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What is the required  bond or cash amount?          $ 10,000
If you post cash, how many years after you close will  the DMV hold your money? 3 years
What is the maximum distance between your retail display are and your office?  1000 ft.
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What is the minimum square footage of the retail dealer sign?    2 feet
What is the minimum distance the sign can be read from?      50 feet
What is the original application fee?    $  151
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What is the renewal application fee?    $ 101
What is the permanent or temporary branch location fee? $ 70
What is the processing fee for the                      Livescan fingerprint card? $ 44
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What is the fee for the dealer special plate not including county taxes? $ 30
When a dealership is going to be moved how far in advance must the DMV receive written notice?    0
When a dealership is going to be sold how far in advance must the DMV receive written notice?  10 days
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When a corporation is going to make a change how far in advance must the  DMV receive written notice?   30 days
What is the corporate change fee?  $ 70
What is the initial autobroker fee? $ 50
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What is the renewal autobroker fee? $ 25
Once a consignment vehicle is sold how many days does the dealer have to make an accounting & payment? 20 days
What is the maximum  a dealer  can charge for document preparation? $ 45
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What is the maximum a dealer can charge for smog inspection, which is taxable? $ 50
What is the maximum a dealer can charge for a smog certificate, which is not taxable? $ 8.25
What is the fee a dealer must charge for a retail transfer? $ 15
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How many days of registration  must remain on the date of sale to avoid collecting new fees from the customer?     60 days
What is the basic sales tax rate? 7.25 %
How many days does a dealer have to get the notice to DMV, not counting the date of sale? 5 days
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How many days does a dealer have to get the fees to DMV, not counting the date of sale? 20 days
How many days does a dealer have to get the documents to DMV, not counting the date of sale? 30 days
How many days does a dealer have to return corrections to DMV, not counting the date of sale? 50 days
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What is the dollar amount of penalty, ASF, when a dealer fails to send the  5 day notice? $ 5.
What is the dollar amount of penalty,  ASF, when a dealer fails to post the correct notice in the vehicle? $ 5.
What is the dollar amount of penalty, ASF, when a dealer fails to send the documents to DMV within 30 days?  $5.
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What is the dollar amount of penalty, ASF, when a dealer fails to complete the transaction within 50 days? $ 25
What is the dollar amount of a ONE WAY permit when a dealer sends a vehicle out of state? $ 10.
What is the dollar amount of a quick title request? $ 15.
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How quickly is a quick title issued?  72 hour
What is the minimum percentage of brake pad  allowable to pass the Division 12 safety inspection?  30 %
What is the minimum depth of tire tread allowable to pass the Division 12 safety inspection?  2/32”
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What is the maximum mileage to register a vehicle without having to pass a smog inspection?  7500 miles
What percentage of the price do you use to figure the monthly tax basis for personal use of the dealer plate? 1 / 40
What percentage of the price do you use to figure the salesperson’s monthly tax basis for personal use of the dealer plate?  1 / 60
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When a dealer places an ad, the  license plate or how many of the VIN must be used in the ad ? Last 6
When a dealer sells a vehicle, how much time is allowed to make  notification to remove the ad?  48 hours
When a dealer hires or fires a vehicle  salesperson how much time is allowed to make notification to DMV? 10 days
NUMBERS TO REMEMBER!
DMV EXAM: 70% Min Score $16 cost
Allowable Vehicles sold w/o LIC: 0
 BOND: $10,000, IF CASH, 3 years after posting
RETAIL DISPLAY: Max distance 1000ft, 2ft by 2ft sign, read from 50 ft
FEES: Original? Bacardi $151,  Livescan $40
Renewal? Highway $101, Branch Fee? $70
Dealer Examination
How much grace time is allowed for license or bond renewal?
a) 10 days
b) One week
c) None
d) Varies by License
 Who is required to sign the buyer’s guide?
a) Buyer
b) Seller
c) Both
d) Neither
Dealer Examination
How much grace time is allowed for license or bond renewal?
a) 10 days
b) One week
c) None
d) Varies by License
 Who is required to sign the buyer’s guide?
a) Buyer
b) Seller
c) Both
d) Neither
Dealer Examination
Who is required to sign the conditional sales contract?
a) Buyer
b) Seller
c) Both
d) Neither
The dealer erected sign must be visible from what distance?
a) 15 Feet
b) 25 Feet
c) 50 Feet
d) 100 Feet
Dealer Examination
Who is required to sign the conditional sales contract?
a) Buyer
b) Seller
c) Both
d) Neither
The dealer erected sign must be visible from what distance?
a) 15 Feet
b) 25 Feet
c) 50 Feet
d) 100 Feet
Dealer Examination
Which of the following must be displayed in a retail location?
a) Dealer license
b) Inspection of vehicle notice
c) No cooling off period notice
d) All of these
What must the dealer do if he is unable to provide financing for the
buyer?
a) Return all money
b) Return the trade – in
c) Return all money & the trade – in
d) Return money but keep document fee
Dealer Examination
Which of the following must be displayed in a retail location?
a) Dealer license
b) Inspection of vehicle notice
c) No cooling off period notice
d) All of these
What must the dealer do if he is unable to provide financing for the
buyer?
a) Return all money
b) Return the trade – in
c) Return all money & the trade – in
d) Return money but keep document fee
Dealer Examination
What items must the dealer charge sales tax upon?
a) Price of the vehicle
b) Price of accessories
c) Document Prep Fee
d) Smog inspection fee
e) All of these items are taxable
 What is a non – complying title?
a) Date & Odometer not printed on front of title
b) Seller signature missing
c) Duplicate title
d) Odometer section blank
e) Title w/ lienholder
Dealer Examination
What items must the dealer charge sales tax upon?
a) Price of the vehicle
b) Price of accessories
c) Document Prep Fee
d) Smog inspection fee
e) All of these items are taxable
 What is a non – complying title?
a) Date & Odometer not printed on front of title
b) Seller signature missing
c) Duplicate title
d) Odometer section blank
e) Title w/ lienholder
Dealer Examination
What must a dealer never do?
a) Sell from his home
b) Lend his dealer plates
c) Lend a ROS form
d) Sell at a friend’s business
e) All of these are a violation of DMV regulations
How soon must the dealer pay the buyer when he sells a
consigned vehicle?
  a) Pay within 10 days
b) Pay within 20 days
c) Pay within 30 days
d) Pay within 5 days
e) Pay as agreed on the consignment document
Dealer Examination
What must a dealer never do?
a) Sell from his home
b) Lend his dealer plates
c) Lend a ROS form
d) Sell at a friend’s business
e) All of these are a violation of DMV regulations
How soon must the dealer pay the buyer when he sells a
consigned vehicle?
  a) Pay within 10 days
b) Pay within 20 days
c) Pay within 30 days
d) Pay within 5 days
e) Pay as agreed on the consignment document
Dealer Examination
Which of the following is an allowable advertising practice?
a) Free gifts w/ test drive
b) Free gifts w/purchase
c) Coupon discount upon sale
d) Advertise guaranteed trade – in allowance
e) Return money but keep document fee
How soon must the dealer notify DMV when a salesperson is hired
or fired?
a) No notification
b) Notify DMV within 5 days
c) Before 1st sale
d) Notify DMV within 10 days
Dealer Examination
Which of the following is an allowable advertising practice?
a) Free gifts w/ test drive
b) Free gifts w/purchase
c) Coupon discount upon sale
d) Advertise guaranteed trade – in allowance
e) Return money but keep document fee
How soon must the dealer notify DMV when a salesperson is hired
or fired?
a) No notification
b) Notify DMV within 5 days
c) Before 1st sale
d) Notify DMV within 10 days
Dealer Examination
What must the dealer do if he collects too much money from the
buyer ?
a) Return half the refund
b) Return the excess
c) Return  all money if asked
d) Split the difference
 What must the dealer do with the temporary operating permit ?
a) Send to buyer
b) Post in front window
c) Place in glovebox
d) Post behind the visor
e) Place in any window visible from outside vehicle
Dealer Examination
What must the dealer do if he collects too much money from the
buyer ?
a) Return half the refund
b) Return the excess
c) Return  all money if asked
d) Split the difference
 What must the dealer do with the temporary operating permit ?
a) Send to buyer
b) Post in front window
c) Place in glovebox
d) Post behind the visor
e) Place in any window visible from outside vehicle
Dealer Examination
What must the dealer do for DMV compliance if he sells a
vehicle for out of state delivery?
a) Hire a tow truck
b) Secure one way permit
c) Pre – register the vehicle
d) Let the buyer do it
e) Secure one way permit OR pre – register vehicle
What must the dealer do for B/E compliance if he sells a
vehicle for out of state delivery?
a) Hire a tow truck
b) Secure one way permit
c) Pre – register the vehicle
d) Let the buyer do it
e) Secure notarized documents from out of state or hire a
         licensed transporter
Dealer Examination
What must the dealer do for DMV compliance if he sells a
vehicle for out of state delivery?
a) Hire a tow truck
b) Secure one way permit
c) Pre – register the vehicle
d) Let the buyer do it
e) Secure one way permit OR pre – register vehicle
What must the dealer do for B/E compliance if he sells a
vehicle for out of state delivery?
a) Hire a tow truck
b) Secure one way permit
c) Pre – register the vehicle
d) Let the buyer do it
e) Secure notarized documents from out of state or hire a
         licensed transporter
Dealer Examination
What items can the dealer waive from Division 12 for retail
delivery?
a) Horn
b) Windshield
c) Muffler
d) Smog compliance
e) None of these items can be waived
What items can the dealer waive from Division 12 for wholesale
delivery?
a) Horn
b) Windshield
c) Muffler
d) Smog compliance
e) All items can be waived with salvage disclosure
Dealer Examination
What items can the dealer waive from Division 12 for retail
delivery?
a) Horn
b) Windshield
c) Muffler
d) Smog compliance
e) None of these items can be waived
What items can the dealer waive from Division 12 for wholesale
delivery?
a) Horn
b) Windshield
c) Muffler
d) Smog compliance
e) All items can be waived with salvage disclosure
Dealer Examination
The dealer must hold ROS forms in his office for how long?
a) 7 years
b) 5 years
d) 1 year
e) 2 years
e) 4 years
Which of the following penalties carries a $ 25. fine?
a) No 5 day notice
b) No documents in 30 days
c) No window posting
d) No fees in 20 days
e) Title application & corrections not cleared in 50 days
Dealer Examination
The dealer must hold ROS forms in his office for how long?
a) 7 years
b) 5 years
d) 1 year
e) 2 years
e) 4 years
Which of the following penalties carries a $ 25. fine?
a) No 5 day notice
b) No documents in 30 days
c) No window posting
d) No fees in 20 days
e) Title application & corrections not cleared in 50 days
Dealer Examination
Which of the following is the original license fee?
a) $151.
b) $101.
c) $168.
d) $70.
e) $44.
Which of the following is the Livescan fee?
a) $151.
b) $101.
c) $70.
d) $44.
e) $30.
Dealer Examination
Which of the following is the original license fee?
a) $151.
b) $101.
c) $168.
d) $70.
e) $44.
Which of the following is the Livescan fee?
a) $151.
b) $101.
c) $70.
d) $44.
e) $30.
Dealer Examination
Which of the following is the branch location fee?
a) $151.
b) $101.
c) $168.
d) $70.
e) $44.
Which of the following is the renewal license fee?
a) $151.
b) $101.
c) $168.
d) $70.
e) $44.
Dealer Examination
Which of the following is the branch location fee?
a) $151.
b) $101.
c) $168.
d) $70.
e) $44.
Which of the following is the renewal license fee?
a) $151.
b) $101.
c) $168.
d) $70.
e) $44.
Dealer Examination
How soon must the dealer notify DMV when there is a change of
dealer ownership?
a) No notification
b) Notify DMV within 5 days
c) Before 1st sale
d) Notify DMV within 10 days
e) 10 days prior to sale
How soon must the dealer notify DMV when there is a change of
dealer ownership involving a corporation?
a) Notify DMV within 5 days
b) Before 1st sale
c) Notify DMV within 10 days
d) 10 days prior to sale
e) 30 days prior to sale
Dealer Examination
How soon must the dealer notify DMV when there is a change of
dealer ownership?
a) No notification
b) Notify DMV within 5 days
c) Before 1st sale
d) Notify DMV within 10 days
e) 10 days prior to sale
How soon must the dealer notify DMV when there is a change of
dealer ownership involving a corporation?
a) Notify DMV within 5 days
b) Before 1st sale
c) Notify DMV within 10 days
d) 10 days prior to sale
e) 30 days prior to sale
Dealer Examination
What must the dealer do when using dealer plates?
a) Display both plates
b) Remove old plate
c) Pre – register the vehicle
d) Have plate in car
e) Have dealer plate posted over original plate
What must the dealer carry when using dealer plates?
a) Driver’s license
b) Registration card
c) Dealer’s license
d) Insurance card
e) All of these items should be available
Dealer Examination
What must the dealer do when using dealer plates?
a) Display both plates
b) Remove old plate
c) Pre – register the vehicle
d) Have plate in car
e) Have dealer plate posted over original plate
What must the dealer carry when using dealer plates?
a) Driver’s license
b) Registration card
c) Dealer’s license
d) Insurance card
e) All of these items should be available
Dealer Examination
What must the dealer do when selling to a Spanish speaking
customer?
a) Obtain translation
b) Have Spanish contracts
c) Attach Spanish copy to English sales contract
d) Explain the English contract the best you can
What must the dealer do when an odometer cannot be repaired
and must be replaced?
a) Fix the odometer
b) Replace the odometer
c) Adjust miles to zero, attach a  notice plate and
     prepare statement of facts for buyer to sign
d) Replace odometer and adjust to existing miles
Dealer Examination
What must the dealer do when selling to a Spanish speaking
customer?
a) Obtain translation
b) Have Spanish contracts
c) Attach Spanish copy to English sales contract
d) Explain the English contract the best you can
What must the dealer do when an odometer cannot be repaired
and must be replaced?
a) Fix the odometer
b) Replace the odometer
c) Adjust miles to zero, attach a  notice plate and
     prepare statement of facts for buyer to sign
d) Replace odometer and adjust to existing miles
Dealer Examination
What must the dealer do when selling from a branch location?
a) Use main location on ROS form
b) Use branch location on ROS form
c) Use either address
d) Use both addresses
What must the dealer do when displaying a vehicle at a public
event without a branch location license?
a) Display with both plates
b) Remove old plate
c) Pre – register the vehicle
d) Have plate in car
e) Post a sign restricting deposits or trade – ins
Dealer Examination
What must the dealer do when selling from a branch location?
a) Use main location on ROS form
b) Use branch location on ROS form
c) Use either address
d) Use both addresses
What must the dealer do when displaying a vehicle at a public
event without a branch location license?
a) Display with both plates
b) Remove old plate
c) Pre – register the vehicle
d) Have plate in car
e) Post a sign restricting deposits or trade – ins
Dealer Examination
What is the maximum the dealer can charge for document
preparation?
a) $101.
b) $ 58.25
c) $50.
d) $45.
e) No Maximum
 What is the maximum the dealer can charge for smog inspection?
a) $101.
b) $ 58.25
c) $50.
d) $45.
e) No Maximum
Dealer Examination
What is the maximum the dealer can charge for document
preparation?
a) $101.
b) $ 58.25
c) $50.
d) $45.
e) No Maximum
 What is the maximum the dealer can charge for smog inspection?
a) $101.
b) $ 58.25
c) $50.
d) $45.
e) No Maximum
Dealer Examination
What must the dealer do when sales tax has been collected?
a) Send to DMV
b) Send to Franchise Tax Board
c) Send to the State Board of Equalization
d) Hold until you receive a bill from DMV
What must the dealer do when a buyer has added accessories
prior to delivery and backs out?
a) Return all money except document fee
b) Return all money except accessories
c) Return all money except deposit up to $ 500
d) Return all money
Dealer Examination
What must the dealer do when sales tax has been collected?
a) Send to DMV
b) Send to Franchise Tax Board
c) Send to the State Board of Equalization
d) Hold until you receive a bill from DMV
What must the dealer do when a buyer has added accessories
prior to delivery and backs out?
a) Return all money except document fee
b) Return all money except accessories
c) Return all money except deposit up to $ 500
d) Return all money
Dealer Examination
What must the dealer do when disclosing prior history to a buyer?
a) List on buyer’s guide
b) Place a plate on frame
c) Prepare statement of facts disclosure
d) Make prior history notation on the sales contract
What is the meaning of implied warranty?
a) As – is vehicle
b) Prior history vehicle
c) No obvious problems with the vehicle
d) The vehicle is safe and meets Division 12
Dealer Examination
What must the dealer do when disclosing prior history to a buyer?
a) List on buyer’s guide
b) Place a plate on frame
c) Prepare statement of facts disclosure
d) Make prior history notation on the sales contract
What is the meaning of implied warranty?
a) As – is vehicle
b) Prior history vehicle
c) No obvious problems with the vehicle
d) The vehicle is safe and meets Division 12
Dealer Examination
What is the definition of a used vehicle?
a) 12 months old
b) Over 3000 miles
c) Over 7500 miles
d) Over 5000 miles
What type of vehicles must the dealer disclose prior history of to a
buyer?
a) Rental
b) Known damage
c) New engine
d) City, county, state vehicle
e) All of these vehicles require written disclosure
Dealer Examination
What is the definition of a used vehicle?
a) 12 months old
b) Over 3000 miles
c) Over 7500 miles
d) Over 5000 miles
What type of vehicles must the dealer disclose prior history of to a
buyer?
a) Rental
b) Known damage
c) New engine
d) City, county, state vehicle
e) All of these vehicles require written disclosure
Dealer Examination
What must the dealer do when showing a buyer’s guide to a buyer?
a) Obtain buyer signature and give them a copy
b) Just give them a copy
c) Prepare statement of facts disclosure
d) Make prior history notation on the sales contract
What must the dealer do when an advertised vehicle has
been sold?
a) Remove ad within 24 hours
b) Nothing
c) Notify advertiser within 48 hours
d) Cancel ad
Dealer Examination
What must the dealer do when showing a buyer’s guide to a buyer?
a) Obtain buyer signature and give them a copy
b) Just give them a copy
c) Prepare statement of facts disclosure
d) Make prior history notation on the sales contract
What must the dealer do when an advertised vehicle has
been sold?
a) Remove ad within 24 hours
b) Nothing
c) Notify advertiser within 48 hours
d) Cancel ad
Dealer Examination
What must the dealer complete when allowing a salesperson
personal use of a vehicle?
a) Attach dealer plate
b) Rent or lease contract
c) Place reg card on plate
d) Use tax report
e) All of these for salesperson personal use
What must the dealer charge for retail transfer when selling a car?
a) Included in price
b) Up to $58.25
c) $14.
d) $15.
e) Up to $45.
Dealer Examination
What must the dealer complete when allowing a salesperson
personal use of a vehicle?
a) Attach dealer plate
b) Rent or lease contract
c) Place reg card on plate
d) Use tax report
e) All of these for salesperson personal use
What must the dealer charge for retail transfer when selling a car?
a) Included in price
b) Up to $58.25
c) $14.
d) $15.
e) Up to $45.
Dealer Examination
What is the amount of the bond or cash the dealer must post prior
to submitting an application?
a) Depends on credit check
b) $1,000.
c) $50,000.
d) $5,000.
e) $10,000.
What must the dealer pay to DMV when renewing each dealer
plate?
a) $15.
b) $45.
c) $30.
d) $70.
e) $101.
Dealer Examination
What is the amount of the bond or cash the dealer must post prior
to submitting an application?
a) Depends on credit check
b) $1,000.
c) $50,000.
d) $5,000.
e) $10,000.
What must the dealer pay to DMV when renewing each dealer
plate?
a) $15.
b) $45.
c) $30.
d) $70.
e) $101.
Dealer Examination
What must the dealer do when he obtains ROS forms?
a) Keep at home
b) Place in locked box in office
c) Keep in briefcase
d) Rent safe deposit box
What is not required when submitting an application for a dealer’s
license?
a) Bond or Cash deposit
b) Liability insurance
c) Livescan fingerprint card
d) Class certificate
Dealer Examination
What must the dealer do when he obtains ROS forms?
a) Keep at home
b) Place in locked box in office
c) Keep in briefcase
d) Rent safe deposit box
What is not required when submitting an application for a dealer’s
license?
a) Bond or Cash deposit
b) Liability insurance
c) Livescan fingerprint card
d) Class certificate
Dealer Examination
What must the extended warranty, service contract disclose
to a buyer?
a) Description of vehicle
b) Name of buyer
c) Date of contract & expiration
d) Parts covered
e) All of these items must be on the contract
What must the dealer do before offering a vehicle to a retail
buyer?
a) Attach buyer’s guide
b) Obtain smog certificate
c) Obtain Division 12 compliance
d) All of these items must be completed
Dealer Examination
What must the extended warranty, service contract disclose
to a buyer?
a) Description of vehicle
b) Name of buyer
c) Date of contract & expiration
d) Parts covered
e) All of these items must be on the contract
What must the dealer do before offering a vehicle to a retail
buyer?
a) Attach buyer’s guide
b) Obtain smog certificate
c) Obtain Division 12 compliance
d) All of these items must be completed