Motor Vehicle Division Cheat Sheet 2026

The 30 highest-yield Motor Vehicle Division facts, distilled from real exam questions. Print it, save it as a PDF, or study it here — free, no sign-up.

1. What type of document is a Permanent Resident Card (Green Card) used to prove at the MVD? → Lawful immigration status and identity
2. What does a blue sign with an 'H' symbol indicate along a highway? → Hospital services nearby
3. A dealer discovers that a vehicle on their lot has an undisclosed salvage title. What is the dealer legally required to do before selling it? → Disclose the salvage title status to the buyer in writing before the sale
4. A dealer operating a 'buy-here, pay-here' lot must comply with additional regulations primarily related to: → In-house financing and Truth in Lending disclosures
5. Which of the following is NOT typically required when registering a newly purchased vehicle? → A copy of your driving record
6. What is the consequence of providing false information on a driver license application? → It is considered fraud and can result in criminal charges, fines, and permanent denial
7. When a dealer takes a vehicle in on trade, what is the dealer's obligation regarding an existing lien on that vehicle? → The dealer must pay off the lien before transferring a clean title to a new buyer
8. What color are highway signs indicating points of cultural, historical, or recreational interest? → Brown
9. What typically happens to registration fees if a vehicle is sold mid-year? → A pro-rated refund may be issued to the seller
10. A driver is making a left turn at an intersection with a green arrow signal. Which of the following is true? → Oncoming traffic must yield to the turning driver
11. If your vehicle starts to hydroplane, you should: → Ease off the gas and steer straight
12. What does a solid white line between lanes of traffic traveling in the same direction indicate? → Lane changes are discouraged
13. Which federal agency oversees the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS)? → U.S. Department of Justice
14. A first-offense DUI conviction can typically result in which of the following penalties? → Fines, license suspension, and possible jail time
15. Under what circumstance would a duplicate title be requested from the MVD? → When the original title has been lost, stolen, or damaged
16. What is the legal requirement when a funeral procession is passing through an intersection? → Yield the right-of-way to all vehicles in the procession
17. During inspection, a technician checks the power steering fluid level and finds it low. What action is required? → Failure if steering effort is also abnormal
18. What document must a dealer provide to a buyer that outlines all charges, fees, and terms of a vehicle sale? → An itemized purchase agreement or bill of sale
19. Which endorsement on a CDL is required to transport passengers on a vehicle designed to carry 16 or more? → P endorsement
20. Which of the following situations would require a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) inspection before a title can be issued? → Registering a vehicle that is being brought in from another state for the first time.
21. In a roundabout, which vehicles have the right-of-way? → Vehicles already circulating inside the roundabout
22. What is the purpose of the document verification step when applying for a REAL ID? → To confirm identity, SSN, and lawful presence
23. When is an SR-22 form typically required? → After certain traffic violations or license suspensions to prove financial responsibility
24. What is a common consequence of driving without proof of insurance? → Fines, license suspension, and possible vehicle impoundment
25. A crosswalk is marked with which type of pavement marking? → White parallel lines or a series of white bars across the road
26. Which permit allows an individual to operate a vehicle before permanent license plates are issued? → Temporary operating permit (TOP) or paper/cardboard temporary tag
27. An Ignition Interlock Device (IID) requires a DUI offender to do what before starting their vehicle? → Provide a breath sample below a set BAC threshold
28. How often are licensed motor vehicle dealers typically required to renew their dealer license? → Annually
29. Which type of vehicle is commonly exempt from standard registration fees? → Government-owned vehicles and certain disabled veteran plates
30. Which of the following is TRUE about U-turns at intersections controlled by traffic signals? → U-turns are permitted unless a sign specifically prohibits them