Getting my first DL here in the US

[f1_gurl 0]

My fiance has started teaching me how to drive since last month... im planning to take the DL test next month...ive never had a Drivers license in my country... my question is, if i apply for a DL in the DMV, do i have to apply for a learner's permit first??? or can i immediately get a drivers license....

thanks!!

[Sal and Jay 2]

My fiance has started teaching me how to drive since last month... im planning to take the DL test next month...ive never had a Drivers license in my country... my question is, if i apply for a DL in the DMV, do i have to apply for a learner's permit first??? or can i immediately get a drivers license....

thanks!!

You will need to take the learners test first and pass before you will be able to take the road test, but I was offered to do them both on the same day. I hope this helps.

[Otto 83]

Testing and other requirements are state-specific - you will need to check the DMV's (or whatever it's called in your state) specific requirements to know for sure. They will also have specific requirements for I.D and proving legal presence in the US (such as needing to have either the EAD or PR/Green Card) before issuing a DL.

I always use www.dmv.org as a quick way to find specific state's requirements.

[happywifeymom 4]

My fiance has started teaching me how to drive since last month... im planning to take the DL test next month...ive never had a Drivers license in my country... my question is, if i apply for a DL in the DMV, do i have to apply for a learner's permit first??? or can i immediately get a drivers license....

thanks!!

Need to to pass the written test to get the learner's permit before you can have your road test to get the DL.

[NCWife 0]

Just check with your local DMV about the procedure. For NC, you will have to take the written test, vision and sign knowledge test before they issue you the permit and you need to prove legal presence in the US. After that, you can take your road test whenever you're ready but you have to bring your own car (or rent a car) and the insurance.

Cheers...

[gracies 0]

You are not supposed to be on the wheel without learners permit as far as i know....

[NCWife 0]

You are right, you need to have some sort of license or permit to drive!

Cheers..

You are not supposed to be on the wheel without learners permit as far as i know....

Edited November 21, 2009 by NCWife

[Zen Den 18]

My fiance has started teaching me how to drive since last month... im planning to take the DL test next month...ive never had a Drivers license in my country... my question is, if i apply for a DL in the DMV, do i have to apply for a learner's permit first??? or can i immediately get a drivers license....

thanks!!

yes, although specific laws differ from state to state, the standard for new drivers is you have to take and pass written exam to get learner's permit. the permit allows you to take lessons or take the actual driving test right away

good luck and god bless!

[quiet hmbre 0]

I agree with Otto and Karin, each state has it's own rules for obtaining a DL. Best thing is to check with Vermont DMV here's the link http://dmv.vermont.gov/licenses/drivers/newdrivers

[Old Dominion 26]

In every state, one needs a learner's permit to be allowed to learn how to drive on any street or highway. You need to have it while you learn. As a fiance, you may not be eligible to obtain a learner's permit anyway. Most states require evidence that you have applied for your green card, or have your work permit.

Edited November 22, 2009 by Old Dominion

[What Happened? 4]

In every state, one needs a learner's permit to be allowed to learn how to drive on any street or highway. You need to have it while you learn. As a fiance, you may not be eligible to obtain a learner's permit anyway. Most states require evidence that you have applied for your green card, or have your work permit.

[rsn 135]

In every state, one needs a learner's permit to be allowed to learn how to drive on any street or highway. You need to have it while you learn. As a fiance, you may not be eligible to obtain a learner's permit anyway. Most states require evidence that you have applied for your green card, or have your work permit.

Not completely true. Many states allow you to drive on a foreign license. Some states, such as Wisconsin, let you drive for up to one year and explicitly state that your home country must be party to the Geneva Convention and the Regulation of Inter-American Motor Vehicle Traffic. If you don't have a valid foreign license, then yes this is true, but if you do, you may be just fine driving on your foreign license once you arrive.

Edited November 22, 2009 by rsn

[gracies 0]

In every state, one needs a learner's permit to be allowed to learn how to drive on any street or highway. You need to have it while you learn. As a fiance, you may not be eligible to obtain a learner's permit anyway. Most states require evidence that you have applied for your green card, or have your work permit.

Not completely true. Many states allow you to drive on a foreign license. Some states, such as Wisconsin, let you drive for up to one year and explicitly state that your home country must be party to the Geneva Convention and the Regulation of Inter-American Motor Vehicle Traffic. If you don't have a valid foreign license, then yes this is true, but if you do, you may be just fine driving on your foreign license once you arrive.

the OP clearly stated that she never had a driver's license in her home country...as far as i know you need to have a learner's permit in learning how to drive... it's very risky learning n the wheel without any some sort of license..insurance WISE

[f1_gurl 0]

Thanks guys, I think the best way of finding out is just calling our local DMV here which we will be doing tomorrow

My fiance will be deploying in march so we are a bit worried what to do....

[NCWife 0]

You better don't mention that you have been practicing without a permit or license.

Cheers...

Thanks guys, I think the best way of finding out is just calling our local DMV here which we will be doing tomorrow

My fiance will be deploying in march so we are a bit worried what to do....