MTO Driver Licensing & Certification 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When applying for a commercial driver's license (CDL), what minimum age is required to drive interstate commerce in the US?
- 18 years old
- 21 years old (Correct answer)
- 19 years old
- 25 years old
Correct answer: 21 years old
Federal regulations require CDL holders to be at least 21 years old to operate a commercial vehicle in interstate commerce.
Question 2: Which of the following is a reason a state may NOT issue a REAL ID-compliant driver's license?
- Applicant provides a valid foreign passport
- Applicant cannot provide proof of lawful status in the US (Correct answer)
- Applicant has a commercial endorsement on their license
- Applicant is under 21 years of age
Correct answer: Applicant cannot provide proof of lawful status in the US
REAL ID requires proof of lawful status, so applicants who cannot document legal US presence cannot receive a REAL ID-compliant credential.
Question 3: A graduated driver licensing (GDL) program typically restricts newly licensed teen drivers from doing which of the following?
- Driving on highways during daylight
- Carrying multiple teen passengers during evening hours (Correct answer)
- Driving to school without supervision
- Operating a vehicle under 25 mph in residential areas
Correct answer: Carrying multiple teen passengers during evening hours
GDL programs commonly restrict the number of teenage passengers and impose nighttime driving curfews to reduce crash risk for new drivers.
Question 4: How long is a standard non-commercial driver's license valid in most US states before renewal is required?
- 2 years
- 10 years
- 4 to 8 years (Correct answer)
- 1 year
Correct answer: 4 to 8 years
Most states issue non-commercial driver's licenses valid for 4 to 8 years, though the exact term varies by state.
Question 5: A driver whose license has been revoked must do which of the following before legally driving again?
- Wait for the revocation period to expire, then drive normally
- Apply for a new license and meet all current licensing requirements (Correct answer)
- Simply pay the reinstatement fee and resume driving
- Obtain a hardship permit immediately
Correct answer: Apply for a new license and meet all current licensing requirements
After revocation, the driver must reapply for a new license and satisfy all applicable requirements, which may include testing.
Question 6: Which vision standard must most US states require applicants to meet for a standard driver's license?
- 20/20 uncorrected vision in both eyes
- At least 20/40 visual acuity, with or without corrective lenses (Correct answer)
- At least 20/100 visual acuity without glasses
- Perfect peripheral vision with no blind spots
Correct answer: At least 20/40 visual acuity, with or without corrective lenses
Most states require a minimum of 20/40 visual acuity, which may be met with corrective lenses, and the license may then require a corrective-lens restriction.
Question 7: When a licensed driver moves to a new state, they are generally required to obtain that state's driver's license within how many days?
- 10 days
- 30 to 90 days (Correct answer)
- 6 months
- 1 year
Correct answer: 30 to 90 days
Most states require new residents to exchange their out-of-state license for a local one within 30 to 90 days of establishing residency.
MTO Driver Licensing & Certification 2
When applying for a commercial driver's license (CDL), what minimum age is required to drive interstate commerce in the US?