Driving license?

[Nicholas1787 0]

Hi all,

I am a permanent resident, and am looking to finally getting my Maryland driving license (we just bought our first car!) I have a United Kingdom driving license, but wasn't sure what the steps are for getting a license here - do I need to start from scratch as if I was a learner driver, or does my existing UK license help in getting a new MD one?

Any help or thoughts you all have would be greatly appreciated - many thanks

[YuAndDan 153]

Many states will simply exchange a DL, and may only have you do a written test.

Check with you state DMV, rules vary by state, because driving privileges are granted by state, not the federal government.

http://www.mva.maryland.gov/Driver-Services/Apply/default.htm

[mama n papa BEAR 1]

hi.. im from maryland too... this might help you..

scroll down and look for "Exchanging an Out-of-Country License for a Maryland License"

http://www.mva.maryland.gov/Driver-Services/Apply/international.htm

Edited January 10, 2011 by mama n papa BEAR

[Brother Hesekiel 2,235]

Unless you want to risk that some brainless DMV drone cuts or confiscates your UK license so that you have to deal with this once visiting the Kingdom again, you start from scratch. That means you will have to spend 30 minutes studying the material and drive at about 25% the skill level as a Brit. You can do this with one eye poked out and a knife in you clutch foot. Not worth wasting another thought on this.

Edited January 10, 2011 by Just Bob

[Nica_In_Love 98]

It depends on the state, but I got my Illinois license in November and started from scratch. It's a piece of cake, the whole process didn't take an hour, I didn't study and only got 2 questions wrong. They took me driving but it was easier than I thought it would be. I'm used to driving stick shift, so driving automatic here is way easier.