driver's license
noun
: a license issued under governmental authority that permits the holder to operate a motor vehicle
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The driver had no valid commercial driver's license and could not meet the English language proficiency requirement.
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Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
In Connecticut, an October law requires all e-bike riders to wear a helmet, and bikes without pedals equipped with batteries over 750 watts will require a driver's license.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
Don't forget your Real ID Real ID is a driver's license or state ID card marked with a star or other symbol depending on the state.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 25 Mar. 2026
Some require vision tests or more frequent visits to the department of motor vehicles to renew driver's licenses in person.
—Joel Rose, NPR, 24 Mar. 2026
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Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
In Connecticut, an October law requires all e-bike riders to wear a helmet, and bikes without pedals equipped with batteries over 750 watts will require a driver's license.
—ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
Don't forget your Real ID Real ID is a driver's license or state ID card marked with a star or other symbol depending on the state.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 25 Mar. 2026
Some require vision tests or more frequent visits to the department of motor vehicles to renew driver's licenses in person.
—Joel Rose, NPR, 24 Mar. 2026
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“Driver's license.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/driver%27s%20license. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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