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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Special Driving Situations

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

Use the highest gear you can.

Always use 1st gear.

Quickly turn the steering to loosen the snow.

Leave your handbrake on.

Sharing the Road

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

Overtake the motorcyclist.

Use your horn.

Keep as close to the vehicle in front as possible.

Keep well back to allow the motorcyclist room to manoeuvre.

Lane Control

What is bicycle boulevard?

Neither option is correct.

A lane that provides greater separation from adjacent vehicle traffic.

A designated route for bicyclists on streets shared with vehicle traffic that prioritize bicycle travel.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct course of action when it comes to traffic signs that are indicating pedestrians?

Acknowledge them at your discretion, as they are not required by law.

Ignore them, as they are meant for pedestrians and not drivers.

Obey them as they are there to ensure the safety of pedestrians.

Traffic Controls

What should you do when you are coming to a railroad crossing?

Increase your speed to beat the train before it crosses.

Slow down, look and listen for any oncoming trains. Be prepared to stop.

Continue forward without reducing speed.

Special Driving Situations

What should you not do when being pulled over by law enforcement?

Both options are correct.

Begin moving around in your vehicle suddenly.

Refusal to roll down your window, or have your hands in open view.

Lane Control

What do solid white lines indicate on a roadway?

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

They mark traffic lanes going in the same direction.

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

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 never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

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

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

Parking

What California penal code allows local authorities to designate public spaces as an exclusive area for charging vehicles?

CVC 480.

CVC 22511.

CVC 22651.

10.

Laws and Rules of the Road

When turning left, what is suggested to ensure your safety?

Keep your wheels pointed straight to be prevent being thrown into oncoming traffic in the event of an accident.

There are no suggested safety tips when turning left.

Neither option is correct.

11.

Traffic Controls

What does a flashing red traffic signal mean?

Continue on like normal, however, expect a delay ahead.

You must stop your vehicle, and proceed when it is safe.

You must stop your vehicle and wait for the light to turn green.

12.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What law requires you to remain stopped as long as a school bus has flashing red lights?

CVC 597.7.

CVC 22454

CVC 480.

13.

Safe Driving Practices

When may you flash your headlights at another road user?

To signal another stationary road user that they can proceed.

When another road user annoys you.

To alert other road users of your presence.

To warn oncoming drivers of a hidden police patrol.

14.

Lane Control

What do double white lines indicate on a roadway?

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

They separate traffic lanes on roads with two or more lanes in the same direction.

They mark traffic lanes going in the same direction.

15.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you are under the age of 18, what can your parents or guardians do regarding your driver's license?

They can have your driver's license cancelled.

Neither option is correct.

They cannot do anything, as you have proven that you can drive since you have a driver's license.

16.

Laws and Rules of the Road

If you choose to drive slower than normal at any other time, what lane do you not drive in?

Lane Three

Lane One

Lane Two

17.

Vehicle Positioning

You are traveling at a safe distance between you and the vehicle in front. Another vehicle overtakes and pulls into this gap. What should you do?

Use your horn

Speed up to overtake this new vehicle.

Slow down to maintain a safe gap.

Flash your headlights.

18.

Driver Readiness

Which California penal code requires physicians to report conditions that may affect your ability to drive?

CVC 480.

CHSC 103900

CVC 22511.

19.

Occupant Protection

A driver decides to answer a text message that they just received while driving down the interstate. Is this a distraction?

No, as you are allowed to answer text messages while driving as long as you are looking at the road every two seconds.

No, as there is no law against using your phone while driving.

Yes, as this is taking your attention away from the road.

20.

Alcohol and Drugs

When you are driving in the state of California, what do you automatically give your consent for?

Searches of your vehicle.

Neither option is correct as driving in the state of California does not automatically make you give your consent for anything.

Breath, blood, or urine tests if you are suspected of DUI.

21.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

When you block normal and reasonable movement.

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

Neither option is correct.

22.

Special Driving Situations

When towing, you MUST NOT: (Select all that apply)

Properly distribute the weight in your caravan or trailer.

Tow more than your licence permits.

Overload your vehicle or trailer.

Secure your load.

23.

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.

Flash your headlights 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.

24.

Parking

What does a green 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.

25.

Alcohol and Drugs

You have been convicted of driving a car whilst intoxicated (after drinking too much alcohol). What will happen to your insurance?

It will reduce your premiums.

You will only be able to ride a motorcycle instead.

It can invalidate your insurance.

You will no longer be allowed to carry passengers.

26.

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.

27.

Driver Readiness

If you are dazzled by bright sunlight, you should:

Turn your head and face away from the road.

Close your eyes until the dazzling goes away.

Slow down, and if necessary stop.

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

28.

Handling Emergencies

What should you do if you see a vehicle's hazard lights ahead?

Reduce your speed and proceed with caution.

Neither option is correct.

Reduce your speed so you can see what happened.

29.

Sharing the Road

Which of these light signals implies the motorcycle will turn right or move to the right?

30.

Sharing the Road

What is this diagram representing?

A slow moving vehicle.

An emergency vehicle.

A light-rail vehicle.

31.

Turns

What should you do when you are making a right turn?

Both options are correct.

Reduce your speed.

Look over your right shoulder.

32.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What also can be classified as an intersection?

Cross streets.

Alleys.

Both options are correct.

33.

Lane Control

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

Signal and change lanes without any other precautionary measures.

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

Check for vehicles that may or may not be in your blind spot.

34.

Parking

Which of the following is an example of disabled placard abuse?

Both options are correct.

Using a placard issued to you by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Loaning your placard to friends or family.

35.

Traffic Controls

Which of the following signs means to remain stopped until the green signal, or green arrow appears?

A red arrow traffic signal.

A flashing yellow traffic signal.

A flashing red traffic signal.

36.

Driver Readiness

Which of the following is correct regarding emotions and driving?

Your emotions have no relation to how well you drive.

Neither option is correct.

Emotions can affect the way that you drive.

37.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

What California penal code prohibits an individual from obstructing or interfering with a funeral procession?

CVC 2852

CVC 480.

CVC 2817.

38.

Driver Readiness

What should you not do before driving?

Ensure that you have enough rest to drive.

Neither option is correct.

Mix alcohol with your medications.

39.

Sharing the Road

On a divided highway with 4 or more traffic lanes in one direction, what lane do large trucks typically drive in?

Any lane they choose, as long as they maintain the posted speed limit.

The left lost lane.

The lane just to the left of the right most lane.

40.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Which of the following does a roundabout not have?

Neither option is correct.

Bicycle ways.

A roadway.

41.

Handling Emergencies

What should you do in the event that you begin to skid while driving on ice?

Ease off of the accelerator.

Slam on your brakes.

Increase your speed to create more traction.

42.

Safe Driving Practices

When should you reverse from a side road into a main road?

If there is no traffic on the main road.

Never reverse onto a main road.

When you have another person acting as a guide.

When there is a safe gap in the traffic. Use your horn to warn other vehicles.

43.

Parking

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

CVC 480.

CVC 597.7.

CVC 22651.

44.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the speed limit when you are within 100 feet of a railroad?

25 mph

15 mph

40 mph

45.

Vehicle Positioning

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

Neither option is correct.

A driver on the freeway travelling at 55 mph.

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

46.

Laws and Rules of the Road

If a school bus stops on the other side of a divided highway, what must you do?

Stop your vehicle and wait until the lights are no longer red.

You are not required to stop your vehicle.

There is no defined rule for this situation.

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