Hello All, I hope you’re all doing well. I’d like to share my driving test experience and also share my appreciation to Swiss divers and driving in general. I came from a third world country (it’s common to have more than 10 road accident related fatalities in a weekend), where we have an alarming high number of car accidents due to reckless driving. I wanted to convert my DL and did the Kontrolfahrt which I failed, and rightfully so…I’ll explain why. I started the entire process from scratch and I realized that passing that Kontrolfahrt was a far fetched expectation. There were rules that I did not understand and I needed to know. I passed the theory and did the VKU, which again was such an eye opening experience. The time taken to explain in detail different aspects of driving and road safety is something I genuinely appreciate. I have been taking driving classes with a driving school teacher and also privately with our car and every day, I sincerely appreciate how seriously safe driving is taken here. This sounds so petty but it really requires a significant mindset change because safe driving here, keeps you alive, and as someone from a third world country, safe driving can get you injured or worse because drivers rarely follow the rules, and in some cases, they don’t even exist. I had been preparing and had my exam today, and unfortunately I did not pass. A bit frustrating and overwhelming but after all the hard feelings settled, if I didn’t deserve to pass, I simply didn’t and I need to keep practicing so that I can also be a safe driver. I’d honestly like to appreciate the effort that goes into ensuring a driver is safe before they receive the driving license. That denial just meant that I’m yet to get there and I will keep at it. Being in a country where road safety is not just an idea but is implemented has really changed my perspective on road safety and safety in general. And to all the safe Swiss drivers, thank you for maintaining that standard. My hope is to soon live up to it. submitted by /u/Rare-One-1626
Originally posted by u/Rare-One-1626 on r/Switzerland