Why does the DMV offer written tests in Spanish when the street signs are in English?
It amazes me to see how much written information is contained in U.S. road signs. In Europe, far more is done with pictograms. For example there is a sign that in America says “ICY”. Our equivalent is an ice crystal. Once you learn them (and most are as obvious as that), you can read the signs in any country, though there are regional variations of course. The written test should be offered in any language for which there is a significant demand; the U.S. has no official language. Not offering it in Spanish would in effect be making reading and writing English proficiently a part of the test. I suspect it would just lead to more unlicensed drivers and a greater traffic in fake licenses.
Hi! I would say because all the street signs are in English and basically you would have to know the translation in Spanish, (if this is your first language), however the signs will remain in English if where you are its an English speaking country. And my guess is that the DMV offers the exam in Spanish to help the Spanish speaking community, as a courtesy…here is a nice site in Spanish to do practicing and training to prepare for the exam! www.examen-de-manejo.com Good luck!
