obtaining a drivers license in the D.R.?

Hello:


I will be going to the D.R. at the end of the year to get my permanent cedula.


I know how to drive well but currently do not have a drivers license and I have a very good driving record with no criminal driving violations etc.


Please, can someone point me to a lawyer or a facilitator who can help me obtain a drivers license when I go to the D.R.?


Would I have to take a written test? I do not understand how to speak or read Spanish. Would I have to take a driving test while behind the wheel in the D.R.?


How much extra time would I have to allow myself while in the D.R.?


Please, help.


Thanks, David

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I see that much is covered at this thread on this forum:
www.dr1.com/forums/legal/88206-legal-driving-insurance.html

But if anyone has anything else that directly answers my question
above I would be very grateful.

Thanks, David

got my answer from this forum

For those with a cedula here is the answer I was looking for:

Getting a Driver?s License in the Dominican Republic:


Getting your license in the Dominican Republic is a straightforward process. Bring your cedula, and a copy of the document with you to La Direccion General de Transito Terreste (DGTT), which is the equivalent of the department of motor vehicles. Make sure you have studied the driver?s manual before you take your driving exam. Next, you must pay taxes in order to receive your license:


Driver?s License: RD$ 455.00


Exam: RD$ 200.00


Medical Exam RD$ 40.00


Classification Fee: RD$75.00


Taxes: RD$ 20.00


Cost of Forms and Services: RD$ 85.00


Total: RD$ 855.00


While at DGTT go to window # 1 and present your cedula, and a copy, and pay for the driver?s license. Next, go to window #2 and present your cedula, along with the receipt of payment of taxes, and the receipt of payment for the driver?s license. Thirdly, go to window # 5 and present your cedula with the previous receipts, so that the information can be checked to make sure it?s accurate.


After that, present all previous documents to window # 6, in order to take your written exam, and wait until your called.


Following the written exam you?ll be asked to take a road test.* Once you?ve taken your exam, and you?ve passed, continue to window #8 and present all the documents in order to take your photo, and to declare all pertinent information.


Before you have finished, check all information, and make sure that it is accurate. Once you have confirmed the accuracy of all information, you will receive your Dominican driver?s license.


Note: Driver?s tests in the Dominican Republic are done in standard vehicles, i.e. vehicles with stick shifts. You can opt to have your test done in an automatic vehicle, but it will be listed as a restriction on your license. If you choose to take your test with a standard vehicle, but don?t own one, you can rent one at DGTT for RD$ 300.00.

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Only one question left:

Do they have drivers manuals written in English and if so, where can I get one?

Thanks, David