DMV to resume behind-the-wheel driver's tests on Friday

Tuesday, June 23, 2020
SAN FRANCISCO -- California's Department of Motor Vehicles has announced that behind-the-wheel driver's tests will resume this Friday.

Canceled appointments will be rescheduled automatically and new appointments will be available later this summer.

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The DMV believes it will take several weeks to clear the backlog of tests for first-time driver license holders and commercial license applicants.

As for health and safety, all those taking the behind-the-wheel test must wear a mask and undergo screening questions.

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Temperature checks will soon also be added.

Two windows will need to be rolled down and test routes will be shortened.

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