There’s excellent news for Californians trying to keep away from strains at their native DMV: The state simply introduced that some residents can begin taking written driving assessments on-line.
Nevertheless, not everyone seems to be eligible. The web take a look at choice can solely be taken by people youthful than 18 and those that have moved to California from out-of-state. All different drivers should take the take a look at in individual at a Division of Motor Autos workplace.
And even when drivers go their on-line take a look at, Californians should nonetheless go to a DMV workplace to show their identification, residency and different necessities to acquire their license.
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California requires that drivers go a “information take a look at,” which assessments drivers on the foundations of the highway. Drivers get two makes an attempt to go the take a look at on-line earlier than stepping into individual to take a 3rd examination.
The DMV says the net assessments can solely be taken on a pc with a webcam, which will probably be used to observe test-takers. The state presents an eLearning course to assist drivers put together for the written examination.
“The web take a look at will be taken within the comfort of your front room,” mentioned DMV Director Steve Gordon. “That is one other instance of how the DMV is offering service to clients when and the place they need them.”
The web assessments are solely obtainable throughout enterprise days and hours, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on weekdays.
