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Drivers License
In order to legally operate a motor vehicle, you are required to have a drivers license. This card is issued by the state in which you live; however, you can use it to drive anywhere in the United States and Canada. It also serves as a major form of identification in the US. If you are visiting America for a short stay, then you can still drive using your country’s driving license. However, if you are planning to live in the country for more than six months, then you will be required to acquire a US driving license.
The first step to getting your drivers license is to visit the DMV office. Each state has specific guidelines that you must meet before getting this license. Some of the basic requirements for all states include:
- Proof of Identity. This may include your passport, international driver’s license and ID card. These forms of identification should contain your birth date.
- Proof of residency
- Social Security number
- Visual exam
- Application fees: This will vary from state to state.
Before taking the driving exam, most states will require you to sit and pass a written test. The outcome of your test will come out immediately. If you are successful, then you will be issued a permit, which allows you to drive in company of a licensed driver. You can then schedule an appointment for driving test.
Before getting your license, you will be required to drive for a certain time period. In addition, you will be required to have at least a minimum automobile insurance before you can be issued with the license. Once you have passed the test, you will be issued with a document that will allow you to drive legally. Your driver’s license will then be mailed to you within 90 days. This license has a validity period of five years; hence you will need to renew it upon expiry.
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