Can i do the written driving test online

LAKEWOOD, Tuesday, July 12, 2022 -- The first step in obtaining an instruction permit in Colorado just got much more convenient.

The Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is pleased to announce its newest service, online Driving Knowledge testing, which gives Coloradans the ability to test for an instruction permit online at any time, anywhere, no appointment needed as long as they have internet access and a working webcam. Driving Knowledge Tests are often called written or permit tests colloquially.

Previously, aspiring drivers had to schedule a visit to a State driver license office to take a Driving Knowledge Test or do so through a driving school, but that’s no longer the case with the @Home Driving Knowledge testing application as long as they have an internet-connected computer and a webcam. Colorado will continue to offer the in-office service as well. 

Any Coloradan old enough to test for an instruction permit can take an @Home Driving Knowledge Test by completing pre-registration at myDMV.Colorado.gov.  

Except for a $5 testing fee and a $1.50 credit card processing fee, @Home Driving Knowledge Tests have the same fees as current, in-office Driving Knowledge Tests, which are free for the first attempt.

This means the first attempt with the @Home Driving Knowledge Tests platform is free of State fees. Subsequent attempts will cost $17.65 each, with the state collecting $11.15 of the total when visiting the DMV to get an instruction permit. 

It’s important to note the testing and credit card processing fees, totaling $6.50, are not paid to the state, and are a convenience fee from the hosted-service vendor. Additionally, Coloradans can always test at a State driver license office, which offers the first attempt for free.

After completing and passing an @Home Driving Knowledge Test, aspiring drivers will need to schedule a visit to a State driver license office to get an instruction permit. Coloradans can schedule an appointment after completing their exam at DMV.Colorado.gov/AppointmentScheduling.

Aspiring drivers younger than 19 will need someone 19 years old or older to register as a proxy for the exam. The proxy, in addition to the test taker, will receive the results of the test and as well as other notifications. The @Home Driving Knowledge testing application also has  measures in place to ensure the integrity of each exam’s results, such as active cursor and video monitoring.

@Home Driving Knowledge Test questions are available in English and Spanish like the exam currently offered in State driver license offices, and if you have speakers connected to your computer, it can be read aloud in either language by the testing application.

More information on @Home Driving Knowledge Tests can be found at coathometesting.com.

The addition of @Home Driving Knowledge Tests is part of the DMV’s sweeping efforts to better serve Coloradans and provide a 21st Century customer experience.

Coloradans can DMV anywhere. Yes, anywhere. Online, in-office or on the go, Coloradans have more options than ever before. Discover all the ways to DMV at DMV.Colorado.gov/Anywhere.

To get a driver licence in Queensland or add another class to your existing licence, you must pass knowledge, hazard perception and practical driving tests.

Changes to the hazard perception test

From 1 July 2021 all learner licence holders must pass the hazard perception test before taking their practical driving test.

If you present for a practical driving test without passing your hazard perception test, your test will be cancelled and your test fee will not be refunded.

You must pass PrepL or the written road rules test before you can:

Preparing for PrepL

PrepL combines both learning and assessment (the test). PrepL will take around 4-6 hours to complete. You will have 12 months to complete the course from the date of your enrolment. You can do PrepL at your own pace, any time, using a compatible smartphone, tablet or computer.

Find more information about PrepL.

Preparing for a written road rules test

The questions in the written road rules test come from Your Keys to Driving in Queensland which has information on Queensland road rules, driver licensing requirements and sample test questions.

The class RE or R (motorcycle) knowledge test also includes questions based on information from the Motorcycle Riders’ Guide.

You can also take an online practice test. There are different tests for different licence classes.

Class C (car) PrepL and written road rules test

Both PrepL and the written road rules test have 30 multiple choice questions that must be completed. You need to get 90% (27 out of 30) correct to pass PrepL.

The written road rules test is broken down into 2 sections. To pass you must correctly answer at least:

• 9 out of 10 questions about giving way
• 18 out of 20 questions about road rules and driver licence requirements.

Class RE or R (motorcycle) knowledge test

You need to answer at least 27 out of 30 multiple choice questions correctly on topics ranging from road rules to risk management and hazard perception.

You don’t need to take this test if you already have a Queensland class RE licence and are upgrading to a class R licence.

Class LR, MR, HR, HC or MC (heavy vehicle) road rules knowledge test

You must answer at least 8 out of 10 multiple choice questions correctly on the road rules for heavy vehicles. You don’t need to take this test if you already have an Australian heavy vehicle licence.

Taking a written test

You can take all written road rules (knowledge) tests in person at a transport and motoring customer service centre that performs licensing services. To take a test you must bring:

You no longer have to complete a driver licence application form when visiting a Department of Transport and Main Roads Customer Service Centre.

You will still need to complete a driver licence application form (F3000) at police stations and most QGAP offices.

You can only take the test once a day. but you must pay the fee for each attempt. If you pass the test, your results are valid for 5 years.

Online—class RE(motorcycle) knowledge test

The motorcycle knowledge test is also available online. You can take this test online if you:

• hold a valid provisional, probationary or open Queensland licence
• have held a licence of another class (car or heavy vehicle) for at least 1 year in the past 5 years

  and

• have already completed the Q-Ride pre-learner course or been granted an exemption from it.

You can only take the test once a day. However, you only pay the fee when you pass the test.

If you are applying as a returning driver, you will need to complete the motorcycle knowledge test in person at a driver licence issuing centre.

When you pass the test, you will be given options to pay the test fee. You can pay this fee online using an accepted card type. Payments made by credit card will incur a credit card surcharge.

If you pass and pay for the test online you may be able to have the class RE learner automatically added to your licence and a new licence sent to you. The class RE learner cannot be automatically added if:

• you have a laminate licence
• your licence is expired or will expire within 6 weeks from the date you pay your test fee
• you have not had a digital photo and digitised signature taken in the last 9 years.

If you want to pay cash, you will need to do this at a transport and motoring customer service centre that has licensing services. You must pay for your motorcycle knowledge test and have the class RE learner added to your licence before you can start learning to ride a motorcycle.

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