Hey, guys! I've been away from the forum for a bit now as I focused on finishing the fall semester in college, and work, and all that.

I have some questions regarding the ID/DL procedures in CA. I would appreciate some input or some direction if it has been covered recently.

I received my CA ID at the beginning of the month. It expires in 2018.

My question is: what happens to my ID card if I go in to take the written test next week? Will the employee punch a hole in it making it invalid? Or will they let me keep it unaltered?

The thing is that I want to take the written test and get my driving permit. Then, I'd like to practice for a few months before scheduling my behind-the-wheel test since I'm pretty new to driving right now.

I plan to call in on Monday to verify, but I'd like to hear from anyone who has done the same.

What do you guys think?