of course it is in spanish so i am wondering if any english speakers have taken the test and if they offer a translater or if you can bring your own? any thots would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
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My wife and I took the test in Spanish when we had only been here a short time and did not know much Spanish. It has only ten multiple choice questions on a computer, and they are not very difficult. You should study a copy of the sample questions. There are almost 100 sample questions, and it is a good idea to compare them with the traffic regulations manual that is required to be carried in your glove compartment.
You can probably find a "fixer" who can help with the driving school certificate and also a medical certificate if you are over 70 years old.
You should be able to identify and interpret some simple traffic signs, such as No U Turn. They may be asked about during the vision test.
There is a hearing test, also administered by computer.
There is a simple practical test involving head-in and parallel parking but no driving out in the David traffic.
What do you mean? If you're talking about the over-70 medical certification, Dr. Digna Diaz at the Alfa Clinic in downtown Boquete, next to La Reyna, can do the exam and issue you a certificate. No fixer required.
P. Ciesiolka > Amanda FirestoneJanuary 12, 2018 at 8:49am
Yes, I will require a certificate. Dr Diaz may be the right person.
I was still curious about the "fixer" (exam coach)
Any ideas for the right person to help with the test?
It's easier to certify your N.A. license in Panama, imo.
Most English speakers who have taken the test complain that by the time they think they understand the question, the allotted time to answer has expired.
P. Ciesiolka > Keith WoolfordJanuary 12, 2018 at 7:26am
Hi Keith, To certify a license from the States, is that a Sertracen thing?
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One is allowed to bring a person that can translate.
robert, is that what you did? bring your translator along?
My wife and I took the test in Spanish when we had only been here a short time and did not know much Spanish. It has only ten multiple choice questions on a computer, and they are not very difficult. You should study a copy of the sample questions. There are almost 100 sample questions, and it is a good idea to compare them with the traffic regulations manual that is required to be carried in your glove compartment.
You can probably find a "fixer" who can help with the driving school certificate and also a medical certificate if you are over 70 years old.
You should be able to identify and interpret some simple traffic signs, such as No U Turn. They may be asked about during the vision test.
There is a hearing test, also administered by computer.
There is a simple practical test involving head-in and parallel parking but no driving out in the David traffic.
Hi, Do you know of any "fixers" in David?
I will need a medical certificate.
Thanks
What do you mean? If you're talking about the over-70 medical certification, Dr. Digna Diaz at the Alfa Clinic in downtown Boquete, next to La Reyna, can do the exam and issue you a certificate. No fixer required.
Yes, I will require a certificate. Dr Diaz may be the right person.
I was still curious about the "fixer" (exam coach)
Any ideas for the right person to help with the test?
It's easier to certify your N.A. license in Panama, imo.
Most English speakers who have taken the test complain that by the time they think they understand the question, the allotted time to answer has expired.
Hi Keith, To certify a license from the States, is that a Sertracen thing?
Can that be done in David?
Thanks Paul
Certification is performed by the U.S. Consulate in Panama City, followed by an apostille from the Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores.
An appointment is required at the Consulate.
For a motorcycle license (B) a few years ago they DID NOT offer a translator or allow one present.
Some of the places offering Drivers Training Classes will provide samples of the multiple choice Spanish questions that will be on the test.