Welcome to Cinneti Driving School!

All of our training programs are designed to improve cognitive and behavioral driving skills establishing a more economic and safe driving behavior.
DMV License #: E4271

Get Permit

Have a question?

Call us for more info. (760) 751-8580

Mailing Address

27157 Tumbleweed Trail
Valley Center, CA 92082

Step Two: DMV Written Test

Important

Cinneti encourage students to study the latest edition of the California Driver Handbook thoroughly (this on top of the student's required driver education course) before taking the California DMV written exam.

Requirements

  • California State requires minor students to be 15 years and 6 months of age (or older) when taking the California DMV written exam.
  • Persons between the ages of 17 1/2 and 18 are not required by the State of California to take or complete both the driver education and/or driver training course in order to take the DMV written exam. Yet, these persons are only permitted to take the DMV driving exam when they reach the age of 18.

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Application Form

Minor students must complete an original DL 44 application1 prior to the DMV written exam; copies of this document will not be accepted at your California DMV location.

  • The application fee for 2007 is $27.00: This fee includes three DMV written exams and three DMV road exams.
  • The application will become invalid if requirements are not met within a 12 month period of passing the written test. A person who does not meet the requirements must re-start the application process from the start: this includes fees and cost of both courses at a state licensed driving school and institution.
  • Persons between the age of 15 1/2 and 18 years of age are required by the State of California to have a signature of one or both parent(s)/guardian(s).
  • Parents do not have to join their minor student. However, the DL 44 form must be signed by one or both of the parents or guardians. (DMV info click here)

1 To obtain a DL 44 form, call cinneti.com at (760) 751-8580 and we mail one at no additional cost

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Make an Appointment

  • Call for teens 1 (800) 777-0133 [menu steps: 1-1-5-1-2-2]
  • Walk-ins (San Diego locations)
  • Online

At DMV Location

Show the following original1 documents to your DMV representative:

  • DMV Certificate of Completion of Driver Education
  • DMV Certificate of Enrollment in Driver Training
  • Social Security Number (DMV info click here)
  • Birth Certificate (DMV info click here)

You will need to do the following physical procedures:

  • Thumb Print
  • Digital Picture
  • Eye Test (DMV info click here)

1 Your California DMV location will not accept any copies!

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DMV Written Exam

Take California DMV Written Exam:

  • The California DMV written exam for minors consists of 46 questions. In order to pass you must have 39 or more questions correct (not more then 7 mistakes).
  • If you fail the test you must wait 7 days in order to take another written exam. You have three chances to pass.

Note: To allow you to have sufficient time for testing DMV will not be administering written or audio exams after 4:30 p.m.

Written Exam Samples

Note: The flash test example is not recommended when having a dial up modem since this may take up to 20 minutes. Yet, most web browsers will have the latest edition of the Adobe Flash Player. However, if the program does not start click the link below to get the latest edition.

Get Flash Player

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FAQ

  • What sources are available to prepare myself for the DMV written test?

    A good foundation to prepare yourself for the California DMV written exam is to study the latest edition of the California Driver Handbook: available at any DMV location.

  • Are you restricted to visit the DMV location nearest to you?

    No, you may visit any DMV location in the State of California.

  • Are you required to take both written and road exam at the same DMV location?

    No, you may take each exam at any California DMV location.

  • Do I need to carry my permit at all times?

    No, only when you are practicing driving.

  • Can I drive with friends when having my permit?

    Yes, as long if there is an adult of 25 years of age or older, who has a valid California driver license, is awake, and close enough to take control of the vehicle at any time.

  • Is my permit valid in other states?

    Only if the state in question accepts the requirements set by the State of California for minors holding a provisional permit. To make sure we recommend contacting the DMV in the visiting state. For an overview of all DMV offices by state click here.

  • Can my permit by suspended?

    Yes, your permit can be suspended if enforcement discovers any alcohol and/or drugs in your system.

  • Do I need to pay for a new permit when losing it?

    No, you will be issued a fresh copy from the California DMV.

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