CALIFORNIA DMV PERMIT TEST 2026
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE SOLVED
QUESTION SET
◉ Required to get a driver's license in California. Answer: Passing of the
knowledge and behind the wheel driving tests
◉ Most common type of drivers license (ie the one you are applying
for). Answer: Class C
◉ Required to apply for a driver's license. Answer: Proof of identity, 2
proofs of residency, legal full name document, social security number
◉ Required to apply for a Class C instruction permit. Answer: Complete
driver's license and ID card application, provide documents, pay a
application fee, pass a knowledge test, pass a vision test
◉ Restrictions on CA driver's license holders under 18. Answer: Can't
drive between 11pm and 5am for first year or with passengers under 20
unless you are accompanied by someone at least 25
◉ What to bring on the day of the behind-the-wheel test. Answer:
Instruction permit, another CA licensed driver at least 25, vehicle, proof
of insurance and registration
, ◉ Left turn arm signal. Answer: Left arm straight out
◉ Right turn arm signal. Answer: Left arm straight up at 90 degrees
◉ Slowing down/stoping arm signal. Answer: Left arm straight down at
90 degrees
◉ If you move, how fast do you have to notify the DMV. Answer:
Within 10 days
◉ Hand-to-Hand Steering (Push/Pull). Answer: 1. Start with your hands
at 9 and 3 o'clock or 8 and 4 o'clock.
2. Do not cross your hands over the middle of the steering wheel.
3. Keep your hands in these positions, even when making turns.
◉ When to use hand-over-hand steering. Answer: When you turn at low
speeds, park, or need to recover from a skid.
◉ Hand-Over-Hand Steering. Answer: 1. Start with your hands at 8 and
4 o'clock.
2. Reach across the steering wheel to grasp the opposite side.
3. Let go of the steering wheel with your other hand.
4. Reach across the arm still holding the wheel, grip the wheel, and pull
up.
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE SOLVED
QUESTION SET
◉ Required to get a driver's license in California. Answer: Passing of the
knowledge and behind the wheel driving tests
◉ Most common type of drivers license (ie the one you are applying
for). Answer: Class C
◉ Required to apply for a driver's license. Answer: Proof of identity, 2
proofs of residency, legal full name document, social security number
◉ Required to apply for a Class C instruction permit. Answer: Complete
driver's license and ID card application, provide documents, pay a
application fee, pass a knowledge test, pass a vision test
◉ Restrictions on CA driver's license holders under 18. Answer: Can't
drive between 11pm and 5am for first year or with passengers under 20
unless you are accompanied by someone at least 25
◉ What to bring on the day of the behind-the-wheel test. Answer:
Instruction permit, another CA licensed driver at least 25, vehicle, proof
of insurance and registration
, ◉ Left turn arm signal. Answer: Left arm straight out
◉ Right turn arm signal. Answer: Left arm straight up at 90 degrees
◉ Slowing down/stoping arm signal. Answer: Left arm straight down at
90 degrees
◉ If you move, how fast do you have to notify the DMV. Answer:
Within 10 days
◉ Hand-to-Hand Steering (Push/Pull). Answer: 1. Start with your hands
at 9 and 3 o'clock or 8 and 4 o'clock.
2. Do not cross your hands over the middle of the steering wheel.
3. Keep your hands in these positions, even when making turns.
◉ When to use hand-over-hand steering. Answer: When you turn at low
speeds, park, or need to recover from a skid.
◉ Hand-Over-Hand Steering. Answer: 1. Start with your hands at 8 and
4 o'clock.
2. Reach across the steering wheel to grasp the opposite side.
3. Let go of the steering wheel with your other hand.
4. Reach across the arm still holding the wheel, grip the wheel, and pull
up.
