has anyone traded in a g-2 license

[Canadiandggal 49]

Hey all.

I am trying to figure out what kinda of license the state of maryland will give me once I get there. I have a canadian g-2 which that system to me is stupid but anyways. Has anyone traded in there g-2 for a us license and what did you get? A full license? I have looked the mva up and found some info on beginner drivers ect but none of it answered my question. Thanks in advance

[Hugglebuggles 60]

I traded in my Ontario G2 license here in CO, and was given a full adult state license. The fact it was a G2 didn't come up at all! No written or road tests required. I was actually a little surprised.

[canadian_wife 1,829]

That's awesome Huggles! I had to take the written AND road tests again. They wouldn't let me trade anything here in Georgia! Imagine my surprise being asked to parallel park at my age! I messed it up and the examiner said "oh, Ok, I'm going to pass you but just don't parallel park ok?"

[Canadiandggal 49]

Well A g-2 license is the same as a G with the two conditions 1) No drinking and driving ..DUH! and 2) you are only allowed as many people in the car as seat belts another DUH!. A g test is highway testing per say so I was really hoping that I will get away with not having to do the written and driving test.

Thank you guys

[OBX 51]

It will vary from state to state. Here in NJ I had to do the written test and the road test was at the discretion of the MVC staff. Since I had been driving for many years I was okay.

[Inky 1,111]

Nebraska I had to do a test on this machine thing, it was SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO easy. Passed it, she took my G2 and my passport and marriage cert filled in some info on the computer then took my picture. She gave everything back to me, I still have my G2. She didnt cut it or hole punch or anythin. And told me to go out to the front and pay 12$ and they will mail my new license and gave me one of thos paper permits to drive with till i got my card. Got it in the mail the next week an that was it!

[FireKari 4]

PA DMV told my husband they didn't recognize the G2 and I would have to take the tests, if I recall right.

Since I have a full G I just have to hand it over and they give me the new one.

No way you can take your test for your full G before you leave?

[FireKari 4]

Yeah, looks like it varies state to state, just call them and see what they say.

[ashenflowers 5]

I would also add that it varies state to state, most definitely. I would contact your local DMV. They probably don't even know what a G2 is. They'll just see that you have a foreign driver's license. I (in California), had to take a written test and full road test as well, and I had a full G license (and had had it for about 11 years... it didn't matter).

[Canadiandggal 49]

No I cannot take my g test for 11 months. I had my g-1 for five years and it was about to expire. I got my g-2 july 2nd so I cannot take the g-2 test till next july. I will give them a call for sure . Thanks again

[AMERICAN/CANADIAN 0]

Im confused....We live in Alberta and I am not sure what a G2 license is. My husband has is class two license to drive a school bus/motor coach. I am wondering if he is going to have to retake the drivers test in MO when we get there? Ive called the DMV three times and twice they told me no the license was transferable (once the said his airbrake and other endorsements would transfer and once they said his endorsements wouldnt transfer) and the third time I was told it doesnt transfer at all so he will have to take the driving test. This could potentially big a huge problem as my husband is a professional driver but we dont own something big enough for him to take a class two test in. Help:)

[Flames9_RN 358]

Yep, as one finds out, their is NO "United" in the united States,lol Each state differs. Here in VA I was able to keep my motor cycle endorsement with no problem! IN VA, ur CDN license easily transfers over, no written test or driving test! Best of luck

[Canadiandggal 49]

Well that might change where i live. The hubby just got a job in Herndon Va so we are looking, VA, MD and even WVA. I like VA more now. haha

[Sprailenes 47]

I did better, I traded in a G1 for a full license here in NJ.

[Canadiandggal 49]

Oh snap.. NJ Here i come!! haha