California Drivers Handbook - Section 1 & Section 2

Most people need this type of driver’s license.

• Class A

• Class B

• Class C

• Class M

To operate commercial vehicles, motorcycles, and other types of vehicles, you must have a Class C license.

• True

• False

Your driver’s license or identification (ID) card must be REAL ID compliant if you use it to (Multiple Answers):

• Board an airplane for domestic flights.

• Enter military bases.

• Enter most federal facilities.

• Public School or University

California offers driver’s licenses for all residents regardless of immigration status.

• True

• False

ID cards are issued for identification purposes to eligible persons of any age. They also permit you to drive.

• True

• False

To get an ID, you must provide your all of the following except:

• Identity Document

• Residency Documents

• Valid California Driver's License

• Social Security Number.

If you do not have a driver’s license from California or another state, you must apply for an instruction permit before taking the behind-the-wheel drive test to get your driver’s license.

• True

• False

To apply for an instruction permit or driver’s license, you must provide (multiple correct answers):

• Proof of identity: Proving who you are.

• Two proofs of residency: Proving you live in California. Exceptions may apply.

• Legal full name document: Proving your current name if the name on your identity document and application do not match.

• Social security number: Exceptions may apply.

To apply for a Class C instruction permit you must do all of the following except

• Complete a Driver’s License & ID Card Application.

• Provide your documents.

• Pay a non-refundable application fee

• Register to Vote

To apply for a Class C instruction permit you must do all of the following except:

• Complete a Driver’s License & ID Card Application

• Pass your knowledge test(s).

• Have a minimum of 40 hours of Driving Experience

• Pass a vision test.