Ohio Driver's License

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We went a couple of days ago for my wife to get her learner's permit. Ohio does not have reciprocity with Canadian licenses and so makes new immigrants do the full testing procedure: written test, practical driving test, and maneuverability test. Under Ohio law, new residents can only drive on their old license for a month after becoming a resident. After that, they have to get an Ohio license.

 

We had to wait until my wife got either her EAD or Green Card before she could apply. When she got her Green Card in March we went and got the Digest of Ohio Motor Vehicle Laws so my wife could study and learn the differences between Canada and Ohio (there are a couple of significant differences, but most are the same).

 

At the Bureau of Motor Vehicles my wife presented to the clerk and stated she wanted to get her Learner's permit. They took her Green Card and social security card. They didn't ask for proof of address (though we brought materials for that). They gave her a vision test and then she sat for the written test (done on computer). Afterwards, instead of issuing a learner's permit, they handed her Canadian license back and stated that she could drive on it for another 60 days, until she can take her practical tests.

 

My wife is going to take a couple weeks to practice and get comfortable doing the maneuverability test, and then she'll schedule the practical tests.