know how it works? how long it lasts? are the exams equally simple?
im in italy and planning on getting a car for job issues but i dont know whether its going to be easier to get a drivers' liscence here in italy or use one from the states, ive heard there is one, im just curious to know, what is the easiest way...
i dont speak perfect perfect italian so its not like its goign to be easy taking the exam IF i was to get the liscence from here....
any ideas?
2006-09-20 22:05:38 · 8 answers · asked by sueet2b 4 in Travel ➔ Travel (General) ➔ Other - Destinations
officer b: yeah italians drive like nutts here! i live here for over 4 years and just now im starting to get the OK feeling of driving here. and yes thier driver's liscence is all just a little pink stamped paper. however just recently i noticed they came out with the nice plastic card indentification/driver's liscence thing.
2006-09-20 22:30:25 · update #1
There is an International license to drive required in Europe.
The exam is not simple.
Do you work at a military installation?
- the benefit is the exam costs less and it's in English.
My license lasts 6 years.
Good luck!
2006-09-20 22:19:32 · answer #1 · answered by Warrior 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
When I first moved to Germany (from Canada) the Landratsamt (that's where you get licences) told me I didn't need an International Driver's Licence, my Canadian licence was valid up to 3 months in Germany. After the 3 months I just transferred my Canadian licence to a European Driver's Licence...no charge.
Sorry don't know about the other European countries, but seeing these things have all been standardized in the EU I imagine it's pretty much the same every where in Europe.
2006-09-21 17:56:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the laws there but you should be able to use your US license for now although you should apply for an international drivers licence. You don't have to take a test just apply I believe. You may need to switch your licence over to a Italian license evenually with out a test.
Have you seen how they drive in Italy? I think they get their licenses out of the cracker jack box.
2006-09-21 05:18:05 · answer #3 · answered by Constant_Traveler 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is called an International Drivers License.It last for 5 years.You can get it here in Italy or the States.Ask at any auto club.They will help you through the process.It is surprisingly easy.
2006-09-21 05:19:04 · answer #4 · answered by eva b 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be able to obtain an International Drivers Licence that will enable you to drive in Europe for a set period of time. Ask at your local automobile association how you go about applying for it.
2006-09-21 08:20:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a 3rd AirForce license through the USAirForce, but you have to have base access to get those.
You can apply in the USofA to get an internation license thats valid, cost $20.
http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/safety/safety_1179.html#permits
http://www.aaa.com/vacation/idpapplc.html?association=AAA&clb_id=212&secure=N
Good luck
2006-09-21 05:24:07 · answer #6 · answered by Physics4Rich 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can go to AAA and ask for one. Keep in mind you must know the rules of the road for your own safety. they do not ask you to take an exam, only show them your valid d/l. they will ask you how long your trip will be, then they will enter those dates on the outside of the document. then they hand you the original and that's it.
2006-09-21 05:19:27 · answer #7 · answered by motogirl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
YA ITS CALLED THE LICENSE TO KILL....
WITH THAT LICENSE YOU CAN ALSO PRACTISE PROSTITUTION IN EUROPE.....WELCOME TO EUROPE...
2006-09-21 05:16:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋