How to drive in the USA
To start driving in America, you must learn how to drive safely and pass a test showing you know the US driving laws. Her dewlet divê hûn bi dest lîsansa ajotinê, eger tu li ser ajotinê plan. If you move to a different state, you must exchange your old license for a new license in that state. Here are some important things to know about how to drive in the USA.
To start driving in America, you must learn how to drive safely and pass a test showing you know the US driving laws. Every state requires you to get a driver’s license if you plan on driving. If you move to a different state, you must exchange your old license for a new license in that state. Here are some important things to know about how to drive in the USA.

Getting license ajotinê
Getting a driver’s license
It is illegal to drive without a driving license. Her dewletek li Amerîka qanûnên ajotinê cuda. You can learn these laws by reading a US driver’s manual Di gelek zimanan. You will also need to read the actual driver’s manuals for your state.
It is illegal to drive without a driving license. Each state in the US has different driving laws. You can learn these laws by reading a US driver’s manual in many languages. You will also need to read the actual driver’s manuals for your state.
Ger tu xwendin û fêmkirin, qanûnên, divê tu bi xwe hem test nivîsîn û testa ajotinê ya ji bo lîsansê te. Tu pêwîstî bi wê dest bi vê test berî wextê. You can go online or visit or call the ofîsa DMV that is closest to your home. Tu ji bo xercê ji bo testa xwe û dest bi lîsansa xwe. Many states allow you to take the test in your native language.
Once you have read and understood the laws, you will need to take both a written test and a driving test to get your license. You will need to schedule this test ahead of time. You can go online or visit or call the DMV office that is closest to your home. You have to pay a fee to take your test and get your license. Many states allow you to take the test in your native language.
sîgorta Car
Car insurance
sîgorta Car dabînkarî xercên di dema qezayê de an birîndar. Daxwaza Şerîetê di sîgorta bingehîn li hemû cars Di doza ku ajotvan birîndar kesek an jî ziyan kesek din milk. Tu dikarî sîgorta mesrefê ji ziyana otomobîla xwe bi xwe dest, û ji bo dizî car.
Car insurance covers costs in the event of an accident or injury. The law requires basic insurance on all cars in case the driver injures someone or damages someone else’s property. You can also get insurance to cover the cost of damage to your own car, and for car theft.
Divê hûn qet nebe sîgorta car bingehîn in ji bo kirrîn û qanûnî heye. Eger hûn bi ajotina erebeyê hevalê xwe, berpirsîya we ye ku bicîh bike ku di erebeyê de hûn bi ajotina sîgorte. Di belgeyê de sîgorta divê di erebeyê de digot ku nîşan bide, eger tu bi destê polîsan hatin rawestandin.
You must have at least basic car insurance in order to drive legally. Even if you are driving a friend’s car, it is your responsibility to make sure that the car you are driving is insured. The insurance document should be kept in the car to show if you are stopped by police.
qeydkirina Car
Car registration
qeydkirina Car baca her sal ji bo dewletê ve tê dandin e. Ev dihêle ku hûn ji bo otomobîlê de li ser rê û dide ji bo hejmarên erebeyan te. Ev e, ne hiqûqî da ku ji dewriyeya a car e, ku qeydkirî ne. Di belgeyê de qeyda divê di erebeyê de digot ku nîşan bide, eger tu bi destê polîsan hatin rawestandin.
Car registration is a tax paid every year to the state. It allows you to take the car on the road and pays for your license plates. It is not legal to drive a car that is not registered. The registration document should be kept in the car to show if you are stopped by police.
Safety and driving tips
Safety and driving tips
The USA has laws to protect you while you are driving. Divê tu herdem van qanûnên li pey. Ev qanûn be ji di welatê xwe cuda. Divê hûn ji bo hînbûna qanûnên taybet ji bo dewleta xwe. Li vir, hinek qaîdeyên ewlekarîyê de girîng e ku welatên herî pêwîst in:
The USA has laws to protect you while you are driving. You must always follow these laws. These laws may be different than in your home country. You will need to learn the specific laws for your state. Here are some important safety rules that most states require:
• Car seats
• Car seats
• Seatbelts
• Seatbelts
• Helmets
• Helmets
• Drinking
• Drinking
• Cellphones and other distractions
• Cellphones and other distractions
• Children in vehicles
• Children in vehicles
• Driving when tired
• Driving when tired
• Honking and other noise
• Honking and other noise
• Locks and keys
• Locks and keys
• Pets in vehicles
• Pets in vehicles
qezayên
Accidents
Heger tu di qezayê de dema ku hûn bi ajotina, divê tu bi dev. Ma li cihê qezayê, bêyî bihêle ne. Heke car we ye, hê jî dixebite, hewl bidin ku vekêşana off yên di rê de. Eger mirovek brîndar e, divê hûn dibêjin 911 derhal.
If you get in an accident while you are driving, you must stop. Do not leave the scene of the accident without stopping. If your car is still working, try to pull off of the road. If anyone is hurt, you should call 911 immediately.
Heke tu kes ne brîndar e, divê tu binivîsî, bi navê, jimare telefon, navnîşan, hejmara ajotinê, hejmara plakaya, û agahî sîgorta kesê ku li te xist an ku li te xist. Eger kesên ku şahidê li wir (birrek) di qezayê de, hûn jî, divê ku navên wan û hejmarên telefonên kom. Eger te wêneyek camera, tu pictures of ti ziyan bibin. Divê tu bi binivîsî, cihê qezayê û bigirin pictures of cihê ku baş.
If no one is hurt, you should write down the name, phone number, address, driver’s license number, license plate number, and insurance information of the person you hit or who hit you. If there were people who witnessed (saw) the accident, you should also collect their names and phone numbers. If you have a camera, you can take pictures of any damage. You should also write down the location of the accident and take pictures of the location as well.
Piştî qezayê de, divê hûn di qezayê de ji bo şîrketa sîgortayê xwe di cih de rapor.
After the accident, you should report the accident to your insurance company immediately.
Driving li hewayê xerab
Driving in bad weather
Li gor cihê ku hûn bi ya Amerîka nuh de, hewayê de dibe ku pir cuda ji yên ku ji welatê xwe. Dibe ku yekem car te driving di şert û mercên extreme.
Depending on where you are resettled in the US, the weather may be very different from that of your home country. It may be your first time driving in extreme conditions.
- Heke di rê de qeşagirtî, an berfê de ye, divê tu ajotinê dûr. Ger tu divê drive, here hêdî hêdî û bi kar tînin tires berfê an zincîran li tires te. They can help you stop better in ice or snow.
- Diqetî an kit awarte di otomobîla xwe de ku dihewîne tomar ewlehî, wek a kit alîkariya pêşî, clothing zêde germ, av, zincîran, bêrikekê berfê, û a fenerên.
- If the road is icy or snowy, you should avoid driving. If you must drive, go slowly and use snow tires or chains on your tires. They can help you stop better in ice or snow.
- Pack an emergency kit in your car that contains safety items, such as a first aid kit, extra warm clothing, water, chains, a snow shovel, and a flashlight.
hêç Road
Road rage
hêç Road a term ji bo danasîna gelê hêrsa hîs gava ku ew cinan e. Gel dikare qîriyan an beroşan an derxin to close to we, eger ew li ser ehliyeta xwe bi hêrs in. Eger tu nizanî, tu şaşîtiyek gava ku tu bi ajotina, tu h'ejandinê bi de nîşan bide kesê ku hun xemgîn in. Eger yekî hêrsa rê û li te hêrs e, bersivekê nedî. Hewl bide ku tenê biparêze, ajotina wek ketibű wek gengaz û ji riya xwe bistînin. Ma rû bi rû ne an meydanê an driver hêrs, û hûn dernexin Çaxê tu hêrs an xeyîdî in. Driving digire gelek ji giranîya û sebir.
Road rage is a term to describe the anger people feel when they drive. People may yell or honk or drive to close to you if they are angry about your driving. If you realize you made a mistake when you are driving, you can wave to show the person you are sorry. If someone has road rage and is angry at you, do not respond. Try to just keep driving as calmly as possible and get out of their way. Do not confront or challenge an angry driver, and do not drive when you are angry or upset. Driving takes a lot of concentration and patience.
Buying a car
Buying a car
Is it your first time buying a car in the USA? Kirîna erebe a pabendbûna cidî ye. We recommend that you have an American friend or mentor help you the first time you buy a car. You can sometimes get a loan from the bank or credit union to purchase a car. Lê eger tu bi deyn bistînin, you will pay interest on it every month so the car will cost more than if you saved money to buy it with cash.
Is it your first time buying a car in the USA? Buying a car is a serious commitment. We recommend that you have an American friend or mentor help you the first time you buy a car. You can sometimes get a loan from the bank or credit union to purchase a car. But if you get a loan, you will pay interest on it every month so the car will cost more than if you saved money to buy it with cash.
Gava ku tu ji bo otomobîla xwe pere yan pere pêşîneya xwe bi temamî, tu dê dest ji “nav” otomobîla te - belgeya fermî îsbat dike ku tu xwe.
When you have paid for your car or paid off your loan completely, you will get the “title” to your car – the official document proving you own it.
How to buy a car
How to buy a car
Ev e bi gelemperî erzantir ji bo kirîna otomobîlê tê bikaranîn ji erebeyeke nû. You can buy a used car from the owner or from a car dealer. You can negotiate on the price. Eger tu bi kirîna erebeyekê bikaranîn, fikreke baş e ji bo ku mêze bike mechanic di erebeyê de tu berî kirînê tu bizanî, ku tiştekî şaş bi erebeyê e. jî hûn wê dixwazin ji bo ceribandinê otomobîlê. Ev tê wê wateyê ku tu wê ji bo erebê bigire û kontrol bike ka di her tiştî de kar dike ku tu berî kirînê.
It is generally cheaper to buy a used car than a new car. You can buy a used car from the owner or from a car dealer. You can negotiate on the price. If you are buying a used car, it is a good idea to have a mechanic look at the car before you buy it to make sure that nothing is wrong with the car. You will also want to test drive the car. This means you will take it for a drive and check to make sure everything is working before you buy it.
Gava ku tu kirîna otomobîlê tê bikaranîn, divê hûn ji bo bicîh bikin ku di erebeyê de “nav” (ku nîşan dide îspat dike ku kesê ku hun bi kirîna ew ji wê re xwedî ne) zelal e. Tu divê title car ji îmzeyê ya get (fermî hat îmzekirin) û binêre ka tu meqbûza get, heta eger ku destê-nivîsîn, ji xwediyê erebeya.
When you buy a used car, you need to make sure that the car “title” (which shows proof that the person you are buying it from owns it) is clear. You should get the car title notarized (officially signed) and make sure you get a receipt, even if it is hand-written, from the owner of the car.
Requirements for buying and owning a car
Requirements for buying and owning a car
- To buy a car, you will need a driver’s license.
- Tu dê ji bo qeydkirina car bi beşa wesayîtên bi motor in dewleta te ji bo erebeyan belav dikin, ku pêwîst in.
- Tu yê bi xwe bidin ji bo sîgorta mehane bi otomobîlê û gazê û parastina ji bo erebeya min.
- To buy a car, you will need a driver’s license.
- You will have to register the car with the department of motor vehicles in your state to get license plates, which are required.
- You will also have to pay for monthly insurance to drive the car and gas and maintenance for the car.
These are all just suggestions to help you better understand driving in the USA. Ne tu yek ji van agahiyan wek, şêwirdarîya hiqûqî ye, lewma. Bęjeyek ji pirsên li ser ajotinê, divê ji bo derhêner ofîsên dewletê DMV an polîs herêmî.
These are all just suggestions to help you better understand driving in the USA. None of this information is intended as legal advice. Any questions about driving should be directed to state DMV offices or local police.
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