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:

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[Laws and Rules of the Road]

General crosswalks are normally marked with what color lines?

Yellow lines.

Black lines.

White lines.

[Traffic Controls]

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

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

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

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

[Lane Control]

Apart from looking in your mirrors, what should you do before changing lanes?

Be sure that there is enough room for your vehicle in the next lane.

Change lanes without a signal, as long as you do it slowly to let other drivers know.

Signal and change lanes without any other precautionary measures.

[Lane Control]

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

The vehicle must have a minimum of two people to use the HOV lane.

Both options are correct.

The left lane is the designated HOV lane.

[Safe Driving Practices]

If you become agitated or annoyed at another road user, you should:

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

Pull over, calm down and continue your journey after relaxing

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

Use your horn to tell them you're annoyed.

[Safe Driving Practices]

A driver is moving slowly, and you want them to go faster. Should you honk your horn at them?

Yes, as you want them to get out of the way.

Yes, as you are in a hurry and you need to get to your destination.

No, as the driver may not be able to go any faster due to one reason or another

[Visual Search]

What does it mean to tailgate another vehicle?

Neither option is correct.

When you are passing another vehicle at a high rate of speed.

To drive too close behind another vehicle.

[Special Driving Situations]

While driving at night, where should you look when a car with bright headlights is coming from the other direction?

Look to the right edge of your lane.

Look at the left side of your lane.

Look at the other driver.

[Traffic Controls]

What is this sign indicating?

Slippery when wet.

Curve.

T Intersection.

10.

[Safe Driving Practices]

When may you use your vehicle's fog lights?

If your headlights are not working.

Any time at night.

In a tunnel.

When visibility is severely reduced.

11.

[Traffic Controls]

What is this sign indicating?

Directional arrow.

There is a hospital ahead.

No turns are permitted.

12.

[Traffic Controls]

What is this sign indicating?

Be prepared to yield ahead.

Directional arrow.

There is a stop sign ahead.

13.

[Driver Readiness]

You are traveling through a residential street. What should you be particularly aware of?

Cars unexpectedly pulling out.

Children playing in the street.

Truck drivers.

Loud noises coming from houses.

14.

[Sharing the Road]

Which of the following is true regarding blind pedestrians?

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

No special precautions are required.

Neither option is correct.

15.

[Laws and Rules of the Road]

When approaching a pedestrian where do you stop in the event that you have to?

Before the painted lines that mark the crosswalk.

You are not required to stop as you have the right-of-way since you are driving a vehicle.

After the painted lines that mark the crosswalk.

16.

[Alcohol and Drugs]

What California penal code allows an officer to arrest you if they reasonably believe if you are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs?

CVC 32152.

Both options are correct.

CVC 23153.

17.

[Laws and Rules of the Road]

If you have parked on the side of the road, what should you do before reentering the lane?

Proceed with high speed when entering the roadway.

Quickly turn onto the road before another vehicle comes.

Yield to all traffic.

18.

[Sharing the Road]

You are driving near to a school and see a school crossing guard ahead. How will they signal you to stop?

They will point to the children waiting to cross.

They will display a 'Crossing Guard' stop sign.

They will hold their arm out with the palm facing you.

They will flash a light at you.

19.

[Lane Control]

What is the correct definition of a bicycle lane?

A designated traffic lane for bicyclists defined by pavement markings and signage.

A section of the interstate where bicyclists are allowed to be.

Neither option is correct

20.

[Handling Emergencies]

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

Keep your eyes on the road.

Apply the breaks.

Stop and turn off of the ignition.

21.

[Laws and Rules of the Road]

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

Yield to traffic and any pedestrians.

Slow down and be ready to stop.

Both options are correct.

22.

[Safe Driving Practices]

Before making a manoeuvre, changing direction, slowing down or moving off you should always: (Select all that apply)

Use an arm signal to emphasise or reinforce your signal if necessary.

Switch on your hazard lights.

Flash your headlights to warn other road users.

Give clear signals in plenty of time, having checked it is not misleading to signal at that time.

23.

[Special Driving Situations]

You are traveling in heavy traffic in wet weather. Rain and spray from the road are limiting visibility. You should: (Select all that apply)

Use your flashing hazard lights.

Use your fog lights if visibility is below 100m.

Use dipped headlights.

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

24.

[Turns]

At what distance should you signal before making a left turn?

200 feet

500 feet

100 feet

25.

[Special Driving Situations]

Why are vehicles fitted with rear fog lights?

In case your vehicle breaks down.

To allow other vehicles to see you in fog.

In case your brake lights don't work.

For learner drivers on the freeway.

26.

[Lane Control]

What do solid yellow lines indicate on a roadway?

Indicates that you may pass freely.

Neither option is correct.

The center of a road for two-way traffic.

27.

[Handling Emergencies]

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

Try to drive the car safely off the road.

Warn other drivers by honking and turning on your emergency lights.

Keep your eyes on the road.

28.

[Safe Driving Practices]

When MUST your vehicle's headlights be switched on?

Visibility is reduced to 1000 feet.

Visibility is reduced to 200 feet.

Visibility is reduced to 500 feet.

Visibility is reduced to 2000 feet.

29.

[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.

30.

[Lane Control]

What do two solid yellow lines on a roadway indicate?

No passing.

The center of a road for two-way traffic.

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

31.

[Occupant Protection]

Pregnant women should do the following regarding a harness style seatbelt?

The harness should be placed between the breasts and to the side of the abdomen's bulge.

The harness should be worn across the breasts and over the abdomen's bulge.

No harness should be worn because it can cause greater injury.

32.

[Occupant Protection]

A child is sitting in the front seat with a rear facing child passenger restraint system. Is it lawful for the driver to allow this?

No, this is not lawful. The child must be in the backseat if they are restrained in a rear facing child seat.

Yes, as long as the child is properly restrained in the passenger seat.

Neither option is correct.

33.

[Alcohol and Drugs]

Regardless of age, if you are on probation for DUI, what is the minimum level of BAC before it becomes unlawful to drive?

0.0005

0.0001

0.0008

34.

[Sharing the Road]

When overtaking a horse and rider, what should you NOT do?

Wait until it is safe to overtake.

Keep your distance from the horses.

Overtake slowly.

Use your horn.

35.

[Handling Emergencies]

You are traveling along a wet road. How can you tell if your tires are no longer gripping the road?

Your speed increases unexpectedly.

The engine becomes louder.

The steering becomes light and unresponsive.

Your speed decreases unexpectedly.

36.

[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.

37.

[Laws and Rules of the Road]

What is required to do when approaching a crosswalk?

Both options are correct.

Reduce your speed and exercise caution.

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

38.

[Driver Readiness]

How frequently is it recommended to have your vision checked?

Annually

Both options are correct.

Biennially

39.

[Special Driving Situations]

When should you switch off your fog lights?

Visibility is greater than 2000 feet.

When visibility is greater than 200 feet.

When visibility is greater than 500 feet.

When visibility is greater than 1000 feet.

40.

[Sharing the Road]

You are about to overtake a motorcyclist in windy weather. What should you do as you overtake?

Keep as close as possible to them.

Allow plenty of space.

Use your horn.

Overtake as quickly as possible.

41.

[Parking]

Where is it NOT acceptable to park and leave your vehicle? (Select all that apply)

On-street areas marked out by yellow zig zag lines along the road.

In off-street parking areas.

On-street parking bays marked out by white lines.

On-street areas marked out by double yellow lines.

42.

[Special Driving Situations]

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

Use the highest gear you can.

Leave your handbrake on.

Quickly turn the steering to loosen the snow.

Always use 1st gear.

43.

[Traffic Controls]

What is the correct interpretation of this traffic signal?

To continue driving as long as you keep an eye out for other vehicles.

To stop your vehicle entirely and to not continue forward.

To yield to any pedestrians before continuing on.

44.

[Safe Driving Practices]

What should you do to alert other drivers if an accident has happened ahead of you?

Tapping your brake pedal 3 or 4 times quickly.

By turning on your emergency flashers.

Both options are correct.

45.

[Additional Driving Laws / Rules]

If your driver's license is suspended, once the suspension period has ended, what must you do to apply for a new driver's license?

You must show a copy of your previous driver's license.

You must show proof of financial responsibility.

Neither option is correct.

46.

[Alcohol and Drugs]

If you are convicted of DUI for the first time, in addition to having driving privileges suspended, what also may you be required to do?

Nothing, as the suspension of driving privileges is enough of a punishment.

You will be required to complete a DUI program.

Neither option is correct.

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