Tackle It Tuesday

19th February 2008

I don’t have a picture this week because I’m back to tackling paper work and to-do lists.

I managed to get quite a bit of filing done over the weekend and have really been concentrating on a few major items on my to-do list. The item I am currently working on is getting my Texas driver’s license. I spent some time this morning gathering all of the necessary documentation and identification together so that when I go to apply for my driver’s license, I’ll have everything I need. Now, I just have to hope I can pass the written test.

The good news is that the Texas Department of Public Safety has a copy of the driver’s handbook online. The bad news is, it’s 104 pages long. There is no way I am printing all of that, so this morning, I spent about an hour just reading through it. When I got to the end, I found a practice test, 84 questions! I printed the 3 pages of questions and then spent the next three hours researching the answers.

Many of the questions are common sense, what shape is a stop sign, etc. Others, are more obscure. When can bicyclists ride two abreast? Some are somewhat difficult. When a driver’s vehicle is traveling at 50 mph, how many feet does it travel before he reacts to an obstruction. How many more feet does it travel after the driver reacts?

My plan is to go to the DPS office tomorrow morning after dropping my daughter off at school. I will have to fill out the application for the license and take the test. I’ve been told to plan on being there for several hours. I will be surrendering my Illinois driver’s license, so I shouldn’t have to take the driving portion of the test.

Wish me luck!

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1 On February 19th, 2008, Amy P said:

Good luck with that. Are you sure you have to take the test? In moving from Louisiana to Texas I did not have to take the test. I did however have to bring my insurance, LA driver’s license, vehicle registration, and a copy of my marriage license. So many things. Hopefully you don’t have to take the test either.

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posted on February 19th, 2008 at 2:17 pm

2 On February 19th, 2008, Brenners said:

Good luck with all that. I’ve gotta call Social Security and find out where the heezies they are in the process of getting my son his SS number. I hate trying to get a hold of them. They’re either always busy, or they never answer.

Thanks for leaving a message. It’s fun to finally get some commenting.
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posted on February 19th, 2008 at 2:39 pm

3 On February 19th, 2008, Veggiemomof2 said:

Ugh a math test before comments? LOL

Good Luck on the test! I did better on the written than the driving cuz I got nervous.

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posted on February 19th, 2008 at 2:44 pm

4 On February 19th, 2008, lynne said:

Amy - It would be a great relief to me and a very pleasant surprise if I find I don’t have to take the test. I know I don’t have to do the driving test, but according to the website, I do have to take the written test. Guess I’ll find out for sure tomorrow morning!

posted on February 19th, 2008 at 3:16 pm

5 On February 19th, 2008, lynne said:

Brenners - I don’t like dealing with any government agency, they just don’t come across as overly friendly or too efficient. Good luck with SS!

Veggie - sorry about the math test, funny thing is, those spam bots haven’t yet figured out how to add, so it does help!

posted on February 19th, 2008 at 3:19 pm

6 On February 19th, 2008, Q&Q said:

What if I can’t add???!!! LOL!
You have a doozy of a tackle. That’s obnoxious. I hope you pass. Good luck. I still remember my driving test eons ago.

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posted on February 19th, 2008 at 4:54 pm

7 On February 19th, 2008, lynne said:

Q&Q - Yep, I’ve been studying! I even had my daughter quiz me. I think this is one of the worst parts of relocating, I hate going in for new plates and new licenses! (btw, there are many a day that I have trouble adding!)

posted on February 19th, 2008 at 5:24 pm

8 On February 19th, 2008, corrin said:

that’s crazy. i can’t believe you have to take a written test!

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posted on February 19th, 2008 at 9:19 pm

9 On February 19th, 2008, Heather said:

Good luck on the driver’s license test! That’s always so stressful, even when you know very well how to drive. lol I’m sure you’ll pass with flying colors. ;o)

Thanks for stopping by!

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posted on February 19th, 2008 at 9:34 pm

10 On February 19th, 2008, Melanie said:

Paperwork is never fun. I hope the drivers test went well!

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posted on February 19th, 2008 at 10:04 pm

11 On February 20th, 2008, lynne said:

Corrin - I lucked out and didn’t have to take the test!

Heather - They surprised me by not having me take the test! I was so relieved.

Melanie - Wound up not having to take the test and I was so happy!

posted on February 20th, 2008 at 11:36 am