Driving licences
Ok another question has arisen, we move to USA 31May first month we will be living in Manhattan so don't really need a car however we are then moving to New Jersey, Chesterfield, Burlington.
We will need to buy cars and obviously take a driving test, however someone has now mentioned that we can not buy a car without a valid licence and that we cannot sit a test without our own vehicle. Any advice or suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks Tracy |
Re: Driving licences
Originally Posted by mcc22
(Post 4506481)
Ok another question has arisen, we move to USA 31May first month we will be living in Manhattan so don't really need a car however we are then moving to New Jersey, Chesterfield, Burlington.
We will need to buy cars and obviously take a driving test, however someone has now mentioned that we can not buy a car without a valid licence and that we cannot sit a test without our own vehicle. Any advice or suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks Tracy And, I don't think I've needed my drivers license to buy a car. If you buy one from a private party, I certainly doubt you'd be asked for it. I suppose people who don't have a car borrow one from a friend or something - actually, the friend would have to drive them to the testing center. Perhaps a co-worker or something? I would suggest researching the New Jersey department of motor vehicles for the exact regulations. Sorry, I don't remember what visa you will have, there are some restrictions for how long they will issue licenses for, depending upon the visa type and length. |
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Most, if not all of the information that Tracy has given you is State-dependent.
Some states only allow you to drive for 30 days on a foreign license, some allow a year. Many allow only 30 days for an out-of-state (but still US) license, but allow longer for a foreign license. If you are entitled to a Social Security Number with your visa then I believe you have to wait to get it before you can take the test. However, if your family members are on non-work visas (like the H4) they should be able to swear or sign an affidavit saying they're not entitled to an SSN and take the test without one. Even if you're allowed to drive for a year on your UK license, I suggest you don't. We did, and it just means putting off the inevitable, and paying $$$ for car insurance in the meantime. |
Re: Driving licences
Originally Posted by mcc22
(Post 4506481)
Ok another question has arisen, we move to USA 31May first month we will be living in Manhattan so don't really need a car however we are then moving to New Jersey, Chesterfield, Burlington.
We will need to buy cars and obviously take a driving test, however someone has now mentioned that we can not buy a car without a valid licence and that we cannot sit a test without our own vehicle. Any advice or suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks Tracy If you have a valid UK licence you will only have to sit a multiple question verbal test. Do not give in your UK licence...it is not a requirement in NJ. You can drive on your UK licence for 60 days. Take your passport with you as they will want to see your visa. Take a look at NJ DMV website: http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/ http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/Licenses/...n-Citizens.htm If you are considering leasing or obtaining finance for a car you will have to provide an insurance certificate before the car dealer will allow you to take possession of the car. |
Re: Driving licences
Originally Posted by mcc22
(Post 4506481)
Ok another question has arisen, we move to USA 31May first month we will be living in Manhattan so don't really need a car however we are then moving to New Jersey, Chesterfield, Burlington.
We will need to buy cars and obviously take a driving test, however someone has now mentioned that we can not buy a car without a valid licence and that we cannot sit a test without our own vehicle. Any advice or suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks Tracy check this out tracy http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/Licenses/FirstTime.htm |
Re: Driving licences
Originally Posted by TruBrit
(Post 4506947)
check this out tracy http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/Licenses/FirstTime.htm
http://www.state.nj.us/mvc/Licenses/...n-Citizens.htm |
Re: Driving licences
You don't have to drive to obtain your NJ License if you have a current UK license, it's a knowledge test only. Brush up on this.
NJ Handbook You will need to meet the 6 point ID to apply for it. 6 Point ID Sample test here. Sample test Good luck, I failed my theory first time much to everyone on BE's amusement. That will teach me to read the handbook first. :D |
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check the other driving thread on NJ...
You can use drivers ed person's car for the test, or a rental, you don't have to own it...just have to show proof that it's road legal...and you can use your international license for a month..you don't need a license to buy a car, tho in NJ, you do to register it, but judging by the pillocks that "drive" there, a one handed epileptic monkey on crack could pass the test....sorry Gruff :D |
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We bought our vehicles from a dealership in GA using an International Driving License and an insurance binder.
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Originally Posted by Lynne
(Post 4507081)
We bought our vehicles from a dealership in GA using an International Driving License and an insurance binder.
A Dealer Insurance Binder is likely to be horribly expensive. |
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Thank you, Boiler. Someone else who knows the difference between a country's driver's license and an international one.
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Re: Driving licences
Originally Posted by Boiler
(Post 4507482)
No such thing as an International Drivers License, and you do not need a translation if its in English.
A Dealer Insurance Binder is likely to be horribly expensive. BTW When using a UK license to rent a car (in the USA), you will need to show the little plastic ID type card AND show the big green piece of paper. |
Re: Driving licences
Originally Posted by MartinF
(Post 4507663)
BTW When using a UK license to rent a car (in the USA), you will need to show the little plastic ID type card AND show the big green piece of paper. |
Re: Driving licences
Originally Posted by Boiler
(Post 4507482)
No such thing as an International Drivers License, and you do not need a translation if its in English.
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An Internional Drivers Permit
I find it hard to believe anybody here would know there is a paper counterpart, I have mine but until mentioned I had completely forgotten about it. Completely gutted when I could not find my old paper license, would have had some fun when asked for a DL. |
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