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If I am of legal driving age in my state, can I drive in others states as well?
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This is a state-by-state issue with different scenarios. For instance, the following states will recognize a valid learners permit provided the driver adheres to the mandates of his or her issuing state: Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, Tennessee and Wyoming. Whereas Arizona, Hawaii, New Hampshire, South Carolina and Vermont will not recognize an out-of-state drivers permit, regardless if you are of driving age.
All other states will allow out-of-state permit drivers to operate a vehicle, but with certain restrictions. New York, for example, prohibits any permit holder under the age of 16 from driving a vehicle. Washington requires a licensed driver, with at least five years of driving experience, to be seated next to the permit holder. And in California, the driver must be at least 16 years old and after 10 days must either apply for a Nonresident Minor's Certificate or a California license.
If you have a provisional (junior) license, you will need to check with the state or state's in which you plan to drive. Some states may have additional restrictions. If you get stopped, claiming ignorance will not spare you a citation nor will it aid your pursuit of a drivers license. Know the rules. You can find these out by directly contacting the motor vehicle department of the state or states you intend to visit.
All other states will allow out-of-state permit drivers to operate a vehicle, but with certain restrictions. New York, for example, prohibits any permit holder under the age of 16 from driving a vehicle. Washington requires a licensed driver, with at least five years of driving experience, to be seated next to the permit holder. And in California, the driver must be at least 16 years old and after 10 days must either apply for a Nonresident Minor's Certificate or a California license.
If you have a provisional (junior) license, you will need to check with the state or state's in which you plan to drive. Some states may have additional restrictions. If you get stopped, claiming ignorance will not spare you a citation nor will it aid your pursuit of a drivers license. Know the rules. You can find these out by directly contacting the motor vehicle department of the state or states you intend to visit.
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