Driving in California with an Oregon Permit

[techfreak85]

We are taking a road trip to California. I am 16, live in Oregon, and have had my permit for well over a year, and the big question is can i drive there(with a parent in the car of course. i need the hours for my license) I read in the Oregon driving book it depends state by state of using a permit in other states, but if anyone has knowledge of documentation that shows whether or not i am able to would be appreciated.

thanks.

 

[GoCubsGo]

I am 90% sure you cannot drive in California without a California Driver's Permit or a California Driver's License.

 

[techfreak85]

ok in California's DMV book it says:

Visitors between 16 and 18 years old may drive with their home state license or instruction permit for only 10 days after arriving in California. After the 10 days, they must have either a:
• California driver license, or Nonresident Minor’s Certificate
which is issued by DMV to a minor who has given proof of financial responsibility.

http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/dl600.pdf page 14

 

[adk]

It's saying that for the first 10 days you're in California you're legal to drive with you Oregon permit. Watch out for the 405.

 

[EricNau]

I am 90% sure you cannot drive in California without a California Driver's Permit or a California Driver's License.

According to the California Driver's Handbook, Page 2:

Visitors over 18 years old with a valid driver license from their home state or country may drive in California without getting a driver license as long as their home state license remains valid.​

 

[Mr. Giver '94]

Ehhhh don't worry about it......EVERYONE sucks at driving here anyway.