On Sat, 7 Nov 2009 01:01:35 -0000, "If at first you don't
succeed......" > wrote:

>http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/8347164.stm
>
>Woman passes 950th driving test
>
>
>A South Korean woman is celebrating after passing the written exam for a
>driving licence - on her 950th attempt.
>
>After four years of trying, 68-year-old Cha Sa-soon finally managed to
>secure the 60 out of 100 points 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.
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>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."


LOL. So Chinese and Driving tests...you're hungry for another 15
minutes later.