If you have a European Union photo driving license the answer is no.
If you are from outside the European Union, an International driving license is necessary.
A passport is not required for a drivers' permit exam.
Yes if you do have a American driving license , you will still need an international licenense to drive in France.
As of now, the states that require an international driving permit for foreign drivers are California, Florida, and New York. It is important for foreign drivers to check the specific requirements of each state they plan to drive in before traveling.
As far as I can determine, there is no "international driving permit" that is independent of your drivers license. There are several "international driving permit" forms available from Automobile Associations and such, but these are basically translations of the information shown on your domestic drivers license into several different languages. They must be used in conjunction with your home drivers license; they have no validity on their own.
The international driving permit is a translation of your licence. It needs to be presented with your full licence, whatever the issuing country. The international driving licence is just that. it is a licence in it's own right. If you have a full driving licence from a country that is recognised by the international driving permit scheme then you only need a permit.
Some countries that require an international driving permit for foreign drivers include Japan, China, and Brazil. It is important for travelers to check the specific requirements of each country they plan to visit before driving.
What type of permit? A CDL permit is, yes. A regular learner's permit is not. As with a full CDL, you're required to maintain a current DOT medical card with a CDL permit.
Yes you can get Auto Insurance with a permit. All drivers are required by law to carry financial responsibilty regardless of your license status.
Yes, tourist drivers typically need an international driving permit to drive in this country.
To get an international drivers permit you must have a valid drivers license in your own country, so you must get it renewed if you want one.
Yes
You can get you learners permit at 15 and your drivers license 1 year after you get you permit.