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California Driving Instructor Licensing Test
Questions and Verified Solutions Latest
Update This Year
QUESTION: Choose the incorrect statement, dmv may issue an instruction permit to any
qualified person who:
a. is at least 14 1/2 years old and has successfully completed an approved course in driver
education and is taking driver training as required by dmv
b. is at least 15 1/2 years old and has successfully completed courses in driver education and
driver training as required by dmv
c. is at least 15 years old and is enrolled in a approved driver education course and is at the
same time or during the same semester enrolled in an approved driver training course
d. is over 17 1/2 - ANSWER-a. is at least 14 1/2 years old and has successfully completed an
approved course in driver education and is taking driver training as required by dmv
QUESTION: Fatigue caused by long periods of driving:
a. is quickly realized by the driver
b. can be avoided by drinking black coffee
c. can best be overcome with sleep
d. is more prevalent in the plains states of the US - ANSWER-c. can best be overcome with sleep
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QUESTION: First aid procedures for an unconscious accident victims with a bad injury or
suspected head injury include all of the following:
a. place a pillow under his/her head (if there are no signs of neck injury)
b. loosen clothing at the neck
c. raise his/her feet
d. turn his/her head to the side so secretions may drool from the corner of the mouth -
ANSWER-b. loosen clothing at the neck
QUESTION: If you as a driver, are involved in accident which causes injury to anyone, you must
file a "financial responsibility accident report" with dmv:
a. within 15 days after an accident
b. within 30 days after an accident
c. if the accident causes more than $1,000 in damages
d. if the accident causes more than $1,500 in damages - ANSWER-a. within 15 days after an
accident
The least hazardous way to reverse directions is to back into a driveway:
a. one way turn out
b. two point turn
c. vertical turnout
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d. tee-turn - ANSWER-b. two point turn
QUESTION: There are several things to keep in mind to help you prevent a skid and to recover
from a skid that does occur. Which of the following statements is correct:
a. do not brake too suddenly. Abrupt changes in speed make skids and worse.
b. watch out for conditions that cause skids. If you are prepared for a skid you will be less likely
to panic.
c. hold the steering wheel free ply to avoid counter skidding
d. the sooner you respond to a skid, the easier it will be to correct the skid - ANSWER-c. hold
the steering wheel free ply to avoid counter skidding
QUESTION: Rules of the road lead to a safer and more orderly flow of traffic. Which statement
is incorrect:
a. allows vehicles that are gaining on you to pass
b. always drive at a speed that fits the existing conditions
c. if you drive slowly, keep to the left hand lane when there is more than one lane in your
directions of travel
d. signal when you intend to reduce speed, stop, turn, change lanes, or pass - ANSWER-c. if you
drive slowly, keep to the left hand lane when there is more than one lane in your directions of
travel
QUESTION: Drugs that affect the way the drug users sees things are known as:
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a. hallucinogens
b. stimulants
c. depressants
d. barbiturates - ANSWER-a. hallucinogens
QUESTION: Which of the following statements is correct about the instructor test you are
taking?
a. you must pass this test within two attempts
b. if you do not pass this test your application fee may be refunded upon request
c. if this is your first attempt and you fail, you must wait one week before a reexamination may
be given
d. you must make your second attempt within 6 months of the date of application - ANSWER-d.
you must make your second attempt within 6 months of the date of application
QUESTION: Driver of a vehicle intending to turn right from a one way highway at an intersection
may complete the turn:
a. in the right turn only
b. in the left lane only
c. in the center lane only
d. in any lane lawfully available to traffic moving in such direction upon the roadway being
entered - ANSWER-a. in the right turn only
California Driving Instructor Licensing Test
Questions and Verified Solutions Latest
Update This Year
QUESTION: Choose the incorrect statement, dmv may issue an instruction permit to any
qualified person who:
a. is at least 14 1/2 years old and has successfully completed an approved course in driver
education and is taking driver training as required by dmv
b. is at least 15 1/2 years old and has successfully completed courses in driver education and
driver training as required by dmv
c. is at least 15 years old and is enrolled in a approved driver education course and is at the
same time or during the same semester enrolled in an approved driver training course
d. is over 17 1/2 - ANSWER-a. is at least 14 1/2 years old and has successfully completed an
approved course in driver education and is taking driver training as required by dmv
QUESTION: Fatigue caused by long periods of driving:
a. is quickly realized by the driver
b. can be avoided by drinking black coffee
c. can best be overcome with sleep
d. is more prevalent in the plains states of the US - ANSWER-c. can best be overcome with sleep
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QUESTION: First aid procedures for an unconscious accident victims with a bad injury or
suspected head injury include all of the following:
a. place a pillow under his/her head (if there are no signs of neck injury)
b. loosen clothing at the neck
c. raise his/her feet
d. turn his/her head to the side so secretions may drool from the corner of the mouth -
ANSWER-b. loosen clothing at the neck
QUESTION: If you as a driver, are involved in accident which causes injury to anyone, you must
file a "financial responsibility accident report" with dmv:
a. within 15 days after an accident
b. within 30 days after an accident
c. if the accident causes more than $1,000 in damages
d. if the accident causes more than $1,500 in damages - ANSWER-a. within 15 days after an
accident
The least hazardous way to reverse directions is to back into a driveway:
a. one way turn out
b. two point turn
c. vertical turnout
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d. tee-turn - ANSWER-b. two point turn
QUESTION: There are several things to keep in mind to help you prevent a skid and to recover
from a skid that does occur. Which of the following statements is correct:
a. do not brake too suddenly. Abrupt changes in speed make skids and worse.
b. watch out for conditions that cause skids. If you are prepared for a skid you will be less likely
to panic.
c. hold the steering wheel free ply to avoid counter skidding
d. the sooner you respond to a skid, the easier it will be to correct the skid - ANSWER-c. hold
the steering wheel free ply to avoid counter skidding
QUESTION: Rules of the road lead to a safer and more orderly flow of traffic. Which statement
is incorrect:
a. allows vehicles that are gaining on you to pass
b. always drive at a speed that fits the existing conditions
c. if you drive slowly, keep to the left hand lane when there is more than one lane in your
directions of travel
d. signal when you intend to reduce speed, stop, turn, change lanes, or pass - ANSWER-c. if you
drive slowly, keep to the left hand lane when there is more than one lane in your directions of
travel
QUESTION: Drugs that affect the way the drug users sees things are known as:
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a. hallucinogens
b. stimulants
c. depressants
d. barbiturates - ANSWER-a. hallucinogens
QUESTION: Which of the following statements is correct about the instructor test you are
taking?
a. you must pass this test within two attempts
b. if you do not pass this test your application fee may be refunded upon request
c. if this is your first attempt and you fail, you must wait one week before a reexamination may
be given
d. you must make your second attempt within 6 months of the date of application - ANSWER-d.
you must make your second attempt within 6 months of the date of application
QUESTION: Driver of a vehicle intending to turn right from a one way highway at an intersection
may complete the turn:
a. in the right turn only
b. in the left lane only
c. in the center lane only
d. in any lane lawfully available to traffic moving in such direction upon the roadway being
entered - ANSWER-a. in the right turn only
