Originally Posted by
fly-yul
Yes. Certain states allow non-residents to obtain a second driver's licenses. Florida and Hawaii are two that have come up here of FT before. Both require at least a mailing address and Florida requires additional proof.
No on both for the OP's purposes. All states now require the REAL ID standard be met and that requires either a US Social Security number or a letter from SSA stating they aren't eligible for a number under the visa class, and a visa class that allows a license. Tourist & business visas don't get them, and even if a license office makes a mistake & issues one they would only issue the license for the length of the SOR, which for most tourists is 90 days. Hardly worth the effort.
ETA: WA might be a good option for trying to get a state ID card though. They don't require (or somehow fudge the requirement for) a SS# IIRC. Still need a US address and have to meet the lawful presence test though.