i have a washington state permit and i'm planning on moving to california. Can i drive with washington state permit in Oregon and California or is that illega? and also do I have to take driver's ed again to get the driver's license in california, because the laws are different or does it not matter?
2007-02-10 10:07:59 · 9 answers · asked by kimcpm 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Insurance & Registration
You did not indicate your age. To begin with you CANNOT drive anywhere with a "learners permit" unless there is a licensed adult in the vehicle with you.
Once you are in California, if you are 16 or 17 years old you will need to have attended an approved drivers education class. Obtain a transcript from your school in Washington showing that you have attended such a class and the California Dept of Motor Vehicles MAY accept it. If you are 18 or older you would simply have to obtain a California permit. When dealing with the California DMV always make an appointment so you don't have to spend hours standing in lines. You can get one by phone, or on line.
2007-02-11 02:37:33 · answer #1 · answered by Peedlepup 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah you can drive with your permit in Cali, with an adult of course. As for taking driver's ed again I think you might have to. Your best bet would be to wait and get your license in Washington. If that's not possible go back to Washington to take the test. As long as you already have your license in another state you won't have to take driver's ed again. In addition to that once you have you license you don't have to switch it to a Cali one right away. If you do get you license and then move down there and try to switch it they will make you retake the driving test for you license and getting an appointment to do that is probably at least 2 weeks out. Good Luck.
Hope this helped.
2007-02-10 11:00:37 · answer #2 · answered by Mike C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use your handy dandy Washington state drivers guide that you should have gotten when you took driver's ed. Or the best way to find out would be to just call the Department of Motor Vehicles.
In Washington you can drive with a valid license for up to a month without it being illegal. It doesn't seem to list anything for going out of state though.
2007-02-10 10:16:52 · answer #3 · answered by blah_girl2002 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you get to CA, walk into the DMV with your Washington state permit in hand and ask them. You will probably have to turn it in for a California one. You do know about the graduated license system in California, don't you?
2007-02-10 10:44:37 · answer #4 · answered by oklatom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be best to call the Motor Vehicle Commission, but I think you are required to turn your Washington Permit in and retest for CA permit.
Call them and ask to make sure.
2007-02-10 10:40:51 · answer #5 · answered by Andy L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are a permanent resident of CA, then you have to turn in your Wash. State permit, and take the test for the CA permit.
2007-02-10 10:12:43 · answer #6 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To get your enable, purely circulate to the DMV. i'm 17 and have not began any of that stuff yet, yet all of my acquaintances have finished it. First they took motive force's ed although, considering you style of would desire to earnings the thank you to force in the previous given the means to handle a automobile. And as for the working enable, the consultant on your college's profession middle can inform you all approximately it. don't be afraid to ask; that's what they're there for. and additionally, i'm valuable a parent would desire to steer you with the aid of all of this.
2016-09-28 22:37:42 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think you need to take the written test in california again, just take it again and you could probably get your license real quick.
2007-02-10 10:11:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
consult your department of motor vehicles.
2007-02-10 10:12:59 · answer #9 · answered by travelguruette 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋