Re: More driving questions
Originally Posted by lansbury
(Post 8209511)
The answer to the question I think you are asking is no. You have to prove residence in a State as part of the license issuing process.
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Re: More driving questions
Originally Posted by SarahG
(Post 8209500)
I've got my driving test on Saturday morning. Hope it doesn't snow and that they let me use the car. Husband crashed into another car last weekend and had to repair the front bumper with tape as most of the left bumper was either on the ground or hanging off!
I am bloody awful at parallel parking. Actually I am rubbish at parking. Have no spatial awareness. :o And good luck. |
Re: More driving questions
Originally Posted by Ginblossom
(Post 8209514)
That was my understanding too which is why I asked but ajcmals seems to think thats not necessary.
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Re: More driving questions
Originally Posted by SarahG
(Post 8209500)
I've got my driving test on Saturday morning. Hope it doesn't snow and that they let me use the car. Husband crashed into another car last weekend and had to repair the front bumper with tape as most of the left bumper was either on the ground or hanging off!
I am bloody awful at parallel parking. Actually I am rubbish at parking. Have no spatial awareness. :o
Originally Posted by ajcmals
(Post 8209486)
I got my KY drivers license a couple of weeks ago. Mine went like this:
*Show Green Card (been here since May 2009), UK Licence, Current Car Insurance *Take EASY PEASY eye test *Do easy multiple choice on-screen test GOT LICENSE! Didn't have to take a road test apparently 'because I have a green card'?! Even though the road test would have been on a disused airfield... this is why I WORRY about drivers here in KY! Accidents EVERYDAY en-route to and from work! |
Re: More driving questions
Originally Posted by Ginblossom
(Post 8209514)
That was my understanding too which is why I asked but ajcmals seems to think thats not necessary.
I had proof of residency. In another thread about driving i'd commented on obtaining a permit while AOS was being processed. If I had tried to get a drivers license on a K-1 Visa or while waiting for AOS (Green Card) then I would have had to get what's called a 'blue letter', which entails taking all my visa documentation, passport etc etc to the DMV then getting a permit to take the test etc., I just decided to wait as the KY DMV instructed me that my UK licence was good for a year... Low-and-behold my Green Card arrived 2months after getting married and I went to DMV to take tests a couple of weeks back. I was expecting to take all 3 tests including road test. After taking my eye and written test I went back to the window expecting to take the road test but they told me to go to the 'photo' area for my license pic... I then asked "When do I take the road test", to which they said "You have a green card so you don't have to" :thumbsup: |
Re: More driving questions
Originally Posted by sunflwrgrl13
(Post 8209539)
You will likely need to make sure that all of your lights are working. i.e. indicators and headlights. If they aren't you may not be able to use it for your test.
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Re: More driving questions
Originally Posted by ajcmals
(Post 8209543)
Sorry, you weren't being sarcastic... I just didn't understand your question... Too many MO's!
I had proof of residency. In another thread about driving i'd commented on obtaining a permit while AOS was being processed. If I had tried to get a drivers license on a K-1 Visa or while waiting for AOS (Green Card) then I would have had to get what's called a 'blue letter', which entails taking all my visa documentation, passport etc etc to the DMV then getting a permit to take the test etc., I just decided to wait as the KY DMV instructed me that my UK licence was good for a year... Low-and-behold my Green Card arrived 2months after getting married and I went to DMV to take tests a couple of weeks back. I was expecting to take all 3 tests including road test. After taking my eye and written test I went back to the window expecting to take the road test but they told me to go to the 'photo' area for my license pic... I then asked "When do I take the road test", to which they said "You have a green card so you don't have to" :thumbsup: |
Re: More driving questions
Originally Posted by Ginblossom
(Post 7895393)
Ok, this even sounds dumb even before I asked, but I will take my chances anyways and just ask at the risk of ridicule.
Is there any state whereby you do not have a driving test and could simply exchange a UK licence? |
Re: More driving questions
Originally Posted by Ginblossom
(Post 7895393)
Ok, this even sounds dumb even before I asked, but I will take my chances anyways and just ask at the risk of ridicule.
Is there any state whereby you do not have a driving test and could simply exchange a UK licence? Why??:confused: Do you seriously think you will fail the test in your state? If yes, then I respectfully suggest that you NEED to take lessons and the test. |
Re: More driving questions
Originally Posted by Michelmas
(Post 8210693)
Having read all the replies no one has asked this yet.
Why??:confused: Do you seriously think you will fail the test in your state? If yes, then I respectfully suggest that you NEED to take lessons and the test. I have been driving for years, and have driven in the US before. I was just curious that was all. |
Re: More driving questions
Originally Posted by Ginblossom
(Post 8210829)
I dont think I will fail the test or am not especially worried about it.
I have been driving for years, and have driven in the US before. I was just curious that was all. |
Re: More driving questions
Originally Posted by fatbrit
(Post 8210851)
Driving skills are not prerequisite for the test.
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Re: More driving questions
Originally Posted by sime303
(Post 8210885)
Maybe not but psychically knowing the blood alcohol content of the driver in front of you and then figuring out the stopping distance needed at 37mph on icy roads is.
a) drive home now before your spouse gets angry? b) drink a coffee before you drive home? c) take a breath mint before you drive home? d) call a cab? |
Re: More driving questions
Originally Posted by fatbrit
(Post 8210894)
You had a bad day at work and drank 12 beers and 12 chasers in the bar on the way home. Should you:
a) drive home now before your spouse gets angry? b) drink a coffee before you drive home? c) take a breath mint before you drive home? d) call a cab? |
Re: More driving questions
12 years ago my DH took his test in California.
Being a Brit and a little worried he turned up early and waited. Eventually he was called by a woman (his quote who seemed a 'bit odd') he was asked to drive down the road and turn right, seconds later he was asked to pull over, he assumed this was the parking bit, so he did. Woman got out of the car and asked him to wait, 20 minutes later she came back got in the car thanked him and said drive back to the test centre, which he did. En route she said he was so kind to have waited whilst she went to book her wedding, he shocked, but hey whatever, congratulated her and asked when the wedding was, reply 'Oh I don't know yet I haven't found a husband' :ohmy: When they got back to the test place she told him he'd passed handed him the slip, it was covered in doodled love hearts! He still craps himself when he has to drive past the place!:rofl: |
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