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100

What is a certificate of non-operation?

A document stating that you no longer operate the vehicle on any public road or parking lot.

100

If you are on the freeway and get pulled over by law enforcement, what should you do?

Pull over completely to the shoulder and stop OR follow the directions of the law enforcement officer over the speaker.

100

What does the CVC stand for?

California Vehicle Code

100
A hit-and-run leads to how many points on the driving record?

2

100

True or False: A parent or guardian (that has signed the application) may have a provisional licensee get his/her license cancelled at ANY time and for ANY reason.

True

200

How many points are assigned to your driving record if you get into an accident and it was 100% your fault?

1

200

If you change your address, how many days do you have to notify the DMV?

10 days

200

If you reported your car stolen to law enforcement and you end up recovering the car on your own, what should you do?

Notify law enforcement.
200

When you purchase a vehicle, what two documents should you receive from the seller?

You will receive a Certificate of Title which is evidence of ownership and a Registration Card

200

If you change your name, you have to...

Go to the DMV in person and get a new driver license.

300

Your friend (an adult with a valid license and clean driving record) borrowed your car with your consent and ended up getting into an accident that caused damage to another driver and car. 

WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DAMAGE?

You

300

List two penalties for driving without a license or a suspended/revoked license.

Include jail time, substantial fines, and impoundment of the vehicle being driven.

300

If you are caught driving with a suspended or revoked license, what can happen to the vehicle?

Impounded or sold

300

If you are between the ages of 13 and 20, a conviction of using alcohol or a controlled substance anywhere results in the court ordering the DMV to...?

Suspend the license for 1 year or delay the ability to get a license for 1 year.
300

A court may suspend or revoke a driver license for excessive speeding. How fast is considered excessive speeding?

100 mph

400

List a requirement for your license plate.

  • must be mounted between 12 and 60 inches from the ground in the rear
  • less than 60 inches from the ground in the front
  • your rear license plate must be illuminated
400

List 2 possible reasons that will lead to the DMV NOT registering a vehicle.

If you do not:

  • pay the registration fees and taxes
  • complete the appropriate forms
  • provide a smog certificate
  • provide evidence of financial responsibility
400

If you are a provisional licensee (Licensee: someone with a license) and receive 1 point on your driving record in 12 months, what will happen as a consequence?

You will receive a warning letter.

400

If you are a provisional licensee (Licensee: someone with a license) and receive 3 points on your driving record in 12 months, what are the consequences?

License suspension for 6 months and a 1-year probation.

400

What will happen to your license if you FAIL to show proof of financial responsibility when involved in an accident?

Suspension

500

When are you required to report an accident?

The law requires that you report accidents involving more than $1000 worth of damage, or injury (no matter how slight), or death of any person, to the DMV within 10 days using the Traffic Accident Report form (SR 1). You must make this report, whether you caused the accident or not, even if the accident occurred on private property.

500
If your registration card or license plate is lost or mutilated, what should you do?

Immediately notify the DMV and obtain replacements.

500

List the steps you need to take when being pulled over by a law enforcement officer.

Slow down, signal to right, pull over.

Keep hands on steering wheel and turn off ignition.

Wait for further instructions.

500

What can you do if you see an unsafe driver?

Send a signed letter to the DMV identifying the driver and stating why you thought the driver was impaired.

500

List the 4 responsibilities associated with owning a vehicle.

  • keeping it properly registered
  • maintaining insurance or other evidence of financial responsibility
  • keeping it in good mechanical condition
  • being sure those who drive it are properly licensed