I'm from the UK, and want to drive in USA

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02-11-2009 , 07:21 PM

Gullanian

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Can anyone tell me if im allowed?

I'm 99% sure you can drive in USA with a valid british drivers license.

I also recall reading that you have to have held the license for a minimum of one year. When I search on this though I can't find any information.

Also if it is a 1 year wait, can I take a test in USA and then drive?

Thanks!

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02-11-2009 , 07:28 PM

jj12

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you can drive in the us with pakistani drivers license

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02-11-2009 , 07:33 PM

jacktay

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Are you just visiting the USA?

Your license should be valid here for a visit.

Each state issues it's own license and to obtain a driver's license in USA, you will probably be required to have a Social Security Number, which if you aren't an American ciitizen, not sure you can acquire.

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02-11-2009 , 07:35 PM

Gullanian

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Yes just visiting.

I keep hearing it 'should' work but I would like it if someone could give me a definite answer with supporting links if possible!

If I have to wait a year, I'm going to have to change my plans (currently learning to drive).

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02-11-2009 , 07:38 PM

jacktay

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Originally Posted by Gullanian

how old are you?

http://www.usa.gov/Topics/Foreign_Vi..._Driving.shtml - This link may be helpful!

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02-11-2009 , 07:56 PM

Gullanian

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I'm 22, will be 23 when I plan to travel. Thanks for link, am reading it now. I plan on buying a car upon arrival.

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02-11-2009 , 08:00 PM

Gullanian

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Link had no relevant info unfortunatly.

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"Some British car insurance companies do cover foreign driving, but some also have a restriction of only covering foreign driving in EU countries. The US is not a European Union country."
http://www.abd.org.uk/resources/brit..._in_the_us.htm

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02-11-2009 , 08:03 PM

Gullanian

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Only thing I can find about the 1 year is for rental car firms, requiring you held it for one year. Fortunatly I am going to buy. I will give some insurance companies a call tommorow and find out for sure!

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02-11-2009 , 08:05 PM

Gullanian

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http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Can_you_dr...ith_uk_licence

Looks promising, but will phone to confirm.

Edit: RAC says I don't need an international permit:
http://www.rac.co.uk/web/know-how/go...ies-needed.cgi

Woot!

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02-12-2009 , 02:57 AM

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ohaithere

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Originally Posted by Gullanian

I'm 22, will be 23 when I plan to travel. Thanks for link, am reading it now. I plan on buying a car upon arrival.

unless they changed the rules, buying a car is a pain in the ass if you have no fixed US address.

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02-12-2009 , 04:20 AM

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Gullanian

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Is that from an insurance point of view? Or because it needs to be registered or something?

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