Hi if I get my licence at 14 in Alberta can I drive.in bc and if I move back by 16 can I switch my licence over to.bc right away
Have license, will travel
By: Drivers.com staff
Date: Friday, 19. December 2008
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mking, on Friday, 03. February 2012 at 10:32 PM
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Youngy, on Thursday, 01. December 2011 at 08:45 PM
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Denis Carriere, on Sunday, 30. October 2011 at 05:01 PM
Can you drive in the united states with a learners license from Alberta Following the ame rules s Alberta
Senthil, on Thursday, 13. October 2011 at 03:47 AM
I am living in Germany from last one year and holding a work permit. I want to visit Swiss for one week. Is it possible to rent a car in swiss and drive with my indian driving license
Anna, on Friday, 30. September 2011 at 03:49 AM
I have a full irish drivers licence. Is there a time limit to how long I can drive legally with that licence in California?
jack, on Saturday, 20. August 2011 at 07:48 AM
need to know if my Florida learners permit will transfer to Illinois
Rashid Ali Abdul Haq, on Tuesday, 14. June 2011 at 05:00 AM
Can you please help me to get information that, can i drive a car in UAE with saudi licence having a mission visa.
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james 420 man, on Monday, 03. January 2011 at 03:38 PM
last week i just got my alberta learners,can i drive in b.c with it?
Hunter, on Monday, 08. November 2010 at 10:16 PM
I live in Alberta by the way
Hunter, on Monday, 08. November 2010 at 10:16 PM
I live in Alberta by the way
Hunter, on Saturday, 06. November 2010 at 11:26 PM
I'm 14 and i have my learners can i drive in b.c?
fausto, on Sunday, 10. October 2010 at 12:46 AM
whats does tpx means
David, on Friday, 06. August 2010 at 05:39 PM
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saj, on Tuesday, 27. April 2010 at 11:17 PM
can im drive in british colombia with an indian licence?
Drivers staff, on Sunday, 03. January 2010 at 12:02 PM
Hi Chimmy,
We have a Drivers Handbook site which deals with this type of information from various countries - the relevant section for British Columbia is:
http://www.drivershandbook.com/topic/75/
chimmy, on Sunday, 03. January 2010 at 11:44 AM
Can my 14 year old son drive in British Columbia with his valid Alberta Learner's Class 7 license?
sai, on Thursday, 19. November 2009 at 09:32 PM
can i drive in b.c with a alberta lerners licence
Edna, on Thursday, 01. October 2009 at 08:26 PM
Can I drive in the states with my Class 7 N license?
jovigirl-1983, on Thursday, 03. September 2009 at 09:51 AM
i really have a question, if i own a home in louisiana and hold a louisiana drivers license, but have been renting in texas, going back n forth some, MY vechical is registered in louisiana and my insurance is from louisiana, would it be legal to get a texas license and still have my license from louisiana? Please if anyone can help me with this i would be very thankful
Admin, on Friday, 24. April 2009 at 07:29 PM
You need to have a full license. For more details go to http://www.drivershandbook.com and check for the different states.
JW, on Friday, 24. April 2009 at 02:34 PM
Can I drive in the U.S. on a BC learners license, or alternatively, could I with a new drivers license?
DK, on Saturday, 04. April 2009 at 04:10 PM
With a learner's permit you have to meet all the requirements for the Jurisdiction you are driving in, as with any license of any class.
You can check the requirements in British Columbia at htt://www.drivershandbook.com
Cathy, on Saturday, 04. April 2009 at 12:36 AM
Can my 14 year old son drive in British Columbia with his valid Alberta Learner's Class 7 license?
Donnie, on Saturday, 07. February 2009 at 11:28 PM
I'm trying to find some help in changing the state to state laws that prevent people like myself who are retired and are "Fulltime" RVers spending short periods in several states each year (Less than six months)from acquiring part time work in transportation unless they acquire a license in that state... I'm retired and hold a class A CDL with PTX endorsements and feel I shouldn't be required to change my drivers license every time we travel to another area (and some years we are in 4 or 5 states).. I feel this discriminates against my right to free travel in the U.S. What suggestions would anyone have on changing this discriminatory practice ?
DK, on Monday, 12. January 2009 at 03:09 PM
Rashmi,
Since Switzerland is a signatory to the International Treaty on licensing you should be able to. However, check out our section on driving in Switzerland.
http://www.drivers.com/topic/200/
Rashmi, on Monday, 12. January 2009 at 08:59 AM
Can i Drive in Switzerland considering the following:-
1] I have an indian driving licence.
2] I will be there in switzerland as a tourist for a week.
3] Currently on Uk HSMP Dependant visa which allows me to skip International Driving licence for a year.
Kindly advise.Thanks
Donnie, on Sunday, 04. January 2009 at 11:06 PM
What is the status of people like myself who are retired, fulltime, R.V.ers and are retired from commercial transport jobs, hold a current CDL, but have no permanent residence but have a legal mailing address in a state? I've been refused part time driving jobs because I don't have a "Florida CDL' or an "Arizona CDL" or "California CDL".. I or others in my situation can't afford to change OLs, vehicle reg., vehicle insurance everytime I relocate which is sometimes three or four times a year..
Admin, on Friday, 19. December 2008 at 07:06 PM
Clara, I'm sure you can apply for a driving test, along with everyone else, but I doubt you can get an Irish license unless you are resident there. However, check our link on converting to an Irish License on our Driving in Ireland travel section
http://www.drivers.com/topic/153/
clara, on Friday, 19. December 2008 at 01:17 PM
Can i apply for a test in ireland?
clara, on Friday, 19. December 2008 at 01:15 PM
As a french resident can I apply for a driving test in Ireland?
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