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.

Prospective drivers dreading long waits at the DMV now have a new option: they can take the driver’s knowledge test at home. The California Department of Motor Vehicles announced Thursday that ...

The renewal test has 25 questions, with a passing score of 20. An applicant has three tries; if you fail twice on your home setup, you have to go into the office for the last try.

The test is available between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays. Participants verify their identity by submitting a photo of themselves to the DMV, Orrock said.

The test is available between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding state holidays. Participants verify their identity by submitting a photo of themselves to the DMV, Orrock said.