Resources for DMV, Stress Reduction and Covid-19 Workshop (presented for Afghan women)

RIT Wellness Team Contact Information: 

Lina: (510) 467-0753 (Dari and English) 

Masuma:    (510) 999-6912 (Dari and English) 

Waheeda:  (510) 393-0012 (Pashto and Dari)

California DMV

California DMV Website: https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/ 

California DMV Handbook: https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/handbook/california-driver-handbook/ 

Farsi DMV Handbook: https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/uploads/2020/10/DL600F_2020.pdf

Pashto DMV Handbook

Practice for Permit (Knowledge Test):

DARI Youtube DMV Permit Test Reviews with Ahmad Jamshid Amiri: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXBpOYkOxDgTz_tqawteffqAXCJpyuOwV
(There are 18 videos, start with #1, then watch the other ones.  Very helpful!)

DARI Youtube Permit Review with Noor Ahmad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7wVf2tge5w 

Farsi test questions: https://test-drive.ir/ 

Youtube Video Road Signs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDuKUk96zXc 

Practice Permit Tests: https://www.dmv-written-test.com/ 

California DMV Youtube Channel - Rules of the Road videos: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2ZduCrEeD5zE7vLmGWpXb UGLXcq07pc

Information for Behind-the-Wheel (Driving) Test:

Youtube video of a driving test: https://youtu.be/xghLimMa07c?t=106

Youtube video of safety check before driving test: https://youtu.be/556-_Cs52ss

Good, big area to practice driving (asked to be shared by our participants): https://goo.gl/maps/3Z73CrUtgHAHKeym9

Driving Schools and Teachers:

1. Berkeley Driving School:  https://berkeleydrivingschool.com/

Covid-19 Vaccine Info:

As of March 9th, you can get a Covid-19 vaccinate if you are:

  • Health care worker

  • over 65+ years old

  • If you work in childcare/education, food (restaurant, grocery, food truck, food delivery/takeout) or law enforcement.

  • More information here: https://covid-19.acgov.org/vaccines


How to get a Vaccine Appointment:

Call 211 - they will book you an appointment.

You can visit this website to book your appointment: https://myturn.ca.gov/

Vaccine Sites

Other Information: 

Car Seat/Booster Information: https://www.chp.ca.gov/Programs-Services/Programs/Child-Safety-Seats

Car Seat/Children Safety Videos: https://www.chp.ca.gov/programs-services/programs/child-safety-seats/child-safety-seat-videos

Breathing Exercises: https://youtu.be/CQjGqtH-2YI