Senior Guide for Safe Driving (PDF) - California Department of Motor ...

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Driving Tests
When DMV asks you to take a driving test, it is to
determine whether you:
• Have the ability to operate a motor vehicle safely.
• Have formed or retained proper safe-driving habits.
• Can apply traffic laws to everyday driving.
• Can compensate for any physical condition that might
affect safe driving ability, such as poor vision, loss of a
limb, or the early stages of dementia.
During your driving test, the examiner will note any driving
skill deficiencies or behaviors that need improvement,
but would not disqualify you from keeping your driver
license. The examiner will discuss these issues with you
after your driving test.
To help you prepare for your driving test, review the
following publications: Driving Test Criteria (DL 955) and
Preparing for Your Supplemental Driving Performance
Evaluation (DL 956).You may want to practice your driving
skills by taking a Mature Driver Improvement driver
education and training class. A list of approved Mature
Driver Improvement Programs and Driver Safety offices
are available at DMV’s website at www.dmv.ca.gov. If
your driver license is suspended or revoked and you want
to get your license back, contact your local Driver Safety
office to inquire about a special instruction permit if the
driving errors are correctable.