Popular Post sonjack2847 Posted November 17, 2020 Popular Post Posted November 17, 2020 Yesterday my friend went to LTO in Dumaguete to change his Thai driving license to a Philippine`s one. So he took the medical went in and they made him sit a test. Well they now have facial recognition on the computer. BUT the computer will not recognize people with glasses and keeps shutting down. If like me you need glasses to read how the hell are you supposed to take the test. I feel this is another example of using something before it is fully tested. OH well another day in paradise. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBM Posted November 18, 2020 Posted November 18, 2020 2 hours ago, sonjack2847 said: Yesterday my friend went to LTO in Dumaguete to change his Thai driving license to a Philippine`s one. So he took the medical went in and they made him sit a test. Well they now have facial recognition on the computer. BUT the computer will not recognize people with glasses and keeps shutting down. If like me you need glasses to read how the hell are you supposed to take the test. I feel this is another example of using something before it is fully tested. OH well another day in paradise. Am I surprised??? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post expatuk2014 Posted November 18, 2020 Popular Post Posted November 18, 2020 Reminds me of when i went register at immigration in Manila. I was told i needed an xray before leaving the UK which had to be put onto a disk. The Doctor apologised to me as they were still running wndows xp and their software couldnt read the disk ! 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
intrepid Posted November 18, 2020 Posted November 18, 2020 1 hour ago, expatuk2014 said: Reminds me of when i went register at immigration in Manila. I was told i needed an xray before leaving the UK which had to be put onto a disk. The Doctor apologised to me as they were still running wndows xp and their software couldnt read the disk ! Had the same experience with the added bloodwork. Did all the required tests in the states the Philippine Embassy requested so could be inserted into the packet for immigration but still had to go to local lab for another test. Well, long done and passed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skippyscage Posted July 16, 2021 Posted July 16, 2021 I got one of my licenses converted yesterday... kind of I'm a dual UK/US citizen - my UK licence is valid for every single type of vehicle on the road (motorcycle to the largest truck and bus), but my US licence is only valid for a car. At the local LTO where I got my "medical" they said I could apply for a professional license based on my UK one, which would allow me to drive any weight of vehicle (we also have a farm so that will come in handy from time to time) - only one of the LTOs in the city is able to issue conversions however and there they basically has no idea what to do with me. After much back and forth inside the office they decided that as I entered the PH on my US passport, then they could only take my US licence, which means only a car licence for me. I then have to wait one year before applying for a motorcycle licence to drive a scooter, and also take the test and course. After driving all forms of transport for more then 35 years it does make me a little pissed-off. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum Support Old55 Posted July 16, 2021 Forum Support Posted July 16, 2021 Welcome to the forum Skippuyscage. Don't become irritated just keep in mind that Philippines is "More Fun". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Hounddriver Posted July 16, 2021 Posted July 16, 2021 3 hours ago, skippyscage said: After driving all forms of transport for more then 35 years it does make me a little pissed-off. A dozen or so years ago I had my license transferred over. I had a Class 1/6 with air which meant I could drive anything except trains (more than 2 trailers). They allowe me to transfer the non-proffessional and motorcycle license but said they could not, (would not?), give me a professional license. So I think you are lucky you got what you got. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hk blues Posted July 16, 2021 Posted July 16, 2021 3 hours ago, skippyscage said: After much back and forth inside the office they decided that as I entered the PH on my US passport, then they could only take my US licence, which means only a car licence for me. Yep, they are great at finding a way to justify taking the path of least resistance. To be fair, whilst frustrating, it can make life easier all around in some situations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy79 Posted July 16, 2021 Posted July 16, 2021 I arrived with a UK licence for every category of vehicle from motorcycle to tracked licence and every HGV. They would only give me car and motorcycle. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graham59 Posted July 16, 2021 Posted July 16, 2021 (edited) I never did get round to using my self-propelled ride-on motorised mower, or road rollers and steam-traction engines over 10 tons classifications... pulling up to 3 trailers and a gypsy caravan. Edited July 16, 2021 by graham59 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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