Getting Your Driver's License

Getting a driver's license in the US starts at the DMV, which stands for the Department of Motor Vehicles. Meera made an appointment online because the walk-in line can be long. She brought her documents, filled out a form, and waited for her number to be called.

First came the written test, with questions about road signs, speed limits, and right-of-way. She had studied the handbook, so she passed easily. A few weeks later she returned for the road test, where an examiner sat in the passenger seat and watched her drive.

She had to parallel park, change lanes, and come to a complete stop at every stop sign. She was nervous, but she stayed calm and followed the rules. At the end, the examiner smiled and said she had passed. A week later, her new license arrived in the mail.