Posts Tagged ‘enroll in women driving school

A friend of mine from Saudi who’s in constant communication with me has always been generous in giving praises whenever I tell her that I drive here in Doha. She’s simply amazed that I am actually driving here already. Then she tells me about someone they know who’s just new driving in Saudi, how that [...]

It’s been 15 days since I got my driver’s license and I’ve started driving in the streets of Doha since then. So it’s official, I’m house keeper, driver, wife and mother! Not that I’m complaining, I actually am glad that I’m able to do these things. I usually drive when I bring Xiane to school [...]

Hi, could u tell me how much are driving lessons? How many theory test do I need to take? I found myself a job in Doha and moving there before end of year. I need to learn how to drive. Been told that public transport there is almost non-existent and I cant rely too much [...]

In a Pit

In: Personal

13 Sep 2006

I took the test for the pocket parking the second time last Monday and I failed yet again miserably. There I was committing the same mistakes that I had made during the first take. I crushed into the poles to my right several times, as I tried to back up. I don’t know how I [...]

Take Two

In: Personal

7 Sep 2006

I went back to the driving school this morning to get a schedule for my second test. My husband had to come from the office and fetch me and Xiane. There in the office were other fellows waiting, 3 of them Filipinos and 2 Indians I think. One of the Pinoys started talking to me. [...]


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