California DMV Driving Instructor License Exam
2025–2026 | 113 Questions and Correct Answers
Alcohol is a factor in approximately what percent of all highway deaths? -
(ANSWER)50 percent
An injury to the neck resulting from sudden jerking of the head -
(ANSWER)Whiplash
Driving instructor fail to appear for a re-examination of your qualification to give
driving instruction - (ANSWER)Suspension of your occupational license
After being refused for an instructor license you can reapply - (ANSWER)1 year
later
Requirements for a driving instructor license includes, but not limited to -
(ANSWER)-Applicant must be 21
-Applicant must hold CA drivers license and not be on probation as a negligent
operator
-successful completion of a course in the teaching of driver education and driver
training acceptable to DMV
Drivers with a poor field of vision should - (ANSWER)Move his/her eyes
frequently and use the side mirrors more than other drivers
,Oil pressure gauge shows - (ANSWER)The pressure at which the oil is being
pumped throughout the engine
With respect to a drivers license, the term "cancellation " means - (ANSWER)That
the license is terminated without prejudice and the holder may immediately
reapply for a license
While following a vehicle in traffic, a motorcyclist should be positioned -
(ANSWER)In the left tire path of the lead vehicle
A certificate of behind the wheel training must indicate satisfactory completion of
at least how many hours - (ANSWER)6
The least hazardous way to reverse directions is to back into a driveway. This type
of turnabout is called a: - (ANSWER)Two point turn
A class C drivers license permits, the licensee to drive all of the following,: -
(ANSWER)A three axle house, car, a three wheel motorcycle, any passenger car,
towing a single vehicle, weighing less than 6000 pounds gross.
First aid procedures for an unconscious accident victim with a head injury, or
suspected hand injury, include all of the following - (ANSWER)Place pillow under
his/her head. If there are no signs of neck injury, loosen clothing at the neck, turn
his/her head to the side, so secretions may drool from the corner of the mouth.
, If your headlights suddenly go out at night, you should: - (ANSWER)Turn on the
dome, light or interior lights so others can see you.
The ability of a car to hold to a straight line is called: - (ANSWER)Directional
control
An instructor working in a motorcycle driving school needs: - (ANSWER)A class M
license
These are all correct statements - (ANSWER)- A license driving instructor may ride
behind a student on a motorcycle equipped for passengers.
- upon meeting certain requirements, DMV may issue an instruction permit to a
person, 15 years old.
-Upon meeting certain requirements, DMV may issue a drivers license to a person
16 years old.
-
True or false you may take a student on a designated DMV test route: -
(ANSWER)False. You are not supposed to drive on the DMV test route while
teaching new students.
Except when eligible for a junior permit, the earliest age at which a previously
unlicensed person who has not had driver education may obtain an instruction
permit is: - (ANSWER)17 1/2 years old.
2025–2026 | 113 Questions and Correct Answers
Alcohol is a factor in approximately what percent of all highway deaths? -
(ANSWER)50 percent
An injury to the neck resulting from sudden jerking of the head -
(ANSWER)Whiplash
Driving instructor fail to appear for a re-examination of your qualification to give
driving instruction - (ANSWER)Suspension of your occupational license
After being refused for an instructor license you can reapply - (ANSWER)1 year
later
Requirements for a driving instructor license includes, but not limited to -
(ANSWER)-Applicant must be 21
-Applicant must hold CA drivers license and not be on probation as a negligent
operator
-successful completion of a course in the teaching of driver education and driver
training acceptable to DMV
Drivers with a poor field of vision should - (ANSWER)Move his/her eyes
frequently and use the side mirrors more than other drivers
,Oil pressure gauge shows - (ANSWER)The pressure at which the oil is being
pumped throughout the engine
With respect to a drivers license, the term "cancellation " means - (ANSWER)That
the license is terminated without prejudice and the holder may immediately
reapply for a license
While following a vehicle in traffic, a motorcyclist should be positioned -
(ANSWER)In the left tire path of the lead vehicle
A certificate of behind the wheel training must indicate satisfactory completion of
at least how many hours - (ANSWER)6
The least hazardous way to reverse directions is to back into a driveway. This type
of turnabout is called a: - (ANSWER)Two point turn
A class C drivers license permits, the licensee to drive all of the following,: -
(ANSWER)A three axle house, car, a three wheel motorcycle, any passenger car,
towing a single vehicle, weighing less than 6000 pounds gross.
First aid procedures for an unconscious accident victim with a head injury, or
suspected hand injury, include all of the following - (ANSWER)Place pillow under
his/her head. If there are no signs of neck injury, loosen clothing at the neck, turn
his/her head to the side, so secretions may drool from the corner of the mouth.
, If your headlights suddenly go out at night, you should: - (ANSWER)Turn on the
dome, light or interior lights so others can see you.
The ability of a car to hold to a straight line is called: - (ANSWER)Directional
control
An instructor working in a motorcycle driving school needs: - (ANSWER)A class M
license
These are all correct statements - (ANSWER)- A license driving instructor may ride
behind a student on a motorcycle equipped for passengers.
- upon meeting certain requirements, DMV may issue an instruction permit to a
person, 15 years old.
-Upon meeting certain requirements, DMV may issue a drivers license to a person
16 years old.
-
True or false you may take a student on a designated DMV test route: -
(ANSWER)False. You are not supposed to drive on the DMV test route while
teaching new students.
Except when eligible for a junior permit, the earliest age at which a previously
unlicensed person who has not had driver education may obtain an instruction
permit is: - (ANSWER)17 1/2 years old.
