<p>Where I'm from, it takes forever to get a licence. I applied last August almost immediately after I'd turned 18 (which is the driving age here) and the waiting list was so long it took 8 months for them to get back to me. So in April of this year I finally start my driving theory classes, finish them in a week and pass the test (which was actually just a few days ago) and now they tell me that I have to wait another 4 MONTHS to start my actual driving classes on the road!!! Which makes it August and I think I have somewhere else to be in August - oh right, Cornell. So basically I can't even start my proper classes here; hence the title of the thread. And take into consideration that I'm an int. student on an F-1 visa when you're answering.</p>
<p>It took everything I had to refrain from swearing in this post because I know theres no way I can do justice to the extent of my anger towards those ..... <em>ahem</em> at the institute on an online forum.</p>
<p>Yes. I know a couple of students who did it. And I think you will find your fellow students more than eager to help you learn to drive.</p>
<p>Do I need a driver's license to get an ibanking job because I am afraid to drive on the road.</p>
<p>Drive off the road, maybe?</p>
<p>Um, it's NYS. So, get into contact with the state about it. Maybe, they'll have an answer. Otherwise, public transportation is pretty decent. There's always coach buses for long distances...and other people.</p>
<p>I think that in order to have an NYS license, you need to declare yourself a resident of NYS. But I may be wrong on this....it would be a good idea to get in contact with the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles...or check their website.</p>
<p>Check these links:</p>
<p>NYS</a> DMV - NYS DMV - Driver License, Learner Permit and Non-Driver Photo ID Card</p>
<p>NYS</a> DMV - NYS DMV - Driver License, Learner Permit and Non-Driver Photo ID Card</p>
<p>Yep. But, you need to establish residency first. The OP might need to actually move off campus to establish that. Not sure though.</p>