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Can you take a written driving test online in California?

I want to get my driver’s license, but I need to take the written test. I’m already busy with school and a part-time job, so I want to take the test from home. Can I take a written driving test online in California?

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Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
You can take your written driving test online in
California
or in person at a DMV office
When you submit your application for a learner’s permit, you will learn whether you are eligible to take the written test online.
Keep in mind: If you take the test online, you will likely still need to visit a DMV office in order to submit the required identity documents, have your picture taken, and get your fingerprint recorded—but your visit should be shorter if you’ve already passed the test.
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