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.

Ready? Click 'Next' to begin.

Handling Emergencies

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

Stop and turn off of the ignition.

Keep your eyes on the road.

Apply the breaks.

Parking

How many inches should your vehicle be from the curve when you have finished parallel parking?

No further than 24 inches

No further than 6 inches.

No further than 18 inches.

Alcohol and Drugs

If an officer suspects you of being under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol, and you refuse to submit to a test, what can happen?

The driver would be subject to longer driver's license suspensions.

The driver will face additional points on their license if they refuse to submit to these tests.

The driver would face no penalty as the law does not legally require you to submit these tests.

Lane Control

What lane should you generally drive in at all times unless otherwise posted?

The lane with the smoothest flow of traffic.

The lane that is very congested with traffic.

Neither option is correct.

Safe Driving Practices

Why should you reduce your speed when traveling in foggy conditions?

To allow more time to react to developing hazards.

To avoid being dazzled by fog lights from other vehicles.

Brakes are less effective in foggy conditions.

To reduce fuel consumption.

Special Driving Situations

You are on snow and about to begin moving. As you set off, you should:

Leave your handbrake on.

Quickly turn the steering to loosen the snow.

Always use 1st gear.

Use the highest gear you can.

Vehicle Positioning

What is an example of a distracted person?

Delivery persons.

Construction workers.

Both options are correct.

Sharing the Road

At what speed do slow moving vehicles typically travel?

25 mph or less.

65 mph.

55 mph.

Safe Driving Practices

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

10 seconds.

5 seconds.

30 seconds.

10.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

What California penal code prohibits you from willfully fleeing a peace officer?

CVC 2800.3

CVC 480.

CVC 21152

11.

Lane Control

When driving on a freeway with multiple lanes, what should you not do?

Weave in and out of traffic.

Stay in the same lane as much as possible.

Follow the posted speed.

12.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Winding Road

T Intersection

Curve.

13.

Alcohol and Drugs

You and two passengers are pulled over by a police officer. Your backseat passenger has an open container of alcohol that they are actively drinking. Is this against the law?

Neither option is correct.

No, as the driver is not the one holding or actively drinking the open container of alcohol.

Yes, as all open containers of alcohol must be kept in the trunk, or where passengers are not seated.

14.

Special Driving Situations

What should you do if you are driving and there is heavy fog or smoke?

The best advice is to not travel in those conditions.

Both options are correct.

Increase your following distance to other vehicles.

15.

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.

16.

Lane Control

What should you do before overtaking? (Select all that apply)

Make sure other road users are not overtaking you.

Make sure there is a suitable gap in front of the vehicle you plan to overtake.

Flash your lights first to try to get the vehicle you plan to overtake to speed up.

Make sure the road is sufficiently clear ahead.

17.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What does it mean when a blind pedestrian pulls in their cane and steps away from the crosswalk?

It generally means for you to go.

It means that they are not going to cross.

It means nothing as this is a common gesture.

18.

Handling Emergencies

Your vehicle accelerates too quickly in wet or icy conditions and begins to skid. How should you recover control of the vehicle?

Speed up whilst steering away from the skid.

Release the accelerator. Steer into the skid.

Brake hard immediately. It doesn't matter if the wheels lock.

Increase acceleration to speed up out of the skid.

19.

Visual Search

Why is it important to not develop a "fixed stare" while driving?

It is a good habit to develop as it decreases the chances of an accident.

It prevents you from seeing potential hazards ahead of you.

Neither option is correct.

20.

Turns

How do you know what lane is designated as a public transit bus lane?

It is common knowledge to know what is designated as such.

There are no specified public transit bus lanes in the state of California.

Signs will be posted that designate it.

21.

Turns

Which of the following is correct when making a left turn?

Decrease your speed and make the turn as quickly as possible.

Increase your speed and quickly make the turn.

Look over your left shoulder and reduce your speed.

22.

Occupant Protection

At what age is it considered illegal to leave a child unattended in a vehicle?

12 years old.

6 years old.

5 years old.

23.

Special Driving Situations

Fast driving in wet or icy conditions may cause:

Improved wheel grip.

The vehicle to handle normally.

Better steering control.

The vehicle to skid and lose control.

24.

Parking

What does a blue parking colored curb indicate?

No stopping, standing, or parking is permitted.

This parking is only permitted for those with a disabled placard or license plate.

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

25.

Sharing the Road

Which of these light signals implies the car is slowing down and maybe stop?

26.

Sharing the Road

How much can you be fined if you commit a traffic violating in a construction zone?

Up to $2,000.

One year in prison.

Up to $1,000

27.

Special Driving Situations

What are some of the dangers if you are driving on a flooded road?

The vehicle can be swept off of the road.

Both options are correct.

The roadway can collapse.

28.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What should you do if you see senior citizens crossing the road ahead?

Use your horn to alert them to your presence.

Rev your engine loudly to get them to move out of the way.

Flash your lights in case they are hard of hearing.

Slow down and prepare to stop. Be patient and allow them to finish crossing.

29.

Driver Readiness

If you are dazzled by bright sunlight, you should:

Slow down, and if necessary stop.

Turn your head and face away from the road.

Close your eyes until the dazzling goes away.

Speed up to get through the dazzle as quickly as possible.

30.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Neither option is correct.

That two way traffic is now allowed on this road.

That two way traffic is going to be head.

31.

Alcohol and Drugs

What is the purpose of an IID?

To prevent you from starting your vehicle if there is alcohol on your breath.

A type of headlight that allows you to see better at night.

A device designed purely to make driving more difficult.

32.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Unregistered and untaxed vehicles can only be used:

Between 10pm and 6am.

When the driver or rider has an appropriate license.

When the vehicle is off-road on private land and NEVER uses a public road.

On quiet roads with little traffic.

33.

Special Driving Situations

You are driving your car in wet weather. Rain and spray from the road are limiting visibility. You should: (Select all that apply)

Use your fog lights if visibility is below 100m.

Use your horn so other road users are aware of you.

Use dipped headlights.

Use your flashing hazard lights.

34.

Special Driving Situations

Coasting is a term used to describe a vehicle traveling in neutral or with the clutch on. How does this affect your control of the vehicle? (Select all that apply)

Vehicle speed will increase going downhill.

Steering control will improve.

Steering response may be reduced.

Vehicle speed will reduce going downhill.

35.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the speed limit when you are in a business district?

25 mph, unless otherwise posted.

35 mph, unless otherwise posted.

55 mph, unless otherwise posted.

36.

Turns

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

If there are no vehicles approaching you within 200 feet.

When other vehicles may hit you.

On a one-way street

37.

Vehicle Positioning

What is an example of a driver who may present danger to other individuals?

A driver on the freeway travelling at 55 mph.

Neither option is correct.

Drivers who pass you when there is a curve ahead of you.

38.

Alcohol and Drugs

In the event that you are convicted, for the first time, of DUI, how long will your driving privileges be suspended for?

15 days.

6 months.

1 month.

39.

Special Driving Situations

If you are using a penny to check the tread on your tires, what is the indicator that you need to change your tires?

If you can see the top of Abraham Lincoln's head.

If you can only see Abraham Lincoln's neck.

Neither option is correct, as a penny is an unreliable way to check the tread on your tires.

40.

Parking

When you back up to parallel park, at what degree angle should you back up at?

Approximately 20 degrees.

Approximately 75 degrees.

Approximately 45 degrees.

41.

Occupant Protection

What is the correct way to wear a shoulder harness style seatbelt?

Worn across the chest with as much slack as possible.

Worn across the chest with minimal slack.

Worn across the abdomen with minimal slack.

42.

Safe Driving Practices

When may you use your vehicle's fog lights?

In a tunnel.

Any time at night.

If your headlights are not working.

When visibility is severely reduced.

43.

Turns

Under which circumstance can you make a legal U-turn in a residential district?

If there are no vehicles approaching you within 200 feet.

Both options are correct.

Across a double yellow line when it is safe and legal.

44.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of a solid green traffic signal?

The driver must proceed with caution.

The driver may proceed.

The driver must stop.

45.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you have been drinking, and your BAC is below legal limits, which of the following is true?

It is entirely safe to drive.

You may still show impairments, even though you are below the legal limit.

Neither option is correct, as the BAC is not a reliable way to determine how much you have had to drink.

46.

Laws and Rules of the Road

On a school bus, what does the yellow flashing lights mean?

They are there to indicate that they are a school bus.

The mean nothing as they are built as a part of the school bus to fulfil a government mandate.

They warn you to slow down and prepare to stop.

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