I didn't get my permit until 6 months ago. I am still driving, but I'm thankful to learn in the USA. In the Ukraine I know it's something along the lines of going to driving school for three months first, and then like 30 hours+ of driving under permit. In Siberia where I usually dwell, I don't really know. You just drive. [shrugs] But in Missouri I had to read a pamphlet, take a written test for the permit, train at my own leisure, and then take a driving test when I feel ready to go. [laughs] It'll be a while for me. But I'm not going to school for 3 months either. [glares at the Ukraine]