US driver’s license card is very similar to the national identification card in Thailand and other countries. In the US, it is mandatory for every driver to have this card because not only does it serve as a driver’s license, it can also be used to confirm the person’s identity. Situations that require such activity may include bank transactions such as opening a new bank account or applying for a credit card, purchasing merchandises at a store where occasionally the store clerk may need to verify your ID, or using it to board your (domestic) flight.

If you can’t drive, or are unable to drive a vehicle, but still want to have some sort of an ID card with you, there’s another type of card that you can apply for — a state ID card. This card can be used to confirm your identity similar to a driver’s license and can be used to board a plane but it cannot replace a driver’s license when driving.

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