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California Orders Thousands of Drivers to Retake Rules of the Road Test
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- California's Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is requiring about 11,000 driver’s license holders to retake knowledge tests due to discovered irregularities in exam results, with a 30-day deadline to comply or face license cancellation.
- The DMV has not specified the nature of the discrepancies or confirmed if cheating was involved, but emphasized the importance of test integrity in ensuring drivers understand road rules.
- Knowledge tests are mandatory for first-time drivers, new residents, and those with poor driving records, with three attempts allowed to pass; some older drivers are exempt unless they have violations or suspensions.
- This incident follows a recent DMV issue where 325,000 Real ID holders had to replace cards due to a software error affecting expiration dates, potentially impacting authorized immigrants' legal status.
- Real IDs became mandatory for domestic flights in the U.S. starting last year, with passports and other compliant documents also accepted for identification.
