Section 6 - The Testing Process Flashcards
You will have to demonstrate your knowledge of how to use what parts of the vehicle?
1) Headlights
2) Windshield wipers
3) Defroster
4) Emergency flashers
5) Parking brake
Can you use your vehicle for the behind-the-wheel test if it has broken brake lights?
No.
You must having working brake lights.
During the behind-the-wheel test, can backup cameras and blind spot monitors be used?
Yes, they may be used.
However, they are not a replacement for an actual visual check of your mirrors and blind spots and cannot be solely used on a driving test.
During the behind-the-wheel testing, can you use advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) technologies such as automated parallel parking and adaptive cruise control?
No. Use of such ADAS technologies is forbidden during the driving test.
The purpose of the driving test is to determine your skill in operating a motor vehicle in most road situations and evaluate your abilities, not the vehicle’s technology.
Can you bring your mother, father, sister, brother, friend, or co-worker in your car when you are testing behind-the-wheel?
No. For your safety, no pets or passengers other than authorized DMV employees can be in the vehicle during your test.
Is proof of insurance required for behind-the-wheel test?
Yes!
You must bring proof of insurance.
What tests must you pass before you get a driver’s license?
- Vision
- Knowledge
- Behind-the-wheel
True or False - Your vehicle needs to have at least one rearview mirror.
False - it needs at least two.
One of them must be on the left side of your vehicle.
During the knowledge test, can you use the California Driver’s Handbook, cheat sheets or electronic communication devices such as cell phones?
No, you cannot. Use of such items during the knowledge test will be considered cheating and the DMV will fail you if you use any such aid. In addition, an action may be taken against your driving privilege and/or the driving privilege of anyone who helps you.
For behind-the-wheel testing, the vehicle used must be
1) ______ and have a 2) ________ ________.
1) safe
2) valid registration
Must the vehicle have working seat belts on the driver’s side and front passenger side?
Yes.
You have a rental car. Can you use it for behind-the-wheel testing?
Yes, if the following two conditions are met:
1) Your name is on the rental contract
2) The rental contract does not exclude behind-the-wheel driving tests.
Your car’s horn is broken. Can you use this car for behind-the-wheel testing?
No. your car must also have a working horn.
Can you bring your pet to the behind-the-wheel test?
No, you cannot. It’s for your safety.
