Veterans & Military DMV Rules Test #2

Question 1

What happens to a California driver's license held by an active-duty service member stationed outside California when its printed expiration date passes?

Accepted Answer

It remains valid while the member stays on active duty outside California

Question 2

After returning to California, how long does a service member have to renew a license that was kept valid under this military extension?

Accepted Answer

30 days

Question 3

Which DMV form documents the driver's license extension available to an active-duty member (and their spouse) stationed outside California?

Accepted Answer

DL 236

Question 4

Does the DL 236 license extension cover only the service member, or their spouse as well?

Accepted Answer

Both the service member and their spouse

Question 5

What should a service member carry along with an expired California license to show the extension applies?

Accepted Answer

A copy of their active-duty orders

Question 6

What federal law provides the underlying legal basis for these driver's license and registration accommodations for military members?

Accepted Answer

The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA)

Question 7

An active-duty member stationed in California whose legal residence (home of record) is another state generally must do what regarding a California driver's license?

Accepted Answer

Nothing extra; they may keep driving on a valid license from their home state

Question 8

Does the out-of-state license exemption for active-duty members stationed in California extend to their spouse and dependents living with them?

Accepted Answer

Yes, as long as they have not separately established California residency

Question 9

What form allows nonresident military members to claim exemption from the Vehicle License Fee (VLF) portion of California vehicle registration?

Accepted Answer

REG 5045, the Nonresident Military Exemption Statement

Question 10

Which form applies to NATO personnel seeking a similar vehicle registration fee exemption in California?

Accepted Answer

REG 5046

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