Background Info

Question 1

Who must have a driver’s license?

Answer 1

• CA REsidents who drive on public roads/use public parking
• Military Personal
• New CA Residents who wish to drive
• Adults visiting CA over 18 may drive with a license from their home state

Question 2

What are the penalties for unlicensed drivers?

Answer 2

• fine or jail sentence

- if someone is unlicensed and riding your car- your car will be impounded for 30 days

Question 3

How old must you be to drive interstate commercial vehicles? What about hazardous waste?

Answer 3

21 years for both

Question 4

What can you drive with a Class C driver’s liscense?

Answer 4

-2- axle vehicle with gross vehicle weight rating of 26,000 pounds or less
- 3-axle vehicle weighing 6000 pounds or less
- house car 40 ft or less
3-wheel motorcycle with 2 wheels located in the front/ back
- vanpool vehicle foe 10 to 15 people (including driver)

Question 5

What can you tow with a Class C driver’s liscense?

Answer 5

• single vehicle with GVWR of 10,000 pounds or less

- vehicle weighing 4000 pounds or more unladen

Question 6

What will your driver’s license display if you are an organ donor? what if you are under 18?

Answer 6

• pink DONOR dot showing participation in program

- is you are under 18 need consent of legal guardian

Question 7

Can you use an ID for driving?

Answer 7

• no, ID’s are only for identification, you need a license to drive

Question 8

What are the instructions for a minor to get a permit??

Answer 8

- at least 15 1/2 years old
complete drivers ed
- complete application
- have legal parents/guardians sign application
- pass knowledge test

Question 9

what are driving restrictions for minors?

Answer 9

• instruction permit not valid until you start behind the wheel driver training with instructor who signs permit

Question 10

what are instructions for minors to get their drivers license?

Answer 10

• have permit for at least 6 months
• be at least 16
• complete drivers ed and driving training
• practice driving for at least 50 hours, 10 hours must be at night
• pass knowledge tests
• pass behind the wheel test

Question 11

what are drivers license restrictions for minors?

Answer 11

• cant drive between 11 pm and 5 am during first year

cant drive with passengers under 20 ears old

Question 12

what are exceptions to the restrictions for minors’ driver license?

Answer 12

• medical need
• school/school activity
• work
• drive immediate family member

Question 13

what do you need to get a driver’s license?

Answer 13

• proof of identity
• 2 proofs of residency
• true full name document
• social security number

Question 14

what do you need to apply for a Class C Drivers License?

Answer 14

• complete and sign application
• provide documents
  pay-nonrefundable app fee
• pass knowledge test
• pass vision test
• pass behind the wheel test

Question 15

what do you need to bring to the behind the wheel exam?

Answer 15

• instruction permit
• another licensed driver at least 18
• vehicle for behind the wheel driving test

Question 16

What are the requirements for your car for the behind the wheel drivers test?

Answer 16

• working driver’s side window brake lights, horn, parking brake and turn signals
• safe tires
• windshield that allows full, unblocked view from you and person giving test
• at least 2 mirror rearview mirrors, one must be on left side
• working driver’s side and front passenger seat belts

Question 17

What do you need to know for the behind the wheel drivers test?

Answer 17

• how to use the vehicle’s headlights, windshield wipers. defroster, emergency flashers, and parking brake

Question 18

What do you do if you change your legal name?

Answer 18

• change your name with Social Security Administration (SSA)
• complete a new driver’s license and ID card application
• bring your name change documents to DMV

Question 19

What do you do if you change your address?

Answer 19

• must notify DMV of your address within 10 days
• change address with U.S. postal service to ensure DMV sends you emails
• you do not get a new driver’s license when you change your address

Question 20

can you drive with an expired license?

Answer 20

• it’s against the law to drive with an expired driver’s license

Question 21

How can you extend your driver’s license?

Answer 21

• if you are away from CA and cannot renew online, may request 1 yer free extension
• must do it before license expires
• provide name, driver’s license number, birth date CA residence address adn out of state address.