Driving in Cali
Jul 2nd 2010, 4:15 am
#31
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Re: Driving in Cali
Hi:
This was my plan,
1.Pass the written test and drive a rental car for few weekends (passenger a valid CA lic)
2.Book driving test
3.Take the rental car for the test.
4.Hope to pass, if not friend drives me back.
Now, is rental car not acceptable for behind the wheel test?
This was my plan,
1.Pass the written test and drive a rental car for few weekends (passenger a valid CA lic)
2.Book driving test
3.Take the rental car for the test.
4.Hope to pass, if not friend drives me back.
Now, is rental car not acceptable for behind the wheel test?
Btw, if you already possess a valid UK or other foreign driver's license, you won't need to be accompanied while driving. The CA DMV will issue you a temporary license (valid for up to 60 days) that will authorize you to drive while you wait to take the driving test. This is different from the learner's permit issued to new drivers. I know this because I recently went through this process myself.
Last edited by MidnightLight; Jul 2nd 2010 at 4:44 am.
Jul 2nd 2010, 6:23 am
#32
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Re: Driving in Cali
I heard that the DMV *might* require you to produce written authorization from the rental company to use its car for the test. If that's the case, I doubt that the major (national) rental companies would be willing to provide that, though you might have some luck with smaller local companies. You probably should call the DMV to clarify.
Btw, if you already possess a valid UK or other foreign driver's license, you won't need to be accompanied while driving. The CA DMV will issue you a temporary license (valid for up to 60 days) that will authorize you to drive while you wait to take the driving test. This is different from the learner's permit issued to new drivers. I know this because I recently went through this process myself.
Btw, if you already possess a valid UK or other foreign driver's license, you won't need to be accompanied while driving. The CA DMV will issue you a temporary license (valid for up to 60 days) that will authorize you to drive while you wait to take the driving test. This is different from the learner's permit issued to new drivers. I know this because I recently went through this process myself.
I will be heading to DMV and get the 60 days valid license and then hope to clear the road tests soon !!
Thanks
We call it San Fran and that we live in Cali never had a problem.
Jul 2nd 2010, 5:18 pm
#39
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Re: Driving in Cali
Who knows if the California DMV offices will even be open by the time that you come to take your test ... 
(Yes, folks, it's that time of year again and California is starting its annual budget standoff between the governator, the legislature and just about everyone else ...)
(Yes, folks, it's that time of year again and California is starting its annual budget standoff between the governator, the legislature and just about everyone else ...)
Jul 2nd 2010, 6:54 pm
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Re: Driving in Cali
Birthin' rights, FTW!
Jul 2nd 2010, 7:25 pm
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Re: Driving in Cali
Who knows if the California DMV offices will even be open by the time that you come to take your test ...
(Yes, folks, it's that time of year again and California is starting its annual budget standoff between the governator, the legislature and just about everyone else ...)
(Yes, folks, it's that time of year again and California is starting its annual budget standoff between the governator, the legislature and just about everyone else ...)
