Your parent or guardian to sign your DL-44 form (if you are under 18).Acceptable birth date/legal presence document.You can save time by making an appointment: schedule one online or by calling 1-80. When you’re ready to take the California written driving test, you’ll need to go to a DMV office near you. It’s a good idea to review your drivers ed course before you take the written test. If you’re under 17½, you’re required to complete a DMV-approved California drivers ed course to earn your license. You can take practice tests to get an idea of what the written test will be like, and to see what areas you need to review. Practice tests can also help you get ready for the real test.
You should read and study the handbook to prepare for the test.
Preparing for the California Written TestĪll the questions on the California written driving test come from the California Driver Handbook. There are 46 multiple-choice questions about California traffic laws and signs. The written test is administered by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). You must pass the test to earn your California learners permit, which is required to earn your drivers license. Everyone who wants to earn a California drivers license needs to pass the California written driving test, also known as the knowledge test.
