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On the back of Driving license in California, and as per California's DMV on International Driving Permits:

California does recognize a valid driver license that is issued by a foreign jurisdiction (country, state, territory) of which the license holder is a resident.

and on How to apply for a driver license if you are over 18:

If you are a visitor in California over 18 and have a valid driver license from your home state or country, you may drive in this state without getting a California driver license as long as your home state license remains valid.

What if the driver holds a driving license from a foreign country of which they're not resident (i.e. they're resident of yet another foreign country)? Does this mean they cannot use that license to drive in California?

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The validity of the license from a foreign country would be determined by that country. So if that country's license becomes invalid when you leave the country or your residence permit expires you have no license to drive with in California.

The International Driving Permit is a translation of your actual driver's license into many languages (including English) and needs to be accompanied by a government issued driver's license.

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