tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450635495401460239.post6536959333384753657..comments2023-05-30T09:42:17.083-06:00Comments on Kimbler's Exit to Ecuador: ART, RENEWABLE ART &THE ART OF DRIVINGKaren Kimblerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06704100974652894092noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450635495401460239.post-22921835210270121752011-03-11T20:09:20.667-06:002011-03-11T20:09:20.667-06:00Ron,
it depends on the school you go to how strict...Ron,<br />it depends on the school you go to how strict they are with you. I guess they determined that the Gringos in this class had more experience driving than the trainers.. it all worked out and they are all on their way to getting their license. If you are interested in getting a car, do not let it stop you. Just ask alot of questions about translators and be sure you are comfortable with the school before you plop down the $163!Karen Kimblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06704100974652894092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450635495401460239.post-10356339458993232502011-03-11T19:03:17.128-06:002011-03-11T19:03:17.128-06:00Wow! I had heard that getting a drivers license w...Wow! I had heard that getting a drivers license was no small accomplishment. Gives me pause . . . <br /><br />RonRon Farmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08197905017987637588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-450635495401460239.post-82846212637919485412011-02-25T19:19:27.983-06:002011-02-25T19:19:27.983-06:00That sounds pathetic. Where is Randy taking the dr...That sounds pathetic. Where is Randy taking the drivers school? At ANETA, Ecuador's Auto Club, (at least when I took the class last May) it was much more professional and strict. We had 14 hours behind the wheel, 16 hours of lecture, a 2 hour first aid seminar, and a 2 hour psychology seminar (road rage and all that) packed into a 15 day period. I managed to get my lecture class and driving class back-to-back, that was nice. The 13 hours of driving (the last hour was the test) was really beneficial. We didn't do any follow the leader stuff; we headed out in a swarm of 10 vehicles and then went off in different directions. My instructor Juan Carlos was great. He showed me all the ropes and tricks of driving around Cuenca, the dangerous spots and all that. The lectures challenged my listening and understanding skills in Spanish, but it was just what I needed at the time to get my Español back in gear after a 10 year gap. Overall it was a worthwhile experience that I am glad took place.Gerardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07327923378299334079noreply@blogger.com