Guest guest Posted September 12, 2005 Report Share Posted September 12, 2005 , just them you do not work, no more explanation is necessary on that point. Now do you use a cane to walk with or a walker? If its a cane I don't think they will bother with that aspect of your ability to walk. Now I must face that same thing next year in November but I use a walker. They might ask me to do a driving test you just don't know. Florida being a heavy populated area of seniors they just might ask me to do that. My mother-in-law who 83 and uses a cane went though with no problem. You know sometimes I think its just the type of day those office personal are having. Here we have to make an appointment or wait in a long line. Perhaps just before noon would be a good time to go, you know maybe their anxious to go eat!! LOL........Flora Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2005 Report Share Posted September 12, 2005 , I never had anyone at DMV ask me about where I worked or even if I worked. My advice to you would be to say that you're a 'stay at home Mom', or 'retired', or whatever--but there's no need to call yourself 'disabled' to them. If the question is 'where do you work', 'disabled' is not a place, so that shouldn't be an appropriate nor necessary answer. Dolores ----- Original Message ----- > Hi friends..Ok I have a question...I have to go to the dreaded > bureau of motor vehicles in a few weeks to have a new mug shot > [driver's license]. When they ask where you work, DO you tell them, I > am disabled or say you are not employed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2005 Report Share Posted September 12, 2005 Several years ago I took a test in North Carolina to get a license. The lady called me up from the back row of seat/desks where I was sitting. I got up, knocked over a few desks, hobbled up with my cane to where she was sitting looking over my application. She looked up at me and asked: " Any disabilities? " I said: " No " and got my license. > Hi friends..Ok I have a question...I have to go to the dreaded >bureau of motor vehicles in a few weeks to have a new mug shot >[driver's license]. When they ask where you work, DO you tell them, I >am disabled or say you are not employed? I never did like going there. >I am now MORE nervous, knowing my walking is so noticeable, I don't >want to raise the red flags about my ability to drive. I know I can >ask you all anything, so give me your BEST ADVICE....hugs, in >Ohio. Galen Hekhuis NpD, JFR, GWA ghekhuis@... We'll cross that bridge when it rears its ugly head Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2005 Report Share Posted September 12, 2005 Hi , Sorry I haven't posted in a long while, but in answer to your question, I agree with Dolores. There should be NO reason for them to ask such a question. When I got my license 2 yrs ago, in KY, I filled out the papers and truthfully I don't remember anything remotely close being asked and I didn't even have time to sit down before they took my mug shot. I was in and out in less that 10 minutes. It took that long for them to develop the picture and plastic coat the darn thing. Kathy dx 3-05 > ----- Original Message ----- > From: " N. " <mary6692405@y...> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2005 Report Share Posted September 12, 2005 , Two weeks ago, I renewed my D.L. and had the same questions and feelings as you. I even went in with my scooter. No questions asked and my licensed was renewed. I wear glasses for close work and I feared I would have to get my licensed renewed with glasses as a requirement. Passed my eye sight with no problems. A lot of worry for nothing. Hope this helps. Norton Dreaded DMV... Hi friends..Ok I have a question...I have to go to the dreaded bureau of motor vehicles in a few weeks to have a new mug shot [driver's license]. When they ask where you work, DO you tell them, I am disabled or say you are not employed? I never did like going there. I am now MORE nervous, knowing my walking is so noticeable, I don't want to raise the red flags about my ability to drive. I know I can ask you all anything, so give me your BEST ADVICE....hugs, in Ohio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2005 Report Share Posted September 12, 2005 , I renewed in May (TN). I use two forearm canes and they never gave me a second look. In fact, the girl who took my mug shot told me I didn't have to go sit down as it would be ready in a couple of minutes. I think you're worrying needlessly. Vaughn Dreaded DMV... Hi friends..Ok I have a question...I have to go to the dreaded bureau of motor vehicles in a few weeks to have a new mug shot [driver's license]. When they ask where you work, DO you tell them, I am disabled or say you are not employed? I never did like going there. I am now MORE nervous, knowing my walking is so noticeable, I don't want to raise the red flags about my ability to drive. I know I can ask you all anything, so give me your BEST ADVICE....hugs, in Ohio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 12, 2005 Report Share Posted September 12, 2005 ---, I don't know about your State, but here in Washington State they didn't ask me who I work for, but they are stricked if you come in with a walking device though. The last time I got mine I walked in with a cane and I knew what I was going to say before I got there as the ones here can be butts. When he asked me why I was using the cane i told him that I had pls, and my Dr. advised me to use it so I could strengthen my legs. He said next time I may have to take a drivers test. It just depends on your office and I really believe how they are feeling that day. Carolyn In PLS- FRIENDS , " Norton " <gary.norton@c...> wrote: > , > > Two weeks ago, I renewed my D.L. and had the same questions and feelings > as you. I even went in with my scooter. No questions asked and my > licensed was renewed. I wear glasses for close work and I feared I > would have to get my licensed renewed with glasses as a requirement. > Passed my eye sight with no problems. A lot of worry for nothing. Hope > this helps. > > Norton > > Dreaded DMV... > > Hi friends..Ok I have a question...I have to go to the dreaded > bureau of motor vehicles in a few weeks to have a new mug shot > [driver's license]. When they ask where you work, DO you tell them, I > am disabled or say you are not employed? I never did like going there. > I am now MORE nervous, knowing my walking is so noticeable, I don't > want to raise the red flags about my ability to drive. I know I can > ask you all anything, so give me your BEST ADVICE....hugs, in > Ohio. > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2005 Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 Danny, in the state of Florida they are requiring all people in the next few years to get a new drivers license in Florida and update our photos. Its a new card that cannot (so they say) be duplicated. If you look at my photo which is 15 years old because I have renewed on line looks nothing like me now. I only wish I still looked like that!!...................Sorry Danny but are you new to PLS Friends I don't think I've seen you post.......................Flora Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2005 Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 Danny, in the state of Florida they are requiring all people in the next few years to get a new drivers license in Florida and update our photos. Its a new card that cannot (so they say) be duplicated. If you look at my photo which is 15 years old because I have renewed on line looks nothing like me now. I only wish I still looked like that!!...................Sorry Danny but are you new to PLS Friends I don't think I've seen you post.......................Flora Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 13, 2005 Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 In Texas you can renew online for most folks. As long as you are not delinquent with outstanding tickets or are otherwise in trouble with the law. You might see if they have online renewal as an option. Danny --- Kathy wrote: > Hi , > Sorry I haven't posted in a long while, but in > answer to your question, > I agree with Dolores. There should be NO reason for > them to ask such a > question. When I got my license 2 yrs ago, in KY, I > filled out the > papers and truthfully I don't remember anything > remotely close being > asked and I didn't even have time to sit down > before they took my mug > shot. I was in and out in less that 10 minutes. It > took that long for > them to develop the picture and plastic coat the > darn thing. > Kathy > dx 3-05 > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: " N. " <mary6692405@y...> > > > > " Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from indomitable will. " Gandhi __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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