How to get rights in the US?
Obtaining a Driver License in America is not as difficult as in Russia, and if you already have driving experience in another country, then this will not be difficult for you. To obtain a license, you must pass two exams: theoretical, practical, and also listen to a 5-hour lecture on road safety.
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First you need to prepare for the test. To prepare, you can use the official manual from the DMV.gov website or find the same book in Russian. By the way, the exam can also be taken in Russian. I also recommend searching for practice tests on Google and taking them to practice. Once you have thoroughly learned the theory for your state, you can begin taking the first exam.
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You can take the Permit Test NY online from your computer or come to the DMV for the exam. To do this, you need to create a personal account and upload the necessary documents there: passport, immigration documents, one or two confirmations of residential address. Once the documents are uploaded, you can begin the exam. It consists of approximately 50 questions. The test is quite easy, but still requires preparation. Your screen and webcam are recorded while you take the test.
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After passing the exam, you need to make an appointment and come to the DMV for a vision test, photographs and provide original documents. After completing all the procedures at the DMV, you need to pay a fee of $70-80 and wait to receive a plastic Learner Permit by mail.
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While you are waiting for the permit, you need to enroll in a driving school and receive a certificate of completion of a 5-hour lecture. During the lecture you will be told about the basic rules of behavior and safety on the road. After receiving the certificate and permit by email, you can sign up for a driving test or Road Test. You can sign up at DMV.gov.
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To pass the road test, you need to take a permit and certificate with you, and also find a car in which you will take the test - you can rent it at a driving school along with an instructor. An inspector will be waiting for you at the site, who will check your documents and get into your car to conduct the exam. The Road Test goes quite quickly. Basically you need to drive down the road for a short time, make a couple of turns, parallel park and make a K-turn. The exam takes 5-10 minutes. After completing the exam, the inspector will give you a business card with a website where you can check the results, but only a few hours after passing.
Now all that remains is to wait for the plastic Driver License to arrive in the mail within 1-2 weeks. After passing the road test, you do not need to go to the DMV again. I myself passed both theory and practice the second time. I think because I didn't prepare well. The process of passing a license is quite simple, especially for those who already have experience. In general, the cost of obtaining rights amounted to $200-250.
Source: Telegram channel “Lukova & Lyubimov in USA”
