#091 Getting a Driving License in the USA - ESL Podcast
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Welcome to Speak English Now Podcast. With your host Georgiana. The podcast that will help you to speak English fluently with no grammar and no textbooks.
Hi, everybody! I'm Georgiana, your online English teacher, and founder of speakenglishpodcast.com
My mission is to help you to speak English fluently.
Today you’ll learn how to get your driver’s license in the United States. And you’ll practice your speaking with a conversation simulator that I often refer to as mini-story. You’ll also find out some interesting facts about the legendary Formula 1 racing driver Michael Schumacher.
If you've never driven a car, you'll have to start with a learner's permit. You can take all the time you need before scheduling your appointment for the driving test. Before obtaining a driver's license, you must pass a written, driving, and vision test.
Ok! Let’s get started!
How do you get a Learner's Permit?
You'll have to read the driver's manual. And you will be required to take a written test based on your knowledge and understanding of the rules and regulations described in the driver's manual.
If you're under the age of 18, most states require you to get a learner's permit and hold it for about six months to a year before you can get a full license.
Also, to get a learner's permit, you must show legal documents to verify who you are and where you live.
Before you can take the written test and get your permit, you'll have to pay a fee. The amount of the fee is usually is under $100.
You will need to take a basic knowledge test based on the traffic rules and regulations discussed in the driver's manual before obtaining the learner's permit.
The learner's permit test typically focuses on your knowledge of signs and basic traffic rules such as using your turn signal and passing on the left.
To operate a motor vehicle, you must be able to see. If you cannot pass the eye exam, you must obtain eyeglasses or contact lenses to correct your vision before you are allowed to get your learner's permit.
Once you have passed the written and vision tests and your documents are in order, an examiner will issue you your new learner's permit.
Be careful so that the learner's permit does not expire. If you're still not ready for the full license, you can renew it.
This way, you will have more time before obtaining a full license.
Your next step is to take a driver's education course. If you are a high school student, you can take a driver education class through your school for free or at a reduced price compared to private driving classes.
If you're an adult, and you've never driven a car before you should take formal driving lessons. Even if you are already licensed in another country, driving lessons can help you practice U.S. driving laws that may be different from those in your country of origin.
And now it's time to practice.
Ideally, you want to ask someone who is patient and has been driving for a long time. I remember that my best friend was kind enough to show me how to drive a car. She let me drive her car every Sunday morning, and I'm still grateful for that.
Cuz driving with the DMV examiner usually makes you nervous, so you want to be comfortable behind the wheel.
By the way, DMV in American English is short Department (or Division) of Motor Vehicles.
Even if you passed a written test already to get a learner's permit, you'll probably still have to take a written test to get your full license. This test will be based on all the rules and regulations in the handbook.
This written test is longer and more in-depth than the test you took to get a learner's permit.
Use practice written tests. Most states provide practice tests that you can use to study for the written driver's license test. You can find a practice test in the back of the handbook, or you can download directly from your state's DMV website.
You’re almost ready! So now just go ahead and…
Schedule an appointment for your driving test.
Find out if you are expected to bring your own car or if you'll take the test on a DMV vehicle.
After you take the written test you’re finally ready to take your driving test.
When you go to the DMV for your appointment, an examiner will observe your driving. Expect to drive on public streets or a closed course.
Although you're gonna be pretty nervous, pay attention. The examiner will be watching you. So make sure you obey all traffic rules.
At the end of your driving test, the examiner will tell you the result of your driving test.
And that’s it! Enjoy your new car but make sure you don’t run anyone over. :)
#091 Getting a Driving License in the USA - ESL Podcast
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