Moralez spoke about his experience as he left the busy office with his extended license in hand. Since he had failed the test twice at home, the DMV required he make his third attempt in the office. Although generally the test can only be taken once every 24 hours, he had received a new test link in his email shortly after his first failure and went right into taking the test a second time. In fact, Moralez made his first two pass attempts at home in a single day. Moralez, who was required to take the test to renew, took advantage of the DMV’s new at-home testing option, which has been offered since March to first-time test takers over the age of 18 and eligible renewals. New California residents are also required to pass the written knowledge test rather than having the option to simply transfer their out-of-state license.
For new drivers, the written test is a rite of passage on their path to earning a driver’s license.
