I have a Driving Licence from Chicago, IL, US. Is there a way I can get a British Driving Licence on the basis of that - without going through the normal procedure of getting a UK Driving Licence (written and practical test etc.) ?
2006-12-24 22:10:48 · 11 answers · asked by Hardy 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
Please note that the US Licence I am atalking about is NOT an INTERNATION AL Driving Licence. It is a LOCAL driving licence for IL(Chicago) in US
2006-12-24 22:37:15 · update #1
i had a friend in London f who lived out in USA he had an English license and an American license he kept them both as what he told me he uses his English license if he gets stopped in USA and he uses his American license in England . what he has found that the police tend to give him a waring instead of booking him . so i would say keep your USA license and get new british one
2006-12-27 15:58:37 · answer #1 · answered by alectaf 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry there r no short cuts 2 this.
i would advise u 2 take a UK driving test, u'll need 2 do a theory test/take the practical test in a hired automatic and u should b fine it'll b a doddle 4 u
as others have already said an international licence is only valid 4 six months.
the Government r cracking down on drivers here at the moment.
trying 2 get or keep as many off the road as possible, suddenly realising that the UK is regularly breaking EU emission laws agreed back in 2000.
now they have a big rush on 2 avoid the fine.
2006-12-25 05:43:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your British license is good in the USA as long as you're a tourist. You can legally drive any car in the USA that you can legally drive in Great Britain. If you are coming to the US other than as a tourist (student visa, or resident alien for example) you will need to get a license in the state you live in. Rules vary by state but most will require you get a license within 30 days of establishing residence.
2016-05-23 05:27:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like some of the other contributors, I do not think you would be able to exchange you driving licence to a UK version without taking the test. This link to the relevant section of the Driver and Vehicle Licencing Agency might be useful to you:-
http://www.direct.gov.uk/Motoring/DriverLicensing/DrivingInGbOnAForeignLicence/ForeignLicencesArticles/fs/en?CONTENT_ID=4022562&chk=uwHmHb
2006-12-24 22:32:33 · answer #4 · answered by peewit 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your American licence is not valid in UK you will have to take a UK driving test from the beginning
2006-12-28 20:33:09 · answer #5 · answered by srracvuee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you have an international driver's license, you can only use it in UK for 6 months - 1 year (i think). after which, you still have to undergo this routine tests. and for sure, you will only have few driving lessons to have before getting a DVLA license (since you are already driving before). it's only a matter of getting use to UK's roundabouts and driving right-hand vehicles.
2006-12-24 22:32:13 · answer #6 · answered by digitalfortress 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no you cant drive over here on that licence sorry, plus you drive on the wrong side of the road lol, any it ioof to the test centre for you i am afraid, happy new year
2006-12-26 03:09:20 · answer #7 · answered by TERRY READ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as a retired driving instructor no, you must take a British driving test, i taught a female American in my time, international licence last only 6 months.
does it help?
2006-12-24 22:24:39 · answer #8 · answered by van n 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your licence should be valid for 1 year if you wish to drive after that date you may need to pass a british driving test.
this site will be useful for you.
http://www.direct.gov.uk/Motoring/DriverLicensing
2006-12-24 23:47:15 · answer #9 · answered by kgiadi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Interesting...I would think not,we drive on different sides of the road,and a lot of the road signs aren't the same.
But someone might know differently.
2006-12-24 22:15:53 · answer #10 · answered by Pat R 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋