Test 1

Laws About Driving

 

1.      What age requirement is needed to apply for a license?

 

a)     No age restriction, anyone can apply

b)     16 to 18 years of age with parents¡¦ or legal guardians¡¦ written permission

c)      15 ½ years of age for a learning permit

d)     18 years of age

 

2.      Who does not need a California license?

 

a)   All California residents over 18 years of age must have a current, valid drivers license to operate a wheeled or track vehicle on public highways in California.

 

b)  All California residents under the age of 18 but at least 16 years of age may obtain a driver¡¦s license with the permission of their parents or legal guardians and complete an approved Driver¡¦s Training Course.

 

c)      All military personnel on active duty must have a California drivers license

 

d)   Anyone who operates farm equipment that uses the public roads for access to their property.

 

3.      What is not required to process a California Driver¡¦s License Examination?

 

a)   Written test from Driver¡¦s Handbook of traffic laws at a local DMV office

b)     Vehicle proof of insurance

c)      Driving proficiency test at a local DMV office

d)     Vision test

4.  What is required for a minor to obtain a drivers License?

a.      Must be at least 16 years old.

b.      Have proof of completing both Driver Education and Driver Training.

c.      Have had a California instruction permit for at least six months.

d.      Provide parent or guardian¡¦s signature stating that you have completed 50 hours of supervised driving practice with 10 hours at night.

 

e.      Pass a behind-the-wheel driving test.  Three chances are given to pass.  If failed a $5.00 retest fee is paid for retest two and three.

 

f.        All of the above

 

5.  New applicants, ages 15 ½ to 17, will receive what class of license once they successfully complete the required examination?

 

a)     Class b Fire Fighter

b)     Class A Commercial

c)      Class C

d)     Class C commercial

 

 

6.   What is not allowed when taking a proficiency-driving test with an examiner?

 

a)     How you drive in traffic, use correct signals, correct following distance, observing traffic by turning your head, scanning traffic patterns, proper lane change, etc.

 

b)     Backing up

c)      Having your pet accompany you

d)     Stopping ability, where and when to apply the brakes.

 

7.   License may be renewed by mail if?

 

a)     Your current license expires before age 70

b)     If you do not have a probationary license

c)      If your total violation count is less than one

d)     If you have not been suspended for a BAC level, or refusing to take the test, or failing it.

e)     All of the above

 

8.   To be refused a California drivers license you must have done what action?

a)     Have a history of alcohol or drug abuse

b)     Have used the license illegally or lied on the application

c)      Do not understand traffic laws or signs

d)     Have an outstanding court action

e)     All of the above

9.   What is not required for a minor to obtain a driving permit?

a)     School permission

b)     Be at least 15 ½, but under 18 years of age

c)      Have parents¡¦ or guardians¡¦ signature on the DL 44 form.

d)     Pass a traffic laws and road sign test.

 

10. What are not acceptable documents for determining age and legal presence?

a)     U.S. Birth Certificate

b)     School Identification

c)      U.S. Passport

d)     Permanent Resident Card