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jigabodo

jigabodo

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I am gonna apologize in advance in case this is somewhat of a noob question.

Do we need to get a new driver license in order to drive legally if we were to attend dental school in a different state?


Thanks!
 
Just out of curiosity. Have you lived in one state most/all of your life?
 
The DMV in the state where I did my ortho residency took my California driver license away and issued me their state driver license…. I didn’t have to take any test. However, when I returned to California, the California DMV made me take a 25 question written test…..and I barely passed it.
 
jigabodo said:
I think I might just buy a car once I get there. Save me all that trouble to drive it all the way. 🙂 What about you?
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Yeah, I think I'm going to buy a used car there. To be honest, though I've had my license for three years, I just started driving in August. Berkeley wasn't really car-friendly... so ummm, my issue lies more in the difficulty of getting my car there. I should probably mention that I haven't been on the freeway yet without an instructor. 🙁
 
charlestweed said:
The DMV in the state where I did my ortho residency took my California driver license away and issued me their state driver license…. I didn’t have to take any test. However, when I returned to California, the California DMV made me take a 25 question written test…..and I barely passed it.
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My mom had to take that test when she moved to Cali. She's not the best driver and I thought it would be a good humbling experience for her. I'm not sure if it was but she hasn't bragged about her l33t driving skillz as of yet. 🙂


QuackDentist said:
Yeah, I think I'm going to buy a used car there. To be honest, though I've had my license for three years, I just started driving in August. Berkeley wasn't really car-friendly... so ummm, my issue lies more in the difficulty of getting my car there. I should probably mention that I haven't been on the freeway yet without an instructor. 🙁
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I love how non-east coasters, specifically, non-new yorkers, say places aren't car friendly. Everywhere outside of NYC is car-friendly. That, my friend, is a truism. So my advice would be to drive however you like and the cars'll avoid you. At least, that's how I do. 😛

I'm driving my car from NY to CA. It'll be awesome ... after I get it over with and tell my story in 15 secs after a few drinks. I bought my car so I'd want it; plus, as terrible as driving across the country can be, I don't think I'll get that opportunity after I start dental school.
 
Jem27 said:
My mom had to take that test when she moved to Cali. She's not the best driver and I thought it would be a good humbling experience for her. I'm not sure if it was but she hasn't bragged about her l33t driving skillz as of yet. 🙂




I love how non-east coasters, specifically, non-new yorkers, say places aren't car friendly. Everywhere outside of NYC is car-friendly. That, my friend, is a truism. So my advice would be to drive however you like and the cars'll avoid you. At least, that's how I do. 😛

I'm driving my car from NY to CA. It'll be awesome ... after I get it over with and tell my story in 15 secs after a few drinks. I bought my car so I'd want it; plus, as terrible as driving across the country can be, I don't think I'll get that opportunity after I start dental school.
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You're giving car advice and being critical of others' car decisions while you've decided to drive in San Francisco?
 
UCSF2012 said:
You're giving car advice and being critical of others' car decisions while you've decided to drive in San Francisco?
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Heck yeah! That's the gosh darn American way, bro. 😉

Actually, I'll be biking. I'm only driving to my mom's place on weekends and for groceries. Plus, I'll have a parking spot.
 
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