California Driving Instructor Preparation
Exam UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Carbon Monoxide - CORRECT ANSWER Most dangerous gas from internal
combustion engines.
Health Questionnaire - CORRECT ANSWER Required every two years for driving
school instructors.
Regulatory Sign - CORRECT ANSWER Traffic sign that enforces laws and
regulations.
Water Jacket - CORRECT ANSWER Passage for coolant around engine cylinders.
Implied Consent Law - CORRECT ANSWER Consent to chemical tests by driving in
California.
Hydroplaning - CORRECT ANSWER Loss of tire contact due to moisture on road.
Flashing Red Light - CORRECT ANSWER Indicates to stop and proceed when safe.
Driver's License Violation - CORRECT ANSWER Result in denial of license issuance
by DMV.
Accident Protocol - CORRECT ANSWER Do not determine fault at accident scene.
Freeway Entry - CORRECT ANSWER Merge at traffic speed, not slow down.
,Brake Failure Response - CORRECT ANSWER Downshift, pump brakes, and apply
parking brake.
Chemical Test Options - CORRECT ANSWER Blood, breath, or urine tests for DUI.
Traffic Sign Colors - CORRECT ANSWER Regulatory signs are black and white.
Safety Equipment Requirement - CORRECT ANSWER Vehicles registered after 1969
need safety belts.
Visitor Driving Rules - CORRECT ANSWER Valid license allows driving for 10 days
in California.
Driver's License Photo - CORRECT ANSWER Required for all applicants by DMV
regulations.
Tire Blowout - CORRECT ANSWER Sudden loss of tire pressure while driving.
Vehicle Identification Exchange - CORRECT ANSWER Required information
exchange after an accident.
Muffler Purpose - CORRECT ANSWER Reduces harmful gases from vehicle exhaust.
Driving School Instructor - CORRECT ANSWER Must complete health questionnaire
every two years.
Traffic Sign Shapes - CORRECT ANSWER Regulatory signs are rectangular and black
and white.
Nitric Oxide - CORRECT ANSWER Another gas emitted by combustion engines.
, Nitrous Oxide - CORRECT ANSWER Used in racing, not typically from engines.
Oversteering - CORRECT ANSWER Front of car turns inside, rear slides out.
Understeering - CORRECT ANSWER Front of car fails to turn, goes straight.
Skidding - CORRECT ANSWER Loss of control due to reduced traction.
Whiplash - CORRECT ANSWER Neck injury from sudden head movement.
Alcohol-related deaths - CORRECT ANSWER Alcohol is a factor in 30% of deaths.
Instructor license renewal - CORRECT ANSWER Requires medical examination every
2 years.
Instruction permit eligibility - CORRECT ANSWER Must be at least 15 years old.
Reapplication after refusal - CORRECT ANSWER Wait 120 days before reapplying.
Driving instructor requirements - CORRECT ANSWER Must be at least 21 years old.
Poor field of vision - CORRECT ANSWER Use side mirrors more frequently.
Banking a turn - CORRECT ANSWER Road is angled to assist turning.
Tracking - CORRECT ANSWER Maintaining a straight path while driving.
Exam UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Carbon Monoxide - CORRECT ANSWER Most dangerous gas from internal
combustion engines.
Health Questionnaire - CORRECT ANSWER Required every two years for driving
school instructors.
Regulatory Sign - CORRECT ANSWER Traffic sign that enforces laws and
regulations.
Water Jacket - CORRECT ANSWER Passage for coolant around engine cylinders.
Implied Consent Law - CORRECT ANSWER Consent to chemical tests by driving in
California.
Hydroplaning - CORRECT ANSWER Loss of tire contact due to moisture on road.
Flashing Red Light - CORRECT ANSWER Indicates to stop and proceed when safe.
Driver's License Violation - CORRECT ANSWER Result in denial of license issuance
by DMV.
Accident Protocol - CORRECT ANSWER Do not determine fault at accident scene.
Freeway Entry - CORRECT ANSWER Merge at traffic speed, not slow down.
,Brake Failure Response - CORRECT ANSWER Downshift, pump brakes, and apply
parking brake.
Chemical Test Options - CORRECT ANSWER Blood, breath, or urine tests for DUI.
Traffic Sign Colors - CORRECT ANSWER Regulatory signs are black and white.
Safety Equipment Requirement - CORRECT ANSWER Vehicles registered after 1969
need safety belts.
Visitor Driving Rules - CORRECT ANSWER Valid license allows driving for 10 days
in California.
Driver's License Photo - CORRECT ANSWER Required for all applicants by DMV
regulations.
Tire Blowout - CORRECT ANSWER Sudden loss of tire pressure while driving.
Vehicle Identification Exchange - CORRECT ANSWER Required information
exchange after an accident.
Muffler Purpose - CORRECT ANSWER Reduces harmful gases from vehicle exhaust.
Driving School Instructor - CORRECT ANSWER Must complete health questionnaire
every two years.
Traffic Sign Shapes - CORRECT ANSWER Regulatory signs are rectangular and black
and white.
Nitric Oxide - CORRECT ANSWER Another gas emitted by combustion engines.
, Nitrous Oxide - CORRECT ANSWER Used in racing, not typically from engines.
Oversteering - CORRECT ANSWER Front of car turns inside, rear slides out.
Understeering - CORRECT ANSWER Front of car fails to turn, goes straight.
Skidding - CORRECT ANSWER Loss of control due to reduced traction.
Whiplash - CORRECT ANSWER Neck injury from sudden head movement.
Alcohol-related deaths - CORRECT ANSWER Alcohol is a factor in 30% of deaths.
Instructor license renewal - CORRECT ANSWER Requires medical examination every
2 years.
Instruction permit eligibility - CORRECT ANSWER Must be at least 15 years old.
Reapplication after refusal - CORRECT ANSWER Wait 120 days before reapplying.
Driving instructor requirements - CORRECT ANSWER Must be at least 21 years old.
Poor field of vision - CORRECT ANSWER Use side mirrors more frequently.
Banking a turn - CORRECT ANSWER Road is angled to assist turning.
Tracking - CORRECT ANSWER Maintaining a straight path while driving.
