CA Drivers License

Question 1

Can a passenger use alcohol or cannabis while someone sober is driving.

Answer 1

No - open alcohol and cannabis is not permitted in the passenger compartment.

Question 2

What is the illegal blood alcohol limit for someone who is at least 21 years of age?

Answer 2

0.08

Question 3

What is the illegal blood alcohol limit for someone who is under 21 years of age?

Answer 3

0.01

Question 4

What is the illegal blood alcohol limit for someone who is on DUI probation?

Answer 4

0.01

Question 5

What is the illegal blood alcohol limit when operation a commercial vehicle or driving a passenger for hire?

Answer 5

0.04

Question 6

What DUI tests must be permitted as a condition of having a CA drivers license?

Answer 6

Breath, blood, or urine.

Question 7

What penalties always occur after a DUI conviction?

Answer 7

1. Suspension or revoking of driving privileges.
2. Requirement of completion of a DUI program.
3. Filing a CA Insurance Proof Certificate.
4. Paying license reissue or restriction fees.

Question 8

Under what primary condition may someone under the age of 21 carry alcohol within the passenger compartment?

Answer 8

Someone at least 21 must be in the vehicle.

Question 9

What are the minimum requirements for vehicle insurance?

Answer 9

$15,000 for a single injury, $30,000 for multiple, and $5,000 for property damage.

Question 10

A collision must be reported within 10 days under what conditions?

Answer 10

Either there is more than $1000 of damage or someone was injured, no matter how small the injury.

Question 11

When a car stalls on a railroad track and a train is approaching, what should be done?

Answer 11

1. Immediately exit the vehicle.
2. Run away diagonally from the tracks in the direction the training is coming from.
3. Call 911

Question 12

When a car stalls on a railroad track and a train is not approaching, what should be done?

Answer 12

1. Exit the vehicle.
2. Dial the number on the nearby box or post.
3. Provide the crossing number if posted.
4. Call 911.

Question 13

When can a child begin to use standard safety belts?

Answer 13

At least 8 years old or at least 4 feet, 9 inches.

Question 14

When can a younger child sit in the front seat?

Answer 14

1. There is no back seat.
2. The rear seats are sideways.
3. The rear seats face backwards.
4. A child restraint system cannot be installed properly in the back seat.
5. All rear seats are occupied by children less than 8 years old.

Question 15

When must a child sit in a rear-facing child restraint system in the back seat?

Answer 15

1. Under two years.
2. Under 40 pounds.
3. Under 3 feet, 4 inches.

Question 16

For a minor, when can the DMV take action against their license?

Answer 16

1. A total of two at-fault collision or traffic violations results in a 30-day requirement of a licensed 25-year-old riding with them.
2. A total of 3 results in a six-month suspension and a one-year probation.
3. During the probation, any single at-fault infraction results in a new suspension.
4. A DUI conviction results in a one-year suspension.

Question 17

What is the penalty for a reckless driving or hit and run violation, either of which result in injury?

Answer 17

1. The license is revoked.
2. At the end of the revocation, a statement of financial responsibility (SR 22) is required.

Question 18

How long are moving traffic violations kept on record?

Answer 18

3 years

Question 19

How many points are required to be accumulated in order for a license to be suspended?

Answer 19

1. 4 in 12 months.
2. 6 in 24 months.
3. 8 in 36 months.

Question 20

What is the minimum penalty for evading law enforcement?

Answer 20

Imprisonment in a county jail for up to one year.

Question 21

What are the penalties for evading law enforcement when the result is serious bodily injury?

Answer 21

Imprisonment in a county jail for up to one year or in a state prison for up to 7 years.

Question 22

What are the penalties for evading law enforcement when convicted of manslaughter?

Answer 22

Imprisonment in a state prison 4-10 years.

Question 23

Where can objects be affixed to a vehicle’s windows?

Answer 23

1. 7-inch squares in the lower corner of the passenger or rear windows.
2. 5-inch square in the lower corner of the driver’s side of the front window.
3. 5-inch square in the middle of the top of the windshield, but only for toll devices.
4. On the side windows behind the driver.

Question 24

Under what circumstances does having a load extending from the back of the vehicle need to be addressed, and how?

Answer 24

1. When extending more than 4 feet.
2. A 12-inch red or orange flag.
3. 2 red lights at night.

Question 25

What is the penalty for dumping or abandoning an animal on the side of a highway?

Answer 25

Up to $1000, 6 months in jail, or both.

Question 26

When turning onto a city street, how much room does one need to merge safely?

Answer 26

150 feet, about 1/2 a block.

Question 27

When turning onto a highway, how much room does one need to merge safely?

Answer 27

300 feet, about a full block.

Question 28

Where are u-turns prohibited?

Answer 28

1. No u-turn sign. 2. Railroad crossing. 3. Divided highway when not at an intersection. 4. Cannot see clearly for 200 feet in any direction. 5. On a one-way street. 6. In front of a fire station. 7. In business districts.

Question 29

When can one drive in an HOV lane?

Answer 29

1. With the minimum number of people during the displayed hours. 2. With a low- or no-emission vehicle displaying the special DMV decal. 3. While riding a motorcycle.

Question 30

What is a yield line?

Answer 30

A line of solid white triangles pointing toward approaching vehicles,

Question 31

When is one allowed to cross a yellow double line?

Answer 31

1. At the entrance of an HOV lane. 2. Ordered by construction signs. 3. Turning left or making a u-turn over a single set of double lines.

Question 32

When one sees a collision or hazard ahead, what must one do?

Answer 32

1. Turn on emergency flashers. 2. Tap the brakes 3-4 times. 3. Use a hand signal when slowing and stopping.

Question 33

When must headlights be dimmed?

Answer 33

1. Within 500 feet of an approaching vehicle. 2. Within 300 feet of a leading vehicle.

Question 34

When must headlights be used?

Answer 34

1. When it is too dark to see 1000 feet. 2. Beginning 30 minutes after sunset. 3. Until 30 minutes before sunrise. 4. In adverse weather conditions. 5. When other conditions such as smoke limit the visibility of other vehicles.

Question 35

When should a turn signal be used?

Answer 35

1. At least 100 feet before turning. 2. Before a lane change. 3. 5 seconds before a lane change on a freeway. 4. Before maneuvering near or away from a curb. 5. When almost through an intersection when turning shortly afterwards.