加利福尼亚州驾照

搬到美国后,在加利福尼亚州拿到你的第一本驾照。

简短回答

要获得第一张加州驾照,你需要参加笔试和视力检查,如有需要还要参加路考。1路考当天,请带上另一位年满 18 岁、持加州驾照的司机,除非你已经持有驾照。2考试进行时,只有考官可以与你同车。3你的驾照与证明你合法居留的文件同日到期;你的身份获得有文件证明的延期后,你可以换发新卡。4

办理流程

  1. 1
    刚搬来你搬到了加利福尼亚州,想在这里开车。
  2. 2
    学习许可你拿着学习驾驶许可(learner permit)上路练车。
  3. 3
    笔试你参加笔试。
  4. 4
    路考你坐上驾驶座,参加路考。
  5. 5
    拿到驾照考试通过,驾照就是你的了。

如果你刚到美国

你的移民身份

持临时合法身份,你会拿到标准驾照或 REAL ID 卡,它与你的美国合法居留文件同日到期。你的身份获得有文件证明的延期后,你可以换发新卡。4

你需要的文件

  • 仍然有效的文件领事身份证件或你国籍国的护照必须有效且未过期。5

你的社会安全号码

提供你的号码,以及谁可以看到它

驾驶记录中的社会安全号码、地址以及身体或精神状况均予保密,不对公众开放。6

你要参加的考试

视力检查

视力筛查标准为:双眼同测 20/40,一只眼 20/40,另一只眼至少 20/70。7

  • DMV 工作人员会在办公室为你检查视力;如果你使用矫正眼镜或隐形眼镜,请带上它们。如果没有通过,由你的眼科医生填写视力检查报告(Report of Vision Examination,DL 62)表格。8

路考

首次申请驾照时,必须接受安全驾驶能力的考核;学生驾照是例外。9

  • 你需要参加笔试、视力检查、拍照,并在必要时参加路考。1

笔试练习题

《加州驾驶员手册》(California Driver's Handbook)提供九种语言版本,既适用于初次开车的人,也适用于想更新交通规则知识的老司机。10

持学习许可证练车

练车时谁可以坐在你身边

你必须由一位年满 18 岁、持有相应类别有效驾照且不处于察看期的加州持照司机陪同,并处于其直接监督之下。11

路考要带什么

谁陪你去

如果你持有另一个国家的有效驾照,前往和离开路考时需要一位陪同司机。12

  • 考试进行时,只允许考官与你同车。3

  • 路考当天,你必须带上另一位持加州驾照且年满 18 岁的司机,或一位年满 25 岁的司机(如果你未满 18 岁),除非你已经持有驾照。2

考试用车及其保险

你不能使用高级驾驶辅助功能,例如自动平行泊车、车道偏离或自适应巡航。允许使用倒车影像和盲点监测,但你仍须自己查看后视镜和盲区。13

  • 申请人必须带一辆可安全驾驶的车辆参加考试,并携带有效的保险证明和车辆注册文件。如使用租赁车辆,合同上必须列有申请人的姓名,且合同不得排除路考用途。14

去哪里办理

预约

加州在 https://dmv.ca.gov 受理驾照预约。15

办公地点

加州 DMV 办公室名单见 https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/locations/ 。16

其他州

资料来源

上文每一条带编号的事实,都引自发布它的页面,用的是原文的措辞。

  1. 1

    “You will be required to take a knowledge test, vision exam, photograph, and, if necessary, a driving test.”

  2. 2

    “Another California-licensed driver who is at least 18 years old (25 for minors), unless you are already licensed to drive.”

  3. 3

    “Only the examiner is allowed to accompany you during the drive test.”

  4. 4

    “For Californians with temporary legal status, their DL/ID card will expire depending on their immigration status, will expire on the same date as their U.S. legal presence document, and they can receive a new card with a documented extension of their legal status.”

    dmv.ca.gov/…/driver-licenses-dl

    核查于 2026年8月27日

  5. 5

    “A valid, unexpired consular identification document issued by a consulate from the applicant’s country of citizenship, or a valid, unexpired passport from the applicant’s country of citizenship.”

  6. 6

    “Most information in your driver’s record is available to the public, except physical or mental conditions, address, and social security number.”

  7. 7

    “20/40 with both eyes tested together, and DMV’s Visual Acuity Screening Standard is • 20/40 in one eye, and Print Clear Form • 20/70, at least, in the other eye.”

  8. 8

    “The DMV representative will test your vision (ensure you bring your corrective lenses, if needed), and direct you to the camera.”

  9. 9

    “Upon application for an original license, except student licenses, the department shall require an examination of the applicant and shall make provision therefor before an officer or employee or authorized representative of the department in the county wherein the applicant resides.”

  10. 10

    “The California Driver's Handbook is available in nine languages and offers valuable information for Californians who are getting their driver's license for the first time or seasoned drivers who wish to update their knowledge of traffic rules.”

  11. 11

    “when accompanied by, and under the immediate supervision of, a California-licensed driver with a valid license of the appropriate class who is 18 years of age or over and whose driving privilege is not subject to probation.”

  12. 12

    “If you have a valid DL from another country, an accompanying driver is required to and from the drive test.”

    dmv.ca.gov/…/driver-licenses-dl

    核查于 2026年7月28日

  13. 13

    “Therefore, advanced driver assistance systems technologies, such as automated parallel parking, lane departure, and adaptive cruise control, are not permitted during the drive test. Vehicle safety technology, such as backup cameras and blind spot monitors, may be used on the drive test, but are not a replacement for an actual visual check of your mirrors and blind spots.”

  14. 14

    “On the day of your behind-the-wheel test, you must bring: 1. Your instruction permit or driver’s license (if you have one). 2. Another California-licensed driver who is at least 18 years old (25 for minors), unless you are already licensed to drive. 3. A vehicle that is safe to drive for your test. 4. Valid proof of insurance and vehicle registration. 5. If you plan to use a rental vehicle for your drive test, your name must be listed on the rental contract. The contract must not exclude behind-the-wheel drive tests.”

  15. 15

    “Appointments can be made at dmv.ca.gov”

  16. 16

    “https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/locations/”

    dmv.ca.gov/…/driver-licenses-dl

    核查于 2026年7月23日

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