The California Department of Motor Vehicles announced on Monday that it’s no longer requiring most drivers 70 years or older to take a written knowledge test when renewing their licenses. All ...

The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) announced that drivers 70 and older whose licenses expire in 2024 and beyond will no longer be required to take a written knowledge test starting ...

Californians 70 years old and above will no longer need to take the written driver test, the DMV announced this week.

California New DMV rule eliminates written test for some older drivers The move is made to reduce foot traffic in offices, lessening wait times for most visitors.

The California DMV announced that drivers 70 and older will no longer be required to take a written knowledge test starting Tuesday.

All drivers had been required to take the knowledge test once their license expired after turning 70, which had been a policy but not a law, DMV Director Steve Gordon said in a press release.

There are some notable exceptions: First time drivers, people new to California, and those with poor driving records will still be required to take a written knowledge exam.

Renewing your license? California drivers 70 and older will no longer be required to take written knowledge tests, DMV officials announced Monday.