1. Which of these vehicle modifications typically requires a DMV re-examination before a driver may use it on the road?

• ✓ Hand controls
• An extra rearview mirror
• A seat cushion

Hand controls change how a vehicle is operated, so the DMV requires a re-examination before a driver can rely on them, unlike minor comfort items.

2. After a driver passes a DMV re-examination for a vehicle modification, what happens to their license?

• Nothing changes on the license
• ✓ The DMV adds a restriction code showing the equipment they must use
• The license is downgraded to a learner's permit

A passed re-examination results in a restriction code printed on the license, documenting which adaptive equipment the driver needs.

3. A driver who switches from foot pedals to hand controls after a spinal cord injury will likely need:

• No DMV involvement at all
• ✓ A DMV re-examination and a restriction code added to their license
• To surrender their license permanently

A major change in how a vehicle is controlled triggers a DMV check to confirm the driver can operate it safely before the license is updated.

4. Which of these adaptive aids generally does NOT require a DMV driving re-examination?

• A left-foot accelerator
• ✓ A steering wheel knob installed purely as a comfort aid rather than a primary steering method
• A swing-out seat

A comfort-only steering knob does not change how the vehicle is fundamentally controlled, so it is treated differently from equipment like a left-foot accelerator.

5. What is the purpose of the restriction codes printed on the back of a driver's license for someone using adaptive equipment?

• ✓ To indicate which specific equipment the driver must use while driving
• To show how many points are on the driver's record
• To list the driver's past traffic violations

Restriction codes tell an officer or examiner what equipment or condition applies to that driver, such as hand controls or a left-foot accelerator.

6. For significant vehicle modifications, the DMV Driver Safety Branch may request which additional form from the driver's doctor?

• REG 195
• ✓ DL 91 Medical Evaluation
• FTB 3853

The DL 91 Medical Evaluation form can be requested from a physician when a modification is significant enough to warrant a closer medical review.

7. A pedal extender that simply brings the pedals closer to a shorter driver is an example of:

• A modification that always requires a full re-examination
• ✓ A minor adaptive aid that generally does not require DMV re-examination
• Equipment that is illegal to install in California

Pedal extenders are considered a minor comfort or fit adjustment rather than a change to how the vehicle is fundamentally controlled.

8. Who typically conducts a specialized driving evaluation to recommend adaptive equipment for a driver with a disability?

• ✓ An occupational therapist trained in driver rehabilitation
• A tow truck operator
• A vehicle insurance adjuster

Occupational therapists with driver rehabilitation training assess a driver's abilities and recommend the right adaptive equipment.

9. A driving evaluation for adaptive equipment typically assesses:

• Only the driver's credit score
• ✓ Reaction time, vision, and decision-making ability
• The driver's tax filing status

These evaluations focus on physical and cognitive driving skills, such as reaction time, vision, and judgment, not financial information.

10. When might the DMV require a driver with a medical condition to complete a behind-the-wheel evaluation?

• Only when renewing vehicle registration
• ✓ When there is a concern about whether the condition affects safe driving ability
• Every single year no matter the condition

A behind-the-wheel evaluation is triggered by a specific safety concern tied to a driver's medical condition, not by routine registration renewal.

11. Which DMV division is responsible for evaluating drivers whose medical conditions may affect driving safety?

• The Vehicle Registration Branch
• ✓ The Driver Safety Branch
• The Commercial Licensing Unit

The Driver Safety Branch reviews medical information and can require evaluations or place restrictions on a license.

12. A driving evaluation that recommends new adaptive equipment is generally followed by:

• Automatic license revocation
• ✓ A DMV re-examination to confirm the driver can safely operate the vehicle with that equipment
• No further DMV action of any kind

The DMV still needs to confirm through its own re-examination that the driver can safely use the newly recommended equipment before updating the license.

13. Is a driving evaluation only for people who have never held a license before?

• Yes, it is exclusively for new drivers
• ✓ No, current license holders may also need one if their medical condition or vehicle changes
• Yes, but only for commercial drivers

Experienced license holders can be required to complete an evaluation after a health change or a vehicle modification, not just first-time applicants.

14. Which DMV form documents a driver's medical condition and a physician's opinion on their fitness to drive?

• ✓ DS 326 Driver Medical Evaluation
• REG 195
• DL 44

The DS 326 form is the one used to gather medical history and a provider's assessment of a driver's fitness to drive.

15. Who is qualified to complete the medical provider section of a Driver Medical Evaluation form?

• Only a paramedic
• ✓ A physician (MD/DO), physician assistant, or nurse practitioner
• Any friend or family member

The provider section must be filled out by a licensed physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner, not a layperson.

16. What can happen if a driver refuses to provide medical information the DMV has requested?

• Nothing, the DMV cannot compel medical information
• ✓ It can be grounds for the DMV to refuse to issue or to withdraw driving privileges
• The DMV will automatically issue a permanent restriction-free license

State law authorizes the DMV to require relevant medical information, and failing to provide it can lead to a license being denied or pulled.

17. On the Driver Medical Evaluation form, the driver themselves is required to:

• ✓ Complete a brief health history and certify it is true under penalty of perjury
• Diagnose their own medical condition
• Sign only if a lawyer is present

The driver fills out a short health history section and signs it under penalty of perjury before the medical provider completes the rest.

18. A person with a documented reading impairment taking the DMV written knowledge test can typically request:

• To skip the test entirely
• ✓ To have the test read aloud or take it in an alternate format
• A permanent exemption from ever testing again

DMV offers accommodations like audio or alternate-format testing for documented impairments rather than waiving the knowledge test altogether.

19. A driver who needs an American Sign Language interpreter for a DMV appointment should generally:

• Show up unannounced and hope one is available
• ✓ Request the interpreter in advance, since DMV typically needs notice before the appointment
• Bring their own interpreter at DMV's expense

Arranging an ASL interpreter takes lead time, so requesting one ahead of the appointment gives DMV a chance to schedule it.

20. DMV field offices are generally required to be:

• ✓ Wheelchair accessible
• Open only to customers without disabilities
• Located exclusively in large cities

DMV field offices must accommodate wheelchair users, as part of providing accessible service to the public.