Staying Safe While Driving

When applying, you must show proof of your name: • If you have a Social Security card, you must bring it and 4 other points of proof of name. • If you do not have a Social Security card, you must have 6 points of proof of name. All proofs of name must show the same name. Check how many points the different types of proof accepted by the DMV are worth in the table below. Be sure you have the correct total number of points you need. You can also use the New York DMV Standard License and Permit Document Guide tool on the DMV website to determine what proof documents you should bring. Please note that you can apply for a standard license or permit without a Social Security card or Social Security ineligibility letter. A Social Security card or Social Security ineligibility letter are required ONLY if you apply for a REAL ID compliant license, permit, or non-driver ID.

Number of Points Type of Proof of Name

4

· • Foreign passport with a visa, original I-20/DS-2019, and a valid I-94* (You can print out your I-94 online.) • Foreign driver’s license with photo (valid or expired no more than 2 years) • Photo driver’s license issued by another U.S. state, jurisdiction or possession, or Canadian province (must be current or expired no longer than 2 years)

3 · • Employment Authorization Card with photo issued by U.S. Department of Homeland Security (valid)

2

· • U.S. college ID card with photo and transcript · • U.S. Social Security card · • Employment Authorization Card with photo issued by U.S. Department of Homeland Security (expired less than 2 years)

1

· • U.S. health insurance card · • U.S. utility bill (must include your name and address) · • U.S. computer-printed pay stub (must have your name) · • Only one of these items, if issued by the same financial institution, will be accepted: o – U.S. bank statement – U.S. canceled check (must have your pre-printed name) o – U.S. debit card (ATM) (must have your signature and pre-printed name) o – Valid major U.S. credit card

*Individuals with F-1 (student) or F-2 (spouse or child of student) status must also show the original INS/DHS Form I-20, with any subsequent I-20 and “Notice of Approval” (if appropriate). Those with J-1 (exchange visitor) or J-2 (spouse or child of exchange visitor) status must also show the original INS/DHS form DS-2019 with any subsequent IAP-66 forms and “Notice of Approval” (if appropriate). If you have a New York state learner permit and you do not have a valid foreign driver’s license, New York state law requires a supervising driver to ride with you. The supervising driver must be age 21 or over and must have a valid driver’s license to operate the vehicle that you drive.

Staying Safe While Driving

If you are pulled over by police while driving, stay in the car, put both hands on the steering wheel, and wait for the police officer to come to you. Do not get out of the car unless asked to do so by a police officer. If you get into a car accident, remember to notify your car insurance company. Be sure to get the contact information of the other driver(s) involved in the accident. If the accident happens on campus, call Public Safety at 516-463-6606 if the accident is minor. Call Public Safety’s emergency line at 516-463-6789 if the accident is serious and someone needs medical care. No matter how you decide to handle it, file a police report as soon as possible. New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law requires you to file an accident report within 10 days if the accident involves more than $1,000 in damages. The U.S. legal drinking age is 21. Please be aware that it is possible for the U.S. government to revoke a nonimmigrant visa due to an arrest or conviction for driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI). A revoked visa is no longer valid for entry or reentry to the U.S.