Driver’s License test is conducted in two different ways – the actual driving test and a written test. You can obtain a driver’s license only after you complete either or both of the tests. This, however, depends on the rules of the Department of Motor Vehicles that apply to your state of residence.
The actual driving test is a test that is conducted, usually in the presence of a driver’s license issuing officer, to see how good your driving skills for the road are, before you jet set with your vehicle on the streets. While this test is usually conducted on a track that belongs to the DMV, sometimes it could be conducted on the roads as well. It is, hence, better if you’re prepared to drive or ride in streets with some amount of traffic. You’ll be in a better position to clear the test. Some tests require you to perform basic activities like starting, turning (U-turns, S-turns, 8-turn, etc.) and braking appropriately in given situations.