# When Did Drivers Licenses Become Mandatory (New York)?

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**Created:** [May 15, 2006, 7:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/when-did-drivers-licenses-become-mandatory-new-york/356885 "2006-05-15T19:38:32Z")\
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> [@RCGDC](#):
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> Well if you recall the episode Lucy had no intention of taking Ethel out in the car to drive. …

Sorry, I don’t recall the particulars of the episode in question. I watched the show often when I was a kid but haven’t seen it in at least 25 years.

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when my father got his license in nebraska; he went with his dad (to prove identity) signed the handwriten paper and drove home (not much to hit in the 1920’s).

when i looked into getting a license (small town in nebraska, in the 80’s) the test was drive around the courthouse, park, go in and answer a few questions.

driving test vary widely depending on local.

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