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written Test Tips
• Visit DMV’s website at www.dmv.ca.gov and take
the practice tests.
• Every question on the test is taken from the handbook.
Take your time and read each question carefully.
There is only one correct answer. The other two
answers will be either obviously wrong or close to
being correct; however, not the most accurate.
• If you miss a question, ask the DMV representative
to show you or write on the exam the page number
where you can find the correct answer in the
handbook.
• If you do not pass on your first attempt, take a few
days to review the handbook and then try again.
• Most importantly, take your time. If you do not
pass, you will be issued a temporary license. This
will allow you to review the handbook and testing
material past your license expiration date, so you
will not feel rushed.
vision Tests
DMV uses two tests to measure visual acuity (keenness of
vision). The most common test is a wall chart. Your eyes
are tested together and then individually by reading five
characters in different lines.
If you are unable to read the wall chart, you will be asked to
look into a vision testing machine for specific objects. The
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