Drivers License - coming of age

[AdamSelene]

Without saying how stupid it is that you cannot get a driver's license and job the day you turn 16 years old... (oops, I just did)...


After reading these sites I still have some questions, perhaps y'all can answer.
http://www.csv.go.cr/servicios/licencias.html
http://www.educacionvial.go.cr/



At what age can you obtain a B1 (normal) driver's license with parental permission? (As far as I can tell so far, you cannot, you must be 18)

You may apparently take the Theoretical test at age 13 years or older, and it never expires (?! on FAQ page). You can obtain A1 (moto 50-90cc) at 14 years, A2 (moto 91-125cc) at 15 years.

I presume then if you obtained an A1/A2 license for a motocycle, you would not need to re-take the Theoretical exam for the B1 license when you turn 18, only the Practical test?

Can you obtain the "Permiso para aprender" (which also requires first passing the Theoretical) prior to turning 18 years old?


While I'm considering getting my kids A1 licenses so they can drive motor scooters at the beach, I'm actually more interested in whether I can get them a permit so they can learn to drive a car before they turn 18; without getting fucked by INS if they hit something.

Costa Rican A1 licenses good for driving Motor Scooters around San Andres (Colombia)?


(Of course I'll probably need to submit an CPA-certified income statement just to buy the INS insurance for minor coverage, LOL!)

 

[bagel4breakfast]

Without saying how stupid it is that you cannot get a driver's license and job the day you turn 16 years old... (oops, I just did)...

Could you explain to me what is SO SMART about letting inmature 16 year old kids drive? If it were up to me the driving age would be 21 with all these crazy kids driving around thinking they are Fast and Furious.

About minors working they can have part time jobs no more than 20 hours a week, do you prefer kids slaving over 48 hour a week jobs?

 

[AdamSelene]

Could you explain to me what is SO SMART about letting inmature 16 year old kids drive?

Because a car is much safer to drive than a motorcycle/motor scooter.

And two years probational driving experience under parental control makes for better adult drivers. It's no wonder Ticos drive like shit.


But it's an amazingly brilliant rule that you're allowed to drink and allowed to drive on the same birthday. :toast:

 

[nickCR]

I think his point is why it's not like in most NORMAL non-tico countries that give learners permits @ 16. In fact they are so fucking backwards here that they give a teenager the right to driver a scooter b4 anything else. Although this happens in other countries the road safety here severely suffers so it's retarded.

Also bagel since you made such a stupid comment and have not connected that he is asking about a learners permit which requires a PARENT to be with them at all times while driving pretty much proves your an idiot.

Having a job at a young age is good to build responsibility and character. Having a kid drop outta school to feed the family isn't. But do you really think a kid that is working to feed his family is actually going to say hey boss i'm < 18 so don't work me over 20 hrs.

Adam wish I could help you on the driving thing, but I would certainly be interested in knowing the answers. It would be a good thing to know.

 

[wolfie_cr]

ok ok , I take it back about siding with bagel..........reason, retarded post below

 

[bagel4breakfast]

I said if it were up to me the driving age would be 21, i guess you are too much of a fucking retard to read the whole post. You talk alot of shit about ticos but yet you chose to live and post among us, why don't you fuck off instead. You love the US soooo much but you live in CR, ironic? or maybe Uncle Sam doesn't wan't your type and you have to live here cause over there you would either be breaking the law or a dime a dozen in your line of work and would probably be broke and jobless, that's probably why you're so bitter. I forgot the fact that you probably couldn't even get half decent pussy in the US so you had to shack up with a tica in need for some $$$$$$

 

[nickCR]

Wolfie do you understand that concept behind a "LEANERS LICENSE" or "PERMISO PARA APRENDER"?

A parent or guardian hopefully someone very mature can teach a child to drive ACURATELY, SAFELY and RESPOSIBLY. In BC, Canada they require 1.5 years as a learner BEFORE you can get a license.

The logic is totally fucked that at the age of 18 they can get their license without having anyone having ever been with them in the car. And funny Adam mentioned it but go out with all their buddies and drink away for their first drunk drive home. C'mon that logic is totally messed.

 

[nickCR]

Wow retard you know how to use the edit button. Good for you, you want a cookie? I never said I was from the US. You don't have a valid point and I do. It's no wonder with mentalities like yours that the drivers are so fucked up ...

 

[wolfie_cr]

Wolfie do you understand that concept behind a "LEANERS LICENSE" or "PERMISO PARA APRENDER"?
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I do, I am refering to opening part

Without saying how stupid it is that you cannot get a driver's license and job the day you turn 16 years old... (oops, I just did)...

so in BC (or Alberta, Washington State etc) , how much insurance does the 'teacher' has to have so that a potential trainee pays in case someone hits a car compared to what goes on down here? is the amount higher than 0?

 

[bagel4breakfast]

I think his point is why it's not like in most NORMAL non-tico countries that give learners permits @ 16. In fact they are so fucking backwards here that they give a teenager the right to driver a scooter b4 anything else. Although this happens in other countries the road safety here severely suffers so it's retarded.

Also bagel since you made such a stupid comment and have not connected that he is asking about a learners permit which requires a PARENT to be with them at all times while driving pretty much proves your an idiot.

Having a job at a young age is good to build responsibility and character. Having a kid drop outta school to feed the family isn't. But do you really think a kid that is working to feed his family is actually going to say hey boss i'm < 18 so don't work me over 20 hrs.

Adam wish I could help you on the driving thing, but I would certainly be interested in knowing the answers. It would be a good thing to know.

What is your point Nick? I just told him that minors are allowed to work here when he was saying they weren't. All your jibberish in red is based on what? something i said?

 

[gamingdude]

for those thinking that a learners permit is bad @ 16... then that means you are saying that the system here is clearly better than in the states....

I guess your basing that on the fact that roads are safer here :think2:

 

[nickCR]

I believe though he meant a learners permit. I don't think Adam wants to risk his childrens lives by allowing them to drive all alone before having enough time to drive with them and teach them the correct manors of the road.

 

[nickCR]

What is your point Nick? I just told him that minors are allowed to work here when he was saying they weren't. All your jibberish in red is based on what? something i said?

Nothing, just re-enforcing your point.

 

[bagel4breakfast]

Thank God for us you are a mind reader Nick, that is probably exactly what he was thinking!

 

[bagel4breakfast]

Wolfie grow some balls would ya, you can agree with me even if you don't like me. If i'm right i'm right.

 

[wolfie_cr]

Wolfie grow some balls would ya, you can agree with me even if you don't like me. If i'm right i'm right.

I can't agree with you if in the first post you said something I agree with and then you go on the STUPID and RETARDED line of "if you don't like it here blablabla"

clear enough?............idiot.......

btw I am abandoning this thread, I just remembered the 'high performance car/speed limit' discussion.....

 

[nickCR]

Maybe someone can actually comment on the original question about the license. It would be interesting to know the answer.

 

[wolfie_cr]

ok fine

here

At what age can you obtain a B1 (normal) driver's license with parental permission? (As far as I can tell so far, you cannot, you must be 18)

there is a legal process called emancipation (in Spanish ,emancipacion)

that is the legalese word to use, ask a lawyer, as far as I remember you can use that legal process to give a 16 year old a drivers license (you will have to post a $$ bond and be responsible for him)

and btw , this is SO rarely used that by the time you are done complying with the requirements and the paperwork the former 16 year old will probably be 25 by the time you get the 'ok' from the involved goverment agencies

 

[AdamSelene]

I do, I am refering to opening part

In the States it's a tradition that you get a job when you turn 16 to earn money to buy a car, to pay for gas, etc. It's a rite of passage, a tradition that is lost here. Like NickCR said, it builds responsibility.

However I'd be happy with a learner's permit, probational license, or what-ever else seems smarter putting a 16-year-old on a motor scooter or an 18-year-old in a car without learning experience.

In the States you have extracurricular driver's education in school that is very comprehensive, and is required to get minor's drivers license. All states have learners permits that allow you to drive with licensed adult present, and most states have probational licenses that carry restrictions until you turn 18.

Here -- I've taken the theoretical exam (in Spanish!) and practical exam because I misplaced by U.S. license -- they don't teach you 10% of the rules of the road, and require no practical experience.

Even here they require insurance for minor drivers, so that's a non-issue.

Drinking age of 21 may seem incredibly stupid, but there's something to be said about having 5 years experience behind the wheel before ever attempting it after a few beers.

 

[AdamSelene]

What is your point Nick? I just told him that minors are allowed to work here when he was saying they weren't.

(License && Job < 18) == false.

You missed a logical AND operation, but thanks for illuminating that you can at least get a job < 20 hours/week, even if you can't safely drive to it.