California DMV Knowledge Test
Licensing (California): practice questions
Our California DMV bank has 15 questions on this topic. Here are 4 of them with answers; the full mock exam draws from every topic, like the real one.
Question 1
Within how many days must you tell the California DMV about a change of address?
- 90 days
- 60 days
- 30 days
- 10 days
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D. 10 days — You can do it online.
Question 2
What is the minimum age to apply for a California instruction permit?
- 16½
- 14
- 16
- 15½
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D. 15½ — A parent or guardian must sign the application.
Question 3
Who takes financial responsibility for a driver under 18?
- The minor alone
- The state of California
- The parents or guardians who signed the application
- The driving school
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C. The parents or guardians who signed the application — Drivers 18 and older are responsible for themselves.
Question 4
When must a collision be reported to the DMV on form SR-1?
- Within 10 days, if anyone was injured or killed or damage is over $1,000
- Never, the insurance company reports it
- Only if the police were called
- Within 30 days, for every collision
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A. Within 10 days, if anyone was injured or killed or damage is over $1,000 — Your license can be suspended if you don't.