{"id":59325,"date":"2020-09-30T11:53:39","date_gmt":"2020-09-30T11:53:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nationwideautotransportation.com\/blog\/?p=59325"},"modified":"2025-04-03T06:41:38","modified_gmt":"2025-04-03T06:41:38","slug":"drivers-license","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nationwideautotransportation.com\/blog\/drivers-license\/","title":{"rendered":"Get a Drivers License in the US | College Prep Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading Time: <\/span> 8<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>\n

The journey to get a drivers license in the US<\/strong> is a pivotal step toward independence! Especially for college students gearing up for campus life. As 2025 rushes by, it is important to understand the updated procedures and requirements. This comprehensive guide outlines the steps to get a drivers license in the US<\/strong>. Be well-prepared for the road ahead. Whether you’re a first-time applicant or assisting someone in the process, this guide will navigate you through each stage seamlessly.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the academic year beckons, college students nationwide are gearing up for the return to campus, and at Nationwide Auto Transportation<\/a><\/strong>, we\u2019re ready to facilitate a seamless transition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, as the pace of life picks up, so does the preparation for college life, including the need for reliable transportation. If you’re a parent of a young adult who’s on the cusp of independence and college adventures, you’re likely considering how to best support them in this new chapter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether it\u2019s making sure that your soon-to-be college student has their vehicle on campus to make the most of their independence or coordinating transport for their move, Nationwide Auto Transportation<\/a><\/strong> is here to help. We understand the importance of having a piece of home with them, and a car can be just that\u2014a familiar space and a means to explore this new stage of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let us take the wheel when it comes to moving your child\u2019s vehicle to college<\/a><\/strong>. With our trusted auto transport services, you can cross one more thing off your college prep list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Your Passport to Freedom | A Drivers License<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve completed the process before, you\u2019ll know that it\u2019s pretty straight-forward, but if this is your first rodeo, you probably have many misgivings. The main issue for most parents is whether this little child, whose diapers you used to change, is really ready to get behind the wheel of a powerful machine. It\u2019s unfathomable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yet, here we are, looking for the best cars to buy<\/a> for first time car owners…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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That\u2019s not to mention the thought of a 19-year-old driving across a number of states by themselves to college when school starts again. It\u2019s becoming the norm for parents to opt for flying the kids to school while shipping their cars over. But it all starts with that one extremely important document, namely the driver\u2019s license, which allows the bearer to legally operate a motor vehicle in the United States. A valid U.S. driver\u2019s license is valid in all the states and in Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most people obtain a basic driver\u2019s license which allows them to operate a car. But there are different categories of licenses for different vehicles, such as trucks, buses, taxis and motorcycles. In some states, individuals under the age of 21 are issued with a vertical orientation driver\u2019s license. That helps establishments to easily identify whether the individual is of legal drinking age, while others use a bold red print to write \u201cunder 21\u201d on the card. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Get a Drivers License in the US<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You probably got your drivers license a long time ago, so we\u2019ll go over the basics again:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Study the driver\u2019s handbook and take the written test. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your state\u2019s DMV website<\/a> should have the latest version of the driver\u2019s handbook available for download. It is possible to find copies elsewhere as well, but they may not necessarily be the latest version. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This book contains all the road rules and driving safety guidelines you need to understand in order to be a competent driver. You are responsible for ensuring that you know all these rules, even if you\u2019re not tested on them all. <\/p>\n\n\n

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Depending on the state in which you live, you must be between 14-16 years old to apply for a learner\u2019s permit. In most states, individuals under the age of 18 must hold their learner\u2019s permit for a minimum of 6 months to a year before applying for a full drivers license. Learner drivers under the age of 18 may have more restrictions than adult drivers.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some states will require that you complete driver\u2019s education before applying for your learner\u2019s permit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

No matter where you apply, you will have to provide a range of documents to verify your identity and residency. These documents will vary by state, but typically include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n