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Can you drive in the US with an international license?

I have a license from France. Will it be valid in the US?

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“In most states, you can drive legally with an international license if the information on the license is written in English.
If the license is not in English, you’ll need to obtain an International Driver’s Permit (IDP) from your home country, which will allow you drive legally and rent a car in the US.
If you plan to rent a car in the US or drive someone else’s car, you may want to consider purchasing
car insurance
, which you will be able to with an IDP.
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