What are the requirements to drive in the US?


What are the requirements to drive in the US?

Take a driver's license in the USA
  • Vision test.
  • Proof of legal residency in the US.
  • Theoretical test (multiple choice questions)
  • Test of knowledge about the American road signs (incl. sufficient knowledge of English to understand the road signs)
  • Practical driving test.


Can I drive as a tourist in USA?

You may drive a car in the United States for one year using an International Driver's Permit (IDP) and a driver's license from your home country. Getting an IDP is the simplest way to be licensed to drive in the United States. You must get your IDP in your home country before arriving in the United States.


Can I drive in USA without international license?

Depending on the U.S. states you will visit, you may need an International Driving Permit (IDP) as well as a driving permit from your country. If you are a citizen of another country and are living permanently in the U.S., you may be able to get a regular state driver's license.