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California DMV Requires Thousands of Drivers to Retake Written Test
Thousands of California drivers are being required to retake their written Department of Motor Vehicles exam or risk losing their driver's licenses.
The California DMV says approximately 11,000 licensed drivers have received letters notifying them that irregularities were identified in their previous written test results. As a result, those drivers must complete and pass a new written exam within 30 days.
According to the DMV, the affected individuals took their written tests between July of last year and April of this year.
Officials say the retesting requirement is intended to protect the integrity of California's driver licensing process. However, the agency has not publicly disclosed the specific nature of the irregularities that prompted the action.
The DMV emphasized that the issue is not related to artificial intelligence or any internal technical malfunction.
Drivers who receive the notification must schedule an appointment with the DMV, bring the official letter with them and successfully pass the written examination within the required 30-day period.
Failure to complete the retest within the deadline could result in the cancellation of the driver's license.
The DMV encourages anyone who receives the notice to schedule an appointment as soon as possible to avoid delays and ensure they remain legally licensed to drive.
By: NBC Palm Springs
July 8, 2026
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