Dmv behind the wheel test near me

The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) handles standard driver’s licenses, commercial driver’s licenses, identification cards, vehicle registration, and titling. Take advantage of the online services or make an appointment to go to the DMV.

Using the Online Services

If you want to skip the lines, utilize the California DMV’s online services. You can:

• Renew your registration
• Renew your mobile home’s registration
• Request vehicle records
• Renew your ID card or driver’s license
• Request your driver record

You can only use the online services for renewal if you have not recently submitted a change of address request. If so, you should go to the DMV in person or mail in your renewal notice and put the new address on the back of the form. Otherwise, you can expect delays with your renewal.

Scheduling an Appointment

No one likes to wait at the DMV, and you don’t have to worry about that with the appointment system provided by the California DMV.

You can schedule an appointment to:

• Take a driver’s test
• Apply for an original driver’s license
• Apply for an ID card
• Register a title

If you are booking an appointment for three or fewer services, apply online. If you need to schedule more than three tasks for your DMV visit, you need to call the DMV. The DMV will handle your request over the phone.

How to Contact the DMV

Contacting the DMV is easy. If you need to reach the DMV over the phone, call:
800-777-0133.

If you are hearing impaired, call:
800-368-4327

When you contact the DMV over the phone, you can:

• Make appointments for more than three tasks
• Renew your registration
• Request forms
• Get answers to frequently asked questions
• Get information about registration and licensing requirements
• Get information about the services available
• Find out specific office information

If you need to speak to a person, call the DMV Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Pacific time. You can also call on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Pacific time. Otherwise, you will have to use the automated system.

Name fields must include standard alpha characters only (A-Z and a-z). Special characters ( - ) or accent marks ( " , ` , ' , ^ , etc.) are not allowed.

Note: If you choose "Clear Fields" or "Cancel" this appointment will NOT be submitted and the information previously entered will not be retained.

The driving test is divided into 2 parts: the Pre-Drive Safety Check and Driving Performance Evaluation (DPE). The Pre-Drive Safety Check determines whether your vehicle meets the DMV minimum safety standard and whether you are familiar with the operation of your vehicle. The DPE portion is the behind-the-wheel driving test when you drive your car with a DMV examiner who evaluates your driving skills. 

There are 2 other types of driving tests given by DMV. One is called a Supplemental Driving Performance Evaluation (SDPE). This driving test has additional test elements and is given to applicants of any age who have a physical, mental, or vision condition, and/or a referral due to a lack of skill that may impact their ability to safely operate a vehicle. The other is called an Area Driving Performance Evaluation (ADPE). This driving test limits you to drive in only specified areas. If you are successful with the ADPE, your DL will be restricted to only the specified areas where you were tested. Both the SDPE and ADPE are referral driving tests. 

What is the difference between a DPE and a SDPE driving tests?

An SDPE includes all the features of the DPE driving tests (Pre-Drive Safety Check and the driving test). It may include additional testing elements designed to evaluate your cognitive function (memory, awareness, perception, etc.) and ability to operate a motor vehicle safely. The additional test elements may include: 

Multiple Directions—The examiner will give 2 or more instructions at one time to determine whether you can understand and properly follow both directions. For example, “At the next street, make a left turn, and then at the first intersection make another left turn.” 

Additional lane changes—The examiner will evaluate your performance when making lane changes.

Concentration—The examiner talks with you at certain times during the driving test. You must be able to respond briefly without making any driving errors. 

Freeway or Highway Driving—The examiner will ask you to merge into freeway traffic and drive a short distance on the freeway. If you do not drive on freeways and have no intention of ever driving on freeways, inform the examiner. The freeway driving portion will not be part of the driving test. The examiner will add a restriction to your DL that prohibits driving on the freeway. 

Destination trip—The examiner directs you to a location a few blocks from the DMV office. You must return to the DMV office using the same route without assistance or direction from the examiner. This is usually performed at the end of the driving test. 

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