driver's license - what happens with a probationary?

[cananner 2]

I'm not sure how it works with licenses in general, as far as moving to the US and having your Canadian one switched for a state one. I'm from Quebec and I have the probationary license, which after 2 years turns into a regular license. When I move to the US I'll have only had it for one year. Would they make me do a driving test in the US since the probationary wouldn't count as a real license for them?

[cappucino boy 29]

Cananner,

From what I know it would depend on the state that you will be obtaining your new drivers license. I live in California and a forgein drivers license is valid as long as you don't have your green card yet but once you do you have 10 days to get a local license. You can check your state's DMV webiste and they should have the information you need. Also if you post what state that you will be getting your license, someone who may have gone through that may be able to offer the information that you need.

Good luck )

I'm not sure how it works with licenses in general, as far as moving to the US and having your Canadian one switched for a state one. I'm from Quebec and I have the probationary license, which after 2 years turns into a regular license. When I move to the US I'll have only had it for one year. Would they make me do a driving test in the US since the probationary wouldn't count as a real license for them?

[bestofboston 36]

You will most likely be required to take the driving test because you have a drivers license from another country. It could vary from state to state but the state of Massachusetts requires you to take the driving test.

[Eric n Christina 1]

Here in Ohio i had to take the written, manuverability and driving test... and i was driving in ontario for over 10 years

[Flames9_RN 358]

It varies from State to State.

[TheFantastics09 19]

You will most likely be required to take the driving test because you have a drivers license from another country. It could vary from state to state but the state of Massachusetts requires you to take the driving test.

There is a very large possibility that one would have to take the driving test over, but there is a smaller chance of that happening to a Canadian driver.

Here in PA, I will not have to take the full examination as long as my drivers license is not a permit and it is not close to the expiration date.

Edited November 14, 2011 by TheFantastics09

[S and P 9]

Here in Indiana my husband was told he has to take both the written test and the driving skills test, and he's had a license for almost 20 years and has a commercial A-Z license, so yeah, it varies from state to state. He was also told his Canadian license was valid to drive on from 1 year of his POE... again... here in Indiana. You can call or look at your state's Department of Motor Vehicles website and should be able to find your answers.

[Inky 1,110]

I had the "G2" which is not a full license and its from Ottawa.

I was given a FULL state license and only had to answer 25 correctly of 30 questions on computerized test ( much easier than the questions in Canada no less ).

This was in the state of NE.

[Canadiandggal 49]

I had the "G2" which is not a full license and its from Ottawa.

I was given a FULL state license and only had to answer 25 correctly of 30 questions on computerized test ( much easier than the questions in Canada no less ).

This was in the state of NE.

Yup depends on State. I had a G2 license and Here in Maryland All I had to do was take a vision test.

[VanessaTony 3,567]

Cananner,

From what I know it would depend on the state that you will be obtaining your new drivers license. I live in California and a forgein drivers license is valid as long as you don't have your green card yet but once you do you have 10 days to get a local license. You can check your state's DMV webiste and they should have the information you need. Also if you post what state that you will be getting your license, someone who may have gone through that may be able to offer the information that you need.

Good luck )

Actually CA is interesting. There are several topics where VJ members have been fined for not having a valid licence simply because they LIVE in CA and now that means they have 10 days to get a licence.

Here's a couple of threads:

- http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/264470-california-driver-license-the-cops-the-dmv/

- http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/196639-driving-in-california-a-warning-to-all-you-non-resident-newlyweds - this is the big one. Guy got into a LOT of trouble. The first post on page 4 is his update on the result.

It appears this is a state thing where simply LIVING in the state makes you a "resident" which makes your foreign licence invalid... a lot of K1's could end up in non-driving limbo because of it.

[Piefre 15]

Can anyone in Florida weigh in whether a road test was required when they tried to switch their license over?

[canada_socks 97]

Yup depends on State. I had a G2 license and Here in Maryland All I had to do was take a vision test.

OH EXCELLENT! I had looked up what was needed for me to change my licence and was so worried about having to do a driving test even though it didn't say I needed it on the DMV site (it is called the DMV right?) Anyway, I am also in Maryland and about to do this myself and you made my day! (I am a good driver, I just panic in stressful situations, and though I am fine driving around in Annapolis on my own or with my husband, having someone grade me everything I do freaks me out!)

[Canadiandggal 49]

OH EXCELLENT! I had looked up what was needed for me to change my licence and was so worried about having to do a driving test even though it didn't say I needed it on the DMV site (it is called the DMV right?) Anyway, I am also in Maryland and about to do this myself and you made my day! (I am a good driver, I just panic in stressful situations, and though I am fine driving around in Annapolis on my own or with my husband, having someone grade me everything I do freaks me out!)

LOl I took my road test in Toronto 2 months before I moved here, I would have hated doing another road test (nerves)

Yeah Maryland has a thing with Canada and they consider it an out state transfer. Its the Mva here, confuses me how they have two different names lol Good luck

Edited November 15, 2011 by Canadiandggal

[Crystal&Tommy 2]

Can anyone in Florida weigh in whether a road test was required when they tried to switch their license over?

I'm also wondering about Florida. I checked the DMV website and there was no mention of having to take any tests. It just talks about what identification to bring with you. I'm under the assumption no test will be required. yay

[dukeandduchess 141]

Glad I read this... Yay California....