i'd just like to ask, if i have an sg drivers license, can i buy
a car? cause school starts on monday and i can't get a CA license
in time so i have to drive to sch with my sg license
Go to the Singapore traffic police website and print out your
Driving license certificate of merit
You need to start calling up the insurance companies to get
liability insurance coverage.
You can buy a car without a liability insurance.. but you will
not be able to REGISTER your car at DMV without it.
And driving without a liability insurance in CA is ILLEGAL.
Try Progressive Insurance. Your initial cost of coverage will be
high due to your lack of in-country driving record and your age.
Shop around for the best deal. Not all companies are willing to
cover international drivers with no in-country driving history.
Once you get the approval for your liability from the insurance
you can go purchase that car of your selection.
Once you have established driving history with your CA license
under current insurance .. you request for a lower coverage costs
from your current or other insurance company. Typically one year of
driving is good.
Liability insurance only protects you from legal liabilities if
you get involve with an accident with another party.
Coverage for theft and collision is a separate insurance option
on top of your liability.
So if you buy a disposable car.. you don't have to worry about
the theft and collision because that is not a legal
requirement.
