XPost: comp.mobile.ipad, comp.mobile.android   
   From: YourName@YourISP.com   
      
   In article <2014030116000189961-savageduck1@REMOVESPAMmecom>,   
   Savageduck  wrote:   
   > On 2014-03-01 19:43:47 +0000, Liam O'Connor  said:   
   >   
   > > On Fri, 28 Feb 2014 23:35:03 -0500, nospam wrote:   
   > >   
   > >> there are id cards that *aren't* driver's licenses.   
   > >   
   > > You know what's funny about that?   
   > >   
   > > Years ago, I wanted an identity card in California,   
   > > so that I wouldn't have to give out my Driver License Number   
   > > to anyone asking ...   
   > >   
   > > Guess what number they use for the California ID?   
   > >   
   > > Yup. Same number.   
   > >   
   > > The ONLY difference is the word 'license' on a driver's   
   > > license in California.   
   >   
   > What did you expect? It is the DMV issuing both ID &/or DL.   
   > ...and both have expiry dates and have to be renewed every 6 years   
   > (every 10 years if you are 62+ years old).   
      
   That seems a bit backwards. Here in New Zealand the Drivers License is   
   valid for 10 years (then you have to pass an eye-sight test to renew   
   it) until a senior citizen age which I can't remember, and then the   
   renewal become more frequent (which from memory at some stage also   
   includes re-sitting the practical driving test with an examiner).   
      
   Of course in ye olde days the Drivers License was valid for life.   
      
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