Tips before Driving Test.

Edward Melgar • January 9, 2021

This information will help you prepare for your upcoming driving test. Please use these tips and pass them on to friends and family. Much needed information that puts you one step ahead of everyone else. Remember the items on the pre-drive checklist may be located in different parts depending on the vehicle you are using. This is a vital part of the driving test, be prepared and know how to use your functions prior to arriving for test.

This is the Pre-Drive Checklist of the items the DMV examiner will ask you when you goin for your behind-the-wheel driving test.

1.) Driver Window- The window on the driver side must open. You will be asked to open the window if the window is closed.

2.) Windshield- The windshield must provide a full unobstructed field of view for you and the examiner.

3.) Rear-view mirrors- The vehicle must have at least 2 mirrors.

1 must be located outside on the left side of the vehicle.
The other mirror may be located inside in the center or outside on the right side of the vehicle.
Mirrors must be secure, unbroken and provide clear visibility.

4.) Turn Signals- Both right and left turn signals on the front and back of the vehicle must be operational.

5.)Brake Lights- Both brake lights (1 on the right side and 1 on the left side of the vehicle) must be operational. Note: This does not include the center light (usually on the rear window).

6.) Tires- Each tire must have 1/32 inch tread depth in any 2 adjacent grooves. Note: The vehicle cannot have bald tires.

7.) Foot brake- There must be at least 1 inch of clearance between the pedal and the floor board when the pedal is depressed.

8.) Horn- The horn must be:

Designed for the vehicle and in proper working condition.
Loud enough to hear from a distance of at least 200 feet.

Note: The horn cannot be a bicycle horn.

9.) Emergency (Parking brake)- You must be able to locate and demonstrate how to use the parking brake (set and release).

Note: Your driving test will be rescheduled as mechanical failure if your parking brake does not work or if the brake does not set during the check.

10.) Arm Signals- You must correctly demonstrate arm signals for:

Left turn.
Right turn.
Slowing down or stopping.

*11.) Windshield wipers- You must correctly locate the windshield wiper switch and/or control wipers.

*12.) Defroster- You must correctly locate the front windshield defroster button.

*13.) Emergency Flasher (hazard lights)- You must correctly locate the emergency flasher switch/button if the warning vehicle is equipped with emergency flashers.

*14.) Headlights- You must correctly locate the headlight switch.

15.) Passenger door- The front passenger side door must open and close properly.

16.) Glove box- The glove box door must be securely closed.

17.) Seat (safety) belts- All vehicles designed with seat (safety) belts must have seat (safety) belts for both you and the examiner. All seat (safety) belts must work properly and be used by the individual(s) in the car.

* During inclement weather, the driver must demonstrate the items 11-14 work properly or the driving test will be rescheduled.

For more info please visit www.dmv.ca.gov

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REGISTRATION FOR A VEHICLE PURCHASED FROM A PRIVATE PARTY

By DMV • February 3, 2021

If you purchase a vehicle from another person instead of a dealer, it is known as a private party purchase. Buyers have 10 days after purchasing the vehicle to transfer ownership from the seller to themselves, and sellers have 5 days after the sale to report the transfer of ownership to the DMV. To take over ownership of a vehicle, you will need: The vehicle’s title (sometimes referred to as a pink slip), signed by the person selling the car. (Their signature is required on Line 1 of the title.) If the vehicle’s title has been lost, stolen, or damaged, complete an Application for Duplicate or Transfer of Title (REG 227) form. If the seller is not the owner whose name is on the title, you will need a Bill of Sale signed by both the seller and the person whose name appears on the title. A record of the odometer mileage (if the vehicle is less than 10 years old). If the title does not have a line where you can write the mileage information, complete a Vehicle/ Vessel Transfer and Reassignment (REG 262) form. Make sure both the buyer and seller sign the form. A smog certification. Applicable Fees and a use tax. You can transfer ownership of the vehicle by mailing your completed form to DMV or visiting a DMV filed office in person. Please visit DMV for more information: dmv.ca.gov Link Below: https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/vehicle-registration/new-registration/registering-a-vehicle-purchased-from-a-private-party/

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Toyota, Fiat Chrysler drop support for Trump effort to bar California emissions rules

By By David Shepardson • February 2, 2021

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