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CALIFORNIA DRIVING INSTRUCTOR LICENSING TEST
2025/2026 – COMPLETE QUESTION BANK & ANSWERS |
ACTUAL CALIFORNIA DMV EXAM, STUDY GUIDE,
FREQUENTLY TESTED QUESTIONS – FOR GUARANTEED ||
PASS A +||
Any vehicle first registered after January 1, 1958 must be equipped with all
of the following EXCEPT: - ANSWER-Parking lights
"Tracking" means: - ANSWER-Keeping the car moving on the path of travel
you have chosen
Upper headlight beams should be used: - ANSWER-For country driving
All of the following are considered part of a car's control system EXCEPT: -
ANSWER-Ammeter
DMV shall presume that a driver is a negligent operator if his/her driving
record shows a violation "point count" of four or more points in: - ANSWER-
12 months
Whenever the driver of a vehicle follows another vehicle during the hours of
darkness, he/she must dim the headlights within: - ANSWER-300 feet
The passage-way that surrounds an engine cylinder, through which water
or coolant flows to cool the engine, is called a: - ANSWER-Water jacket
The hardest and most hazardous turnabout is a "three-point turn." This turn
should only be used when: - ANSWER-There are no driveways or alleys to
turn into
Rules of a road lead to a safer and more orderly flow of traffic. Which
statement is INCORRECT? - ANSWER-If you drive slowly, keep to the left-
hand lane when there is more than one lane in your direction of travel
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Alcohol-related crashes account for about what percent of the young
people (16 to 24 years old) killed on the highways? - ANSWER-60
Failure of the front of a car to respond satisfactorily to a turn of the steering
wheel is known as: - ANSWER-Understeering
A blood-alcohol content of 0.10 percent means that there is one part
alcohol for every: - ANSWER-1,000 parts of blood
EXCLUDING breaks, classroom instruction for minors shall consist of a
minimum of thirty (30): - ANSWER-50 minute periods
The most common cause of reduced traction is: - ANSWER-Bad weather
The ability of a car to hold to a straight line is called: - ANSWER-Directional
control
Damage to your car caused by something other than a collision is covered
by: - ANSWER-Comprehensive insurance (Ins. Code 660(c))
The most important piece of equipment a motorcyclist can wear is: -
ANSWER-A helmet
All of the following may be signs of wear in the steering and suspension
system EXCEPT: - ANSWER-Sudden "grabbing"
DMV may require a re-examination of a Driving Instructor's qualification to
give driving instruction: - ANSWER-When there is reasonable cause to
question ability as a Driving Instructor
A loss of control over the direction in which your car is moving because of
reduced traction is called: - ANSWER-Skidding
Most new cars are equipped with catalytic converters. A catalytic converter
will most likely be destroyed by: - ANSWER-Use of leaded gasoline
As a general rule, a driver entering a freeway or expressway should: -
ANSWER-Choose a gap in traffic and merge at the speed of the vehicles
on the roadway
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All applications for renewal of instructor licenses shall be accompanied by a
medical examination report at least every: - ANSWER-3 years
Which of the following statements is correct about the instructor test you
are now taking? - ANSWER-If this is your first attempt and you fail, you
may wait one week before a re-examination may be given
A driver with a "poor field of vision" should: - ANSWER-Move his/her eyes
frequently and use the side mirrors more
Should a driver ever have more than one license of any type in his or her
possession or on his person? - ANSWER-No
A non-resident between the ages of 16 and 18 having a valid driver's
license from his own state or country, as well as a "Certificate of
Compliance" as defined in Section 246 of the Vehicle Code, may operate a
motor vehicle in this state for: - ANSWER-Until license expires
A non-resident, 18 years of age or older, having a valid driver's license
from another state or country, may operate a motor vehicle in this state for
how long? - ANSWER-Until license expires
A person may obtain a driver's license when employed for compensation to
drive: - ANSWER-Only if he or she is 18 years or older
It is legal to carry a photostatic copy of your driver's license so the original
license can be kept in a safe place: - ANSWER-FALSE
A non-resident between the ages of 16 and 18, having a valid driver's
license from another state or country, may operate a vehicle in this state
for? - ANSWER-10 days
Any change of address should be reported to DMV within: - ANSWER-10
days
To drive a school bus, a person must be: - ANSWER-18 years or older
The piston is attached to the crank shaft by the: - ANSWER-Rods
CALIFORNIA DRIVING INSTRUCTOR LICENSING TEST
2025/2026 – COMPLETE QUESTION BANK & ANSWERS |
ACTUAL CALIFORNIA DMV EXAM, STUDY GUIDE,
FREQUENTLY TESTED QUESTIONS – FOR GUARANTEED ||
PASS A +||
Any vehicle first registered after January 1, 1958 must be equipped with all
of the following EXCEPT: - ANSWER-Parking lights
"Tracking" means: - ANSWER-Keeping the car moving on the path of travel
you have chosen
Upper headlight beams should be used: - ANSWER-For country driving
All of the following are considered part of a car's control system EXCEPT: -
ANSWER-Ammeter
DMV shall presume that a driver is a negligent operator if his/her driving
record shows a violation "point count" of four or more points in: - ANSWER-
12 months
Whenever the driver of a vehicle follows another vehicle during the hours of
darkness, he/she must dim the headlights within: - ANSWER-300 feet
The passage-way that surrounds an engine cylinder, through which water
or coolant flows to cool the engine, is called a: - ANSWER-Water jacket
The hardest and most hazardous turnabout is a "three-point turn." This turn
should only be used when: - ANSWER-There are no driveways or alleys to
turn into
Rules of a road lead to a safer and more orderly flow of traffic. Which
statement is INCORRECT? - ANSWER-If you drive slowly, keep to the left-
hand lane when there is more than one lane in your direction of travel
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Alcohol-related crashes account for about what percent of the young
people (16 to 24 years old) killed on the highways? - ANSWER-60
Failure of the front of a car to respond satisfactorily to a turn of the steering
wheel is known as: - ANSWER-Understeering
A blood-alcohol content of 0.10 percent means that there is one part
alcohol for every: - ANSWER-1,000 parts of blood
EXCLUDING breaks, classroom instruction for minors shall consist of a
minimum of thirty (30): - ANSWER-50 minute periods
The most common cause of reduced traction is: - ANSWER-Bad weather
The ability of a car to hold to a straight line is called: - ANSWER-Directional
control
Damage to your car caused by something other than a collision is covered
by: - ANSWER-Comprehensive insurance (Ins. Code 660(c))
The most important piece of equipment a motorcyclist can wear is: -
ANSWER-A helmet
All of the following may be signs of wear in the steering and suspension
system EXCEPT: - ANSWER-Sudden "grabbing"
DMV may require a re-examination of a Driving Instructor's qualification to
give driving instruction: - ANSWER-When there is reasonable cause to
question ability as a Driving Instructor
A loss of control over the direction in which your car is moving because of
reduced traction is called: - ANSWER-Skidding
Most new cars are equipped with catalytic converters. A catalytic converter
will most likely be destroyed by: - ANSWER-Use of leaded gasoline
As a general rule, a driver entering a freeway or expressway should: -
ANSWER-Choose a gap in traffic and merge at the speed of the vehicles
on the roadway
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All applications for renewal of instructor licenses shall be accompanied by a
medical examination report at least every: - ANSWER-3 years
Which of the following statements is correct about the instructor test you
are now taking? - ANSWER-If this is your first attempt and you fail, you
may wait one week before a re-examination may be given
A driver with a "poor field of vision" should: - ANSWER-Move his/her eyes
frequently and use the side mirrors more
Should a driver ever have more than one license of any type in his or her
possession or on his person? - ANSWER-No
A non-resident between the ages of 16 and 18 having a valid driver's
license from his own state or country, as well as a "Certificate of
Compliance" as defined in Section 246 of the Vehicle Code, may operate a
motor vehicle in this state for: - ANSWER-Until license expires
A non-resident, 18 years of age or older, having a valid driver's license
from another state or country, may operate a motor vehicle in this state for
how long? - ANSWER-Until license expires
A person may obtain a driver's license when employed for compensation to
drive: - ANSWER-Only if he or she is 18 years or older
It is legal to carry a photostatic copy of your driver's license so the original
license can be kept in a safe place: - ANSWER-FALSE
A non-resident between the ages of 16 and 18, having a valid driver's
license from another state or country, may operate a vehicle in this state
for? - ANSWER-10 days
Any change of address should be reported to DMV within: - ANSWER-10
days
To drive a school bus, a person must be: - ANSWER-18 years or older
The piston is attached to the crank shaft by the: - ANSWER-Rods
