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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Additional Driving Laws / Rules

When are you required to turn your headlights on?

30 minutes after sunset.

Both options are correct.

30 minutes before sunrise.

Traffic Controls

In addition to yielding, what must you also do when you come to a YIELD sign?

You must stop at the limit line before proceeding.

You must let any vehicle, bicyclist, or pedestrian pass before you proceed.

You may not enter the road that the sign is adjacent to.

Special Driving Situations

If you come to a road that has ice, by how much should you reduce your speed?

Reduce your speed by half.

Increase your speed, as the faster you go the more traction you make with the ice.

Reduce your speed to a crawl.

Lane Control

When you approach a junction, you see a long vehicle in front of you is signalling to turn right, but is positioned on the left. What should you do?

Stay back and allow the long vehicle to finish its manoeuvre.

Overtake the long vehicle on the left.

Use your horn to warn the other driver.

Overtake the long vehicle on the right.

Safe Driving Practices

You are driving down the road and you witness a collision. Regarding using electronic devices, what may you do?

Neither option is correct.

Call for help, since this is an emergency.

Take a picture of the accident and continue driving.

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 legally require you to take a blood or urine test.

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

They can arrest you based off of theory.

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.

Keep your eyes on the road.

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

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Winding road.

Directional arrow.

Curve.

Handling Emergencies

What is the number available for the Freeway Service Patrol?

9-1-1.

8-1-1.

5-1-1.

10.

Sharing the Road

The motorcycle in front of you has a flashing amber light as shown. What do you expect the vehicle to do next?

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

11.

Occupant Protection

An eight year old child is riding in the front seat of a vehicle. The vehicle does not have a backseat available. Is it lawful for this child to sit in the front seat?

As long as the child is wearing their seatbelt, it does not matter.

No, as all children must ride in the backseat.

Yes, since there is no rear seat available, the child may sit in the front seat lawfully.

12.

Sharing the Road

What is a Safety Enhanced-Double Fine Zone?

There are no double fine zones in the state of California.

An area where fines are doubled for traffic violations.

Neither option is correct.

13.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

This sign indicates that planes fly through this area.

This sign indicates that you must be on the lookout for planes landing on the road you are driving on.

This sign means that there is an airport near by.

14.

Visual Search

If it is hard to see 1,000 feet ahead of you, what should you do?

Turn on your headlights.

Pull over and wait until you can see better.

Proceed like normal.

15.

Sharing the Road

You are reversing your car and a pedestrian starts walking behind you. You should:

Rev your engine to show your annoyance.

Stop and wait for the pedestrian to finish crossing.

Keep going as you have right of way.

Use your horn to get pedestrian to move out of the way.

16.

Safe Driving Practices

When may you flash your headlights at another road user?

To signal another stationary road user that they can proceed.

To alert other road users of your presence.

To warn oncoming drivers of a hidden police patrol.

When another road user annoys you.

17.

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)

Reduce noise pollution.

Reduce fuel consumption.

Get out of the vehicle to have a stretch.

Reduce emissions.

18.

Safe Driving Practices

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

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.

Keep as close to the vehicle in front as possible.

19.

Handling Emergencies

What can you do to prevent skidding?

Avoid fast turns.

Increase your speed to create more traction.

Make no adjustments to your driving.

20.

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.

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

To reduce fuel consumption.

To stop the wind blowing your exhaust fumes towards them.

21.

Parking

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

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

Return it to a Department of Motor Vehicles field office.

Neither option is correct.

22.

Safe Driving Practices

Which steering method is recommended when turning at low speeds?

Hand-over-hand steering.

One hand steering

Hand-to-Hand steering

23.

Special Driving Situations

If your vehicle is stationary and is likely to remain so for more than a couple of minutes, you should reduce emissions and noise pollution by:

Switching off any radios you have.

Switching off your engine.

Checking your tires.

Revving your engine to keep it warm.

24.

Parking

What should you do when you find a space to parallel park?

Park as quickly as possible to get out of the way of oncoming traffic.

Signal that you intend to park.

Neither option is correct.

25.

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.

26.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign indicates that you are not allowed to do a certain action.

This sign indicates that you must yield.

This sign indicates that you must make a full stop.

27.

Turns

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

Look over your left shoulder and reduce your speed.

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

Increase your speed and quickly make the turn.

28.

Safe Driving Practices

Whilst driving or riding, you should avoid distractions such as: (Select all that apply)

Adjusting your rear-view mirror.

Listening to the radio at a loud volume.

Adjusting or starting the radio.

Listening to the radio at a low volume.

29.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the speed limit for a blind intersection?

15 mph

35 mph

25 mph

30.

Lane Control

What is a bike route?

A lane that provides greater separation from adjacent vehicle traffic.

A route for bicyclists on streets that are shared with vehicle traffic.

A route for bicyclists on streets shared with vehicle traffic.

31.

Turns

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

At any point in the roadway, as long as you are not obstructing traffic.

Neither option is correct.

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

32.

Laws and Rules of the Road

When towing a vehicle or trailer, which lanes must you drive in?

Any lane as long as you are maintaining the posted speed.

The lane that is closest to the right side of the road.

Any lanes regardless of the circumstance, or posted speed.

33.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct course of action in the event that the traffic signal is not working?

Proceed cautiously as if the intersection is controlled by a stop sign in all directions

You are allowed to make unprotected turns at your discretion.

You are allowed to make protected turns. Proceed with the right-of-way rules in mind.

34.

Driver Readiness

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

CHSC 103900

CVC 22511.

CVC 480.

35.

Sharing the Road

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

Speed up to get around them more quickly.

Use your horn.

Slow down and be ready to stop if necessary.

Turn around and find another route.

36.

Sharing the Road

How much space should you leave between your vehicle and a motorcyclist?

4 seconds.

1 second.

3 seconds.

37.

Visual Search

Why should you scan your surroundings while driving?

It allows you to enjoy the scenery around you.

Neither option is correct.

It allows you time to react if another driver makes mistakes.

38.

Driver Readiness

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

Truck drivers.

Loud noises coming from houses.

Cars unexpectedly pulling out.

Children playing in the street.

39.

Visual Search

You are traveling along a road and you see a car reversing out from a driveway on the left. You should NOT:

Slow down.

Speed up and overtake.

Be prepared to stop.

Use your horn to warn the other driver of your presence.

40.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

No right turn.

No U-turns allowed.

No left turn.

41.

Lane Control

Which lane is generally the smoothest to drive in?

The middle lane

The left most lane

The right most lane

42.

Sharing the Road

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

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

The left lost lane.

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

43.

Driver Readiness

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

Plan your journey to take sufficient breaks.

Rest on the hard shoulder of the freeway.

Do not begin a journey if you are already tired.

Eat a heavy meal before the journey.

44.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Added lane.

Curve

Merging traffic.

45.

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.

46.

Parking

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

CVC 22651.

CVC 480.

CVC 597.7.

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