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ford31 10-16-2020 03:48 PM

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my grandson wants to take his drivers test in our model a pickup cant get answer 1 said might have to have regular license has historical in missouri

redmodelt 10-16-2020 04:23 PM

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You need to ask your DMV. With out seat belts and turn signals they may not allow.

40 Deluxe 10-16-2020 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by redmodelt (Post 1942250)
You need to ask your DMV. With out seat belts and turn signals they may not allow.


Every antique car came equipped with turn signals! Although, it did require rolling down the driver's window! (Or lifting the side curtain)

McMimmcs 10-16-2020 05:28 PM

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That question has been asked on here before and the answer was always check with DMV! I’ve never heard of an instance where it was allowed! For one thing the examiner would not travel in an unsafe vehicle without Wearing seat belts!

Big hammer 10-16-2020 06:30 PM

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Sounds like a good idea but not practical let him drive your model home from the DMV

Bob-A 10-17-2020 04:50 AM

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I took my driving test in my original '29 Chevy. It was at the old Highway Patrol station in Orlando, FL, in 1967. The trooper who tested me looked at the car, laughed and said "Let's go...". I passed.:)


Bob-A:D

Jacksonlll 10-17-2020 06:26 AM

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Sure sounds like a fun thing to do. Why not ask? Good luck.

McMimmcs 10-17-2020 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Bob-A (Post 1942391)
I took my driving test in my original '29 Chevy. It was at the old Highway Patrol station in Orlando, FL, in 1967. The trooper who tested me looked at the car, laughed and said "Let's go...". I passed.:)


Bob-A:D

Yes but that was over fifty 50 years ago!

1ton 10-17-2020 08:33 AM

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I would think that as long as all your lights work properly, show proof of insurance, your horn works and your left arm can do the turn signals, you are good to go. You will be interpreting the law your way and I'm sure they will see it another way. But a street legal car is acceptable in every other way so why not at the DMV. Go for it

David R. 10-17-2020 09:14 AM

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If it is legally licensed I would just show up like nothing is out of the ordinary and use proper hand signals etc.,. as required. It takes way more skill to drive an antique over modern one.

Standing Elk 10-17-2020 09:49 AM

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It's been over 50 years since I took my last drivers test. Do the modern manuals still have hand signals in them? When I tested you had to know how to use hand signals to pass the test. I still use them when driving my A and people think I am pointing at something when I make a left hand turn. LOL

Purdy Swoft 10-17-2020 09:54 AM

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I also use hand signals when driving the model A . I often wonder how others passed the written drivers test if they didn't know the hand signals .

Joop 10-17-2020 10:31 AM

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https://driving-tests.org/beginner-d...-hand-signals/

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goodcar 10-17-2020 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by McMimmcs (Post 1942406)
Yes but that was over fifty 50 years ago!

That would be like driving an '82 now--not unreasonable. Unless you know the examiner, I wouldn't take the chance. I think most examiners are good people but like everything else there are always a few jerks and you might possibly end up with one who doesn't appreciate the cutesy stuff and could find a reason to flunk him--even if he did everything right.

Ak Sourdough 10-17-2020 03:03 PM

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Around here I think the inspector would probably get a kick out of the opportunity to ride in an antique, especially if the kid is competent. There are about 100,000 residents around the area, but this ain't exactly mainstream America.
If the kid is not confident and competent, better use something newer. Perhaps a small town DMV instead of the big city hustle and bustle.

McMimmcs 10-17-2020 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by goodcar (Post 1942505)
That would be like driving an '82 now--not unreasonable. Unless you know the examiner, I wouldn't take the chance. I think most examiners are good people but like everything else there are always a few jerks and you might possibly end up with one who doesn't appreciate the cutesy stuff and could find a reason to flunk him--even if he did everything right.

I think a 1982 would be 38 years ago if I’m not mistaken!

40 Deluxe 10-17-2020 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by McMimmcs (Post 1942562)
I think a 1982 would be 38 years ago if I’m not mistaken!


Yep! Same age as a '29 Chevy was in 1967.

DKnapp 10-18-2020 12:42 PM

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Better check your insurance. Grundy has something about drivers under 25 years.

ronn 10-18-2020 01:14 PM

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Better check your insurance. Grundy has something about drivers under 25 years.

you are correct- unless its a standard policy from someone like Allstate or State Farm

McMimmcs 10-18-2020 01:55 PM

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Contrary to some advice, don’t play games or challenge police, law enforcement or government agencies. They have the upper hand and in a very high majority of cases they will kick your ass. PlayIng by their rules gives you a much better chance of success.


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