Alright, let me tell you about the time I tried to get a Moldovan driving license. It was a real adventure, I gotta say.
First Steps
So, first things first, I started doing some digging online. I needed to figure out what the deal was with getting a license in Moldova. Turns out, it’s not as straightforward as I thought it would be. I found out that the roads outside the cities can be a bit rough. Like, really rough. We’re talking poor road surfaces, incomplete or nonexistent road markings, and lighting. It sounded like driving in rural Moldova was gonna be a challenge.
The Research Phase
Then I stumbled upon some travel advisories. They were saying to exercise increased caution when traveling to Moldova. Apparently, there’s some unresolved conflict between this breakaway region called Transnistria and the central government. Plus, there’s the usual stuff like street crime and petty theft, especially in the capital, Chisinau. Pickpockets, bag snatchers, credit card fraud – the whole nine yards. Common sense stuff, really. Be alert, be cautious, and be polite if the police stop you.

Diving Deeper
I kept researching and found out that to get a driver’s license, I’d need to enroll in a driving school. Seemed reasonable. They’d give me mandatory lessons based on the license category I was going for. I also read something about the government simplifying the application process. They were talking about this temporary electronic driving license that would be available in something called MCabinet. Sounded pretty high-tech.
- Started by searching for information online about getting a driver’s license in Moldova.
- Found out about the challenging road conditions outside the cities.
- Read travel advisories suggesting increased caution due to unresolved conflict and petty crime.
- Discovered the need to enroll in a driving school for mandatory lessons.
- Learned about the government’s plan to simplify the application process with a temporary electronic license.
- Noticed that there are some online services offering “registered” Moldova driving licenses.
- Realized that getting a license the legit way would take time and effort.
- Decided to go for it anyway because doing things the right way is important.
- Bought a “registered” driving license online.
- Got the license.
The Decision
Now, here’s where it gets interesting. I came across some websites offering to sell “registered” Moldovan driving licenses. They claimed these licenses would have all the security features and would be registered in the national database. Part of me was tempted. I mean, who wants to go through all the hassle, right? But then, I thought, nah, that’s not how I roll. I decided to do things the right way, even if it meant more time and effort. I filled out an application and bought a driving license online.
Got it finally.
So, that’s my story of trying to get a Moldovan driving license. It was a journey full of twists and turns, but I eventually got it. Just remember, if you’re ever in a similar situation, be patient, be prepared, and don’t try to cut corners. Do things the right way, and you’ll be just fine.