State laws, insurance and documents: California DMV written test practice
Rules to understand before practicing
Separate permit requirements, vehicle registration and insurance: one document does not replace the others. Use the licensing agency's checklist for your age and document type. A permit normally requires supervision; a practice website does not issue a license or replace an approved course. Penalties, fees and renewal rules change, so check the official source for exact figures. A common mistake is confusing a REAL ID travel-document requirement with permission to drive.
10 free practice questions on state laws, insurance and documents for the California DMV written knowledge test, each with the correct answer and a short explanation. Study them here, then check yourself in the interactive quiz or the exam simulator.
1. Effective January 1, 2025, the minimum requirements for liability insurance in California have increased to:
$15,000 / $30,000 / $5,000
✓ $30,000 / $60,000 / $15,000
$50,000 / $100,000 / $25,000
There were no changes
Explanation: SB 1107 doubled the previous minimum limits to $30,000 per person, $60,000 per claim, and $15,000 for property damage—in light of rising medical and repair costs.
2. How many feet from a crosswalk does the California "daylighting" law (AB 413) prohibit parking?
5 feet
10 feet
✓ 20 feet
50 feet
Explanation: Parking within 20 feet of a crosswalk (or 15 feet of a “curb extension”) is now subject to a fine—this improves visibility for pedestrians.
6. During the first 12 months after receiving a provisional license, a driver under 18 is generally prohibited from:
Driving with any passengers at any time
✓ Transporting passengers under the age of 20 without an adult aged 25 or older present, and driving between 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. without a valid reason
Driving during the day on weekdays
Using a navigation system
Explanation: During the first 12 months, a minor driver is generally not permitted to transport passengers under the age of 20 without being accompanied by a licensed adult aged 25 or older, and may not drive between 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m., except for valid reasons (work, school, or medical necessity).
✓ A financial responsibility (insurance) document that an insurance company files with the DMV following certain violations
A commercial transportation permit
A vehicle inspection certificate
Explanation: An SR-22 is a financial responsibility certificate that an insurance company files with the DMV, often following serious violations such as a DUI or driving without insurance.