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What is the difference between a license and a permit?

by Lisa on Dec 15, 2012.
Filed under: Commercial Driver's Licence, Driver's License, Learner's Permit, Motorcycle
In the United States, each of the fifty states create their own rules and laws regarding driving. In all states, a driver’s license is required to drive a vehicle on public roads. A permit, in contract to a license, also allows individuals to drive on public roads, but with a specific set of restrictions. There are different kinds of driver’s license offered in the United States. Examples include a Class C driver’s license, which is a license to drive a standard automobile, a motorcycle l... Read More

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