Can you take your driving test in a rental car?

Question

I'm supposed to take it but our car has to get fixed so we only have a rental car..can I take my drivers test in it?

Answer 1

No - rental companies would not rent to or allow an unlicensed driver to operate their vehicle.  Therefore, you would be operating the vehicle illegally.....not a good way to try and show yourself capable enough to be behind the wheel of a car.

Answer 2

as long as you have proof of insurance and a licensed driver with you, it doesn't matter whose car you take. i used my grandparents' car cuz it was little and easier to parallel park. :)

Answer 3

NO you cannot.  The issue is not whether or not you can legally drive during a driving test, but whether the rental company would allow a NON LICENSED driver to operate their motor vehicle.  Since only a licensed driver can rent a car and any non-licensed driver would be excluded from the rental contract, you technically could not drive the vehicle.  Not because you would break a law, but because in the event of an accident it would not be covered by your insurance.

Answer 4

You can take the test in any car that is road worthy and that you have legal access to. So a rental, reletive's, friends, etc, as long as the car is mechanicaly sound/safe & legal (i.e. registration, insurance, etc) it can be used.

EDIT: raviet31 & Valerie check these out-

http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/brochures/fas...

"Financial Responsibility

You must show that your vehicle is properly insured before the driving test begins (or it will be postponed) by providing one of the following:

A document with the liability insurance policy or surety bond number.

An Assigned Risk insurance card with the name of the assigned insurance company, file number, and current coverage dates.

Current insurance binder or copy of an insurance policy signed or countersigned by an insurance company representative.

Rental car contract if the driver is listed on the contract as the insured. <<<<<<<<<<<<

DMV-issued certificate of self-insurance or acknowledgment of cash deposit.

Written confirmation from the insurer that the person is insured."

http://www.bargainautorentals.com/

"Bargain Auto Rentals provides only high quality used cars. Bargain Auto Rentals is located at 3860 Rosecrans St. San Diego, CA 92110. Near Old Town Trolley & Airport.

We Sell Mexican Insurance

Military Discount

DMV Driving Test Rentals <<<<<<<<<<<<

Free Miles: 150 free miles per day. Excess Miles @ $0.15 / Mile."

http://au.answers.yahoo.com/question/ind...

"YES you can rent a car to use for a driving test, you just need someone to rent it for you but you must have the rental place give u a piece of paper to give to the dmv that says its ok for you to use this car to take the test. also you must accept full coverage on the vehicle for you to be able use it for the test. i dunnoe if it is the same for illonois tho,

3 months ago

Source(s):

rental car sales agent for Avis"

http://www.avisacademy.com/index.htm

"RENTAL CAR FOR DRIVING TEST  $100.00 "

EDIT #2- Just Trying To Live♥ wrote-

"What is everyone talking about?

No you cannot use a rental for a driving test.

A person is only allowed to rent a car & drive it if they are 21 and a have their driver's license. So they won't let you drive it because it is illegal."

Did you read the first link I provided, you know the one from the OFFICIAL Callifornia State DMV website that says you can use a rental car for your driver's test?

- David

Answer 5

What is everyone talking about?

No you cannot use a rental for a driving test.

A person is only allowed to rent a car & drive it if they are 21 and a have their driver's license.  So they won't let you drive it because it is illegal.

I don't know where you live...but I know for a fact it applies in my state.

Answer 6

yeah

Answer 7

i don't know why you wouldn't be able to

Answer 8

Yes, if the car is rented by someone who has a license and they are there to allow you to use the car.  They should also have the rental agreement with them.  Normally the inspectors don't check, but it's best to be ready just in case.

Answer 9

YES you can

Answer 10

depends, if you are covered under the rentals insurance (ussually you aren't) then it won't be a problem. If you are not covered under the insurance then you're driving a car without valid insurance which is illegal. Most car rental companies will only cover declared drivers, they must be over 25 and already have a license