California Senior Driver

The information on the following pages has been developed specifically for senior drivers. DMV wants you to maintain your driving independence for as long as you can safely drive. These pages offer links to helpful information on this website and to other senior driver websites.

Your Driver License
Information about Driver License Renewal, Vision Tests,
Written Tests, Driving Tests, Restricted
Driver License, DMV Reexaminations,
Administrative Hearings

Identification Cards
Renewing an ID Card, Duplicate ID,
Name Change

Getting Around
Public Transportation and Paratransit
Services, Disabled Person Placard or
Plates, Replacing Plates and Stickers,
Window Decals for Vehicles with Wheelchair
Lifts

Your Health
Physical Functions, Vision Functions,
Cognitive Functions, Medications

Additional Safety Information

Information for Disabled Customers

Senior Driver Self-Assessment

Senior Guide for Safe Driving (PDF) NEW

Other Information

Senior Ombudsman Program

Mature Driver Improvement Programs (Driver training programs specifically developed for senior drivers.)

Selecting a Driving School (Developed for teen drivers but the information for selecting a driving school is useful for all drivers.)

Local DMV Driver Safety Offices

Local DMV Field Offices

Did You Know
There are more than 5.5 million drivers over the age of 55 in California?
More than 2.5 million are 70 or older.