Does the DMV drug test you?

Question

i was reading the california state drivers handbook, and there is a section that goes as follows:

"to apply for a drivers license, you must submit:

submit a completed dmv application form DL44. SIgning this form means you agree to submit to a chemical test to determine the alcohol or drug content of your blood when required by a peace officer."

i never heared that they do drug or alcohol test before you get a license, is this scenario often? do they have to test every person? or what does it really mean?

Answer 1

they are saying you agree to submit to a screening if pulled over by a police officer if he has suspicion that you might be impared.not that they are going to give you a test to get your license.

Answer 2

No drug test require when you get driver license.

Answer 3

the dmv wont drug test you but if you get pulled over it is saying you give them the right to do it

Answer 4

If you get pulled over by the cops, they can drug test you. The DMV does not drug test people when they apply for a license. Don't worry, hit it up.

Answer 5

By signing that form you agree to submit to testing if you ever get stopped for one of those offenses in the future.