California Driver's Handbook

Question 1

Expired driver’s license

Answer 1

Misdemeanor

Vehicle impounded

Question 2

Within how many days of living in CA do you need to apply for a driver’s license

Answer 2

14 days

Question 3

Driving without a license

Answer 3

Fine
Jail
Car impounded for 30 days

Question 4

Driving commercial vehicles or hazardous materials

Answer 4

Must be 21

Question 5

Class C drivers license towing

Answer 5

10,000 lbs.

4,000 lbs unladen

Question 6

Farmer or employee of farmer

Answer 6

Can drive vehicles weighing 26,000 lbs

Question 7

Car weighing 4,000 lbs unladen cannot tow

Answer 7

Vehicle weighing 6,000 lbs

Question 8

Real ID is needed to

Answer 8

Board airplane, enter military base or federal facilities

Question 9

Veterans can have “veteran” on their driver’s license for

Answer 9

$5 fee

Question 10

Driver’s permit age

Answer 10

15 1/2 and instructor must sign the permit for it to be valid

Question 11

How old does the instructor need to be

Answer 11

25 years old

Question 12

How many months do you need to have a permit before you can get a license

Answer 12

6 months

Question 13

How many hours of practice driving to you need

Answer 13

50 hours with 10 at night

Question 14

A minor cannot drive between what hours

Answer 14

11 pm to 5am

Question 15

A minor cannot drive with passengers under what age

Answer 15

20 years of age unless parent or other adult aged 25 years is in the car

Question 16

Exceptions to minor restrictions are

Answer 16

You have a medical need and cannot find another way to travel but you must carry a note signed by your doctor
You are driving to school but you must carry a note signed by your principal
You must drive for work and need to carry a note signed by your employer
You must drive an immediate family ember but you must carry a signed not from your parents as to why you need to drive your family member
You are emancipated and must carry court order

Question 17

If a minor has a traffic violation or collision within 12 months of getting drivers license

Answer 17

DMV may restrict or suspend license

Question 18

DMV can take action against you if

Answer 18

1 at fault collision or ticket

2 – No driving for 30 days unless a parent or 25 years old is with you

3 – No driving for 6 months and 1-year probation

Age 13-21 with alcohol or drugs, no driving for a year

Question 19

Exceptions to driving while using cell phone are

Answer 19

Calling police, health care provider, fire department or emergency

Question 20

Driving instructors must pass exam every

Answer 20

3 years

Question 21

If you move, you must notify DMV within what amount of time

Answer 21

10 days

Question 22

Parking on a hill without a curb

Answer 22

Turn wheels to avoid going into the road

Question 23

Parking curb colors

Answer 23

Green – limited time

Blue – handicapped

Question 24

How far must you park from a fire hydrant

Answer 24

15 feet

Question 25

If 2 cars meet on a mountain road and neither can pass

Answer 25

The car going uphill has the right of way

Question 26

When turning the rear wheels

Answer 26

have a shorter path

Question 27

Emergency vehicles and intersections

Answer 27

Drive through the intersection and then pull over

Question 28

It is against the law to follow an emergency vehicle

Answer 28

within 300 feet

Question 29

Fine in work zone

Answer 29

$1,000 or more

Question 30

Speed limit around school

Answer 30

25 mph within 500-1000 feet of a school

Question 31

Drive in the far right lane if

Answer 31

you are driving a bus Towing a vehicle driving a truck with 3 or more axels

Question 32

Speed limit school

Answer 32

15-25 within 500- 1000 feet of school

Question 33

Speed limit alley

Answer 33

15

Question 34

Railroad speed limit

Answer 34

15 mph without gates | Stop between 15 to 50 feet

Question 35

Punishment for not staying stopped while School bus lights flashing

Answer 35

$1,000 License suspended for a year

Question 36

Passing speed bus, streetcar

Answer 36

10 mph

Question 37

Speed limit business or residential

Answer 37

25 mph

Question 38

Fine for smoking in a car with a minor

Answer 38

$100

Question 39

Punishment for dumping or abandoning animals

Answer 39

$1,000 and 6 months in jail or both

Question 40

When must you have your lights on?

Answer 40

30 minutes after sunset 30 minutes before sunrise Dim high beams when following someone 300 feet or 500 feet for oncoming car

Question 41

Punishment for not showing up in court for ticket

Answer 41

Suspend DL

Question 42

Punishment for fleeing or attempting to evade law enforcement performing their duties

Answer 42

County jail for up to a year

Question 43

Punishment for causing bodily injury during law enforcement pursuit

Answer 43

7 years in state prison Up to a year in county jail $2,000 to $10,000 fine

Question 44

If convicted of manslaughter during law enforcement pursuit

Answer 44

4-10 years in state prison

Question 45

Reckless Driving or Speed Contest

Answer 45

Fine and prison

Question 46

Points -- license may be suspended

Answer 46

4 points = 12 months 6 points = 24 months 8 points = 36 months

Question 47

What does fixed stare mean

Answer 47

Focusing on the vehicle in front of you

Question 48

Speed limit slippery road

Answer 48

5-10 mph slower Packed snow: reduce by half

Question 49

Speed limit if you cannot see 100 feet

Answer 49

30 mph

Question 50

Hydroplaning

Answer 50

If you drive faster than 50 mph in heavy rain

Question 51

When does kid need car seat

Answer 51

Under 8 years old and less than 4'9"

Question 52

Airbag distance

Answer 52

10"

Question 53

How old can a child be left alone in an unattended vehicle

Answer 53

12 years old Illegal to leave 6 or younger

Question 54

What is basic speed law

Answer 54

Never drive faster than it is safe in current conditions

Question 55

If you start a skid

Answer 55

remove foot from gas do not brake turn wheel in direction of skid

Question 56

If brakes get wet

Answer 56

a little gas + brake

Question 57

How long to report injury or death

Answer 57

24 hours

Question 58

Blood alcohol limits

Answer 58

.08 if you are over 21 .01 if under 21 .01 at any age if you are on DUI probation .04 if commercial driver .04 if you are driving a passenger for hire

Question 59

If you refuse a blood or urine test

Answer 59

suspend or revoke license

Question 60

Punishment for DUI over 21

Answer 60

Suspend license for 4 months (first offense) Suspend license for a year if twice in 10 years

Question 61

Punishment for DUI

Answer 61

Suspend or revoke Install ignition interlock devie 6 months in jail Fine $390 - 1000

Question 62

Punishment for being under 21 and consuming alcohol

Answer 62

Impound up to 30 days $1,000 Suspend license for year

Question 63

Transferring vehicle

Answer 63

10 days new car 5 days to another person

Question 64

When must you register vehicle after living in CA

Answer 64

20 days

Question 65

If no proof of insurance

Answer 65

Fine, impound, suspend license

Question 66

Insurance requirements

Answer 66

$15,000 for single death or injury $30,000 for more than one person $5000 for property damage