In the United States, driver licenses are issued by the individual states for their residents. Required for operating motor vehicles, driver licenses are also used as a primary form of photo identification in the U.S., particularly in many non-driving situations where proof of identity or age is required, such as for boarding airline flights, for cashing checks, and for purchasing alcoholic beverages. The requirements for these ID cards are different from driver licenses, but they may be issued from the same department and locations. Specific requirements and procedures for driver licenses vary from state to state. For example, some states may allow students and temporary residents to use the driver license from their home countries until the license expires.
Most people are interested in passenger vehicle licenses.
However, you may need a different class of license if you want to operate vehicles such as motorcycles, trucks, mopeds, and other vehicles. Each state's requirements vary but most request document originals or certified copies. Become familiar with driver testing procedures. Be aware that there are minimum test scores required, which vary from state to state. All drivers licenses issued in the U.S. require that the applicant pass an eye examination.