A Step Closer to Freedom!

Sometimes this incredible fog rolls in.  The other day I was biking and I had to stop.  Couldn't see more than about 3 meters in front of me.

The written (theory) exam...

I caught a taxi for the 30 minute ride to my test at the Doha Driving Academy.  Studied like a maniac for weeks and coached up by veterans of the exam, but still could hardly sleep the night before.  Almost everyone flunks on the first try.  How would you answer this question?

#16  Is this driver making a driving rule violating (overtaking on the right)?
                                                 Yes     []

                                                 No      []


Seems the test is translated from Arabic into English, and sometimes things don't come out quite right.  My book said this was clearly a violation (in fact, they can seize your vehicle on the spot), but my coaches said "don't look at the words, look at the picture.  If it is wrong, say no".  Here's and example of the syntax issues:

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A page taken straight from the driving manual!

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I puzzled and puzzled till my puzzler was sore, and ultimately decided to go with all that free advice folks were giving me, rather than the book.  I held my breath, hit the "no" button and got the green checkmark, just like I did with all the other questions.  Hooray!  
Well, not so fast...turns out, all that checkmark means is that you finished the test item.  Seems you can only miss 2 out of 20, and I did just that.  90% on the exam, the big green checkmark and I'm one step closer to my license!  I have no idea which questions I missed, and unfortunately I have no advice for Greta, when her time comes.

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Coming up... the practical (driving) test,  scheduled for next year (January 4, 2015).