Alright, so you wanna get yourself a Nepali driving license, huh? It ain’t rocket science, but it ain’t like pickin’ apples neither. Lemme tell ya what I heard from my nephew who got his last year.
First off, you gotta know the drill. Can’t just walk in there like you own the place. They got a whole system, like them city folks always do. My nephew said something about a new “point system.” Sounds fancy, but all it means is you gotta answer some questions right, or you fail.
They got this test, see? Twenty-five questions, each worth four points. You gotta get at least 60 points to pass. That’s what my nephew told me, and he ain’t the sharpest tool in the shed, so if he can understand it, so can you. They ask you all sorts of things, like what them signs on the road mean, and how to turn without hittin’ a cow. You know, important stuff. Gotta study up a bit, I reckon. Can’t just guess your way through it.
- Study the rules of the road. Don’t be a fool.
- Practice, practice, practice. Maybe drive around the fields a bit. Just kidding, don’t do that.
- Get a good night’s sleep before the test. Can’t think straight if you’re tired.
Now, once you pass that test, you ain’t done yet. You gotta pay up, of course. Nothin’s free these days. For a motorbike or scooter license, it’s about 1,500 rupees. For a car or a bigger vehicle, it’s 4,000 rupees. That’s what my nephew said, anyway. Prices could go up, you never know. Them city folk are always changin’ things.
Then you gotta wait. They don’t just hand you the license right then and there. They gotta print it up or somethin’. My nephew said they’ll tell you when to come back and get it. Patience is a virtue, they say. I say it’s a pain in the rear, but what can ya do?
Now, some folks are sayin’ you can do some of this online. Fill out forms and stuff, right from your own house. My nephew didn’t do that, but he heard about it. Sounds like a good idea, I guess, if you’re one of them computer types. You gotta give ‘em your personal stuff – where you live, your citizenship papers, all that. And if you need to change your phone number or your password, you can do that too, apparently.
If you’re a foreigner, it’s a bit different. My neighbor’s son married a girl from far away, and she had to get a Nepali license. She already had one from her own country, but she still had to go through some hoops to get a Nepali one. Not sure exactly what she did, but it sounded like a headache.
And listen, there’s this thing called an international driver’s license. My nephew said some folks were talkin’ about it. Sounds like it’s for when you want to drive in other countries. I don’t know why anyone would want to leave Nepal, but to each their own, I guess. They say you can get it online in five minutes, for about $49. Seems mighty fast, if you ask me.
So, to sum it up, gettin’ a Nepali license is a whole process. You gotta learn the rules, pass the test, pay the money, and wait. But if you do it right, you’ll be cruisin’ down the road in no time. Just be careful out there, alright? Them roads ain’t always the safest.
Remember this, getting a license in Nepal, or anywhere for that matter, is a serious thing. You are responsible for your actions and the safety of others on the road. Drive safe, be respectful, and follow the rules. Don’t be a yahoo out there. Nobody likes a yahoo. That’s what my old man used to say, and he was a smart fella.
And one last thing, there are different types of licenses, like for motorbikes, cars, and bigger trucks. Make sure you apply for the right one. And don’t try to cheat the system. They’ll catch you, and then you’ll be in a heap of trouble. Just do things the right way, and you’ll be fine. That’s the best advice I can give you.
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