SAN DIEGO — The Department of Motor Vehicles hit the brakes on a requirement that forced drivers 70 year of age and older to pass a written knowledge test to renew their license. Starting October 1, ...

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The Department of Motor Vehicles’ written test can now be taken online — or skipped all together for some by replacing it with a 45-minute, online course. Generally, the test that the DMV calls the ...