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

Which of the following is an example of illegal parking

Parking adjacent to the curb.

Parking where a "no parking" sign is posted.

Both options are correct.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

What should you do if you purchase a vehicle from another state?

Ensure that it meets California's smog laws.

Neither option is correct.

Ensure that it drives properly.

Special Driving Situations

At what speed can your tires loss all contact with the road if there is a lot of water?

50 mph.

30 mph.

20 mph.

Special Driving Situations

Which of the following is true regarding driving at high rates of speeds?

The faster your speed, the less control you have of your vehicle.

The faster you drive, the better your gas mileage will be.

The faster your speed, the more control you have of your vehicle.

Traffic Controls

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

A traffic light.

A yield sign.

A railroad crossing sign.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

This sign means that there is an airport near by.

This sign indicates that there is a ski lodge near by.

This sign means that a rest area is one mile ahead.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

This sign indicates that you must be on the lookout for pedestrians.

This sign indicates that there is a ski lodge near by.

This sign means that there is an airport near by.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct definition for California's Basic Speed Law?

The Basic Speed Law means that you may drive at whatever speed you feel comfortable with.

The Basic Speed Law means that you may never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

The Basic Speed Law does not exist in the state of California.

Driver Readiness

Which of the following is correct regarding emotions and driving?

Emotions can affect the way that you drive.

Your emotions have no relation to how well you drive.

Neither option is correct.

10.

Sharing the Road

You are about to overtake a cyclist in windy weather. Why should you leave extra room as you overtake?

To avoid dazzling them with your lights.

To stop the wind blowing your exhaust fumes towards them.

In case a gust of wind pushes them across the lane.

To reduce fuel consumption.

11.

Alcohol and Drugs

Consuming alcohol will have the following effect: (Select all that apply)

Improve co-ordination and reaction times.

Affect judgement of speed, distance and risk.

Reduce driving ability, even if you're below the legal limit.

Take time to leave your body making you unfit to drive even hours later.

12.

Traffic Controls

What does this traffic symbol mean?

Caution.

To turn left.

To Stop.

13.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you receive a ticket during a traffic stop, what is the purpose of the promise that you sign?

Neither option is correct.

By signing, you promise to admit fault for the citation.

By signing, you promise to appear in traffic court.

14.

Special Driving Situations

Why MUST you switch off your fog lights when visibility improves?

They are bright and dazzle other road users.

They drain your vehicle's battery.

It reduces control of your vehicle.

They confused other drivers.

15.

Lane Control

What are sharrows?

A route for bicyclists on streets shared with vehicle traffic.

A route that is for the exclusive use of bicyclists.

A route that alerts traffic that bicyclists are allowed to occupy the travel lane.

16.

Handling Emergencies

According to the California Highway Patrol, what should you do if your vehicle becomes disabled on the freeway?

Stay inside your vehicle with the seat belt on until help arrives.

Safely pull to the right shoulder.

Both options are correct.

17.

Handling Emergencies

Which of the following is one of the most common causes of collisions?

Both options are correct.

Unsafe speeds.

Improper turns.

18.

Safe Driving Practices

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

To flash other drivers if they annoy you.

In a way that dazzles other road users.

On full beam setting when there is oncoming traffic.

During the day time.

19.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Which of the following must you do when driving through a crosswalk?

Increase your speed so you may pass over the crosswalk before the pedestrians do.

Do not change your speed and proceed like normal, regardless of whether or not pedestrians are attempting to cross.

Ensure that all pedestrians have crossed, and proceed with caution.

20.

Safe Driving Practices

A road user in front of you is traveling slowly. You should:

Use your horn to tell them to speed up or move aside.

Wait patiently at a safe distance behind them. Overtake when it is safe to do so.

Travel as closely as possible behind them to let them know you want to overtake.

Flash your headlights to tell them to speed up or move aside.

21.

Alcohol and Drugs

You are driving down the road after having left the liquor store. The items you bought are in the front passenger seat. Is this legal?

Yes, this is legal as long as the alcohol is sealed and, full, and unopened.

No, this is not legal. You cannot have any form of alcohol in the vehicle.

No, this is not legal as you cannot have unsealed alcohol containers within arm's reach.

22.

Turns

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

When other vehicles may hit you.

If there are no vehicles approaching you within 200 feet.

On a one-way street

23.

Parking

What must you do in the event you are in possession of a deceased individual's disabled placard?

Neither option is correct.

Keep it for yourself as ownership transfers to you upon their death.

Return it to a Department of Motor Vehicles field office.

24.

Special Driving Situations

A typical stopping distance of a vehicle in wet weather is approximately __________ the normal distance of a vehicle in dry weather.

The same as

Triple

Double

Half

25.

Sharing the Road

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

Turn around and find another route.

Use your horn.

Slow down and be ready to stop if necessary.

Speed up to get around them more quickly.

26.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Which of the following is correct?

No specific rules apply to a crosswalk when you are crossing it with your vehicle.

Proceed as normal when entering a crosswalk with pedestrians entering.

You must yield to all pedestrians entering or crossing a crosswalk.

27.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Directional arrow.

There is a stop sign ahead.

Be prepared to proceed with caution.

28.

Sharing the Road

Which of these should you avoid when driving around large trucks?

Lingering alongside a truck when they are passing.

Following too closely or tailgating.

Both of these options are correct.

29.

Vehicle Positioning

Why is it important to leave the traffic lane not too fast?

You can choose any speed you wish to exit traffic, as long as you do not obstruct traffic.

Engage your turn signal and cross all lanes simultaneously without stopping.

It allows you to remain in control of your vehicle.

30.

Lane Control

What are the purpose of yield lines?

To indicate at which point you must speed up.

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

To indicate where a vehicle must stop or yield at.

31.

Special Driving Situations

On curves, there is ___ pull on your vehicle.

A strong outward pull

A strong downward pull.

no pull.

32.

Sharing the Road

A farmer is herding sheep across the road and has asked you to stop your vehicle until he has finished. You should:

Stop and turn your engine off until directed to continue.

Use your horn to get the sheep to move faster.

Ignore the farmer as he has no authority.

Keep going as you have right of way.

33.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the speed limit in any alley in the state of California?

15 mph

55 mph

25 mph

34.

Visual Search

Under ideal circumstances, how long will it take to stop if you are travelling 55 mph?

210 feet.

500 feet.

400 feet.

35.

Safe Driving Practices

How can you reduce injury when gripping your steering wheel?

Grip the steering wheel with your knuckles outside of the wheel.

You should grip the outside of your steering wheel.

Both options are correct.

36.

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?

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

To avoid an obstacle, such as a drain cover.

To get a better view of the road ahead.

Motorcycle riders like to show off.

37.

Lane Control

What is a HOV lane?

HOV lanes are not present in the state of California.

A special lane used only for carpools, buses, motorcycles, or decaled low-emission vehicles.

HOV lanes are used for emergency vehicles only.

38.

Handling Emergencies

What should you do in the event that your vehicle stalls or becomes disabled on railroad tracks?

Attempt to push your car off of the railroad tracks before the train arrives.

Stay in your vehicle and call for help.

Exit your vehicle immediately and dial 9-1-1 when you are from the railroad tracks.

39.

Handling Emergencies

What is the number available for the Freeway Service Patrol?

9-1-1.

8-1-1.

5-1-1.

40.

Special Driving Situations

What is a symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning?

Both options are correct.

Nausea.

Dizziness.

41.

Laws and Rules of the Road

If you are approaching a school safety patrol, what should you do?

Neither option is correct as most schools do not have school safety patrols.

Obey their directions.

Ignore them and continue observing the rules of the road.

42.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Crossroad.

There is a hospital ahead.

Railroad tracks.

43.

Lane Control

What do broken yellow lines indicate on a roadway?

Indicates that you may not pass in this area.

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

The center of a road for two-way traffic.

44.

Visual Search

What is the "3 second rule"?

A method in which you can ensure that there is enough distance between you and the vehicle in front of you.

When you are passing another vehicle, you have three seconds to pass

Neither option is correct.

45.

Sharing the Road

How much distance does it typically take for a large truck travelling 55 mph to stop?

200 feet.

400 feet.

800 feet.

46.

Laws and Rules of the Road

If a vehicle is stopped at a crosswalk, what is the correct course of action to pass the vehicle?

Ensure that no pedestrians are in front of that vehicle.

You are not allowed to pass a vehicle at a crosswalk.

You may pass as long as you proceed with caution.

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