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pwmoffat@hotmail.com Member

Member since 16 March 2011

pwmoffat@hotmail.comMember16 March 2011 19:42:27

Hello all,

We have been living in Geneva since last year May, we have bought a car, however this is only permitted for 12months from arival in Switzerland.

Other citizens EK, US, EU, Canada etc do not need to do a test they simply excahnge it for a Swiss one.

We are South African and therefore have to do a practical test, jeez this is liking being a teenagersall over again.

Has anybody been through this test, any advice on how to book and prepare for the test?

Thanks, much appreciad

Karen & Peter

Christine ViP

Member since 29 September 2008

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ChristineViP17 March 2011 05:42:31

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Hi Karen & Peter,

Welcome on Expat-blog!

I hope other members will be able to give you info on how to prepare for the driving license test.

Wish you good luck
Christine

Maaike Member

Member since 17 February 2011

MaaikeMember18 March 2011 15:14:10

Hi Karen & Peter,

I think it is not really fair that you dont have the same privileges as other countries, but it is something you should do! I went to South Africa and everything is so much more easier.

Anyway, I googled a little bit and found information in different languages on the following website: [Moderated: No free advert]
Just have a check, maybe it helps you out!

Best wishes,

maaike

Joburgmom Member

Member since 14 March 2011

JoburgmomMember23 March 2011 06:20:25

I did this a few years back, and promtley failed for to agressive driving, then I had to do my whole licence all over again, starting from scratch...
so my advice...book a driving school do 2 hours to make sure your style is not south african, and use said driving schools car for test drive. (which is what I did the second time round and passed without any problem)
Have fun

Proud South African Member

Member since 03 May 2011

Proud South AfricanMember03 May 2011 10:46:57

I dont understand this.聽 Most websites that I have been to (including the South African Embassy in Bern) have stated or indicated that South Africans do not have to undergo the test.

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