What’s the difference between the former test students took and the new SBAC test format?

California Driver Test Multiple Choice – Select the Correct Response

A center lane between lanes of traffic traveling in opposite directions may be designated for: A. Right turns only B. Left turns only C. Passing D. All of the above

Following too closely behind a vehicle is also known as: A. Aggressive driving B. Sidegating C. Tailgating D. Defensive driving

The driver’s left hand outside the window pointing down indicates: A. The driver is making a U-turn B. The driver is making a left hand turn C. The driver is making a right hand turn D. The driver is slowing down or stopping

SBAC California Driver Test Select Response and Written Response with Supporting Details

Child restraint system and safety seats are required in California and children under age 8 must ride in the back seat except: (circle all that apply) A. There is no rear seat or rear facing seats B. The child restraint system cannot be properly installed in the rear seat C. The child is placed in a booster restraint/safety seat facing back and is between adults in the front seat D. All rear seats are already occupied by children under the age of seven (7) years. E. In a convertible where the child safety restraint system places the child facing backwards.

Pedestrian safety is a serious issue: (circle all that apply) A. A pedestrian that makes eye contact with you, he or she is ready to cross the street. Yield to the pedestrian. B. Approximately 22 percent of all traffic fatalities are pedestrian deaths C. Vehicles have the right away when there is no marked crosswalk and pedestrians need to yield.

Illegal Parking occurs when: (circle all that apply) A. A vehicle is parked in a location with signage of “No Parking” B. A vehicle parked in an area painted red along the street curb C. A vehicle parked in a tunnel, except where permitted by signs D. A vehicle parked within 12 of a fire hydrant E. A vehicle parked on or within 7 ½ feet of a railroad track.

You are involved in a traffic collision You are involved in a traffic collision. Write out what actions you should take in such instances based on your reading of the California Driver Handbook.

SBAC California Driver Test Scoring Select Response and Written Response with Supporting Details

Child restraint system and safety seats are required in California and children under age 8 must ride in the back seat except: (circle all that apply) A. There is no rear seat or rear facing seats B. The child restraint system cannot be properly installed in the rear seat C. The child is placed in a booster restraint/safety seat facing back and is between adults in the front seat D. All rear seats are already occupied by children under the age of seven (7) years. E. In a convertible where the child safety restraint system places the child facing backwards.

Pedestrian safety is a serious issue: (circle all that apply) A. Pedestrian that makes eye contact with you, he or she is ready to cross the street. Yield to the pedestrian B. Approximately 22 percent of all traffic fatalities are pedestrian deaths C. Vehicles have the right away when there is no marked crosswalk and pedestrians need to yield.

Illegal Parking occurs when: (circle all that apply) A. A vehicle is parked in a location with signage of “No Parking” B. A vehicle parked in an area painted red along the street curb C. Parked in a tunnel, except where permitted by signs D. Parked within 12 of a fire hydrant E. Parked on or within 7 ½ feet of a railroad track.

You are involved in a traffic collision You are involved in a traffic collision. Write out what actions you should take in such instances based on your reading of the California Driver Handbook. This question is worth two points.   A two-point score sample. When a traffic collision occurs, I need to remain at the location providing my license, registration and insurance information to the other party. I next need to do a written report to police or CHP (if they did not respond) within 24 hours if anyone is injured. Finally, I also must provide written notice to the DMV within 10 days. A one-point score sample. I must stop and stay at the location of the accident. I give my license number, registration and insurance information to the other driver and get theirs. A zero-point score sample. I need to remain at the place of the crash and call police.

You are involved in a traffic collision You are involved in a traffic collision. Write out what actions you should take in such instances based on your reading of the California Driver Handbook. * You must stop. Someone could be injured or need your help. If you do not stop, you may be convicted of “hit and run” and could be severely punished. * Call 9-1-1, if anyone is hurt. * Move your vehicle out of the traffic lane if no one is injured or killed *Show your driver license, registration card, evidence of financial responsibility, and current address to the other driver, person involved, or peace officer. * You (or your insurance agent, broker, or legal representative) must make a written report to the police or CHP within 24 hours if someone is killed or injured. * You (or your insurance agent, broker, or legal representative) must make a written report to the DMV within 10 days. * If you hit a parked vehicle or other property, leave a note with your name, phone number, and address in or securely attached to the vehicle. Report the collision to the city police or in unincorporated areas, to the CHP. * If your parked car rolls away and hits another vehicle, try to find the owner and report the incident to authorities * If you kill or injure an animal, call the nearest humane society, the police or CHP. Do not try to move an injured animal or leave an injured animal to die.

California Driver Test Which style of the written test - Former or SBAC - truly tests what you know?