You can drive in New York State with a valid driver license from another country. You do not need to apply for a New York State driver license unless you become a New York State resident.
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If you are planning to stay in America for longer than 3 months, then your UK licence will no longer be accepted after this amount of time. Instead, you will have to apply for an International Driving Permit (IDP). These can only be obtained from your home country, so planning is important.
Driving in America is not as scary as you thinkWith the exception of some compact cities (San Francisco was a tricky one), the roads in the USA are wider, less frantic and far more simple than in the UK.
Visitors to Florida who wish to drive while here are required to have in their immediate possession a valid driver license issued in his or her name from their country of residence. If renting a car while visiting Florida, we suggest you check with the rental car company prior to your visit to see what they require.
General Rules and RegulationsIn New York drivers must yield to other motorists or pedestrians in order to avoid an accident. In addition, drivers must yield to pedestrians in both marked and unmarked crosswalks. You must stop for school buses that have flashing lights or are loading and unloading.