Sometimes when you're new to a country a task like getting your driver's license can make you feel like you're 16 years old again trying to pass your driver's test. Here's an overview of the process of getting your driver's license in the Dominican Republic. Foreigners who wish to drive in the Dominican Republic are required to have a valid driver's license from their home country. They are also required to have an International Driving Permit (IDP), which is a translation of their home country's driver's license. The IDP must be obtained in the driver's home country before traveling to the Dominican Republic. It's also important to note that the driver must be at least 18 years old to legally drive in the Dominican Republic. Additionally, foreigners who are staying in the Dominican Republic for more than 90 days are required to obtain a Dominican driver's license. This involves passing a written test and a practical driving test. The tests are conducted in Spanish, so a good understanding of the language is necessary. As for regional differences, the requirements for driving in the Dominican Republic are generally the same across the entire country. However, driving conditions can vary greatly from one region to another, so it's important for foreigners to familiarize themselves with local road conditions and traffic laws. NATAD-movesentence