Car Full Test

Welcome to the 'Car Practice Test'

This practice test will select 46 random questions, which you will be expected to complete within the allocated 60 minute time limit. You will be shown correct and incorrect answers at the end of the quiz, with a hint available on each question should you need it.

Each question approximates the style and type used by the DMV for your real test.

Instructions:

The test will begin after you select the 'Next' button below.
For each question, choose from the four multiple choice answers provided.
Some questions may have more than one answer, a note will be displayed when to do this.
A confirmation screen will appear at the end for you to submit the test to be scored. Click 'Submit' to be shown a review of your scores and suggested revision.

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Lane Control

What are the purpose of yield lines?

They serve no purpose. They are included in the design of the roadway.

To indicate where a vehicle must stop or yield at.

To indicate at which point you must speed up.

Sharing the Road

Whilst traveling at night, another vehicle is overtaking you. You should:

Switch on your hazard warning lights.

Speed up to prevent the overtaking.

Flash your lights at the other driver.

Dip your headlights to avoid dazzling other road users.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the maximum speed limit on a two lane undivided highway?

55 mph.

65 mph.

35 mph.

Vehicle Positioning

You are needing to turn left, and you engage your turn signal. In front of you, another vehicle has their right turn signal engaged. What should you do?

Go ahead and turn left since they have their right turn signal engaged.

Neither option is correct.

Wait until the driver has begun their right turn.

Lane Control

What do two solid yellow lines on a roadway indicate?

Indicates that you may pass if the broken line is next to your driving lane.

The center of a road for two-way traffic.

No passing.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you purchase a vehicle from a private property, how long do you have to transfer the ownership of the vehicle?

30 days.

10 days.

5 days.

Safe Driving Practices

What is this diagram representing?

The driver is indicating that they are turning left.

The driver is indicating that they are turning right.

The driver is waving at oncoming traffic.

Safe Driving Practices

How much distance should be between your vehicle and your turn before you signal?

50 feet.

500 feet.

100 feet.

Laws and Rules of the Road

At intersections without a STOP or YIELD signs, what action is correct?

Both options are correct.

Yield to traffic and any pedestrians.

Slow down and be ready to stop.

10.

Sharing the Road

Which of the following is true regarding blind pedestrians?

No special precautions are required.

Neither option is correct.

They must be given the right-of-way at all times.

11.

Traffic Controls

This type of sign is often paired with which of the following signs?

A yield sign.

A railroad crossing sign.

A traffic light.

12.

Special Driving Situations

You are traveling in hot weather which is causing the road surface to become soft. What will be most affected on your vehicle?

The tires.

The windows.

The air conditioning.

The exhaust.

13.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are under the age of 21, what is the minimum level of BAC before it becomes unlawful to drive?

0.0005

0.0001

0.0008

14.

Handling Emergencies

What is the first step you must do in the event that your accelerator becomes stuck?

Stop and turn off of the ignition.

Shift to neutral.

Apply the breaks.

15.

Sharing the Road

You are traveling with a motorcycle riding in front of you. Why might they suddenly swerve or move across the traffic lane?

To get a better view of the road ahead.

As a warning to you that you're traveling too closely.

Motorcycle riders like to show off.

To avoid an uneven road surface or an icy patch.

16.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

You must stop at the limit line before proceeding.

You may not enter the road that the sign is adjacent to.

You must slow down and be ready to stop.

17.

Parking

When parking downhill, what way should you turn your wheels?

Away from the curb.

Towards the shoulder of the road.

Towards the curb.

18.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Which is the correct definition of a roundabout?

A roundabout is an intersection where traffic travels around a central island in a counter-clockwise direction.

A roundabout is the part of the roadway set aside for pedestrian traffic.

A roundabout is any place where one line of the roadway meets another roadway.

19.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is a type of manual distraction?

Taking your hands off of the steering wheel while your vehicle is in motion.

Listening to the radio at high volumes.

Speaking with your passenger(s).

20.

Lane Control

What do solid white lines indicate on a roadway?

They mark traffic lanes going in the same direction.

They separate traffic lanes on roads with two or more lanes.

They indicate a lane barrier between regular use and a preferential use lane.

21.

Sharing the Road

How far away should a bicyclist's rear red reflector be seen at night?

200 feet.

100 feet.

500 feet.

22.

Safe Driving Practices

How much time should you allow before turning on a freeway?

30 seconds.

5 seconds.

10 seconds.

23.

Traffic Controls

What does a solid yellow traffic signal mean?

Caution. Stop if you can do so safely.

Stop under all circumstances.

Go.

24.

Special Driving Situations

Which headlights should you use in the event that you have to drive in heavy fog or smoke?

Fog headlights.

Low beam headlights.

High beam headlights.

25.

Sharing the Road

If you are needing to make a turn, and you must enter a bike lane to do so, how much distance can you drive into the bike lane?

500 feet.

200 feet.

1 mile.

26.

Parking

What California penal code allows a vehicle to be removed after 4 hours?

CVC 597.7.

CVC 22651.

CVC 480.

27.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign means to stop and help someone cross the road.

Allow any elderly people, or other pedestrians to cross before proceeding.

There is a school ahead, and you must let the children pass before proceeding.

28.

Sharing the Road

What is a Safety Enhanced-Double Fine Zone?

An area where fines are doubled for traffic violations.

There are no double fine zones in the state of California.

Neither option is correct.

29.

Traffic Controls

What other information may be included on this sign?

No other information is ever included with this sign.

This sign may appear in different colors to indicate the severity of the action.

This sign may be show with or without words.

30.

Parking

In the event that you have to stop on a freeway, how should you park?

Both options are correct.

Park in the middle of the lane with your warning lights engaged.

Park completely off of the pavement.

31.

Sharing the Road

You are traveling slowly behind a cyclist in front of you. Why should you give the cyclist plenty of space when overtaking?

To get a better view of the road ahead.

So that they are more likely to see you.

The rush of wind as you pass can destabilise a cyclist.

The cyclist might swerve to avoid an obstacle.

32.

Traffic Controls

When are you allowed to make a right turn when a red arrow light is present?

Only when a green signal or a green arrow appears.

At any time.

You can, applying the same rules as a regular red stop light.

33.

Visual Search

Even though signal lights are generally followed, what else should you do?

Neither option is correct.

Follow the traffic lights at all times as they are always followed by other vehicles.

Always look left, right, and ahead for approaching traffic before continuing.

34.

Lane Control

You may never drive to the left of two solid yellow lines unless:

You are in a carpool lane.

Both options are correct.

Instructed by construction or other signs.

35.

Safe Driving Practices

When traveling behind another vehicle in fast moving traffic, what is a good rule-of-thumb for measuring a safe distance to the vehicle in front?

Always make sure you can read the license plate of the vehicle in front.

You can fit at least 2 other cars in the gap between you.

Always make sure you cannot read the license plate of the vehicle in front.

Leave at least a 2 second gap between you and the vehicle in front.

36.

Turns

Which of the following is not an illegal U-turn?

When there is an opening available in the center divider.

Where a "no U-turn" sign is posted.

At or on a rail road crossing.

37.

Turns

When a red arrow traffic signal is present, what is the correct course of action?

Neither option is correct.

Make the turn when there is no oncoming traffic. Follow the right-of-way rules.

Wait until the signal turns a solid green or green arrow.

38.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Two way traffic.

Traffic signal ahead.

Merging traffic

39.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you are under the age of 18 and you are in a vehicle accident, which of the following is true?

Both options are correct.

Your parents or guardians may be liable for civil damagers.

You may be fined for the damages.

40.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct course of action when you approach a pedestrian?

Exercise caution and reduce speed.

Stop if necessary to allow the pedestrian to pass.

Both options are correct.

41.

Laws and Rules of the Road

While pedestrians have the right-of-way, what is also required of them?

Pedestrians have their own set of rules that they must abide to since they are not in a vehicle.

Pedestrians are not required to abide by the rules of the road.

Pedestrians must abide by the rules of the road.

42.

Sharing the Road

Some of the most vulnerable road users are: (Select all that apply)

Cyclists.

Car drivers.

Truck drivers.

Horse riders.

43.

Sharing the Road

When passing a bicyclist, how much space should you leave between your vehicle and the bicyclist?

1 foot.

3 feet.

2 feet.

44.

Parking

Under what circumstances may you park on a freeway?

When a stop is specifically permitted.

Both options are correct.

In an emergency.

45.

Visual Search

Which one of the following is correct when giving enough space to another vehicle?

If possible and safe, make room for vehicles entering freeways.

Always increase your speed to overtake a vehicle attempting to enter a freeway.

Always increase your speed when driving along side other vehicles.

46.

Parking

What does a red parking colored curb indicate?

Park for a limited time as indicated by a sign or the time painted on the curb.

Stop no longer than the time posted to load/unload passengers or freight.

No stopping, standing, or parking is permitted.

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