OK_K1

On 9/1/2023 at 4:47 AM, Chancy said:

 

Your situation is not the same as the OP's.  In most states, DMV rules are different for tourists and other non-immigrants, like those on student visa.  New residents (including green card applicants like the OP) in VA are required by state law to obtain a VA driver's license within 60 days of moving into the state if they want to drive legally -- https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/licenses-ids/license/applying/eligibility#new residents

 

My mistake, sorry

It might be good to double check this. You should be able to continue driving on your Australian license (and some states may need you to get an IDP (which is very easy to get) - https://www.usa.gov/non-citizen-driving) until you have established residence in your state. I did this for 4 years in NY, OH, MA, RI and PA while on a student visa with no problems. Australian tourists rent cars and drive in the US all the time. Though of course, I don't know whether VA is different.