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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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.

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.

5 days.

7 days.

Handling Emergencies

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

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

Stay in your vehicle and call for help.

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

Turns

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

Look over your left shoulder and reduce your speed.

Increase your speed and quickly make the turn.

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

Traffic Controls

What does this sign mean?

Stop at the junction.

Yield to other traffic.

No entry to all traffic.

Pedestrian zone ahead.

Lane Control

What is the correct interpretation of this diagram?

Double solid lines indicates that you may not pass.

Broken yellow line indicates that you may pass if it can be done so safely.

No passing if the solid yellow line is on your side.

Sharing the Road

Which of these vehicles might not take the normal route through a roundabout?

Vans

Long vehicles

Cars

Motorcycles

Lane Control

Why type of roadway marking is typically used to indicate bike lanes?

A single solid white line.

A broken white line

A double yellow line.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What should drivers of hybrid of electric vehicles do when a blind pedestrian is attempting to cross?

Treat the blind pedestrian as a standard pedestrian.

Follow standard right-of-way rules when it comes to blind pedestrians.

Be especially aware and use extreme caution.

10.

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.

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

Neither option is correct.

11.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If an individual is convicted of causing serious bodily injury during the course of a police pursuit, what is a potential consequence?

A fine no less than $1,000.

A fine no less than $3,000.

A fine no less than $2,000.

12.

Special Driving Situations

You are driving your car in wet weather. Rain and spray from the road are limiting visibility. You should: (Select all that apply)

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

Use your flashing hazard lights.

Use dipped headlights.

Use your fog lights if visibility is below 100m.

13.

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 display a 'Crossing Guard' stop sign.

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

They will flash a light at you.

They will point to the children waiting to cross.

14.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

Stop at the intersection before proceeding with caution.

This sign means that you cannot do a certain action.

Slow down and stop.

15.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct definition of a pedestrian?

A pedestrian is a person on foot who uses a conveyance.

Any individual using a vehicle to travel.

There is no definition for a pedestrian in the state of California.

16.

Lane Control

What do solid yellow lines indicate on a roadway?

Neither option is correct.

Indicates that you may pass freely.

The center of a road for two-way traffic.

17.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign means that you cannot do a certain action.

This sign indicates that you are entering the incorrect road with the incorrect vehicle.

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

18.

Traffic Controls

What does this traffic symbol mean?

Caution.

To Stop.

To turn left.

19.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct definition of an intersection?

An intersection is the part of the roadway set aside for pedestrian traffic.

An intersection is any place where one line of roadway meets another roadway.

Neither option is correct.

20.

Visual Search

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

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

Slow down.

Speed up and overtake.

Be prepared to stop.

21.

Special Driving Situations

If you are not able to see any farther than 100 feet in front of you, what should you reduce your speed to?

50 mph.

45 mph.

30 mph or below.

22.

Sharing the Road

You are traveling slowly behind a cyclist in front of you. Why might they suddenly swerve or move across the traffic lane?

To get a better view of the road ahead.

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

Cyclists like to show off.

To avoid an obstacle, such as a drain cover.

23.

Parking

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

CVC 22511.

CVC 480.

CVC 22651.

24.

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 left or turn left.

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

25.

Sharing the Road

Which of these are hazards you should be aware of on residential streets? (Select all that apply)

Vehicles moving off.

Children running out from behind parked cars.

Car doors opening.

Pedestrians.

26.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you are under the age of 18 and you are in a vehicle accident, which of the following is true?

Both options are correct.

You may be fined for the damages.

Your parents or guardians may be liable for civil damagers.

27.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

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

By signing, you promise to appear in traffic court.

Neither option is correct.

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

28.

Safe Driving Practices

How much distance should be between your vehicle and your turn before you signal?

100 feet.

500 feet.

50 feet.

29.

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?

Use your horn to warn the other driver.

Overtake the long vehicle on the left.

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

Overtake the long vehicle on the right.

30.

Occupant Protection

At what age is it considered illegal to leave a child unattended in a vehicle?

12 years old.

5 years old.

6 years old.

31.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Lane ending.

Directional arrow.

End divided highway.

32.

Safe Driving Practices

If you break down, and you have emergency flares available, what distance should you place them from your vehicle?

200 feet behind your vehicle.

500 feet behind your vehicle.

100 feet behind your vehicle.

33.

Sharing the Road

You are traveling slowly behind a cyclist in front of you. Why should you give the cyclist plenty of space when overtaking?

The cyclist might swerve to avoid an uneven road surface.

To get a better view of the road ahead.

So that they are more likely to see you.

So that you can travel faster.

34.

Lane Control

What lane should you generally drive in at all times unless otherwise posted?

Neither option is correct.

The lane with the smoothest flow of traffic.

The lane that is very congested with traffic.

35.

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.

36.

Vehicle Positioning

You are traveling in fog behind another vehicle. What should you do to reduce the chances of an accident?

Use your dipped headlights so that you can be seen.

Use your high-beam headlights.

Keep close to the vehicle in front.

Use your flashing hazard lights.

37.

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.

38.

Sharing the Road

Which of these light signals implies the motorcycle is slowing down and maybe about to stop?

39.

Sharing the Road

In slow moving traffic, you should: (Select all that apply)

Be aware of cyclists and motorcycles passing between vehicles.

Use your horn to speed the traffic up.

Allow access into and from sideroads.

Block other vehicles from feeding onto the road from a slip road.

40.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

How many points must you have in a 12 month period to be considered a negligent operator?

1 point

2 points.

4 points.

41.

Sharing the Road

The car in front of you has three (3) red lights as shown. What do you expect the vehicle to do next?

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

42.

Lane Control

What lane number is considered the fast lane?

Number 2

Number 3

Number 1

43.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the penalty for failing to stop for a school bus?

A fine of up to $1,000.

A traffic citation.

Neither option is correct.

44.

Traffic Controls

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

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

You may ignore the red stop light and continue on.

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

45.

Safe Driving Practices

Which circumstance is an example of when to use your horn?

Because you are angry or upset.

On the freeway when changing lanes.

On narrow mountain roads when you can not see 200 feet ahead.

46.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Directional arrow.

Be prepared to yield ahead.

There is a stop sign ahead.

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