San Francisco DMV Knowledge Test Center
Information
- Phone
- Check your state DMV
- Opening hours
- Mon-Fri, hours vary by state
- Test types
- Learner permit, driver knowledge, motorcycle endorsement
- Parking
- Available
- Toilets
- Available
- Disabled access
- Available
Preparation trends
| 2025 | 46% |
| 2024 | 43% |
| 2023 | 42% |
| 2022 | 39% |
| 2021 | 36% |
About the San Francisco test center
The San Francisco DMV Knowledge Test Center is located at 1377 Fell Street, San Francisco, CA 94117. It serves learners across the San Francisco area and is one of the DMV locations where you can sit your knowledge test test.
Road test routes usually include neighborhood streets, lane changes, intersections, parking maneuvers, and higher-speed roads where available. Practice near your DMV office so the local traffic patterns feel familiar before test day.
Aim to arrive 15-20 minutes before your appointment. DMV offices often require check-in, document review, and a vehicle inspection before the test starts. Parking is available on-site, and the waiting room has space to settle in before your appointment.
Frequently asked questions
Bring proof of identity, residency documents required by your state, and any appointment confirmation or fee receipt from your DMV.
Aim to arrive 15-20 minutes before your appointment. DMV offices often require check-in, document review, and a vehicle inspection before the test starts. The San Francisco test center has a waiting area where you can settle in and review your notes.
Yes — on-site parking is available. Spaces are first-come, first-served and they can fill up quickly during morning slots, so plan accordingly.
Yes, friends and family can wait in the lobby area, but only you can enter the testing room.
If you do not pass, review the examiner feedback and your state's waiting period before booking another appointment. A focused practice session on the marked errors usually helps more than rushing into the next slot.