Woman Passes Driver's Exam On 950th Try

Family Ties Forever! · 11-29-2008, 02:09 AM

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Woman Passes Driver's Exam On 950th Try
South Korean Woman Still Faces Driving Test To Get License

Posted: Thursday, November 5, 2009
Updated: 8:58 am CST November 6, 2009

Seoul, South Korea -- A woman in South Korea who tried to pass the written exam for a driver's license with near-daily attempts since April 2005 has finally succeeded on her 950th time.

The aspiring driver spent more than 5 million won ($4,200) in application fees, but until now had failed to score the minimum 60 out of a possible 100 points needed to get behind the wheel for a driving test.

Cha Sa-soon, 68, finally passed the written exam with a score of 60 on Wednesday, said Choi Young-chul, a police official at the drivers' license agency in Jeonju, 130 miles (210 kilometers) south of Seoul.

Police said Cha took the test hundreds of times, but had no specific total. Local media said she took the test 950 times.

Now she must pass a driving test before getting her license, Choi said.

Repeated calls to Cha seeking comment went unanswered. She told the Korea Times newspaper she needed the license for her vegetable-selling business.

Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

catlover79 · 11-07-2009, 12:13 AM

I remember this lady!! We had a couple of other posts here about her in the past. I thought it was bad when I flunked my driver's test three times before getting my license on the fourth try - but this woman had to go through much worse. I'm so happy she finally passed. Good for her!!!

Schmoopie · 11-07-2009, 01:16 AM

Wow, I bet she's relieved!

Marvo301 · 11-07-2009, 01:21 AM

Finally!! You have to admire her persistence!

catlover79 · 11-07-2009, 01:25 AM

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Finally!! You have to admire her persistence!

Totally! Her story should be an inspiration for every person frustrated with trying to pass their driver's tests.

Courtnee · 11-07-2009, 02:06 AM

Better late than never

MrCleveland · 11-07-2009, 10:47 AM

I got mine on the 5th try

But I still don't have a car...and I never will.

catlover79 · 11-07-2009, 10:51 AM

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Better late than never

Brent88 · 11-07-2009, 01:49 PM

The written test was easy compared to the driving test IMO. I failed the driving test twice.

catlover79 · 11-07-2009, 02:56 PM

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The written test was easy compared to the driving test IMO. I failed the driving test twice.

Yeah, I kept hitting the stupid cone.

sunshinefizzy · 11-07-2009, 03:43 PM

If at first you don't succeed; try, try again. And again, again, again...

No, I'm really happy for the poor girl. I haven't even bothered to get my permit for the love of God, and I'm 20 years old.

MickeyMac · 11-07-2009, 03:44 PM

This is somebody who defines tenacious.

OH Nuts! · 11-07-2009, 07:18 PM

If at first you don't suceed try try again!

Glad the old gal got hers (after 949X she sure deserved it!!!)

Family Ties Forever! · 11-07-2009, 07:20 PM

I wonder if she will pass the driving road test. If she does and the time comes to renew her license I wonder if she will be able to pass the written exam? lol.

Vito · 11-07-2009, 07:32 PM

You know the old saying: "The 950th time's the charm".

11-07-2009, 12:13 AM	#2
catlover79 Moderator Forum Celebrity Merry Christmas! Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 40,075	I remember this lady!! We had a couple of other posts here about her in the past. I thought it was bad when I flunked my driver's test three times before getting my license on the fourth try - but this woman had to go through much worse. I'm so happy she finally passed. Good for her!!! __________________ Merry Christmas!! In loving memory of Lance Corporal David R. Baker - October 1, 1987 - October 20, 2009 Last edited by catlover79 : 11-07-2009 at 01:26 AM.

11-07-2009, 01:16 AM	#3
Schmoopie Senior Member Under the Seattle moon.... Join Date: Jul 13, 2008 Location: Mill Creek, Washington Posts: 6,440	Wow, I bet she's relieved! __________________ I never thought it was such a bad little tree. It's not bad at all, really. Maybe it just needs a little love.

11-07-2009, 01:21 AM	#4
Marvo301 Senior Member Merry Christmas! Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: Abbotsford,B.C. Canada Posts: 6,790	Finally!! You have to admire her persistence! __________________ Jesus is the reason for the season!

11-07-2009, 02:06 AM	#6
Courtnee Forum Veteran ...is like BUTTAH Join Date: Mar 23, 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 15,827	Better late than never __________________ The truth never set me free so I did it myself

11-07-2009, 10:47 AM	#7
MrCleveland Senior Member Drew Carey from Hell Join Date: Nov 09, 2007 Location: Mistake on the Lake Posts: 2,116	I got mine on the 5th try But I still don't have a car...and I never will. __________________ Thank God for kids who love Obscure Things. Lee Hazelwood (1929-2007)

11-07-2009, 01:49 PM	#9
Brent88 Forum Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 01, 2003 Location: Alabama Posts: 15,945	The written test was easy compared to the driving test IMO. I failed the driving test twice. __________________ Brent

11-07-2009, 03:43 PM	#11
sunshinefizzy Senior Member Member Join Date: Sep 27, 2006 Location: Craptown Posts: 1,383	If at first you don't succeed; try, try again. And again, again, again... No, I'm really happy for the poor girl. I haven't even bothered to get my permit for the love of God, and I'm 20 years old.

11-07-2009, 03:44 PM	#12
MickeyMac Senior Member Member Join Date: Jun 18, 2008 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 6,753	This is somebody who defines tenacious.

11-07-2009, 07:18 PM	#13
OH Nuts! Forum Celebrity I'm in Patty Duke Heaven!! Join Date: Feb 15, 2005 Posts: 27,111	If at first you don't suceed try try again! If at first you don't suceed try try again! If at first you don't suceed try try again! If at first you don't suceed try try again! If at first you don't suceed try try again! If at first you don't suceed try try again! If at first you don't suceed try try again! If at first you don't suceed try try again! Glad the old gal got hers (after 949X she sure deserved it!!!) __________________ Thank you SHOUT! xxoo You Rock!!

11-07-2009, 07:20 PM	#14
Family Ties Forever! Moderator Member Join Date: Apr 16, 2002 Location: Keaton Residence Posts: 2,595	I wonder if she will pass the driving road test. If she does and the time comes to renew her license I wonder if she will be able to pass the written exam? lol.

11-07-2009, 07:32 PM	#15
Vito Forum Regular Member Join Date: Dec 28, 2008 Location: California Posts: 380	You know the old saying: "The 950th time's the charm".

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