I just PASSED my Dutch Driver's License (Rijbewijs) Exam!



I already have had a driver's license since 1994, however this was a South African Drivers License, and according to the Dutch Road Laws, could not be exchanged for a Dutch License without re-doing the Dutch Theory and Practical Exams.

So It was back to driving school for the gnome. I chose to go to Verkeerschool Zebra cos they had funky Zebra painted cars, which appealed to the african in me!

I passed my Theory exam first try, and today I did my Practical exam. This morning the roads were icy and I did the test in the morning rushhour. Here in the Netherlands that means lots of people on bicycles and also lots of cars driving to work, however everything went smoothly and I passed without making any mistakes.

I am now extra happy as this means I can finally drive my Camper Bus.



It is a Mercedes 508D which has been converted from being a courier's van at an airport to a camper bus. Officially it is a 5 ton truck and has a 5 ton truck engine, but in the rebuild, they brought the weight down to 3.5 tons, which means it can be driven with a normal car driver's license. (which I now have!!!!!!!!!!)

I'M ONE HAPPY GNOME TODAY!