{"id":35401,"date":"2020-05-13T13:58:41","date_gmt":"2020-05-13T20:58:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/?post_type=dmv_handbook&p=35401"},"modified":"2025-06-19T14:47:11","modified_gmt":"2025-06-19T21:47:11","slug":"the-testing-process","status":"publish","type":"dmv_handbook","link":"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/es\/handbook\/california-driver-handbook\/the-testing-process\/","title":{"rendered":"Section 3: The Testing Process"},"content":{"rendered":"

Driver’s License Tests<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here is an overview of the driver’s license tests:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Vision Test<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    DMV tests all applicants to ensure they can see well enough to drive safely. If you take your vision test with corrective or contact lenses, your driver\u2019s license will have a corrective lenses restriction. If you do not pass your vision test, you will be asked to have your eye doctor complete a Report of Vision Examination (DL 62) form. For more information, visit dmv.ca.gov\/vision-standards<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n

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    examen te\u00f3rico<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    When you apply for an original driver\u2019s license, you must pass a knowledge test with multiple choice questions. You are allowed three attempts to pass before you must reapply. Minors must wait seven days to retake a failed knowledge test, not including the day of the failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    When renewing your driver\u2019s license, eLearning may be an alternative testing option. This is a no-fail, self-paced interactive modulated course with quizzes after each module. The course can be taken on a computer, laptop, tablet, or mobile device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Testing options will be available once you complete your application at dmv.ca.gov\/dl<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Important<\/span> You are not allowed to use any testing aids during knowledge tests, such as a California Driver\u2019s Handbook or cell phone.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n

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    Examen de manejo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    When you apply for an original driver\u2019s license, you will be tested on your ability to safely drive a vehicle. Upon renewal, drivers with a vision or medical condition may be required to take a behind-the-wheel test. The examiner may give two or more instructions at one time to determine whether you can understand and properly follow both directions. For example, \u201cAt the next street, make a left turn, and then at the first intersection make another left turn.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Visitar dmv.ca.gov\/make-an-appointment<\/a> to schedule a behind-the-wheel drive test appointment.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\t\t\t<\/ol>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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    On the day of your behind-the-wheel test, you must bring:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Your instruction permit or driver\u2019s license (if you have one).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Another California-licensed driver who is at least 18 years old (25 for minors), unless you are already licensed to drive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. A vehicle that is safe to drive for your test.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Valid proof of insurance and vehicle registration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. If you plan to use a rental vehicle for your drive test, your name must be listed on the rental contract. The contract must not exclude behind-the-wheel drive tests.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Note<\/span> Minors must wait 14 days to retake a failed behind-the-wheel drive test, not including the day of the failure.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Before you begin, the DMV examiner will ask you to locate and demonstrate the following:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n