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How long does the driving test in California take?
I have my road test tomorrow and I’m pretty nervous about it. How long will I be in the car with the instructor?
Sean Boehme · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
I’m so glad to hear you have your road test tomorrow! The good news is your road test should only take about 20 minutes to complete.
Preparation is key, and these are some tasks you should be ready to perform during the test:
- Adjust your mirror
- Use your turn signal properly
- U-turn
- Parallel park
Although the test itself may only take 20 minutes, you may have to spend some time waiting for an instructor to become available. You also need to account for the time it takes to get to and from the testing site. All told, you may want to leave a few hours of your day free.
If you’re very nervous, 20 minutes might seem like an eternity. But if you do your best to stay relaxed and rely on your preparation, you’ll have no trouble completing the test and getting your license.
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