learning to drive in US
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learning to drive in US
I have been in the US (Hawaii) since March now and I finally have given in to the fact I will need to learn to drive
My husband holds a British driving license. He will have to take his US test by March 2009, but when he does, will he be able to teach me to drive in the family car if I get insurance? Does he have to have had a US license for a set period?
I know I have to take a theory test.
My husband holds a British driving license. He will have to take his US test by March 2009, but when he does, will he be able to teach me to drive in the family car if I get insurance? Does he have to have had a US license for a set period?
I know I have to take a theory test.
#2
Re: learning to drive in US
Rules vary by state. A lot of this was run through last time you asked:
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=545201
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=545201
#3
Re: learning to drive in US
well dunno about where you are but my hubby has just taught me to drive and im taking my test in the next few weeks!! All they ask for at the driving centre is for you to sign form saying you have had 40 hours road experience.
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Re: learning to drive in US
I have been in the US (Hawaii) since March now and I finally have given in to the fact I will need to learn to drive
My husband holds a British driving license. He will have to take his US test by March 2009, but when he does, will he be able to teach me to drive in the family car if I get insurance? Does he have to have had a US license for a set period?
I know I have to take a theory test.
My husband holds a British driving license. He will have to take his US test by March 2009, but when he does, will he be able to teach me to drive in the family car if I get insurance? Does he have to have had a US license for a set period?
I know I have to take a theory test.
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Re: learning to drive in US
I realise rules vary from state to state. I have looked at the DMV website and elsewhere but none of them tell me how long the person you learn with has to have held their license for.
In the UK it is 3 years.
Can he start teching me as soon as he gets his US license?
I am on th Big Island, Hawaii, Hilo by the way
In the UK it is 3 years.
Can he start teching me as soon as he gets his US license?
I am on th Big Island, Hawaii, Hilo by the way
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Re: learning to drive in US
I have been in the US (Hawaii) since March now and I finally have given in to the fact I will need to learn to drive
My husband holds a British driving license. He will have to take his US test by March 2009, but when he does, will he be able to teach me to drive in the family car if I get insurance? Does he have to have had a US license for a set period?
I know I have to take a theory test.
My husband holds a British driving license. He will have to take his US test by March 2009, but when he does, will he be able to teach me to drive in the family car if I get insurance? Does he have to have had a US license for a set period?
I know I have to take a theory test.
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Re: learning to drive in US
People learn to drive here? That's news to me.
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Re: learning to drive in US
I realise rules vary from state to state. I have looked at the DMV website and elsewhere but none of them tell me how long the person you learn with has to have held their license for.
In the UK it is 3 years.
Can he start teching me as soon as he gets his US license?
I am on th Big Island, Hawaii, Hilo by the way
In the UK it is 3 years.
Can he start teching me as soon as he gets his US license?
I am on th Big Island, Hawaii, Hilo by the way
#9
Re: learning to drive in US
The only requirement in my state is that the teacher must be over 21 and be a licensed driver.
#10
Re: learning to drive in US
Go to your states dmv site and find out.
Generally, you've got to have had your license for 3 years and be over 21 to teach someone to drive, but that might not be the case for your state.
Generally, you've got to have had your license for 3 years and be over 21 to teach someone to drive, but that might not be the case for your state.
#12
Re: learning to drive in US
that site said 'Applicants must be accompanied by a licensed driver who is 21 years of age or older. That person must be present when the applicant is called by the examiner for the road test and until the completion of the road test. ' so i would guess he's good to go once he has the licence!
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Re: learning to drive in US
You can do it! My mother grew up in San Francisco always using public transport. She too learned to drive in Hawaii when they moved there.