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Originally Posted by WayneL
The test here is extremely easy as the drivig standards are so low here, no Highway code etc. Incorrect - you still have to answer questions on the Highway Code, they even ask the questions on the countdown markers to railway crossings - weird considering there are no trains in Cyprus
I am in Akrotiri so I spoke to the driving school here and the woman explained how it works. You have a couple of lessons on a 250cc then go straight onto an 800cc, then when you are ready you do your test. That's it, no CBT etc etc. Because Cyprus is part of the EU, you just apply to the DVLA once you have passed and they transfer it over to your UK licence unrestricted. When i did my test through Anthoulla driving school at Aki in 2003 prior to Cyprus joining the EU i did lessons on a 250cc for a week then sat my test which lasted no more than about 3 minutes. I had a few questions on the highway code then walking pace beside the examiner for about 50 metres, figure of 8 around cones then around the driving centre building to do an emergency stop where i had to lock up the back wheel and do a nice straight skid line. Test passed.
This is what got me in the mindest to finally do my test. I was all excited until I phoned the actual instructor (rather than a clerk). He confrmed that everything the clerk had said was true, but she left one key element out. You have to have been resident for 6 months before you can take the test. Shame. must be a new rule since they joined the EU as lots of folk on detachments were doing there tests when i was there.
Apparently the test is just driving around the block and through a few cones, so it's nice and easy. see my comment above about my test
I might still see if I can at least take lessons so I have a bit of experience before the DAS. There is a chance I might be here a bit longer than 6 months. So I coud maybe take my test then, but we'll see. try the bike club if it is still open on a thursday night and see if you can get a few lessons with them.
Cheers,
Wayne
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Within 6 months of passing my test in Cyprus there was a civvy copper who was a friend of one of the guys from the bike club and he as an IAM examiner. I did lots of lessons through the bike club to get up to IAM standard and i lerant a hell of a lot through them which enabled me to pass my IAM test.