Drive license

[fabsfabs 1]

Hi everyone 

I'm moving to US, specifically to Miami .

I've got the immigrant  visa.

I'm wondering how and where to get a drive license?

Any advice ..?

Should I take a test?

Thank you 

[Boiler 43,451]

They are not going to give you a DL without taking the test.

 

https://www.flhsmv.gov/new-resident/#:~:text=As a new Florida resident,to drive on Florida roads.

[Verrou 1,899]

taking the test its not a choice. its mandatory. written and driving test. it super super easy

[Redro 4,600]

1 hour ago, fabsfabs said:

Hi everyone 

I'm moving to US, specifically to Miami .

I've got the immigrant  visa.

I'm wondering how and where to get a drive license?

Any advice ..?

Should I take a test?

Thank you 

Which country are you from? You might not need to take one if you are from a certain country and you already have a DL. 
Otherwise google “get a drivers license in “name of your town/city/county” and follow instructions 

[Boiler 43,451]

Does Florida do that?

[LaJumpa 36]

I had a full UK drivers license and I still had to take the written and practical test. Took about 2 weeks in total, only because there were not many appointments at the time. You could probably get it sooner.

 

Because of my UK license I was able to skip the 4-hour driving course. That may vary for other countries....

 

You'll need your Social Security Card before you can start the process.

[Redro 4,600]

1 hour ago, Boiler said:

Does Florida do that?

Yep. reciprocal agreement for Canada, South Korea, France, Germany, or China. 

[fabsfabs 1]

On 3/13/2024 at 1:21 PM, Redro said:

Yep. reciprocal agreement for Canada, South Korea, France, Germany, or China. 

Thank you my drive license is from Spain . Means I have to take three written test as well the practical test?. In the meantime  can I get another kind of identification?

[fabsfabs 1]

On 3/13/2024 at 1:01 PM, LaJumpa said:

I had a full UK drivers license and I still had to take the written and practical test. Took about 2 weeks in total, only because there were not many appointments at the time. You could probably get it sooner.

 

Because of my UK license I was able to skip the 4-hour driving course. That may vary for other countries....

 

You'll need your Social Security Card before you can start the process.

Can you share the link?. How much did you pay for it ? Do I have to take a course? 

[Boiler 43,451]

You will have your Passport but can apply for a State ID.

[LaJumpa 36]

On 3/14/2024 at 2:15 PM, fabsfabs said:

Can you share the link?. How much did you pay for it ? Do I have to take a course? 

It’ll vary on what county you reside in. I’m based in Orlando and used Orange County Tax Collectors (https://www.octaxcol.com)

 

I can’t remember the total cost. It was around $50 for my practical road test and new license. And then probably around the same for my learners permit and written test. I’d say budget around $150 in total. If you have a full European license you should be able to skip the 4 hour course and just go straight into your written and practical test!