CA DL/ID Informational and Situational Thread (Exam Q's, tips)
 

This thread will be informational for those who are in CA trying to get a CA DL..especially if you have an out of state license too!
I just want to help everyone out here. Just because I have everything now, I'm not trying to ditch everyone on this forum because there are still those waiting! So, here's to help.

So first off, I went to the SSA 11/28/12 .. then I went to the DMV 11/29/12 so I guess I took a risk.

I went to the DMV line at 7 A.M. in the morning at Lincoln Park (because one of the members told me he got a 5 year license here :smile:) *fingers crossed*
So I lined up, applied for my license. Here's the thing. I have an out of state license from WA like many of you have posted. So I finished my application, and the lady just asked for my EAD, no SSN actual card (just the number).
She then also asked for my WA ID since I told her I had one (I didn't have to take behind wheel test because of this). I paid $31 and she hands me a receipt and tells me to stand in line in which I got my fingerprint/picture taken. Then I went to the testing room for my written exam.

I took the written exam and got 1 wrong which means I passed. The lady asked me for my WA license and she hole punched it (which means it's temporary now). She told me I didn't need it and she handed me over my Temporary CA License and said I should receive my ID in the mail soon.

In no way shape or form did anyone ask me about DACA! Also, I was very surprised because I went to SSA on 11/28 around 1pm (near closing time)..and went the next morning to the DMV 11/29 first in line in the morning and the information was already processed. The DMV was able to verify my SSN obviously because if they didn't, I wouldn't have gotten my temp license. Ah I'm so thankful!
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Also, I'd like to help those out in the WRITTEN EXAM
. I have my paper and will be posting a video shortly..but in the meantime, I will post YouTube links and really these are all you need. (Questions exactly the same except maybe 1 or 2)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1H040zd7BO0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HD_UTKCbD_Q

http://www.youtube.com/user/enjoyqwer
^ ^ user has about 6 sample tests -- very helpful.

So how to study? Honestly, I just looked at these videos once. They pretty much have all the same questions, but I urge you to look at all the vids because some have different questions!

Lastly, I would like to say that in no way shape or form did ANYONE ask about DACA, my status, etc at the DMV. It was a very smooth process. IF ANYONE HAS QUESTIONS, DO NOT HESITATE TO ASK IN THIS FORUM.

Also, I will update on how many years my license is for.

Re: CA DL/ID Informational and Situational Thread (Exam Q's, tips)
 

Good info!! My tip: MAKE AN APPOINTMENT!! It's easier. When I went I was in n out within the hour. Didn't even have time to sit down and read a magazine I took with me to kill time ;)

Re: CA DL/ID Informational and Situational Thread (Exam Q's, tips)
 

They didn't ask about DACA, but they inputted my EAD expiration date.. omg that's the third time i've mentioned that, i need to stop, or I might jinx myself.

Re: CA DL/ID Informational and Situational Thread (Exam Q's, tips)
 

How did you see? They're behind computers typing lol unless you have crazy eyes.
Did they tell you they typed it in?

Re: CA DL/ID Informational and Situational Thread (Exam Q's, tips)
 

The computer is relatively lower than me, and close to where I was. She was inputting my information from my EAD and had her thumb on each section she needed. The very last thing she had her thumb on was the expiration date, and she proceeded on her keyboard's numpad with 11082014. This is for both my ID and DL transactions. But VJB2 said, the same thing happened to him, and his plastic expires in 5 years. So I'm keeping my fingers crossed. :)

Re: CA DL/ID Informational and Situational Thread (Exam Q's, tips)
 

Ah icic, yeah we shall see. 2 years is still good, we can just renew

Re: CA DL/ID Informational and Situational Thread (Exam Q's, tips)
 

So when are you taking the behind the wheel test?

Re: CA DL/ID Informational and Situational Thread (Exam Q's, tips)
 

i have my behind the wheel driving test on monday im so nervous. for you guys that passed it already do you have any advice that you can give me!

Re: CA DL/ID Informational and Situational Thread (Exam Q's, tips)
 

I don't need to take behind wheel since I had out of state dl :)
As for your driving test, make sure you always constantly look both ways and observe the intersections
When you're stopped..etc lol
You'll be fine!

Re: CA DL/ID Informational and Situational Thread (Exam Q's, tips)
 

https://www.dmv.ca.gov/wasapp/dlstatus/displayStatus.do
you should check this website to see if they have shipped out your license!