LA Driving Instructor flashcards
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- Driving school license bond
- A surety bond filed with DMV by a driving school; the required amount is $25,000 for a driving school and $15,000 for an ATV training school.
- Instructor license requirements
- Valid California driver's license held at least two years, clean driving record, high school diploma, 30-hour instructor course, and DMV written and driving tests.
- Driving school license renewal
- Driving school and instructor licenses expire every three years; renewal requires an application, fee, and proof of continuing education for instructors.
- Driving school portal
- DMV online system for existing driving schools to submit applications, update instructor rosters, order student certificates, and check license status.
- Instruction vehicle equipment
- Instruction vehicles must have dual brakes, an instructor-side rearview mirror, seat belts for all occupants, and minimum liability insurance of $500,000 per occurrence.
- Unlicensed driving school penalty
- Operating an unlicensed driving school is a misdemeanor punishable by up to six months in jail and/or a $1,000 fine.
- Temporary instructional permit age
- A California temporary instructional permit is available to applicants at least 15½ but under 18 years old who meet education and vision requirements.
- Permit night driving restriction
- A minor with a temporary instructional permit may not drive between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. unless accompanied by a licensed driver 25 or older.
- 50-hour supervised practice
- A parent or guardian must certify 50 hours of supervised driving practice, including 10 hours at night, before a minor takes the driving test.
- Provisional license passenger rule
- For the first 12 months, a driver under 18 may not transport passengers under 20 unless accompanied by a licensed driver 25 or older.
- Parental consent withdrawal
- If a parent or guardian withdraws consent for a minor's driving privileges, DMV must cancel the permit or license.
- Student record retention
- A driving school must keep records of each student's instruction, including dates, hours, and instructor name, for at least three years.
- Driver education hours
- Driver education is a 30-hour classroom course required for minors before they can receive a provisional license in California.
- Adaptive trainer license
- A DMV-issued license for instructors who teach persons with disabilities; requires an instructor license and completion of a DMV-approved adaptive training course.
- Adaptive vehicle inspection
- Adaptive training vehicles must have dual controls and any adaptive equipment inspected and approved by DMV before use in instruction.
- Third party tester agreement
- A written agreement with DMV authorizing a private entity to administer driving tests; requires a bond and compliance with DMV standards.
- TPT examiner qualifications
- A third party tester examiner must hold a valid license for the class tested, have three years of experience, complete DMV training, and pass a background check.
- TPT audit requirement
- Third party testers must allow DMV audits and mystery-shopper tests and maintain test records for at least three years.
- TPT fee disclosure
- A third party tester may charge a fee for the driving test but must disclose the fee in writing before the test.
- TPT suspension grounds
- DMV may suspend or revoke a third party tester agreement for falsifying test results, failing standards, or refusing an audit.
- Class C license scope
- A Class C license allows driving a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,000 lbs or less and towing a trailer up to 10,000 lbs.
- Vision requirement
- Minimum vision for a California driver's license is 20/40 in each eye with or without corrective lenses; a restricted license may be possible down to 20/70.
- Medical report DL 51
- DMV may require a medical report (DL 51) for applicants with conditions affecting driving ability, such as epilepsy, diabetes, or heart conditions.
- Class C knowledge test
- The Class C knowledge test has 36 questions; a passing score requires 30 correct answers (83%).
- Driving test scoring
- The driving test is scored on a 100-point scale; a critical error causes automatic failure, and up to 15 non-critical errors are allowed.
- Interim license validity
- After passing tests, DMV issues an interim license valid for 60 days while the permanent license is mailed within 3-4 weeks.
- Driver handbook
- The California Driver Handbook covers traffic laws, safe driving practices, and license requirements; the Commercial Driver Handbook covers Class A/B and endorsements.
- License renewal age rule
- Drivers under 70 may renew online or by mail every 5 years; drivers 70 and older must renew in person and pass a vision test.
- Restriction examples
- Common license restrictions include corrective lenses, automatic transmission, and no freeway driving; endorsements include motorcycle (M1) and hazardous materials (H).
- Permit validity period
- A temporary instructional permit is valid for 12 months from issuance; if it expires, the applicant must reapply and pay the fee again.
- Instructor continuing education
- During each three-year license term, an instructor must complete 15 hours of DMV-approved continuing education for renewal.
- TPT record retention
- Third party testers must retain test results, score sheets, and examiner certifications for at least three years and provide them to DMV on request.