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How many proofs of California residency must you provide when applying for an instruction permit?

  1. A.
    One proof
  2. B.
    Three proofs
  3. C.
    Two proofs Correct
The Why

The answer is "Two proofs"

The California instruction-permit document list asks for two proofs of residency, and the manual notes exceptions may apply. Some applicants remember bringing a single address document for another purpose, like opening a utility account, and carry that habit into a DMV counter that asks for two.

Why the others miss

The traps in the wrong answers

A. One proof

The California instruction-permit document list normally asks for two proofs of residency, not one; the manual notes exceptions may apply. This answer applies the single-document address standard used for opening a utility account or signing a lease to a DMV counter that asks for two.

B. Three proofs

The California instruction-permit document list asks for two proofs of residency, not three. This answer recalls a general habit of gathering several address documents to be safe and rounds past the two the manual names.

The Rule

This question tests your knowledge of Licensing Process in California. Source: California Driver Manual, "Section 2. Getting an Instruction Permit and Driver's License, What You Need," p.2..

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