CALIFORNIA DRIVING INSTRUCTOR LICENSING TEST
2025/2026 BANK COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
ACCURATE ACTUAL EXAM WITH FREQUENTLY TESTED
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS AND STUDY GUIDE / EXPERT
VERIFIED FOR GUARANTEED PASS/ALREADY GRADED A+
1.Definition of a Driving School ..ANSWER..A private or public
program approved by the commissioner that includes instruction
to operate a Class A, B, C, or D motor vehicle, motorcycle, or
motorized bicycle. Prepares the learner to obtain a driver's permit
or license.
2.Definition of Commercial Instructor ..ANSWER..Licensed
instructors who teach any part of a curriculum, including
classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction, for the operation of
commercial motor vehicles
3.Four general requirements to become a licensed instructor
..ANSWER..1. Be at least 21 years old
2. Have been a valid licensed driver for three years in MN or
another state.
3. Have a valid license for the class of motor vehicle they provide
instruction.
4. Have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
4.What department of MN has the authority to license commercial
driver training programs and their instructors?
..ANSWER..Department of Public Safety
5.What two criteria must be met for authorized official to issue a
blue card? ..ANSWER..1. Completed classroom instruction
2. Signed up for behind-the-wheel
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,6.What is the maximum amount of classroom instruction that can
be given in one day? ..ANSWER..No more than 3 hours a day for
someone under 18 without a driver's license.
7.When is a letter of completion sent out? ..ANSWER..Within 15
days after the student completes the classroom portion.
8.What directions should be sent to students? ..ANSWER..Show
your "blue card" when applying for instruction permit and the
written test. At this point you need to be at least 15, be enrolled in
the behind-the-wheel component of driver's ed, pass a vision test,
and pass a written knowledge test.
9.What two licenses must an instructor possess while giving a
behind the wheel lesson? ..ANSWER..1. A current and valid
driver's license
2. Instructor's license
10.What three documents does a student under 18 need to take
the knowledge test? ..ANSWER..1. Primary form of identification
(Birth Certificate/Passport)
2. Secondary form of identification (School transcript/School ID
card)
3. Blue Card
11.If a student fails to complete behind the wheel instruction,
when should the official of the driving school notify the
commissioner of this? ..ANSWER..Within 15 days
12.What are the consequences for a student who does not
complete behind the wheel? ..ANSWER..They can't get their
license until they are 18.
13.What can be used as a temporary permit or license?
..ANSWER..Class D instruction permit
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, 14.What is the original cost (same as renewal) for an instructor's
license? ..ANSWER..$165
15.How many "authorized officials" for each school are allowed to
sign a completion on the blue card? ..ANSWER..2
16.What does a blue card represent? ..ANSWER..Certificate of
Enrollment proving the student has completed classroom
instruction and signed up for behind the wheel.
17.Who gives a student a certified letter of classroom completion
to a student once they completed the required hours?
..ANSWER..The authorized official
18.What is the max gross weight of vehicle with the driver having
a class D license ..ANSWER..26,000 pounds
19.How many hours of behind the wheel can an instructor provide
in one day? ..ANSWER..2 hours per student
20.What are the equipment regulations for class D vehicles in
training? ..ANSWER..1. Outside rearview mirror on each side of
the vehicle.
2. A separate inside rearview mirror for instructor's use.
3. Seat belts for each occupant of the vehicle.
4. Dual control brakes (dual control clutch)
21.What are the insurance amounts a driving school must have?
..ANSWER..1. $250,000 for injury or death of any one person in
an accident.
2. $500,000 for injury or death of two or more persons.
3. $100,000 damage or destruction of property of others.
4. $40,000 medical expenses
5. At least the minimum amount of uninsured motorist coverage.
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2025/2026 BANK COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
ACCURATE ACTUAL EXAM WITH FREQUENTLY TESTED
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS AND STUDY GUIDE / EXPERT
VERIFIED FOR GUARANTEED PASS/ALREADY GRADED A+
1.Definition of a Driving School ..ANSWER..A private or public
program approved by the commissioner that includes instruction
to operate a Class A, B, C, or D motor vehicle, motorcycle, or
motorized bicycle. Prepares the learner to obtain a driver's permit
or license.
2.Definition of Commercial Instructor ..ANSWER..Licensed
instructors who teach any part of a curriculum, including
classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction, for the operation of
commercial motor vehicles
3.Four general requirements to become a licensed instructor
..ANSWER..1. Be at least 21 years old
2. Have been a valid licensed driver for three years in MN or
another state.
3. Have a valid license for the class of motor vehicle they provide
instruction.
4. Have a high school diploma or the equivalent.
4.What department of MN has the authority to license commercial
driver training programs and their instructors?
..ANSWER..Department of Public Safety
5.What two criteria must be met for authorized official to issue a
blue card? ..ANSWER..1. Completed classroom instruction
2. Signed up for behind-the-wheel
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,6.What is the maximum amount of classroom instruction that can
be given in one day? ..ANSWER..No more than 3 hours a day for
someone under 18 without a driver's license.
7.When is a letter of completion sent out? ..ANSWER..Within 15
days after the student completes the classroom portion.
8.What directions should be sent to students? ..ANSWER..Show
your "blue card" when applying for instruction permit and the
written test. At this point you need to be at least 15, be enrolled in
the behind-the-wheel component of driver's ed, pass a vision test,
and pass a written knowledge test.
9.What two licenses must an instructor possess while giving a
behind the wheel lesson? ..ANSWER..1. A current and valid
driver's license
2. Instructor's license
10.What three documents does a student under 18 need to take
the knowledge test? ..ANSWER..1. Primary form of identification
(Birth Certificate/Passport)
2. Secondary form of identification (School transcript/School ID
card)
3. Blue Card
11.If a student fails to complete behind the wheel instruction,
when should the official of the driving school notify the
commissioner of this? ..ANSWER..Within 15 days
12.What are the consequences for a student who does not
complete behind the wheel? ..ANSWER..They can't get their
license until they are 18.
13.What can be used as a temporary permit or license?
..ANSWER..Class D instruction permit
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, 14.What is the original cost (same as renewal) for an instructor's
license? ..ANSWER..$165
15.How many "authorized officials" for each school are allowed to
sign a completion on the blue card? ..ANSWER..2
16.What does a blue card represent? ..ANSWER..Certificate of
Enrollment proving the student has completed classroom
instruction and signed up for behind the wheel.
17.Who gives a student a certified letter of classroom completion
to a student once they completed the required hours?
..ANSWER..The authorized official
18.What is the max gross weight of vehicle with the driver having
a class D license ..ANSWER..26,000 pounds
19.How many hours of behind the wheel can an instructor provide
in one day? ..ANSWER..2 hours per student
20.What are the equipment regulations for class D vehicles in
training? ..ANSWER..1. Outside rearview mirror on each side of
the vehicle.
2. A separate inside rearview mirror for instructor's use.
3. Seat belts for each occupant of the vehicle.
4. Dual control brakes (dual control clutch)
21.What are the insurance amounts a driving school must have?
..ANSWER..1. $250,000 for injury or death of any one person in
an accident.
2. $500,000 for injury or death of two or more persons.
3. $100,000 damage or destruction of property of others.
4. $40,000 medical expenses
5. At least the minimum amount of uninsured motorist coverage.
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