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Old Oct 9th 2001, 1:17 pm
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Hello:
Does anyone have experience with the California DMV in obtaining their Drivers' License after marriage on the K-1? My husband obtained a 90-day temporary paper license which will expire in 3 weeks. The DMV said it could take up to 6 months for the proper license to arrive as they have to check with the INS that he is here legally! What's that all about?

By the way, it took 5 weeks from filing AOS/EAD/AP for the AP to arrive and it is good for one year. No word yet on the EAD nor the AOS. We filed Aug. 9, 2001.
Thanks for any input you can give me.
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Old Oct 9th 2001, 2:09 pm
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Count your blessings that they are willing to give him an unrestricted license in six months. Past posters from CA (if you do a search on google from '98 onwards) were not able to get anything but a temporary license until they were AOS'd.

With the world at war at the moment and with the use of driver's licenses as proof of identity, be glad that some states (even if it is one that has inconvenienced you) is doing all they can to stem the tide of those trying to obtain fraudulent driver's licenses.
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Old Oct 9th 2001, 7:18 pm
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G'day,

Will my spouse be legally able drive a vehicle by herself using a restricted driver's
license? She doesn't have the driver's permit yet. Already has Social Sec. Card and
EAD is scheduled for Oct. 12 (after 7 mos. of waiting).

My spouse has difficulty adjusting to the U.S. traffic flow as opposed to her native
British right-hander. We end up on opposite sides of the vehicle when I'm opening the
door for her. On the few roundabouts in the U.S., wife phreaks feeling that I'm going
the wrong way around. Any suggestions about how to study for a California Driver's
License is VERY helpful.... We already understand that all cars and trucks are driven
by race-car drivers. We also understand the friendly middle finger wave (California
Driver's Greetings) if one drives in a safe manner. Any advice?

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Old Oct 9th 2001, 7:34 pm
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There's a difference between a restricted license (that some states operate with new
drivers) and a temporary license (which is what CA give out until they've determined
you should be allowed something more permanent). The temporary license should have
the same driving privileges as a full license.

It shouldn't take much time for someone to become accustomed to driving on the
opposite side of the road. My wife usually gets in the correct side when we go over
to the UK now and neither of us have a problem with the side of the road. The thing I
found hardest was lane positioning. Also, I usually drive a manual and I find that
when I go back to the UK the first couple of times I go to change gear I hit the
door. This is a great reminder about what side of the road to drive on!!!

If your wife carries on getting in the wrong side of the car, or freaking over
traffic circles (honestly, those are just obvious so long as you are on the correct
side of the road to start with!!!) trade her in for a smarter model

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Old Oct 10th 2001, 1:36 pm
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Thanks for your reply, Rete.
And for "Rt", my husband had to take the written test and the driving test, here in San Diego. He failed the written test the first time, and they allowed him to re-take it right away, which he passed. Then they made him a separate appointment for the actual driving test. He studied the manual like crazy. He passed the driving test with flying colors. Just a suggestion, but perhaps you could arrange for your wife to take a driving course? Good luck!
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For the record, when I used the term "restricted" I meant that the license was a temporary one, restricted to 90 days or thereabouts, as opposed to a permanent license, and not a restricted license meaning that you could only drive certain vehicles and/or certain hours of the day or night.

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