I got an F

Obtaining a NC driver's license was not nearly as easy as I had anticipated... I got online this morning determined to figure out what I needed to do to get a driver's license. We gathered all necessary documents, loaded the kids up, and headed to the DMV. After waiting an hour for my number to be called I went to the desk and started the process. When all my information was entered and I had done the eye test and identified various traffic signs, I was informed that I would be taking a test. WHAT?? A TEST??

Okay... I must have overlooked that online or I might have studied. You have nothing to worry about, says the DMV employee. You can pass with a 20 out of 25. You'll do just fine.

So I go over to the computer and begin my test. I knew it wasn't good when I had 3 correct and 3 wrong by the seventh question. I failed miserably. Only made it halfway through the test before missing 6 questions. Some people might be ashamed or embarassed. Not me! I started laughing. Laughing because I was picturing the sweet 99 year old woman who proudly walked out with her driver's license. By the way -- she was overheard telling the lady taking her picture that all she had left to do was to find herself a husband who can drive at night. Hilarious right?

Back to the test. There is no way that this test could be passed unless you have first read-through the North Carolina Test Booklet. There were questions asking for the percentage of fatal accidents caused by drunk drivers. And did you know that if you break down you should pull over and put your hood up? Apparently this is the NC signal for: Help me please! Nevermind the flashers.

Anyway... With my tail tucked between my legs, I walked into the lobby and confessed to my sweet husband who had been corraling the kids for the past hour and 15 minutes that we would have to come back tomorrow. He hasn't gotten his license yet either, so he couldn't laugh at me. And you better believe that I memorized a few of the questions I got wrong so that if he did laugh I could fire questions at him to see how he would have faired. :)

We've shared a few good laughs about this the rest of the day. We have an understanding that I took one for the team with this test. I have saved him from having to admit that he failed his test -- because we've learned from my experience. Read the freakin' manual!!!

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Update: Just passed only missing one this time. And for the record... why couldn't I have gotten questions like this the first time:

Why should you drive with caution on a rural road?
A: The scenery is beautiful
B: Cows have the right away
C: There might be slow moving farm equipment on the road.

C'mon. I saw that question today and couldn't believe it. Regardless... I now have an NC license!