Scheduling Driver's Test After 6 Months With Permit (CALIFORNIA)?

Question

My birthday is on the 25th of July and I will turn 16. I took the written test and received my permit on January 25th. Is it possible for me to schedule my behind-the-wheel test on my birthday which would be exactly 6 months of me holding my permit. I've heard that it is supposed to be 6 months and 1 day meaning that I would have to schedule on the 26th or later. The DMV office I'm going to is closed on the 26th as well so it is either I take the test on Friday the 25th (which has an opening) or Monday the 28th. Anyone know when the earliest possible date I could take the test? Thanks.

Answer 1

You can take the test on the 25th, your birthday, assuming you can get an appointment for that day.

You can't take the test without an appointment, and you're getting close to the date you want, so there is a chance you won't get it.

https://mv.dmv.ca.gov/foAppt2/welcome.do is where you can schedule a test on line.  Good luck.

Here's what you need:

Before being eligible to take your driving test you must:

Be 16 years old

AND

Have held your permit for a minimum of six months

AND

Have completed driver education

AND

Have completed 6 hours of professional driver training

AND

Have completed 50 hours of practice with an adult 25 years or older. The adult must have a valid California driver license and certify to the 50 hours of practice. At least 10 of the 50 hours must have been done at night.

To take your driving test, you will need to:

Make a driving test appointment. (Driving tests are not given without an appointment.) You may also call 1-800-777-0133 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, to make a driving test appointment.

Provide proof of financial responsibility

After you pass your driving test you will be issued an interim license valid for 60 days until you receive your new photo license in the mail. Check your address before you leave DMV and tell the DMV representative if you have moved or if your address is incorrect. If you have not received your license after 60 days, call 1-800-777-0133 to check on the status. Have your interim license with you to provide information when requested.

If you fail your driving test, you must wait two weeks before you can take the test again. You have three chances to pass.

If driver education and driver training were taken in a state other than California, DMV will accept either a To Secondary Schools Other Than California Schools form DL 33 completed by the out-of state school, or a letter on the out-of state school’s stationery signed by a school official stating that the courses are equivalent to California’s requirements. Instructional permits issued by another state are not acceptable proof.