The Traffic Laws are vary from state to state. Pennsylvania Law permits the Au Pairs to drive with a valid Home Country License and a valid International License for up to one year. However, Go Au Pair recommends to obtain a Pennsylvania Driver’s Licence ASAP even though the Au Pairs do NOT need to have a Pennsylvania license.
Getting a US Driver’s License can be advantageous for the following reasons:
- a Host Family feels confident that the Au Pair has passed the Pennsylvania Driver’s License requirements
- a PA Driver’s License is the extra identification which is good for traveling around inside the U.S and in some case you must have it (for example, to rent a car.)
- an Au Pair needs a PA or a US Driver Licence to drive out of state where the driving law is required to have the US driver license (for example, crossing NJ state)
- an Au Pair will need a US Driver Licence if she/he plans to extend for another year and getting a Driver Licence latter can be complicated
- a Host Family usually will have a cheaper car insurance if Au Pair has a PA Driver Licence.
- local police does not always recognize an international driver’s license and may question the legality of the au pair’s papers
- an American driving license is an excellent benchmark in case an Au Pair in a transition moving out of state where the driving laws will most likely be different.
- a US Driver Licence is a great souvenir to bring home, ❤