Section 1: The California Driver's License - California DMV

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California Driver's License Overview

• Required to drive on public roads.
• Must pass knowledge and behind-the-wheel tests.
• Different classes for various vehicle types (Class C, commercial, motorcycles).

Card Designations

REAL ID

• Required from May 2025 for flights, military bases, federal facilities.

Drivers Licenses for Undocumented Residents

• Available regardless of immigration status.

Organ and Tissue Donor

• Information available at donateLIFEcalifornia.org.

Veterans

• Information on designation requirements and benefits.

ID Cards

• For identification, not driving.
• Application requires identity, residency, and social security documents.

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