Feb 19, 2020 09:45
4 yrs ago
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English term

auto driver license

Non-PRO English to French Other Certificates, Diplomas, Licenses, CVs Driver licence
It's about a driver's license from New Jersey.
Thanks a lot
Proposed translations (French)
3 +2 Permis de conduire / Permis B
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Feb 19, 2020 10:12: Rob Grayson changed "Level" from "PRO" to "Non-PRO"

Votes to reclassify question as PRO/non-PRO:

PRO (1): Daryo

Non-PRO (3): Barbara Carrara, Jennifer White, Rob Grayson

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Discussion

Daryo Feb 20, 2020:
@writeaway I got driving licences from three countries, and not only for cars. But that's not the point.

I ALSO have my opinion about people who undervalue their own profession (be it "within the rules" or not). Translators are known for their poor business sense, but starting a competition in shooting yourself in the foot is going a bit too far.

BTW a "certified translation" of personal documents is not be taken lightly, however it might seem "everyday stuff"

University degrees are also "pretty much everyday language" still I wouldn't see it at being the same as translating "how are you".

BTW this COULD mean "a licence to drive ONLY cars with automatic gear changing" - so you would see it simply as "a driving licence" same as the one you can get only if you know how to change gears manually?

End of digression.
writeaway Feb 19, 2020:
@Daryo People are entitled to their opinions and a driver's license is pretty much everyday language. How old are you? Do you have a driver's license?
Daryo Feb 19, 2020:
@ Barbara Carrara, Jennifer White, Rob Grayson Do you seriously see this as being on the same level as translating "how are you"?

With "friends" like you, the profession hardly needs any enemies ...

Proposed translations

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Permis de conduire / Permis B

NEW JERSEY
A Basic Automobile License (Class D) may be issued to a person 18 years of age and older for all types of motor vehicles registered by the MVC, except motorcycles.

A Commercial Driver’s License (Class A, B, C) is for large trucks, buses, and vehicles hauling hazardous materials.

A Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is necessary for the operation of tractor trailers or any truck or trailer with a Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) of 26,001 lbs. or more, provided the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is more than 10,000 lbs., and allows the driver to operate all vehicles in the Class B, C, and D categories.

A Class B CDL is necessary for the operation of any vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 lbs. or more or a vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 lbs. or more towing a trailer with a GVWR of less than 10,000 lbs., or a bus with a GVWR of 26,001 lbs. or more designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver, and allows the driver to operate all vehicles in the Class C and D categories.

A Class C CDL is necessary for any vehicle with a GVWR of less than 26,001 lbs. used and placarded to transport hazardous material, or any bus, including school buses, designed to carry 16 or more passengers, including the driver, and with a GVWR of less than 26,001 lbs. and all school vehicles designed for 15 or fewer passengers, including the driver, or any bus or other vehicle designed to transport 8 to 15 passengers, including the driver, which is used for hire.

There are 6 commercial license endorsements available: (T) double and triple trailer, which is for operators of vehicles pulling 2 or 3 trailers and requires a Class A license; (P) passenger, which is for operators of all buses or similar vehicles used to transport passengers; (S) School Bus, needed for all school bus drivers; (N) tank vehicle, for operators of vehicles that transport liquids or gas in bulk; (H) hazardous materials, for operators of vehicles transporting hazardous materials; and (L) air brakes, needed for any vehicle equipped with air breaks, special road test is federally required.

A bus driver license shall be issued to a person 18 years of age and older that has passed a satisfactory examination of driving ability and familiarity with the mechanism of the bus and has presented evidence, satisfactory to the director of the MVC of at least 3 years of driving experience, good character, and physical fitness.

A Motorcycle License (Class E) or Endorsement (M) is for most vehicles with less than 4 wheels, including motor bikes and scooters. The endorsement is for individuals already holding a basic New Jersey automobile license; otherwise, an individual must obtain a separate license. Applicants under age 18 are required to take the Motorcycle Safety Education Program Basic Rider Course.

A Motorized Bicycle License (Class F) is for unlicensed drivers, 15 years and older, and is not needed if the operator has a Class A, B, C, D, or E license.

An Agricultural License (Class G) is for farming purposes only and may be granted to persons between 16 and 17 years of age and can be exchanged for a Class D license at age 17.
https://drivinglaws.aaa.com/tag/types-of-drivers-licenses/

https://www.service-public.fr/particuliers/vosdroits/N530
Note from asker:
Merci beaucoup !
Thanks a lot !
Peer comment(s):

agree B D Finch
27 mins
neutral ph-b (X) : La catégorie de véhicules du permis B du New Jersey (votre réf.) ne semble pas correspondre à celle utilisée en Fr. (votre réf. « Service Public »). « Permis de conduire » OK, mais « Permis B » trompeur pour un lecteur français ?
1 hr
A Basic Automobile License (Class D) / Je ne suis pas de langue maternelle française. C'est pourquoi j'ai mis les 2 options et CL 3, pas plus.
neutral Daryo : I have a nagging doubt that it COULD have something to with "automatic" (as opposed to "the stick" / manual gear changing) but I'll leave the research to those who see this as "so simple and obvious".
1 day 11 hrs
it's always possible to create difficulties when none exist. Imo no one learns how to drive manual any more in the US
agree Maïté Mendiondo-George
2 days 13 hrs
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