California’s Department of Motor Vehicles is now allowing the written test to be taken online or skipped altogether. According to the Times-Herald, completing a 45-minute online course will replace the written test.

The agency says taking the test at home will save significant time at the DMV field office, which drivers will still have to visit to get a photo and thumbprint taken and to complete a vision exam.

“This is one more example of how the DMV is modernizing to add more convenient services online that used to be only available in an office,” said DMV Director Steve Gordon in a statement. “We continue to incorporate ways to bring DMV services to our customers when and where they want.”

The online test is offered in 35 languages and will look about the same as the in-person test. The test will be available to take between 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. Monday through Friday and excludes state holidays.

People will need to verify their identity by submitting a photo of themselves to the DMV and a webcam will be required for test-takers as well as a browser extension that must be installed on their computer. Sound and keyboard entries will be monitored to ensure no one cheats.

People who fail the test twice online will have to visit a DMV office and pass it in person. For more information, click here.

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