I just have a very specific question. I'm in the process of obtaining a permanent A1 driving license in Cần Thơ and I'm going to go through the "natural" process of passing the theoretical and practical exam in Vietnamese to get the license.
Meanwhile, someone in Cần Thơ seems to have managed to use his TRC card, plus notarization of his foreign driving license, to obtain a *permanent* A1 driving license (no expiration date, not attached to his visa or card) without even having to go through the theoretical test, only practical. This goes against what a local lawyer told me and against what I've seen elsewhere.
Is it possible an "exception" was made in his case (you know what I mean) or that they've made a mistake, or that it's simply really allowed at the local authority level? Of course his B1 license expires at the end of his TRC, but I'm focusing on his permanent A1 driving license.