When I first got my driver's license in California, I had to do a test driving on the streets. The driving test also required driving on the freeway, but the examiner waived it. When I asked why, he said they waive all freeway driving because "it's too dangerous for the examiners". Sounds fair, if not legal.

I subsequently got my license.

When I moved to Oregon years later and re-applied for a license, a driving test was required but the DMV lady waived it. Why? Probably because the DMV was way out in the country and she was literally the only one working the office.

I subsequently got my license.

Freedom(tm) is great.