Questions about DMV written test?

Question

We live in California and my brother turned 18 this past March. I was wondering if anyone can help with info. When he takes his written test next week, what happens next if he passes? Does he take the driving test the same day? If he does pass the written will they give him a permit or something? What does he need to bring also?

Thanks a billion for any answers!

Answer 1

stevensings gave a fairly complete answer for motorcycles (although I didn't see that mentioned in the question), except for one inaccuracy. Quoted from the DMV web site:

"If you are under 21, you must complete a motorcycle rider training course given by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and provide a certificate of Completion of Motorcycle Training (DL 389) to DMV to be issued your license. You will not be required to take the motorcycle driving test at DMV if you currently have a California Drivers License. " ... taken from:
http://www.dmv.ca.gov/dl/dl_info.htm#2505


If you were referring to automobiles, then:

" To apply for an original driver license if you are over 18 [or exactly 18], you will need to do the following:

* Visit a DMV office (make an appointment for faster service)
* Complete application form DL 44 (An original DL 44 form must be submitted. Copies will not be accepted.)
* Give a thumb print
* Have your picture taken
* Provide your social security number. It will be verified with the Social Security Administration while you are in the office.
* Verify your birth date and legal presence
* Provide your true full name
* Pay the application fee
* Pass a vision exam
* Pass a traffic laws and sign test. There are 36 questions on the test. You have three chances to pass.

Note: To allow you sufficient time for testing DMV will not be administering written or audio exams after 4:30 p.m.

You will then be issued a permit if you have never been licensed before. When you practice, you must have an accompanying adult who is 18 years of age or older, with a valid California license. This person must be close enough to you to take control of the vehicle if necessary. It is illegal for you to drive alone. " ... this was taken from:
http://www.dmv.ca.gov/dl/dl_info.htm#2500

For the complete answers on California DMV questions, click on one of the links above, or the main web site itself:
http://www.dmv.ca.gov

To make an appointment, click here:
https://mv.dmv.ca.gov/foAppt2/welcome.do

Good Luck !

Answer 2

When he takes and passes the written exam, they will give him a Permit. With the permit he may NOT, (big fine in Ca.), ride on the freeways, ride at night, or ride two up. (A passenger). Now if he already has his bike, or one to use for the test, he should set an appointment for his riding test. Then he will ride the bike down to DMV, show proof of insurance, (DO NOT RIDE WITH OUT INS, at least liability.)They will expect him to display his knowledge of the various parts of the bike, i.e., clutch, horn, brakes, on and on. Then you will ride through cones, figure eights, ext. It is better to invest around $200.00 and take the Motorcycle Safety Foundation class, or a similar certified course. Not only will you gain tremendous insight, respect, skill, but you will get a better ins. rate, and Not have to take the M/C test at DMV. They will give you a certificate of completion that you can take to DMV in lieu of the riding test. Also they supply the bikes, courtesy of Honda usually. Good luck, hope this helps.

Answer 3

once he passes his written test..he gets a permit for a few months..he needs to take a drivers ED training course..to prove he gets his certain amount of hours behind the wheel. .

once he gets all his hours he gets to go to dmv and take a drive test and if he passes that..he gets his license.

dont take anything to the written test
when your drive test comes up bring proof of insurance, a car (dont drive it yourself either..someone else has too..otherwise you can get in big trouble) and yourself along with your permit.

Answer 4

if he passes the written test he gets a permit .next he needs to take the driving test. and he needs his ss card something with his name and address on it