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On what are all license restrictions based?

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This California Driver's License Driver Safety practice set has 15 practice questions based on the official exam materials, each with an instant explanation. You need 83% on the real California Driver's License knowledge test to pass.

Topic overview

This chapter covers the DMV's authority to investigate and reexamine a driver's ability to drive safely, based on physical or mental condition or a poor driving record — not on age by itself.

The most-tested ideas are the range of medical and cognitive conditions that can trigger a reexamination (such as dementia, seizure disorders, or stroke), what the DMV can do as a result (from requesting records to immediately suspending driving privileges), and the fact that any restrictions placed on a license are based on the specific condition, not a blanket age rule.

A common mistake is assuming reexamination is only about older drivers — the chapter is explicit that it's about medical/mental condition or driving record, and can apply at any age. Also remember that a driver who receives a priority reexamination notice must respond within a set window, or the license is automatically suspended — inaction has real consequences.

Can the DMV reexamine my ability to drive just because of my age?

No — the Vehicle Code allows reexamination based on a physical or mental condition or a poor driving record, not age alone. Age can be a starting point for attention, but it isn't itself the legal basis.

What kinds of conditions might trigger a DMV reexamination?

Conditions that pose a significant challenge to safe driving — such as dementia, seizure disorders, Parkinson's disease, stroke, or vertigo — can trigger one, and even a mild cognitive impairment can be enough to require it.

What can happen after a reexamination?

The DMV has a range of options: requesting medical records, an in-person or phone reexamination, a knowledge/vision/driving test, a limited-term license, restrictions, immediate suspension or revocation if there's an immediate safety threat, or no action at all — the outcome depends on the specific situation.

Written from the official California Driver Handbook — Driver Safety ↗· Last checked: 2026-07-10· Reviewed by the PassPrep editorial team· How we verify →

Sample questions

Three questions from the Driver Safety bank with the correct answer and an explanation. The practice quiz above draws 15 questions at random from the same bank.

  1. What is true about evaluating your own driving skills and abilities?

    • Eventually every driver will need to assess their driving skills and abilities — Correct answer
    • Only commercial drivers ever need to assess their abilities
    • Drivers never need to evaluate their own skills
    • Only the DMV may evaluate a driver's abilities

    Explanation: Eventually every driver will need to evaluate and assess their driving skills and abilities.

    Handbook: Driver Safety — Assessing Your Driving

  2. If you are concerned about your driving abilities, what is a recommended step you can take?

    • Ask a trusted licensed driver to ride along and observe, or seek professional driving instruction — Correct answer
    • Stop driving entirely without seeking any advice
    • Ignore the concern because abilities cannot be improved
    • Only drive at night to avoid traffic

    Explanation: A driver concerned about their abilities can ask a trusted licensed driver to ride along and observe, or seek professional driving instruction.

    Handbook: Driver Safety — Getting Help

  3. On what basis does the Vehicle Code authorize the DMV to investigate and reexamine a driver?

    • Physical or mental condition or driving record, not age alone — Correct answer
    • The driver's age once they reach 70
    • The make and model of the vehicle owned
    • The number of years the license has been held

    Explanation: The Vehicle Code authorizes the DMV to investigate and reexamine a driver based on physical or mental condition or driving record, not on age alone.

    Handbook: Driver Safety — Reexamination Authority