a ban on obtaining the license from the DMT, depending on the situation you might be given something between 6 months to 3 years. (Not entirely sure about the duration though)

I gotta ask, given the fact that the minimum time between the written test and the trial is only 3 months why would anyone risk it ? I mean jeeze its just 3 months

NRX · March 21, 2012

On 3/21/2012 at 2:55 AM, jaga said:

If you get caught to a young cop, nothing will happen

:P

Lasanga Perera · March 21, 2012

Lol not even 3 months now! My Trial is on April 19th

Lasanga Perera · March 21, 2012

minimum time between the written test and the trial is only 3 months why would anyone risk it ? I mean jeeze its just 3 months!

Cant wait to take the brand new car out

maheshw · March 21, 2012

out of the story if you have failed on your trial you have to wait more than 05 month to get another day to seat for trial.

Lasanga Perera · March 21, 2012

Lol Ive drove for more than 2 months now and I drove to Kurunegala, Kandy really can pass that simple trial Also I am getting the auto license not the manual

NRX · March 21, 2012

On 3/21/2012 at 4:10 AM, Lasanga Perera said:

Lol Ive drove for more than 2 months now and I drove to Kurunegala, Kandy really can pass that simple trial Also I am getting the auto license not the manual

What!!!! ?? is there a license for Auto ones ? :/

maheshw · March 21, 2012

auto license

Honda Hybrid · March 21, 2012

first time i heard "auto license",

ModX · March 21, 2012

Yep! They've newly introduced License for "Auto BoXes!"

Ripper · March 21, 2012

On 3/21/2012 at 5:46 AM, ModX said:

Yep! They've newly introduced License for "Auto BoXes!"

yep... they have been having it for a while. My sis got one a good 6months ago if not longer.

nexus · March 21, 2012

i think it's a good thing to issue auto licenses ladies have problem learning manual gear cars at first.

Ripper · March 21, 2012

On 3/21/2012 at 1:58 AM, Lasanga Perera said:

Hi,

I have a L permit and learners insurance. But the rule - license holder should sit on the front left seat. If I get caught driving alone with the L permit what will happen?

I'm not 100% sure of this but chances are, your insurance policy as well the driving permit is valid only if a licensed driver accompanies you.

You might be able to get away sweet talking a cop if you're pulled over for a routine check up.

But things wont be rosy if you hit another vehicle or worse, hit a person.

Even if the fault is not yours, you'd be in pretty deep kakki me thinks

CyRaX · March 21, 2012

On 3/21/2012 at 7:26 AM, nexus said:

i think it's a good thing to issue auto licenses ladies have problem learning manual gear cars at first.

Not reallu machan, my mom drives a manual and she actually hates Auto's

Push110 · March 21, 2012

I didn't wanted to drive an autogear car thinking that it does not gives you the "Driving Pleasure". But just 1-2 months after having a auto car I thought "why did I do it in the hard way earlier?."

Ripper · March 21, 2012

On 3/21/2012 at 7:37 AM, CyRaX said:

Not reallu machan, my mom drives a manual and she actually hates Auto's

I think you missed his point.

Nexus was saying that it's good to start with autos and give people the chance to drive around until they are confident enough to take on a manual.

jehan80 · March 21, 2012

On 3/21/2012 at 4:10 AM, Lasanga Perera said:

Lol Ive drove for more than 2 months now and I drove to Kurunegala, Kandy really can pass that simple trial Also I am getting the auto license not the manual

As it has already been mentioned, your big problem will be if there is a accident. Since you wont be able to claim insurance, you will have to foot the entire repair bill regardless of whose fault it is. Anyway when someone without a valid license has a accident it is automatically considered their fault. As you say its a brand new car and all, very foolish to risk it.

Edited March 21, 2012 by jehan80

Reckless · March 21, 2012

On 3/21/2012 at 5:46 AM, ModX said:

Yep! They've newly introduced License for "Auto BoXes!"

ok so some one with this "auto" license cannot legally drive a manual vehicle right?

Reckless · March 21, 2012

On 3/21/2012 at 7:51 AM, Push110 said:

I didn't wanted to drive an autogear car thinking that it does not gives you the "Driving Pleasure". But just 1-2 months after having a auto car I thought "why did I do it in the hard way earlier?."

you will not regret going through the old fashioned way and having the manual license dude. imho for a girl lets say its ok to have a auto only license, but for a guy a manual license is a must. Say in an emergency you wont know what vehicle you may have to drive, also generally speaking with an auto you wont be able to get the same driving pleasure as with a manual.

NRX · March 21, 2012

On 3/21/2012 at 8:19 AM, Reckless said:

you will not regret going through the old fashioned way and having the manual license dude. imho for a girl lets say its ok to have a auto only license, but for a guy a manual license is a must. Say in an emergency you wont know what vehicle you may have to drive, also generally speaking with an auto you wont be able to get the same driving pleasure as with a manual.

Real men drive sticks

just kidding!

nexus · March 21, 2012

On 3/21/2012 at 7:51 AM, Ripper said:

I think you missed his point.

Nexus was saying that it's good to start with autos and give people the chance to drive around until they are confident enough to take on a manual.

yep this is what i said.

Pericles · March 21, 2012

On 3/21/2012 at 7:26 AM, nexus said:

i think it's a good thing to issue auto licenses ladies have problem learning manual gear cars at first.

Might as well learn the harder thing first. Its easier then trying to get rid of learned habits and relearning something when learning the harder thing.

Also, thats a pretty unfair generalization. Most of the lady drivers at my work place drive stick, and prefer stick. Complete opposite to the rest of life, but thats the way it is here.

Lasanga Perera · March 21, 2012

No you cannot drive a manual also the manual gear system is the best but why worry so much manual is not good in this country and in this messed up traffic. Auto works really smooth and if you want you can use the trip tronic gear system. I dont know if other auto cars have this system but if you can use it you can speed up fast where ever you want to.