There’s a way to avoid the knowledge test for a driver’s license – Orange County Register

Q. I’m seeking your guidance, if you would be so kind. I have an elderly parent who is trying to pass his exam, but for some reason he can’t pass it. He is not computer literate. I’ve printed the sample exams for him, but still no success. Any help you can provide would be very appreciated.

– Paul Maldonado, Yorba Linda

A. Dad doesn’t need to pass what was once called the “written test” for a driver’s license renewal and is now called the “knowledge test,” Paul, although real basic computer skills are required.

Instead, he can use the Department of Motor Vehicles’ interactive eLearning course in that test’s place, if eligible and renewing the basic Class C license most drivers have. Designed for folks who have troubles with tests, or just want to try something else, it should take 45 minutes or so to finish on a home computer.

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The course has a quiz for each of seven sections.

This isn’t like a field goal attempt with the clock running out and the defense charging toward the kicker – the user can take the quizzes as many times as desired.

And those going through the course can take a break, just as long as they finish the course within a year.

At this point, though, it is only available in English.

The knowledge test, meanwhile, is available in 35 languages from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays, except on holidays, on a computer. A webcam is required so the test taker can be monitored. If you fail the test twice, the third attempt must be in a DMV office.