Help! Neither of us can Drive!!
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Help! Neither of us can Drive!!
We need some advice/reassurance or just the truth really
Me and hubby are hoping to emigrate to Perth early next year, but neither of us can drive yet!
Is this a major thing, or do you think we would be able to manage, and maybe learn when we get over there?
I know the train service is pretty good around Perth itself.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated
Me and hubby are hoping to emigrate to Perth early next year, but neither of us can drive yet!
Is this a major thing, or do you think we would be able to manage, and maybe learn when we get over there?
I know the train service is pretty good around Perth itself.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated
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Re: Help! Neither of us can Drive!!
If Perth is like other cities such as Sydney, I would say no worries at all.
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Re: Help! Neither of us can Drive!!
Originally Posted by Merlot
If Perth is like other cities such as Sydney, I would say no worries at all.
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Where do you get all those avatars???
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Re: Help! Neither of us can Drive!!
Originally Posted by Tiawamutu
Thanks Merlot
Where do you get all those avatars???
Where do you get all those avatars???
http://www.nutrocker.co.uk/animatedgifs.html
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Re: Help! Neither of us can Drive!!
Originally Posted by Tiawamutu
We need some advice/reassurance or just the truth really
Me and hubby are hoping to emigrate to Perth early next year, but neither of us can drive yet!
Is this a major thing, or do you think we would be able to manage, and maybe learn when we get over there?
I know the train service is pretty good around Perth itself.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated
Me and hubby are hoping to emigrate to Perth early next year, but neither of us can drive yet!
Is this a major thing, or do you think we would be able to manage, and maybe learn when we get over there?
I know the train service is pretty good around Perth itself.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated
Good luck with whatever you decide
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Re: Help! Neither of us can Drive!!
Originally Posted by Tiawamutu
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Re: Help! Neither of us can Drive!!
Originally Posted by Shellfish
You can do without driving but it is a big country, with a lot to see and driving is often the quickest and easiest way of getting around. Some places are only accessible by car. I would recommend getting some driving lessons and giving it a whirl. The driving test (in Melbourne) is not bad at all, pretty straight forward.
Good luck with whatever you decide
Good luck with whatever you decide
I have already got a driving licence from India, but I need to attend Computer test and Hazard test and later a practicle test with examiner.
I have registered for Comp. Test and Hazard test tommorw at 11:00(Karma needed)). They say its not tough, but good no of people could not clear first time. Am I right ABCDiamond...
Dont think just do it over, its a must and you have to
Good Luck.
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Re: Help! Neither of us can Drive!!
Originally Posted by Tiawamutu
We need some advice/reassurance or just the truth really
Me and hubby are hoping to emigrate to Perth early next year, but neither of us can drive yet!
Is this a major thing, or do you think we would be able to manage, and maybe learn when we get over there?
I know the train service is pretty good around Perth itself.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated
Me and hubby are hoping to emigrate to Perth early next year, but neither of us can drive yet!
Is this a major thing, or do you think we would be able to manage, and maybe learn when we get over there?
I know the train service is pretty good around Perth itself.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated
We spent 4 months in Perth when we went there for a working holiday, and had no car. We got around on the public transport just fine. Obviously it depends where you live, but I guess if you don't drive then a good public transport route is going to be high on your list of priorities.
A driving licence is the most comonly used form of ID though - not sure what you could use in its place other than carry your passport around. Need to show ID for all sorts of things, like posting stuff abroad for example.
If you are considering learning to drive, I would say do it before you get here as the learning to drive experience over here is a long drawn out process.
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Re: Help! Neither of us can Drive!!
A driving licence is the most comonly used form of ID though - not sure what you could use in its place other than carry your passport around. Need to show ID for all sorts of things, like posting stuff abroad for example.
Without a licence, you'd need an 18+ card for ID. Even the missus's gran has one and she's definately over 18 to even a casual observer.
Without a licence, you'd need an 18+ card for ID. Even the missus's gran has one and she's definately over 18 to even a casual observer.
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Re: Help! Neither of us can Drive!!
Originally Posted by Tiawamutu
We need some advice/reassurance or just the truth really
Me and hubby are hoping to emigrate to Perth early next year, but neither of us can drive yet!
Is this a major thing, or do you think we would be able to manage, and maybe learn when we get over there?
I know the train service is pretty good around Perth itself.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated
Me and hubby are hoping to emigrate to Perth early next year, but neither of us can drive yet!
Is this a major thing, or do you think we would be able to manage, and maybe learn when we get over there?
I know the train service is pretty good around Perth itself.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated
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Re: Help! Neither of us can Drive!!
Originally Posted by Tiawamutu
Any advice would be gr eatly appreciated
We were without a car when we got here, and it became a bit of a nightmare getting buses to work, getting to the shops and just trying to explore the place.
Been in all the major cities, and unless you are working in the city centre (central business district CBD), public transport in wasn't that great.
My hubbie learned to drive before he got here and would definitely recommend it. Plus everyone drives automatic cars - it's just like driving a dodgem
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Re: Help! Neither of us can Drive!!
Thanks very much everyone for you thoughts
I did take about 15-20 lessons three years ago. Then we went and bought our first house, and the lessons went out of the window.
I suppose I might not take so long to learn this time, and it may be best to get it over and done with
Good luck Karma needed I think :scared:
I did take about 15-20 lessons three years ago. Then we went and bought our first house, and the lessons went out of the window.
I suppose I might not take so long to learn this time, and it may be best to get it over and done with
Good luck Karma needed I think :scared:
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Re: Help! Neither of us can Drive!!
I think you'll struggle personally...
Perth is spread over a vast area and the car is a must as far as I am concerned.
Get some lessons in quick smart.
Perth is spread over a vast area and the car is a must as far as I am concerned.
Get some lessons in quick smart.
Originally Posted by Tiawamutu
We need some advice/reassurance or just the truth really
Me and hubby are hoping to emigrate to Perth early next year, but neither of us can drive yet!
Is this a major thing, or do you think we would be able to manage, and maybe learn when we get over there?
I know the train service is pretty good around Perth itself.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated
Me and hubby are hoping to emigrate to Perth early next year, but neither of us can drive yet!
Is this a major thing, or do you think we would be able to manage, and maybe learn when we get over there?
I know the train service is pretty good around Perth itself.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated
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Re: Help! Neither of us can Drive!!
Originally Posted by Three Legs
I think you'll struggle personally...
Perth is spread over a vast area and the car is a must as far as I am concerned.
Get some lessons in quick smart.
Perth is spread over a vast area and the car is a must as far as I am concerned.
Get some lessons in quick smart.