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If you are required to pass a knowledge test, select \u201ceLearning\u201d when completing the online application for a fast, no fail option. You can complete a Driver\u2019s License and ID Application<\/a> online or at a DMV office.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n
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Renewing your driver\u2019s license and required to take a knowledge exam?\u00a0Take eLearning to satisfy the knowledge test requirement.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
This pass-only, no-fail, interactive online course has seven short sections with quizzes after each section. You can take it using a computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone and it takes about 20 to 30 minutes to complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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How do I get started?<\/strong><\/td> Interactive eLearning Course<\/span>\u2022 Once you select eLearning Course on your renewal application, you will receive an email with the link to get started. You can access the course through this link, or through your application<\/a>. Keep the email in your inbox until you have confirmed that DMV has your results.<\/td><\/tr>
What is the process?<\/strong><\/td> Interactive eLearning Course<\/span>\u2022 Pass only \/ No fail
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What language can I take this in?<\/strong><\/td> Interactive eLearning Course<\/span>\u2022 Currently offered in English, Spanish, and Traditional Chinese (with audio in Mandarin)<\/td><\/tr>
When can I take this?<\/strong><\/td> Interactive eLearning Course<\/span>\u2022 At any day and any time, for the duration of the renewal application (one year)<\/td><\/tr>
Where can I take this?<\/strong><\/td> Interactive eLearning Course<\/span>\u2022 Anywhere<\/td><\/tr>
How much time will it take?<\/strong><\/td> Interactive eLearning Course<\/span>\u2022 About 20-30 minutes<\/td><\/tr>
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How do I get started?<\/strong><\/td>	Interactive eLearning Course<\/span>\u2022 Once you select eLearning Course on your renewal application, you will receive an email with the link to get started. You can access the course through this link, or through your application<\/a>. Keep the email in your inbox until you have confirmed that DMV has your results.<\/td><\/tr>
What is the process?<\/strong><\/td>	Interactive eLearning Course<\/span>\u2022 Pass only \/ No fail \u2022 Interactive \/ No preparation required \u2022 Self-paced \u2022 Not monitored \u2022 Can be done on any device<\/td><\/tr>
What language can I take this in?<\/strong><\/td>	Interactive eLearning Course<\/span>\u2022 Currently offered in English, Spanish, and Traditional Chinese (with audio in Mandarin)<\/td><\/tr>
When can I take this?<\/strong><\/td>	Interactive eLearning Course<\/span>\u2022 At any day and any time, for the duration of the renewal application (one year)<\/td><\/tr>
Where can I take this?<\/strong><\/td>	Interactive eLearning Course<\/span>\u2022 Anywhere<\/td><\/tr>
How much time will it take?<\/strong><\/td>	Interactive eLearning Course<\/span>\u2022 About 20-30 minutes<\/td><\/tr>
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