 koOl Canada. November 07 2009 09:09. Posts 185 | Profile |
I remember initially reading about this story in febuary or so on TL, when she had taken the drivers written test 771 times. She's finally passed.
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After four years of trying, 68-year-old Cha Sa-soon finally managed to secure the 60 out of 100 points (the lowest possible passing score) needed to pass the test.
The grandmother has spent more than 5m won ($4,200, £2,600) on application fees for the test.
Now Mrs Cha, who lives in Jeonju, 130 miles (210km) south of Seoul, must pass the practical test to get on the road.
'Don't give up'
According to the Korean Driver's Licence Agency, the 50-minute written test consists of 50 multiple-choice questions on road regulations and car maintenance.
Mrs Cha had been trying to pass it since 13 April 2005, the Korea Times reported.
She wanted a licence so that she could use a vehicle to sell vegetables and other goods, the newspaper said.
And her determination to pass the test has made her well-known at the Jeonju centre.
"She is really famous here. Not only agency employees but even some test-takers know her. Her challenging spirit is really amazing," one official was quoted as saying.
Speaking in February - after her 775th failure - Mrs Cha had appeared undaunted.
"I believe you can achieve your goal if you persistently pursue it," she told Reuters news agency.
"So don't give up your dream, like me. Be strong and do your best.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/8347164.stm
thread from febuary after her 771 try: http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=87267
not sure if theres too much hope for her road test..Last edit: 2009-11-07 09:23:51 |
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 illu Canada. November 07 2009 09:13. Posts 1018 | Profile Blog |
| Another roadkiller appears! |
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 haduken China. November 07 2009 09:13. Posts 5014 | Profile Blog |
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We should have an upper-age limit for driving. |
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 konadora  Singapore. November 07 2009 09:14. Posts 17582 | Profile Blog |
On November 07 2009 09:13 haduken wrote:
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We should have an upper-age limit for driving.
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 Railxp Hong Kong. November 07 2009 09:14. Posts 675 | Profile Blog |
| LOL she probably could have passed earlier if she just blindly guessed the answers on the test. Last edit: 2009-11-07 09:15:18 |
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 Ftrunkz Australia. November 07 2009 09:16. Posts 514 | Profile Blog |
Would love to see the math of the probability of her passing after that many tries simply guessing every single multiple choice question (assuming 4 different answers for each). TBH I would've thought she'd pass soon simply guessing... kinda unlucky imo.
But yea she has no chance on the driving test, lol
edit: wow, posts above me all said pretty much the same thing about blindly guessing, hahaLast edit: 2009-11-07 09:16:51 |
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 cgrinker United States. November 07 2009 09:20. Posts 2838 | Profile Blog |
| YES! I feel like there was a thread for when she was at 800 or something and she still wasn't passing. |
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| Warrior Madness Canada. November 07 2009 09:20. Posts 979 | Profile |
| lmao. I remember this. I can't believe they let her pass. |
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| JIJIyO Canada. November 07 2009 09:25. Posts 878 | Profile Blog |
| I'm kind of afraid of her trying the road test.........if she failed 950 times on the written test, maybe she'll crash 950 cars before passing? Kind of scary when you think about it. |
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 NrG.NeverExpo Canada. November 07 2009 09:26. Posts 111 | Profile |
| I think god was trying to tell her something...After 700 it would seem pretty clear to me. Wouldn't be surprised or upset if she died in a car accident within 24 hours. |
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| bigsack Korea (North). November 07 2009 09:27. Posts 181 | Profile |
| While I am happy for her and congratulate her, I'm more concern for her as well. Even if she mangage to past the behind-the-wheel(physically driving the car) test, I'd be worried if she'll be competent(for someone who tried 950 times to pass the written test) enough to drive on the road and not cause accidents! I wish her the best though and NEVER GIVE UP! |
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 Hinanawi United States. November 07 2009 09:32. Posts 526 | Profile |
Congratulations, Ms. Cha Sa-soon. Throw a party and hang it on your wall.
And + Show Spoiler +
PLEASE NEVER ACTUALLY DRIVE, YOU DON'T GET TO KILL 950 PEDESTRIANS BEFORE YOU GET THE HANG OF IT |
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| Altar United States. November 07 2009 09:34. Posts 110 | Profile |
| If you're stupid enough to fail a test that many times you shouldn't be allowed to drive. |
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| Phrujbaz Netherlands. November 07 2009 09:43. Posts 189 | Profile Blog |
The test isn't designed for so many tries of taking it. Statistically, she will pass it even without knowing any of the regulations.
Fortunately, no competent instructor would let her pass the practical test. |
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 ShoCkeyy November 07 2009 09:44. Posts 1195 | Profile Blog |
On November 07 2009 09:13 haduken wrote:
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We should have an upper-age limit for driving.
I think this should be into place for every country. |
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 Chuiu November 07 2009 09:46. Posts 2628 | Profile Blog |
| Hahaha, I remember the old thread about this. Now she has nothing to work towards, her life goals have been completed! |
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| Steve496 United States. November 07 2009 09:52. Posts 3 | Profile |
On November 07 2009 09:16 Ftrunkz wrote:
Would love to see the math of the probability of her passing after that many tries simply guessing every single multiple choice question (assuming 4 different answers for each). TBH I would've thought she'd pass soon simply guessing... kinda unlucky imo.
On a test with 50 questions and 4 possible answers per question, the odds of getting 30 or more correct by guessing randomly are 1 in 6,089,075. So the odds of getting it within 950 tries by just guessing are about one in 6,410. So it would appear that she did actually learn something during the process. That, or she just got really, really lucky. |
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