By: Evelyne Bevacqua

Now I Must Be Officially Allowed to Drive in Mexico?

Wow! I got my Mexican Drivers License!

I was born and raised in France, so, I got a French drivers license. Later moving to Germany, I needed a German License. Maybe I could have exchanged it? No, I had to redo the test, not the driving part but the written exam! They told me I could do it in French instead of German. At the time I thought that it might be easier! “Nope” something was lost in the translation and I flunked! After a dull “learn by heart” study, I tried again and passed!

Now I have two drivers’ licenses! Great! In the early 80’s I moved to the USA, and needed to have an American License. So I can exchange my license, Right?

No, I had to redo the written exam! And in English! No problems hey? I flunked! Not knowing the answer referring to the amount of alcohol in the blood! I knew it in a metric system, but I had no clue whatsoever what it could be in ounces! After a dull “learn by heart” study, I passed.

Now I live in Mexico! Right here in Playa. Last Saturday, I decided to visit the Mexican Motor Vehicle Bureau (Do we have that here?) armed with my Passport, my FM3, my required “Comprobante”, and copies of all sorts. I had to fill out an application, and when I saw that a toothpick was the tool of predilection for the blood test I suddenly remembered my blood type!

Also, I learned very quickly that “Edad” meant “age”. I had missed the question on the form, and was sent back in line without passing “GO” and collecting $200.

I was baffled by the efficiency of the service! Reminiscent of a boot camp! But what works, works! My Beautiful, tear proof, Mexican license shows the marvelous beach of Playa! Just for the look of it I urge you to do the same!

Here are some tips: No! No one speaks English! No! You cannot request another view on your license! The “Tulum” view is for the ones living South of Riviera Maya.

And I almost forgot – No! You will not make the examiner smile!

Who cares! I got myself another drivers license! And I have no intention to leaving Paradise anytime!

Evelyne Bevacqua is an eclectic member of Playa’s new resident community. She lives in PlayaCar with her handsome husband, Joe, and her two beloved dogs. She can be reached at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

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