Comments on: Driving in Oregon http://www.plotmonkeys.com/2009/08/24/driving-in-oregon/ Testing the Plot Monkey Blog Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:35:49 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Florida http://www.plotmonkeys.com/2009/08/24/driving-in-oregon/#comment-166066 Florida Tue, 04 Oct 2011 11:11:40 +0000 http://www.plotmonkeys.com/?p=2806#comment-166066 <strong>Florida...</strong> [...]Driving in Oregon | Plot Monkeys[...]... Florida…

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]]> By: Russell http://www.plotmonkeys.com/2009/08/24/driving-in-oregon/#comment-123693 Russell Sun, 13 Sep 2009 06:59:15 +0000 http://www.plotmonkeys.com/?p=2806#comment-123693 Janelle, what happened? Did you take it? I am so nervous/excited for you. I too moved up from California. First to WA, and then slid down the coast here to OR (Portland). And I too need to take the test but have been so afraid. It's been 2-3 years since I have been out of CA. I did just take the sample test and got 9/10 right. Not too bad, I suppose. I read that handbook, like you. I giggled a little when it talked about farm animals and what to do if they're in the road. Oh, and remember the silly two way street to one way street on a red light :partygroup: thing they have here. You CAN do it, as long as traffic permits. Unlike CA and WA. I am so very nervous, but you know.. most people here have said it'll be okay. So I guess we should believe them. Janelle, what happened? Did you take it? I am so nervous/excited for you. I too moved up from California. First to WA, and then slid down the coast here to OR (Portland). And I too need to take the test but have been so afraid. It’s been 2-3 years since I have been out of CA. I did just take the sample test and got 9/10 right. Not too bad, I suppose. I read that handbook, like you. I giggled a little when it talked about farm animals and what to do if they’re in the road. Oh, and remember the silly two way street to one way street on a red light :partygroup: thing they have here. You CAN do it, as long as traffic permits. Unlike CA and WA. I am so very nervous, but you know.. most people here have said it’ll be okay. So I guess we should believe them.

]]> By: Russell http://www.plotmonkeys.com/2009/08/24/driving-in-oregon/#comment-123692 Russell Sun, 13 Sep 2009 06:52:39 +0000 http://www.plotmonkeys.com/?p=2806#comment-123692 Oh my goodness Theresa. I may have giggled so loudly my neighbors could here (it's almost midnight). I also may be crying a tiny bit because I HAD to read your comment twice. Oh my goodness Theresa. I may have giggled so loudly my neighbors could here (it’s almost midnight). I also may be crying a tiny bit because I HAD to read your comment twice.

]]> By: Prescription Drugs - Elavil http://www.plotmonkeys.com/2009/08/24/driving-in-oregon/#comment-123088 Prescription Drugs - Elavil Wed, 02 Sep 2009 10:25:41 +0000 http://www.plotmonkeys.com/?p=2806#comment-123088 <strong>Prescription Drugs - Elavil...</strong> I have a confession to make. I’ve been in Oregon for over a year and I haven’t gotten m [...]... Prescription Drugs – Elavil…

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]]> By: Theresa Meyers http://www.plotmonkeys.com/2009/08/24/driving-in-oregon/#comment-122813 Theresa Meyers Fri, 28 Aug 2009 16:40:48 +0000 http://www.plotmonkeys.com/?p=2806#comment-122813 Just read the manual and you'll do fine. It's like a multiple choice quiz on the computer. The part I failed when getting my first license in Oregon was the driving test. Of course it might have been because my mother had just taken the Chevette in to have it fixed and we picked it up that morning from the dealership. I went to turn left into downtown Roseburg and the turn signal came out of the steering column in my hand. The old lady who was giving the test asked if I could put it back in. I tried and windshield fluid came squirting up. And the wipers controls were...oh, yeah...in my hand. I ended up looking like a spastic for the remainder of the drive as I tried to downshift, stick my hand out the window to signal turns and steer at the same time. I failed on account of equipment malfunction. So don't sweat the written test. You can do it. Just read the manual and you’ll do fine. It’s like a multiple choice quiz on the computer.

The part I failed when getting my first license in Oregon was the driving test. Of course it might have been because my mother had just taken the Chevette in to have it fixed and we picked it up that morning from the dealership.

I went to turn left into downtown Roseburg and the turn signal came out of the steering column in my hand. The old lady who was giving the test asked if I could put it back in. I tried and windshield fluid came squirting up. And the wipers controls were…oh, yeah…in my hand. I ended up looking like a spastic for the remainder of the drive as I tried to downshift, stick my hand out the window to signal turns and steer at the same time. I failed on account of equipment malfunction.

So don’t sweat the written test. You can do it.

]]> By: Marial http://www.plotmonkeys.com/2009/08/24/driving-in-oregon/#comment-122610 Marial Tue, 25 Aug 2009 02:46:51 +0000 http://www.plotmonkeys.com/?p=2806#comment-122610 I failed the first time too. I was WAY TOO STRESSED OUT about driving, I had a fear that I built up in my head. I had to get professional driving lessons to get over my fear. I failed the first time too. I was WAY TOO STRESSED OUT about driving, I had a fear that I built up in my head. I had to get professional driving lessons to get over my fear.

]]> By: Kirsten http://www.plotmonkeys.com/2009/08/24/driving-in-oregon/#comment-122609 Kirsten Tue, 25 Aug 2009 01:57:17 +0000 http://www.plotmonkeys.com/?p=2806#comment-122609 :ohno: When I moved from Oregon to WA 10 years ago I had to take my driver's test. I was terrified. I put off getting a new license until my back was against the wall and I HAD to. I passed but it was one of the most nerve-wracking experiences ever! Good luck. You will do fine. :ohno: When I moved from Oregon to WA 10 years ago I had to take my driver’s test. I was terrified. I put off getting a new license until my back was against the wall and I HAD to. I passed but it was one of the most nerve-wracking experiences ever! Good luck. You will do fine.

]]> By: Paula R. http://www.plotmonkeys.com/2009/08/24/driving-in-oregon/#comment-122608 Paula R. Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:22:31 +0000 http://www.plotmonkeys.com/?p=2806#comment-122608 Yep, he let me know it wasn't you. I can't wait to see what it looks like when he is done playing with it...lol...Well, it is good that Don and Danielle have to take it too...it's a family affair...you guys should have fun quizzing each other...hey, 7 out of 10 is not so bad...just remember, it is called practice test for a reason. You will be fine... Peace and love, Paula R. Yep, he let me know it wasn’t you. I can’t wait to see what it looks like when he is done playing with it…lol…Well, it is good that Don and Danielle have to take it too…it’s a family affair…you guys should have fun quizzing each other…hey, 7 out of 10 is not so bad…just remember, it is called practice test for a reason. You will be fine…

Peace and love,
Paula R.

]]> By: Janelle Denison http://www.plotmonkeys.com/2009/08/24/driving-in-oregon/#comment-122607 Janelle Denison Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:13:08 +0000 http://www.plotmonkeys.com/?p=2806#comment-122607 Hey, Paula -- Don told me you started a chat with me on Facebook, but it was him, not me, LOL. I need to do something with my FB page -- it's so blah! I just haven't had the time. Hey, Paula — Don told me you started a chat with me on Facebook, but it was him, not me, LOL. I need to do something with my FB page — it’s so blah! I just haven’t had the time.

]]> By: Janelle Denison http://www.plotmonkeys.com/2009/08/24/driving-in-oregon/#comment-122606 Janelle Denison Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:11:43 +0000 http://www.plotmonkeys.com/?p=2806#comment-122606 I'm having that problem with Kellie, too. She's 17 and has NO desire to drive at all. But I told her she'll be starting driver's ed soon, because I don't plan on being her chauffeur once she graduates from high school. After that, she's on her own, LOL! I’m having that problem with Kellie, too. She’s 17 and has NO desire to drive at all. But I told her she’ll be starting driver’s ed soon, because I don’t plan on being her chauffeur once she graduates from high school. After that, she’s on her own, LOL!

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