How to get M1 license without knowing any English?!?

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If he wants it that bad, what's a 100 bucks ?

Just get the interpreter, case closed or go to school and learn to read English, I'm pretty sure he'll go for the translator.

If he's planning on riding a motorcycle 100 bucks shouldnt be a problem or else he needs to look at a different hobby.
 
mihnea said:
Having said THAT, every resident of ANY country should speak the OFFICIAL language of whichever country that is - NO exceptions. This obviously speaks of a larger issue that has no bearing on the OP's question, so should be ignored as part of this thread.
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Good thing you included it anyway though.. ;-)
 
klr_guy said:
wow - that 'card' was thrown early
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Well, I knew it would quickly deteriorate into the "if you live here you should speak English" argument. Sooo predictable.. Good thing none of us drive in foreign countries without speaking the language..
 
Sushii said:
How does getting into an accident have anything to do with language? The "I speak no English" is not an excuse saying that it wasn't my fault that the accident happened its telling the person that he doesn't speak English so they'll have to sort it out some other way.
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True. Ignorance is no excuse..they'll get charged anyway if they're at fault.
 
Sushii said:
P.S Sad because people that came from other parts of the world can't get their license due to the language barrier.
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People that come from other countries need to learn English and adapt to Canada, not another way around.

P.S I too immigrated here and adapted so...
 
invictus43 said:
And so starts the latent racism..
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I guess Im the odd one out - I think that the driving test should be in the official languages of that country. I actually had to look up latent racism - Enginerds don't make spelling mistakes :P

There are traffic signs that exist that are text only - it only makes sense that being able to read and comprehend English (and French where appropriate) is a required task to drive in this Province. Like they say, driving is a privelege not a right.

Driving in a foreign country for a short period of time (like on a vacation) is a different story than trying to get a new license in a country whose official language you cannot read and comprehend.
 
mike.from.canmore said:
Just because one is experienced, does not mean one can comply with the current laws.
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I think there's a difference between interpreting a few simple signs that can easily be learned versus writing a lengthy test with questions that are, at times, designed to trick you.
 
mike.from.canmore said:
Just because one is experienced, does not mean one can comply with the current laws.



Regarding the language, when the electronic road signs have pertinent info on them, he won;t be able to read them
http://www.news.ontario.ca/mto/en/2...highway-signs-easier-for-drivers-to-read.html



Some road signs are text bases... (not just colours and shapes)

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How would your father interpret this sign?
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He may collide with a pedestrian who thought it was safe to cross.
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In my fathers case, he snot completely illiterate in English. He can read most of the text based signs by reading the important words such as no and Right turn and word red. And i'm sure most of the people that drive on the street would no these terms as well. I'm not saying all do but i'm sure almost everyone that weren't born here or speak/read English would know how to read these signs.

I agree that no matter where your from you should still know the national language but they simply don't have the time too.
 
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mike.from.canmore said:
Just because one is experienced, does not mean one can comply with the current laws.



Regarding the language, when the electronic road signs have pertinent info on them, he won;t be able to read them
http://www.news.ontario.ca/mto/en/2...highway-signs-easier-for-drivers-to-read.html



Some road signs are text bases... (not just colours and shapes)

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How would your father interpret this sign?
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He may collide with a pedestrian who thought it was safe to cross.
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i just looked up the same signs as well - to emphasisze why being able to read and understand english is critical for road safety. Probably explains why the roads in Toronto are so bad.
 
Sushii said:
Quote "I've thought of that but they require a certificate showing that your a certified translator... Hes been riding a bike since i was born so i'm sure he'll be fine lol."

lol.
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Sorry for missing the post you put up in the 30 seconds I was typing mine. Too bad I don't have 2 displays, I could have avoided this shattering of my net-confidence.

I would just like to add that this is a two language nation.
 
Hey I'm not against your dad not getting a license because he's not fluent in English. Good driving skills are not limited to people who speak the official language. But you are putting the onus on the Ontario Government to provide your dad with the resources for him to get his license when the onus is on him to hire a translator. Seems like a simple solution to me.
 
RetroGrouch said:
Hey I'm not against your dad not getting a license because he's not fluent in English. Good driving skills are not limited to people who speak the official language. But you are putting the onus on the Ontario Government to provide your dad with the resources for him to get his license when the onus is on him to hire a translator. Seems like a simple solution to me.
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Yeah..I agree.
 
RetroGrouch said:
Hey I'm not against your dad not getting a license because he's not fluent in English. Good driving skills are not limited to people who speak the official language. But you are putting the onus on the Ontario Government to provide your dad with the resources for him to get his license when the onus is on him to hire a translator. Seems like a simple solution to me.
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He doesn't mind getting an interpretor but for $100 for a couple min test is just not worth it. Note that its just the Motorcycle knowledge test, excluding road signs and car knowledge.

The government doesn't set the prices the interpretors do and from the ones I've called they charge $50/hour and minimum 2 hours.
 
Sushii said:
He doesn't mind getting an interpretor but for $100 for a couple min test is just not worth it. Note that its just the Motorcycle knowledge test, excluding road signs and car knowledge.
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But it's worth it to introduce other languages for the m1 test and then have over 30 000 000 tax payers cover the bill?
 
NP6000 said:
Driving in a foreign country for a short period of time (like on a vacation) is a different story than trying to get a new license in a country whose official language you cannot read and comprehend.
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In what way? You're still driving a vehicle with the potential to kill someone.
 
The Road Warrior said:
But it's worth it to introduce other languages for the m1 test and then have over 30 000 000 tax payers to cover the bill?
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I don't see how translating a test and printing a couple copies can be so expensive. They can actually make money because their charging $10 for the test itself.
 
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Sushii said:
I don't see how translating a test and printing a couple copies can be so expensive. They can actually make money because there charging $10 for the test itself.
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Regardless, he doesn't have that option. It's not a simple thing..it has to be maintained, distributed, printed..etc. It does cost money.
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