What languages is the DMV written test offered in?

“Driver License written examinations are available in foreign languages: Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Thai and Vietnamese.”

“Examinations are available for applicants that are unable to read and comprehend the knowledge tests. Oral Examinations may be administered using our automated testing equipment.”

“Choose from multiple languages and enable audio playback.”

“an applicant for a non-commercial driver's license who does not comprehend the English language may have another person translate and read the test questions orally to the applicant; a reader may not aid an applicant in answering or attempting to answer the test questions;”

“If you can understand the English language, but are unable to read or have difficulty reading, you may bring someone who may read the questions to you, but you must independently answer the questions.”

“The written test is offered in: English German Vietnamese Mandarin Spanish Arabic Russian Italian French Tagalog Korean”

“A customer reads in a foreign language and a written test in the foreign language is not available. Offices conduct verbal tests by appointment.”

“You can also take the permit test at any MVD location. You’ll take the test on a computer using a touch screen (an audio version is available).”

“What is an oral exam? Computer kiosk reads questions and answer through headphones.”

“How can I receive an oral exam? Present your IEP, 504 Plan or “other” professional evaluation to the Examiner.”

“Driver’s License Test for Learning Differences- This appointment type will allow you to schedule an oral test with an examiner.”

“@Home Driving Knowledge Tests are available in English and Spanish like those currently offered in-office, and if you have speakers connected to your computer, can be read aloud in English or Spanish by the testing application.”

“Applicants may use an interpreter for the written test for a driver’s license, minor’s driver’s license, or instruction permit.”

“Interpreters are only allowed to translate the written questions and possible written answers to the test questions. No other assistance is allowed.”

“Languages offered for the knowledge test: Albanian, Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, English, French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Vietnamese.”

“Applicants also have the option to request and complete in hard copy format a written knowledge test in these additional languages: Amharic Ethiopia, Armenian, Bosnian, Chinese Simplified, Croatian, Dari, German, Greek, Haitian Creole, Hindi, Japanese, Khmer, Korean, Nepali, Pashto, Persian Farsi, Portuguese Brizil, Punjabi, Romanian, Somali, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, and Urdu.”

“Audio tests (with headphones) are available upon request.”

“The test can be taken in English, Amharic, Arabic, Cantonese, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, Thai, and Vietnamese. Audio assisted tests are also available to those who need assistance with reading.”

“In addition to the 15 languages currently available above, District residents may now take the Knowledge Test in Turkish, Hungarian, Finnish, Danish, Indonesian, Dutch, Farsi, Italian, and Swedish.”

“A language line is available to those who cannot (or have limited capacity to) speak, read, or write English.”

“Class E knowledge examinations are available in English only.”

“The Road Rules and Road Signs sections of the Non-Commercial knowledge exams are available in the following 26 (twenty-six) languages: English Albanian Amharic Arabic Burmese Chinese Dari Farsi French German Haitian Creole Hindi Italian Japanese Korean Pashto Portuguese (Brazil) Rohingya Russian Spanish Swahili Turkish Urdu Vietnamese Wolof Yoruba”

“Customers with reading disabilities can request an oral test at a CSC (schedules vary by location).”

“Please visit your local CSC to schedule an appointment for an oral exam or to schedule an interpreter for the hearing impaired.”

“An applicant who has difficulty understanding the English language may be examined in the language chosen from those available and approved by the director in any of the knowledge tests”

“An applicant who has difficulty reading the English language shall be examined orally or by other means deemed appropriate by the director in any of the knowledge tests”

“The 30 question test is currently offered in English and Spanish, and has a one hour time limit to complete.”

“The knowledge test is available in English, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, French, Korean, Russian, Serbo-Croatian, Spanish, Swahili, Vietnamese, and American Sign Language (ASL).”

“d) The written tests set forth in subsections (b) and (c) will be in the English language and may be in any other languages deemed necessary by the Secretary of State, based upon an identifiable demand.”

“The Driver Services Facility supervisor or designee may provide or recommend use of an interpreter for the applicant's language if an interpreter is readily available. If an interpreter is not readily available, it will be the responsibility of the applicant to obtain the services of an interpreter.”

“Oral examinations (for the written test) can be requested in person at any Secretary of State driver’s license facility, Monday through Thursday. The services are provided for applicants who may have a language barrier or any reading or learning disability.”

“The BMV currently offers the knowledge exam in the following languages: | | عربي (Arabic) | မြန်မာ (Burmese) | Chin | Hrvatski (Croatian) | Français (French) | Deutsch (German) | Kreyòl ayisyen (Haitian Creole) | हिंदी (Hindi) | 日本語 (Japanese) | 한국인 (Korean) | 普通话 (Mandarin - Simplified Chinese) | Polski (Polish) | ਪੰਜਾਬੀ (Punjabi) | Русский (Russian) | Српски (Serbian) | Español (Spanish) | Kiswahili (Swahili) | Tagalog | Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese) American Sign Language (ASL)”

“Customers that require an ASL translator for a knowledge exam or other services may call the BMV's Contact Center at 888-692-6841 to schedule an appointment. Customers can also schedule an appointment for an ASL translator at any branch. However, please be aware that a knowledge exam with an ASL translator cannot be taken on the same day it is scheduled.”

“Please note: only one interpreter allowed per customer.”

“604.9(2) Oral test. An applicant who is unable to read or understand a written test may request an oral test. The oral test may be administered by an examiner or by an automated testing device.”

“The written test is available in the following languages: Albanian Kinyarwanda Arabic* Korean Bosnian Laotian Burmese* Pashto Cambodian Polish Chinese* Romanian Croatian Russian Dari Somali* Farsi Spanish* French* Swahili German Thai Hindi Turkish Japanese* Vietnamese”

“All testing offices are equipped with tablet devices that will present the test audibly in English and several foreign languages.”

“Tests can be given orally for applicants who cannot read the English language. However, the signs portion of the test must be answered by applicants from their own knowledge and understanding.”

“However, a special appointment will be needed for the test to be orally administered or if an interpreter is needed.”

“If the applicant does not have a good understanding of the written English language they may bring a translator to assist with any class knowledge (written) tests except CDL.”

“The BMV digital testing system provides the basic knowledge test in 8 languages: Arabic, Canadian French, English, French, Lingala, Portuguese, Somali, Spanish, and Swahili.”

“Effective February 1, 2026, the BMV will provide free professional interpreter services to applicants for written exams.”

“If the applicant speaks a language our system does not provide, the BMV will provide a free interpreter for the written test. Scheduling for an applicant that requires an interpreter may take 4 weeks or more, depending on interpreter availability.”

“The noncommercial Class C knowledge test is available in the following languages: English, Spanish, American Sign Language, ​Amharic (Afro-Asiatic language), Arabic, Chinese (Traditional), Farsi, French, Hindi, Korean, Nepali, Portuguese, Russian, Tagalog, Urdu, Vietnamese, and Yoruba (West Africa). The Maryland Drivers' Manual is available online in these languages.​ The Maryland Driver's Manual is also available online in these languages.”

“Spoken language interpreters are permitted for noncommercial license tests.”

“If we offer the knowledge test in the language that you speak, you must take it at least 5 times before using an interpreter.”

“NOTE: The MVA does not charge a fee for using an interpreter. However, you will have to pay the interpreter for their services.”

“The exam is available in the following languages: Albanian, American Sign Language, Arabic, Armenian, Burmese, Cape Verdean Creole, English, Farsi, French, German, Greek, Gujarati, Haitian Creole, Hindi, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Khmer/Cambodian, Kiswahili, Korean, Laotian, Mandarin (Simplified), Mandarin (Traditional), Nepali, Pashto, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Serbo-Croatian, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, and Vietnamese.”

“Class D/M exams are available in 37 languages; to request an oral exam to be delivered in a foreign language, please email RMV Interpreter Services at rtinterpreters@dot.state.ma.us to begin the process.”

“Audio exams are available in all the languages listed above for Class D and M exams, and in English only for CDL exams (per federal regulation).”

“Knowledge tests are available in many languages.”

“Foreign language interpreters may be used on all written tests, except CDL knowledge tests.”

“Original driver’s license tests are available in many foreign languages in electronic, paper, or audio formats.”

“At exam stations offering the test on a computer, you can take it in English, several other languages or in American Sign Language (ASL). Headphones are available to hear the questions as you read them.”

“The Computerized Exam includes a headset, and the machine will read the questions and answers aloud for you.”

“(2) Illiterates must be examined orally by having the examiner state the questions on the Road Rules Test, and by having the applicant identify the signs on the Sign Test.”

“Tests are available in the following formats: written (on a testing tablet), audio and non-verbal. The written and audio version is available in English, Spanish and American Sign Language.”

“The non-verbal written test is designed for applicants whose primary language is not English or Spanish or individuals who have difficulty understanding or reading English or Spanish, may request and be administered the non-verbal test.”

“Deaf or hard of hearing applicants may use an interpreter to understand instructions prior to or after any written or drive tests.”

“The Class O written test is now available in American Sign Language so no interpreter can assist when the applicant is taking the written test.”

“Available in English, Spanish, and audio format”

“If you have problems reading or understanding the written test, you may request an oral examination. Testing for the Basic Class C license and motorcycle license is also available in Spanish.”

“An applicant who has a lack of English or Spanish language skills may use an interpreter during a written examination for a non-commercial driver’s license, driver authorization card or instruction permit.”

“The applicant is responsible for any interpreter fees”

“Automated testing is also available in the following languages in both written and audible formats: English American Sign Language (ASL) French Spanish Portuguese Arabic Farsi Mandarin Chinese”

“Automated oral testing with the use of headphones is available for anyone requiring this service. The applicant should notify the customer service representative prior to taking the test if they wish to take advantage of this feature.”

“The MVC offers the knowledge test in English, American Sign Language (ASL), and these foreign languages: Arabic, Chinese, French, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Turkish, Hindi, Albanian, and Spanish. If the applicant cannot read in any language, headphones are supplied to administer an oral test.”

“If the knowledge test is not available in your native language you may use a state-approved interpreter, however, you must first attempt to complete the knowledge test in an offered language.”

“MVC-approved interpreters are also provided for Deaf or Hard of Hearing applicants. The MVC will pay the interpreter’s fees directly associated with the knowledge test after submission of a properly completed payment voucher form.”

“Knowledge exams are available in English, Spanish, Tagalog, Italian, German, French, Vietnamese, and Chinese. Currently, there are no plans to add additional languages.”

“Class D knowledge tests are offered in multiple languages and can be taken via touch screen test stations or on paper.”

“The test is given in an easy-to-use format and is offered in English and Spanish.”

“Audio tests are available, upon request, for those who have difficulty reading.”

“An audio component allows applicants with reading comprehension difficulties to listen to the test questions by use of earphones.”

“The noncommercial (Class D) knowledge test is offered in English, Arabic, Spanish, Somali, Russian, Vietnamese, Turkish, Swahili, Nepali, Serbo-Croatian, French, Pashto, Dari and Chinese.”

“Automated American Sign Language and Audio testing is available at the Fargo, Jamestown, Bismarck, Dickinson, Williston, Minot, Devils Lake, and Grand Forks driver license offices.”

“The test is 40 multiple-choice questions (with a 75% passage rate needed) and is available in American Sign Language (ASL), Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Haitian Creole, Japanese, Russian, Somali, and Spanish.”

“You may use your own interpreter for all other languages by scheduling an appointment at a Driver Exam Station only.”

“Accommodations available upon request at the Driver Exam Station include an audio knowledge test, printed paper knowledge test, American Sign Language knowledge test, and visual instructions during driving test (exclusive to individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing).”

“At this time, the written test is only available in English.”

“An oral test will be given on request (an appointment may be required).”

“The test can be read and heard in the following languages: ​English Spanish Arabic Chinese (Simplified Mandarin) Japanese Korean Russian Vietnamese”

“No-one else in the test area, unless you need a translator.”

“Knowledge tests are given on a touch-screen monitor. The test is available in several languages, with or without audio assistance.”

“The knowledge test can be given in both written and audio format in the following languages: Albanian, Amharic, Arabic, Bosnian, Burmese, Cambodian, Dari, English, Farsi, French, Greek, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Mandinka, Nepali, Pashto, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Swahili, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu and Vietnamese, upon request, at all Driver License Centers across the commonwealth.”

“PennDOT's Bureau of Driver Licensing will provide an interpreter upon request for individuals who are hearing impaired and communicate through the use of sign language.”

“Computerized knowledge exams are administered in English, Spanish and Portuguese.”

“Applicants may request to take the knowledge exam (in a printed format) in a foreign language. Foreign language exams will need to be scheduled in advance to allow DMV time to prepare the test as requested.”

“Be accompanied by someone that can translate for them BEFORE and AFTER the test.”

“The exam is available in other languages upon request.”

“Our Driver Service Centers that have the computerized testing are also currently able to offer the test in 3 alternate language formats of Spanish, Korean or Japanese.”

“The knowledge test language options are English and Spanish.”

“Interpreters are NOT allowed to assist with any of the driver license testing.”

“In the event the applicant requesting an oral test is deaf, the Department of Safety will furnish a certified sign language interpreter to assist with the administration of the exam.”

“Oral tests are available by appointment at selected Driver License Service Centers for applicants who have a learning disability or cannot read.”

“Written and oral examinations will be offered in English and Spanish only. Oral tests will be administered when actually needed.”

“You may take the written knowledge test in your language, if available. If unavailable, search for an Interpreter.”

“With the exception of the CDL HAZMAT knowledge exam (available only in English), the Driver, CDL and Motorcycle knowledge exams are available in the following languages: English American Sign Language (ASL) Amharic (Ethiopian) Arabic Chinese/Mandarin Chinese/Mandarin (Traditional) Dari Farsi French German Haitian Creole Italian Japanese Korean Kurdish Mongolian Nepali Pashto Punjabi Russian Spanish Thai Twi (Akan) Turkish Urdu Vietnamese”

“An audio version of the exam is available and the exam is offered in many different languages and American Sign Language. Therefore, translators may not be used for tests in offered languages.”

“Oral exams are also available by request at all DMV customer service centers.”

“The knowledge test is available in 12 languages: English Español (Spanish) <中文 (Traditional Chinese) 한국어 (Korean) Русский (Russian) Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese) 日本語 (Japanese) العربية (Arabic) 简体中文 (Chinese Simplified) ਭਾਸ਼ਾ ਦਾ ਨਾਮ (Punjabi) Tagalog (Tagalog) Українська (Ukrainian)”

“Check with your driver training school to make sure they offer the knowledge test in the language you need.”

“Audio versions of the knowledge examination are available for the reading impaired. The test is administered with headphones.”

“An applicant may test orally with a headset via the Division’s software program. At the Division’s discretion, the applicant may use a translator.”

“The knowledge and signs tests are available with audio. These tests are also available in many different languages. Visit our website for a list of languages we offer.”

“All tests are given in English only, so if a person cannot speak or write the English language, an interpreter may be used.”

“NOTE: English is the only language that Wyoming tests are given in. All manuals are only printed in English, as well. If you cannot speak English, you may use an interpreter for non-commercial written tests.”

“Oral Tests: Wyoming's automated testing system allows for applicants who have difficulty reading to hear the questions orally through a phone system.”