US Driver's License

[channie14 1]

Hi all,

Do you need to do a driving test when you will be transferring to a US license from a Canadian license - the road rules are the same in both countries so wasn't sure?

Can anyone shed some light?

Thanks

[C&Q 25]

Nope. If u hold a Canadian, German, French or Korean DL u won't have to take the road skills test and the 2 part knowledge exam.

I just went to the DMV myself today and all I will need to do is the vision screening I believe.

Edit: U might want to check with the local DMV as it might vary by state.

Edited October 31, 2012 by C&Q

[channie14 1]

No problems, thanks for your help!

[Marilyn. 340]

it all depends on the state you are moving too. In California you have to do all the tests over again including the driving test

[Adrian-Danielle 12]

Hi all,

Do you need to do a driving test when you will be transferring to a US license from a Canadian license - the road rules are the same in both countries so wasn't sure?

Can anyone shed some light?

Thanks

If you have a Onatrio Drivers License it is a straight swap in New York State. No need to take the driving exam....

[LeftCoastLady 441]

Hi all,

Do you need to do a driving test when you will be transferring to a US license from a Canadian license - the road rules are the same in both countries so wasn't sure?

Can anyone shed some light?

Thanks

Click on the "state-level" services link in my signature. I created a spreadsheet that includes links to the various motor vehicle departments for all 50 states plus DC. Good luck!

[KS_Jayhawk 5]

It's different state to state. I didn't bother getting a US drivers license until last week actually because my Manitoba license is good until 2015 or 1-year from the time I left the province. Anyway, I thought it was time to get some Kansas ID. Went to the DMV, which lived up (or down) to all the expectations set forth by sitcoms like Seinfeld and the like. It was awful, Purgatory-esque. Anyway, in Kansas they no longer simply transfer international DL's over and I had to do a written and road test. Thankfully I was able to do both same day and 5+ hours after arriving I had a temp DL while I should get a permanent one within 30 days.

[EminTX 131]

There is no such thing as a <<<" US license ">>>.

The United States of America has a federal government, but yes, it is a collection of individual states who, for the most part, have their own laws and regulations.

Here, in my own state, I have never heard of anyone that does not already have a liscense from another state not being required to do the full shebang.