Help: Driving in the US?

[amadeo 0]

Hello guys,

So I am finally here in the US... Thanks for all the help, if it was not for this site and your help, i would still have been in the PI.

My fiancee and I are residing in McAllen Texas...

I have a couple of questions:

1. Can I drive here using my PI Driver's Licencse?

2. Can you give me links to that would help us in preparing for the "marraige"

3. Also links/guides to what to do/prepare after the marraige?

Best,

Amadeo

[ChuckCaplan 1]

Hello guys,

So I am finally here in the US... Thanks for all the help, if it was not for this site and your help, i would still have been in the PI.

My fiancee and I are residing in McAllen Texas...

I have a couple of questions:

1. Can I drive here using my PI Driver's Licencse?

2. Can you give me links to that would help us in preparing for the "marraige"

3. Also links/guides to what to do/prepare after the marraige?

Best,

Amadeo

You can not drive on your PI Drivers License. (And considering the way everyone drives in the Philippines you'll probably need to learn the US driving laws and customs or you will become unfortunately acquainted with the Texas sheriffs. Trust me, it will not be a pleasant experience talking to them after they stop you because you thought traffic signs were just suggestions.) If I remember correctly all you need to do to get a Philippines drivers license is to pay a fee. There is no test.

You could drive on an international drivers license, but since you don't have one, you'll need to go to your local DMV and take a written and physical driving test. You can also pick up study material there for the test. If your fiancee has a drivers license you can get a learner's permit and drive while she is in the car with you in order to practice. Otherwise if she does not have a license, you may need to pay to have a driver's education class.

As for questions #2 & #3 what do you want to know about marriage? I don't see any details on your situation so I can't really offer much help. It appears that you are a male Philippines citizen who is marrying a female US Citizen? If that is the case, are you both Catholic, and if so do you want to get married in the Catholic church? I'll just need more information to help you.

Edited December 17, 2011 by ChuckCaplan

[~happyndinlove~ 540]

There is no test.

Wrong.

Following your logic...anybody and everybody can obtain a license by simply paying a fee... Even a little child? Maybe I should get one for my 5 year old nephew..

Can a PI drivers license be obtained "under the table"? Yes. But, it cannot be aquired without the written and actual tests.

In other words..... Absolutely, a written and driving examination is required!

Edited December 17, 2011 by ~happyndinlove~

[Crashed~N2~Me 970]

Wrong.

Following your logic...anybody and everybody can obtain a license by simply paying a fee... Even a little child? Maybe I should get one for my 5 year old nephew..

Can a PI drivers license be obtained "under the table"? Yes. But, it cannot be aquired without the written and actual tests.

In other words..... Absolutely, a written and driving examination is required!

Sweetheart! Tag me in! Tag me in!

That post deserves a double !

[Leatherneck 693]

You can not drive on your PI Drivers License. (And considering the way everyone drives in the Philippines you'll probably need to learn the US driving laws and customs or you will become unfortunately acquainted with the Texas sheriffs. Trust me, it will not be a pleasant experience talking to them after they stop you because you thought traffic signs were just suggestions.) If I remember correctly all you need to do to get a Philippines drivers license is to pay a fee. There is no test.

You could drive on an international drivers license, but since you don't have one, you'll need to go to your local DMV and take a written and physical driving test. You can also pick up study material there for the test. If your fiancee has a drivers license you can get a learner's permit and drive while she is in the car with you in order to practice. Otherwise if she does not have a license, you may need to pay to have a driver's education class.

As for questions #2 & #3 what do you want to know about marriage? I don't see any details on your situation so I can't really offer much help. It appears that you are a male Philippines citizen who is marrying a female US Citizen? If that is the case, are you both Catholic, and if so do you want to get married in the Catholic church? I'll just need more information to help you.

well, that part was funny. The sign does say "Don't Mess With Texas."

[jimmynug 13]

The correct answer to driving in Texas is that you can drive for one year on your Philippine license. You do not need an international license if your license is in English, which Philippine license are. No test or exam for one year.