A document issued to a specific person by a government authority, permitting this person to drive one or more classes of motor vehicle on public roads and highways. As the licence generally has a photograph of the licensee, it is generally used as an identification document, and may be required when making credit purchases, cashing checks, applying for employment etc
A driver's license is a card showing that you are qualified to drive because you have passed a driving test. an official document or card that says that you are legally allowed to drive British Equivalent: driving licence