Months in advance is smart, but I was able to recently get an appointment the following week from their online scheduling section. If there's nothing available in Torrance, perhaps the Carson or other town offices may have availability. Also, if everywhere is fully booked, try back a day or two later. I've gotten appointments that way, suppose people cancel and they open slots? Hope this helps!
I agree with Micheal Use Here's a link to their website: https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/?1dmy&urile=wcm:path:/dmv_content_en/dmv/coi/teen/teen_onlinesvcs
Months is advance. Check online or call. Walk up works too but depending on time of day can be over an hour.
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