Driving

Driving or purchasing a motorized vehicle (car, motorcycle, or any other vehicle requiring a driver's license) is prohibited. Driving is only permitted with the instructor of an official driver's education course and only during class hours. This is solely for the purpose of obtaining a driver's license and does not allow the student to drive after the license is obtained.

While you are here the temptation to drive may be great. It is more than likely that, because the legal driving age in this country is 16, many of your American friends may

own cars. You may even already have a driver's license from home. Although 16 is the legal age in this country for driving, participants in the CIEE USA High School Program are forbidden to buy or drive anything with a motor. This includes cars, motorcycles, mopeds, and all terrain vehicles.

The only exception to this rule is if you participate in an official driver's education class. This may be offered through your school for a fee. As a part of this class you may be required to complete a certain number of hours of driving instruction. You will need to complete all driving hours with a certified instructor only.

To avoid complications that will, in most cases, result in program dismissal, please observe the guidelines outlined above. If you have questions at any time, ask your host family or Local Coordinator for help. Or, you may call the CIEE office at (800) 448-9944.