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notcoolenough
Jun 22, 2011, 12:14 PM
I am confused as the process of switching from a MA state license to a CA state license. I am 25 and I really thought the process would involve me filling out an application, proving my identity and that is all. In stead I ended up having to take a written test again (which I have failed for the third time and now I need to re-apply) I have read the manual, I just have studying problems.

I decided to look into adult driver ed programs but none pertained to me. The only driver-ed courses pertaining to the written part of the test are for teenagers applying for a permit. The only adult-related tests are behind-the wheel tests... I was hoping to find a driver's-ed course that brushes you up for the written exam and the road test and maybe offers a vehicle for you to use when taking the road test.

Do programs like this exist? Did the DMV get confused? I simply want a CA license. I am not applying for a license for the very first time or anything.

ballengerb1
Jun 22, 2011, 12:36 PM
Is this the type of test you took and did not pass? Sample C Driver Written Test 1 (http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/interactive/tdrive/clc2written.htm)

Fr_Chuck
Jun 22, 2011, 02:50 PM
And what is wrong with taking the one for the teens,

Most of the driving schools often require you to have a permit. But the classes for permit is what you need, since that is the written part

AK lawyer
Jun 22, 2011, 06:32 PM
... I was hoping to find a driver's-ed course that brushes you up for the written exam and the road test and maybe offers a vehicle for you to use when taking the road test.
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You failed the written test, not the road test. Is there any reason to suppose you would have trouble with the road test? If you have actually been driving for a while I don't see how you would have any difficulty taking a road test.

And so why would you need a loaner vehicle again?

ballengerb1
Jun 22, 2011, 06:52 PM
I believe, when you move to CA, you have 10 days to change over to their licence and a road test is not part of it, but a written test is required

notcoolenough
Jun 28, 2011, 04:07 PM
Sorry I didn't get back to this thread. I grew very stressed and busy. I did figure it all out and I did finally get my license. :) what a relief