Section 3 - The California Driver's License

Question 1

You must carry this with you when you drive.

Answer 1

Your driver’s license.

Question 2

If a law enforcement officer stops you on the highway, s/he will ask you to show what?

Answer 2

Your driver’s license.

Question 3

What must you show the other driver(s) if you are involved in a collision?

Answer 3

Your driver’s license.

Question 4

It is a _________ to drive with an expired driver’s license.

Answer 4

Misdemeanor.

Question 5

What can happen if you get caught driving with an expired driver’s license?

Answer 5

Consequences of driving with an expired driver’s license

1. You may get a ticket
2. Your vehicle may get impounded
3. You will be required to appear in court.

Question 6

Who must have a driver’s license?

Answer 6

1. California Residents

California residents who drive on public roads or use public parking facilities must have a driver’s license.

2. Military Personel** **(US Armed Forces)
3. New California Residents
   - When you become a California resident and want to drive in the state, you must apply for a California driver’s license within 10 days.
4. Adults Visiting California
   - Visitors over 18 years old may drive in California with a valid driver’s license from tehir home state or country.

Question 7

You just moved to California and want to drive. How many days do you have to apply for a California driver’s license?

Answer 7

10 days.

Question 8

Five ways to establish California residency

Answer 8

Ways to get California residency

1. Registering to vote in California elections
2. Getting a job
3. Paying resident tuition at a California college or university
4. Filing for a homeowner’s property tax exemption
5. Receiving any other privilege or benefit not given to nonresidents.

Question 9

A class C driver’s license allows you to drive….

Answer 9

1) a two-axle vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,000 lbs or less
2) three-axle vehicle weighing 6,000 lbs or less (gross)
3) a house car (vehicle designed for human habitation) that is 40 feet or less
4) a three-wheel motorcycle with two wheels located in the front or back
5) a vanpool vehicle designed to carry between 10 and no more than 15 people (including the driver)

Question 10

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

Answer 10

1) a single vehicle with a GVWR of 10,000 lbs or less (including a tow dolly)
2) with a vehicle weighing 4,000 lbs or more unladen, you may tow a
a) trailer coach or fifth-wheel travel trailer under 10,000 lbs GVWR when towing is not for compensation
b) Fifth-wheel travel trailer exceeding 10,000 lbs but under 15,000 lbs GVWR, when towing is not for compensation, and with endorsement

Question 11

A farmer (or employee of a farmer) may drive…

Answer 11

…any combination of vehicles weighing 26,000 lbs GVWR or less (if used only in agricultural operations and not for hire or compensation)

Question 12

How many vehicles may a driver with a Class C license tow?

Answer 12

One vehicle only. No more!

Question 13

How many vehicles may a passenger vehicle (regardless of weight) tow?

Answer 13

One vehicle only. No more!

Question 14

It it permissible for a driver with a Class C driver’s license and a motor vehicle weighing under 4,000 lbs (unladen) tow a vehicle weighing 6,000 lbs or more gross?

Answer 14

No, it’s not permissible!

Question 15

You need this, starting October 1, 2021, if you board an airplane for domestic flights, enter military bases or enter a federal facility.

Answer 15

a REAL ID - compliant driver’s license or identification card.

Question 16

Your California driver’s license has a pink dot on it. What does that mean?

Answer 16

It means that you are participating in the organ and tissue donor program. That is, if you die, you agree to donate your organs and tissues to the organ and tissue bank.

Question 17

You want to donate your organs and tissues to the organ and tissue bank if you die. How old must you be before you can agree to do this without the consent of your legal guardian?

Answer 17

You must be at least 18 years old.

Question 18

You’re a veteran and would like people to know that when they look at your driver’s license or ID card. How to do this? How much would this cost?

Answer 18

When renewing or applying for a driver’s license or ID card, veterans may request to have the word “VETERAN” added to their card for an extra $5 fee.

Question 19

You have an ID card. Does it permit you to drive in California?

Answer 19

No. ID cards are only used for identification purposes. They do not permit you to drive in California.

Question 20

Three things you need to get an ID card.

Answer 20

You need these three items to get an ID card:

1) Identity document
2) Residency document(s)
3) Social security number.

Question 21

True or False - You need a REAL ID in order to drive.

Answer 21

False - for driving purposes, a REAL ID is optional.

Question 22

True or False - You need a REAL ID in order to vote.

Answer 22

False - you do NOT need a REAL ID to vote.

Question 23

True or False - You need a REAL ID in order to apply for or receive federal benefits (eg Veteran’s Administration, Social Security Administration, etc).

Answer 23

False. You only need a REAL ID if you are going to board a domestic flight, enter a military installation or visit a secure federal building.

Question 24

True or False - You need a REAL ID if you enter a federal building that does not require ID (eg post office)

Answer 24

False.

Question 25

With a Class C driver’s license a person may drive:

a) Any 3-axle vehicle regardless of the weight.
b) A vehicle pulling two trailers.
c) A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6,000 lbs.

Answer 25

c) A 3-axle vehicle if the Gross Vehicle Weight is less than 6,000 lbs.