Obtaining a Driver License

[RICHARD AITKENHEAD]

What are the steps required to get an Ecuador drivers license?
Also, how much knowledge of Spanish is required.
If there are numerous questions, can you use an interpreter to help?

Thanks
Richard Aitkenhead

[SUZAN HASKINS]

You’ll have to take the Ecuador Licencia exam.

You can get a a book through the Ecuador equivalent of the AAA. It’s called AETNA to study from. I’ve not taken it myself but I understand the test is given via computer and consists of 20 questions. If you answer 80% correctly you will pass. And yes, the test is in Spanish but with the book you can read and translate them prior to taking the test.

Also — if you have an “international permit” it is good (officially) for 3 months — although the permit itself (which you get at AAA in the USA) is valid for longer. I don’t know if you can use an interpreter.

[EI EXPERT – EDD STATON]

You cannot bring along an interpreter–you’re on your own.

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