Can I use a Hertz car for DMV driving test?
Oct 21, 2019, 11:17 pm
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I'm certain that it's not allowed in the contract. No amount of additional insurance can cover an unlicensed driver who thus isn't on the Hertz contract. Additionally, I don't think the DMV/BMV will even allow it.
Oct 21, 2019, 11:47 pm
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What sort of test? if it is a case where you currently have a licence from another country and are doing a test to get a local licence, cannot see that there is anything that is not permitted about it
If it is for an unlicenced driver taking a test , then that person would not be eligible to be a driver on the rental
If it is for an unlicenced driver taking a test , then that person would not be eligible to be a driver on the rental
Oct 21, 2019, 11:51 pm
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I am moving to US and needs to retake the test. I am renting through Hertz with my international driving license.
From DMV "
Does the contract says exclude driving test?
From DMV "
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You must show that your vehicle is properly insured before the driving test begins (or the test will be postponed) by providing one of the following:- A document with a liability insurance policy or surety bond number.
- An assigned risk insurance card with the name of the assigned insurance company, file number, and current coverage dates.
- A current insurance binder or copy of an insurance policy signed or countersigned by an insurance company representative.
- A DMV-issued certificate of self-insurance or acknowledgment of cash deposit.
- A written confirmation from the insurer that the person is insured.
- A rental vehicle contract (the applicant must be listed on the contract as an insured driver).
Does the contract says exclude driving test?
Last edited by g_ngan; Oct 21, 2019 at 11:58 pm
Oct 21, 2019, 11:56 pm
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Then as "Dave Noble" stated- not an issue if you are the licensed renter. Would suggest you ensure get a vehicle easy to use as do not want to be penalized because of unfamiliar with settings or visibility.
Oct 22, 2019, 12:00 am
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Two forms of insurance are important, and you should make sure you have coverage.
- Loss damage waiver (LDW) - most US credit cards offer this for free. If you don't have a credit card like this, you should buy Hertz's LDW.
- Liability - most US car insurance policies cover rental cars. If your insurance policy doesn't, you should buy Hertz's Liability Insurance Supplement (LIS).
Oct 22, 2019, 12:01 am
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What sort of test? if it is a case where you currently have a licence from another country and are doing a test to get a local licence, cannot see that there is anything that is not permitted about it
If it is for an unlicenced driver taking a test , then that person would not be eligible to be a driver on the rental
If it is for an unlicenced driver taking a test , then that person would not be eligible to be a driver on the rental
From the contract :
...(c) the damage is caused
while You or an AO is engaged in a speed contest, race,
road rally, test or driver training activity ...
Oct 22, 2019, 12:03 am
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The contract differs by rental location and I am not sure a DMV test would be considered "test or driver training activity"
Oct 22, 2019, 12:25 am
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Check your state law and the Hertz contract applicable to your rental. In California, as long as your name is on the rental agreement, it should be fine.
Two forms of insurance are important, and you should make sure you have coverage.
Two forms of insurance are important, and you should make sure you have coverage.
- Loss damage waiver (LDW) - most US credit cards offer this for free. If you don't have a credit card like this, you should buy Hertz's LDW.
- Liability - most US car insurance policies cover rental cars. If your insurance policy doesn't, you should buy Hertz's Liability Insurance Supplement (LIS).
As for LIS, I understand Hertz CA says it's excluded BUT it also states it is covered for international drivers. So I assume it's not needed?
I don't have US car insurance as I am getting my license before I can purchase a car and I don't have a US credit card yet.
Last edited by g_ngan; Oct 22, 2019 at 12:31 am
Oct 22, 2019, 12:53 am
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But if you return the car damaged even if it's not your fault, you will be responsible for repair costs unless you have LDW.
If you are employed by a big company, you might be able to use a corporate code that includes LDW. Check with your company's travel department.
LIS is considered "extra" insurance, so you're not required to buy it, but most experts say that renters who don't have their own car insurance should buy LIS.
Oct 22, 2019, 11:02 am
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Thanks for the heads up on LDW. I didn't see it mentioning in DMV CA. Where did you see mentioning on LDW?
As for LIS, I understand Hertz CA says it's excluded BUT it also states it is covered for international drivers. So I assume it's not needed?
I don't have US car insurance as I am getting my license before I can purchase a car and I don't have a US credit card yet.
As for LIS, I understand Hertz CA says it's excluded BUT it also states it is covered for international drivers. So I assume it's not needed?
I don't have US car insurance as I am getting my license before I can purchase a car and I don't have a US credit card yet.
If the Hertz contract will not permit the rented auto to be used for a DMV driving test, I suggest that you contact a local driving school to see if it will make one of its cars available to you for the test -- for a fee, of course.
Oct 22, 2019, 3:13 pm
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I did my Canadian Driver's license test in a Hertz Rental Car. I was a President's Circle Member and got upgraded to a Jaguar S-Type. It did not have a manual hand break - so of course at some point the parallel parking exercise came: I stopped the car. Turned off the engine.
Tester: Are you forgetting something?
Me: No
Tester: You sure?
Me: Yes - there is no manual hand break.
Tester: OK - I usually don't get to test in fancy cars
Anyhow - while I don't know about now - and not about California - it wasn't an issue at all back then in Ontario.
Tester: Are you forgetting something?
Me: No
Tester: You sure?
Me: Yes - there is no manual hand break.
Tester: OK - I usually don't get to test in fancy cars
Anyhow - while I don't know about now - and not about California - it wasn't an issue at all back then in Ontario.