California Permit Test: Licensing Practice Questions

Correct answer: Three

You are allowed three attempts to pass the knowledge test before your application must be redone.

Source: Section 3: The Testing Process

Correct answer: Your license will carry a corrective lenses restriction

If you pass the vision test with glasses or contacts, your license will have a corrective lenses restriction.

Source: Section 3: The Testing Process

Correct answer: Within 10 days

You must tell DMV your new address within ten days; a new card is not sent automatically.

Source: Section 4: Changing, Replacing, and Renewing Your Driver's License

Correct answer: 4 points

An adult's license may be suspended with 4 points in 12 months, 6 points in 24 months, or 8 points in 36 months.

Source: Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road – Points on Your Driver's Record

Correct answer: 8 points in 36 months

The negligent-driver thresholds are 4 points in 12 months, 6 in 24 months, or 8 in 36 months.

Source: Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road – Points on Your Driver's Record

Correct answer: Once in any 18-month period

A judge may let you attend traffic violator school for a one-point violation once in any 18-month period.

Source: Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road – Traffic Violator School

Correct answer: 36 months or longer, depending on the type

Convictions and collisions remain on your record for 36 months or longer, depending on the type.

Source: Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road – Points on Your Driver's Record

Correct answer: 10 days from being served (or 14 days from mailing)

You must request a hearing within 10 days of being served or 14 days from the mailing date, or you lose that right.

Source: Section 7: Laws and Rules of the Road – Administrative Hearing

Correct answer: 70 or older when the license expires

Drivers who are 70 or older when the license expires must renew in person and pass a vision test.

Source: Section 13: Seniors and Driving

Correct answer: 20 days

You have 20 days to register your vehicle after you become a resident or get a job in California.

Source: Section 11: Vehicle Registration Requirements

Correct answer: Within five days

When you sell a vehicle, submit a Notice of Transfer and Release of Liability to DMV within five days. A buyer has 10 days to transfer ownership.

Source: Section 11: Vehicle Registration Requirements

Correct answer: A REAL ID compliant license or ID card

To board domestic flights, enter military bases, or enter most federal facilities, your license or ID card must be REAL ID compliant.

Source: Section 1: The California Driver's License

Correct answer: A safe vehicle with valid proof of insurance and registration

Bring your permit, a licensed accompanying driver if you are not licensed, a safe vehicle, and valid proof of insurance and registration. Recording devices are prohibited.

Source: Section 3: The Testing Process

Correct answer: Adaptive cruise control or automated parking

Advanced driver assistance systems such as automated parking, lane departure, and adaptive cruise control are not permitted; backup cameras and blind spot monitors may be used.

Source: Section 3: The Testing Process