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.
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Parking

What does a yellow parking colored curb indicate?

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

No stopping is allowed at this curb.

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

Laws and Rules of the Road

What should you do if you see a stray animal on the roadway?

Swerve to miss the animal.

Honk your horn until it moves.

Slow down and/or stop if it is safe to do so.

Traffic Controls

What does a white rectangular sign normally indicate?

That you must obey important rules.

That you must consider following these rules, as they are entirely optional.

There are no white rectangular signs in the state of California.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is required to do when approaching a crosswalk?

Be prepared to stop to ensure the safety of the pedestrian.

Reduce your speed and exercise caution.

Both options are correct.

Traffic Controls

Which of the following is allowed when you are at a red stop light?

You may continue forward, or make a left turn, whenever you decide.

You may ignore the red stop light and continue on.

You may make a right turn while yielding to all pedestrians vehicles.

Safe Driving Practices

If you are under the age of 18, which of the of the following is correct regarding the use of electronic devices while driving?

It is unlawful for anyone under the age of 18 to use an electronic device while driving, unless it is in the case of an emergency.

Neither option is correct.

Any driver, regardless of age, may use an electronic device while driving as long as they look up every two seconds.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If an individual is from out of state, once they receive a job or become a resident, how long do they have to register their vehicle with the state of California?

20 days.

7 days.

5 days.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

In the event that you are convicted of a hit-and-run accident that resulted in injury, what may the Department of Motor Vehicles do?

Penalize you with additional points depending on the severity of the injury.

Do nothing as the Department of Motor Vehicles has no authority over accidents.

Revoke your driver's license.

Sharing the Road

The rider of the motorcycle in front of you is holding their arm out straight to the left as shown in the picture. What do you expect the vehicle to do next?

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

10.

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?

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

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

Neither option is correct.

11.

Sharing the Road

Single-track roads are only wide enough for one vehicle. If you see an oncoming vehicle, you should:

Attempt to squeeze by the other vehicle.

Pull into a passing place on your left or wait by a passing place on your right. If necessary, reverse to the nearest place.

Keep going if traveling down hill as you have right of way.

Stop your vehicle and expect the other driver to reverse out of the way.

12.

Laws and Rules of the Road

While driving slower than normal, under what circumstance may you be cited?

You will not be cited because you may have to drive slower under certain circumstances.

When you block normal and reasonable movement.

Neither option is correct.

13.

Lane Control

What is a center left turn lane?

A lane that is located in the middle of a two-way street.

There are no left turn lanes indicated on a roadway.

A lane that is used for left turns on any roadway.

14.

Alcohol and Drugs

If an officer suspects you of being under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol, which of the following is true?

They can arrest you based off of theory.

They cannot legally require you to take a test to prove if you are under the influence or not.

They can legally require you to take a blood or urine test.

15.

Parking

How long until your vehicle may be removed if it is stopped on the freeway?

1 hour.

4 hours.

24 hours.

16.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Which of the following is true when driving in a roundabout?

You may pass vehicles using any additional lanes.

Do not stop or pass vehicles.

You may enter using a high rate of speed.

17.

Sharing the Road

When an emergency vehicle has their sirens activated, where should you drive to to allow them to pass?

Neither option is correct.

The right side of the road.

The middle of the road.

18.

Sharing the Road

A farmer is herding cows across the road. What should you do?

Slow down and be ready to stop if necessary.

Use your horn.

Speed up to get around them more quickly.

Turn around and find another route.

19.

Turns

If there is a bike lane in your path when you are making a right turn, how far can you drive in the bike lane?

400 feet.

1 mile.

200 feet.

20.

Special Driving Situations

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

Low beam headlights.

Fog headlights.

High beam headlights.

21.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What direction does traffic travel on a roundabout?

Clockwise

Counter-clockwise

Straight.

22.

Handling Emergencies

Which of the following the Freeway Service Patrol not provide assistance with?

Towing your vehicle to a location approved by the California Highway Patrol.

Tow your motorcycle.

Change a flat tire.

23.

Visual Search

In this image, what does the yellow area visualize?

What is at your side.

Blind spots.

What is ahead.

24.

Safe Driving Practices

In which situation should you signal your turn?

Before pulling next to the curb or away from the curb.

Neither option is correct.

When you are stopping your vehicle.

25.

Sharing the Road

Which of the following can you do to prevent other drivers from becoming angry?

Both options are correct.

Do not tailgate other drivers.

Using your horn for non-emergencies.

26.

Traffic Controls

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

The driver must proceed with caution.

The driver must stop.

The driver may proceed.

27.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you sell or transfer a vehicle in the state of California, how long do you have to report it to the Department of Motor Vehicles.

90 days.

5 days.

30 days.

28.

Visual Search

You want to reverse your car, but cannot see clearly behind using the mirrors. You should:

Get out of the car and push it backwards.

Open the car windows.

Open the car doors.

Ask for assistance from a passenger or passer-by.

29.

Safe Driving Practices

You MUST NOT use your vehicle's lights: (Select all that apply)

On full beam setting when there is oncoming traffic.

During the day time.

In a way that dazzles other road users.

To flash other drivers if they annoy you.

30.

Traffic Controls

When you see a solid green traffic signal turn to a solid yellow traffic signal, what should you do?

Yield to oncoming traffic.

Stop if you can safely, otherwise, cross the intersection with caution.

Drive forward without reducing speed, observing the right-of-way rules.

31.

Safe Driving Practices

What should you do in the event that it is too bright for your signal lights to be seen easily?

Use hand-and-arm positions to indicate what you are doing.

Neither option is correct.

Slow down and proceed with caution.

32.

Special Driving Situations

If your vehicle is stationary and is likely to remain so for more than a couple of minutes, you should apply the parking brake and switch off the engine in order to: (Select all that apply)

Get out of the vehicle to have a stretch.

Reduce fuel consumption.

Reduce noise pollution.

Reduce emissions.

33.

Safe Driving Practices

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

10 seconds.

30 seconds.

5 seconds.

34.

Lane Control

Which of the following is true regarding bicycle lane?

It is legal to drive your vehicle in all bicycle lanes.

It is illegal to drive in a bicycle lane, unless under certain circumstances.

Neither options are correct.

35.

Occupant Protection

What brochure can you refer to in the event you are needing clarification regarding Driver Distractions?

California Penal Code 597.7

The United States Constitution

The FFDL 28 Fast Facts Brochure

36.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Why is it encouraged for a driver to not pass another vehicle that is stopped at a crosswalk?

Neither option is correct.

A pedestrian may be in front of the vehicle in a position where you cannot see them.

You are allowed to pass another vehicle stopped at a crosswalk.

37.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Who should you allow sufficient time to cross the street?

Both options are correct.

Older pedestrians.

Pedestrians with young children.

38.

Handling Emergencies

You are traveling along a snowy or icy road in a vehicle without anti-lock brakes. You apply the brakes and your vehicle begins to skid. What should you do?

Release the brakes.

Brake hard immediately.

Let go of the steering.

Increase speed.

39.

Safe Driving Practices

What should you do if you have to stop in a tunnel?

Keep as close to the vehicle in front as possible.

Open your windows to improve ventilation.

Leave at least a 5 meter gap between you and the vehicle in front.

Brake as quickly as possible to reduce time spent idle.

40.

Driver Readiness

What should you do to minimise the risk of tiredness? (Select all that apply)

Take a break for 15 minutes every 2 hours.

Drink alcohol to boost alertness.

Avoid long journeys during the night when natural alertness is minimum.

Stop in a safe place if you feel sleepy.

41.

Parking

How much distance should your vehicle be visible in the event that you have to park off of the freeway.

100 feet in each direction.

200 feet in each direction.

It does not matter as you will be parking off of the pavement.

42.

Laws and Rules of the Road

When making a right turn, what should you be considering?

Ensure that you keep a minimum of ten feet from the stop line.

Ensure that you signal oncoming motorists they can cross.

Check for pedestrians, and for bicyclists.

43.

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.

44.

Sharing the Road

In windy weather, a motorcycle in front is overtaking a high-sided vehicle. What should you do?

Keep as close to the vehicle in front as possible.

Overtake the motorcyclist.

Use your horn.

Keep well back to allow the motorcyclist room to manoeuvre.

45.

Driver Readiness

You develop poor vision, which of the following is correct after you have visited your doctor?

You should not notify the Department of Motor Vehicles as they are not required to know.

Neither option is correct

Notify the Department of Motor Vehicles.

46.

Sharing the Road

There are sheep in the road. What should you do?

Slow down and be ready to stop if necessary.

Speed up to get around them more quickly.

Turn around and find another route.

Use your horn.

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