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Can you take a driving test with your own car?

I’m prepping for my upcoming driving test. So far, I feel pretty comfortable, but I’m worried about taking the test with the DMV’s car. Can I take the driving test with my own car?

Eric Schad · Updated on Mar 11, 2022

Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.

The oddity about taking a driving test is that you need to have your own car and your own

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. The DMV doesn’t provide anything. In most cases, you use a parent’s car or a friend’s car. So, yes, you can take a driving test with your own car or even someone else’s.

When you arrive for the test, you’ll also need:

Proof of insurance

Proof of residency

Birth certificate

Social Security card

Exact requirements will vary depending on your state, so be sure to check your state driver’s manual or your state DMV website for exact instructions.

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