How long can you legally drive on your British driving license after you move to USA
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I know there is a time limit but have frogotten 6 Months?
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Originally Posted by MHolkham
I know there is a time limit but have frogotten 6 Months?
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Originally Posted by MHolkham
I know there is a time limit but have frogotten 6 Months?
In the case of NC where I live, residents have 60 days to get the State's driving license.
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Originally Posted by fatbrit
Need to give us a state. Also, give us a visa type -- there can be visa-specific complications.
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Originally Posted by MHolkham
I know there is a time limit but have frogotten 6 Months?
I think it's Catch 22.
A UK license is valid for 12 months, but most (if not all) States insist that you get a license within 30-60 days.
Horrifying I know but to get my Virginia license I actually had to take a computer and then a road test, and I've been driving for over 35 years !
Mind you the test was easy.
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Originally Posted by fatbrit
Need to give us a state. Also, give us a visa type -- there can be visa-specific complications.
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Originally Posted by rogerpenycate
I think it's Catch 22.
A UK license is valid for 12 months, but most (if not all) States insist that you get a license within 30-60 days.
Horrifying I know but to get my Virginia license I actually had to take a computer and then a road test, and I've been driving for over 35 years !
Mind you the test was easy.
A UK license is valid for 12 months, but most (if not all) States insist that you get a license within 30-60 days.
Horrifying I know but to get my Virginia license I actually had to take a computer and then a road test, and I've been driving for over 35 years !
Mind you the test was easy.
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Also be a little careful when you to take your test - I have heard that some people have had their British License taken from them. I have a NYS licence as well as my British one. I just made no reference to the fact I had one, and didn't take it with me to the test.
If you are going to live here - just do the test. The questions are easy peasy and the driving test less than one mile.
If you are going to live here - just do the test. The questions are easy peasy and the driving test less than one mile.
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Originally Posted by MHolkham
I told hubby that the test is a LOT easier in USA. I had to take my test here 45 min. in the states about 5 to 15 lol
"OK reverse out of the parking spot and go to the end and turn right.
At the junction turn left.
Take the next right.
Turn left back into the car park and park.
OK, come inside and we'll issue you your license"
About 5 minutes
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Originally Posted by MHolkham
Not sure where we will settle Alabama or Fl. Thanks for reply
Florida is 30 days. You'll want one as first priority when you land anyway for both ID and auto insurance reasons. So, no procrastination!
Florida info here.
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Originally Posted by britchicknyc
Also be a little careful when you to take your test - I have heard that some people have had their British License taken from them. I have a NYS licence as well as my British one. I just made no reference to the fact I had one, and didn't take it with me to the test.
If you are going to live here - just do the test. The questions are easy peasy and the driving test less than one mile.
If you are going to live here - just do the test. The questions are easy peasy and the driving test less than one mile.
In Georgia, you have to get a license within 30 days of becoming a resident here.
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Originally Posted by rogerpenycate
Mine went like this"
"OK reverse out of the parking spot and go to the end and turn right.
At the junction turn left.
Take the next right.
Turn left back into the car park and park.
OK, come inside and we'll issue you your license"
About 5 minutes
"OK reverse out of the parking spot and go to the end and turn right.
At the junction turn left.
Take the next right.
Turn left back into the car park and park.
OK, come inside and we'll issue you your license"
About 5 minutes
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My examiner looked horrified when I told her my test in the UK took 45 minutes.
But I threw her a horrified look back when she said this is the same test everyone gets. Including 16 year olds :scared:
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90 days for SC. Driving test was easy.
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Originally Posted by MHolkham
I know there is a time limit but have frogotten 6 Months?
When you do take the test, show them your UK licence they don't need to see it but I think it makes a difference if they know you've already been driving. My examiner actually said "oh don't worry about this test then it's so easy you could do it with your eyes closed!!!!!!"
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When you do take the test, show them your UK licence they don't need to see it but I think it makes a difference if they know you've already been driving. My examiner actually said "oh don't worry about this test then it's so easy you could do it with your eyes closed!!!!!!"
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