Enhanced drivers license for teen or ?

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My 16 year old just passed her driver's test. Although we haven't traveled to Canada often, sometimes it is nice to have the option to go for a quick weekend getaway (we live within 2 hours of the border).  My question is, is it worth it to get her the enhanced drivers license at this time, since we don't have passports? Or just go with a passport in time...? Any concerns I should know about? Thank you!

[TrixieB]

If your child doesn't have a passport, I say go for the EDL. 

 

The DMV office gives out little foil envelopes to keep the EDL in, to protect against any unwanted scanning.

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Its worth it for peace of mind when the teen is on a school or college trip....easier to secure the enhanced than the passport.

 

Concern is difference in drinking age...if teen is going to college near a crossing, some parents want to discourage traveling for partying and not give them a passport or enhanced.

 

 

 

Yes, the thought occurred to me that it does make it easier to cross the boarder to drink. There is a college closer to the boarder, if she does end up going there...