Citium2012

No one can give me a definitive answer in Hawaii, and everything's closed in Europe right now.

Do I need an active U.S. driver's license to obtain a license while in Germany? That is my next station. I understand to have a license througout all of Europe is more intensive testing, but I'm only concerned about a Germany license at this time.

Thanks all,
Chris

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International Driving Permit.


It's $15 and a form. Forgot how long it lasts, but it's valid all throughout Europe.

Citium2012

Thanks man, but would you happen to know if I need an active/valid U.S. driver's license in addition? Such as would Germany need to know that I'm a legal driver of the country I'm coming from?

Drake69

This is for Military

Also see this link...

And this one...

OBTAINING YOUR DRIVER'S LICENSE

Ensure that your stateside driver's license is current and not near expiration. The revised Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) that went into effect in 1993 requires all US personnel assigned to Germany to have in their possession a valid stateside license in order to be eligible for licensing and to operate privately owned vehicles in Europe. Not that some states allow a service member to have an expired license while on active duty. This is NOT considered a valid stateside driver's license in Europe. All personnel arriving without a valid stateside license will be required to attend driver training on the local economy at their own expense.

Within Germany, all service members and family members must obtain a US Army Europe (USAREUR) driver's license in order to legally operate a vehicle with USAREUR plates. International driver's licenses are not sufficient. In addition, German law does not allow for youth under the age of 18 to drive while in Germany.

If you have a valid stateside driver's license, then the USAREUR driver's license test consists of 1) A 20 minute 50 question international sign identification test, and 2) A 100 question written rules (no time limit) test. Prior to initial testing an orientation and cursory eye exam is mandatory.

Here you can view a copy of the Driver's Study Booklet. On the day of testing you must have the following items:

a) Valid ID Card.
b) Valid stateside driver's license.
c) Sponsor's local unit, unit address, and phone number.
d) Personal mailing address.
e) $10 check or money order.
f) Corrective lenses if needed.
g) The Driver's Study Booklet must be returned on testing day.

NOTE: If you arrive for your test without any of the above, you will be rescheduled to test on another day.

MOTORCYCLES
If you have a valid stateside license with motorcycle endorsement, you must pass a 30 question written test and also a nine exercise proficiency test before being able to legally drive a motorcycle in Germany. If you fail either portion of the test or do not have a stateside motorcycle endorsement you can take a required course on the economy at you expense.

Motorcycle license testing is offered February through October only. Each applicant is required to bring:

a) Valid stateside license with motorcycle endorsement.
b) Valid USAREUR POV license.
c) Motorcycle and protective headgear.
d) $10 check or money order.

BOAT REGISTRATION
Boats have to be registered with the German authorities.

Drake69

Also, here is a link to the German Embassy to the U.S. It will have the regulations listed on driving in Germany and what you need to have.

http://www.germany.info/Vertretung/u...tartseite.html

Will Sol

Just make sure you have a valid US license and you are good to go. The base will definitely take care of the rest when you in-process.


Why are you considering a Euro license - you dont need one thanks to the SOFA agreement?

Citium2012

Good deal. Thanks for the info guys. I'm taking the road test tomorrow at Greenbrier DMV. Shouldn't be a problem.

Drake, I'd +rep you if it was enabled.
WillSol, you're heading out that way as well aren't you? Or, did you just visit Hawaii?

Will Sol

I will be going to Ramstein in Feb. I'm with the AF and currently on a 365 deployment to Qatar...
and I've never been to Hawaii

Drake69

Not in it for the rape, but thx!

Citium2012

Right on, see ya then.

Heeeeey, np.