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.

Ready? Click 'Next' to begin.

Visual Search

Before changing lanes, what should you do?

Decrease your speed suddenly, give a turn signal, then merge into the other lane.

Increase your speed and quickly change lanes.

Look over your should to make sure you aren't going to collide with another vehicle.

Safe Driving Practices

What should you do in the event that it is too bright for your signal lights to be seen easily?

Slow down and proceed with caution.

Use hand-and-arm positions to indicate what you are doing.

Neither option is correct.

Special Driving Situations

Which headlights should you use in the event that you have to drive in heavy fog or smoke?

Low beam headlights.

High beam headlights.

Fog headlights.

Handling Emergencies

What should you do in the event that your vehicle stalls or becomes disabled on railroad tracks, and there is not a train coming?

Exit your vehicle immediately and call the Emergency Notification System number located nearby.

Stay in your vehicle and call for help.

Attempt to push your vehicle off of the railroad tracks by yourself.

Laws and Rules of the Road

On a school bus, what does the yellow flashing lights mean?

The mean nothing as they are built as a part of the school bus to fulfil a government mandate.

They warn you to slow down and prepare to stop.

They are there to indicate that they are a school bus.

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

They can legally require you to take a blood or urine test.

They can arrest you based off of theory.

Occupant Protection

Children under what age must be secured in a rear facing passenger restraint system?

Under 2 years old.

Under 5 years old.

Under 1 year old.

Traffic Controls

You MUST obey signals given by the following: (Select all that apply)

Police officers.

Traffic officers.

Traffic wardens.

School crossing patrols.

Special Driving Situations

Fast driving in wet or icy conditions may cause:

The vehicle to skid and lose control.

The vehicle to handle normally.

Better steering control.

Improved wheel grip.

10.

Lane Control

What should you do before passing another vehicle?

Pass the other vehicle at a high rate of speed to beat any traffic.

Look ahead for road conditions and traffic that may cause other vehicles to merge as well.

There are no suggestions when passing another vehicle, only to do it with caution.

11.

Sharing the Road

You are about to overtake a horse and rider. What should you NOT do? (Select all that apply)

Overtake slowly giving them plenty of space.

Travel closely behind the horses.

Rev your engine loudly.

Use your horn.

12.

Lane Control

What is the correct definition of a bicycle lane?

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

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

Neither option is correct

13.

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.

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

Pull over, calm down and continue your journey after relaxing

Use your horn to tell them you're annoyed.

14.

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.

Keep going as you have right of way.

Ignore the farmer as he has no authority.

Use your horn to get the sheep to move faster.

15.

Turns

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

200 feet

500 feet

100 feet

16.

Driver Readiness

What should you not do before driving?

Mix alcohol with your medications.

Ensure that you have enough rest to drive.

Neither option is correct.

17.

Parking

Which of the following is an example of illegal parking

When a peace officer requires you to park off of the freeway.

Parking next to a school.

At a red curb.

18.

Handling Emergencies

What is the number available for the Freeway Service Patrol?

5-1-1.

9-1-1.

8-1-1.

19.

Turns

What is 200 feet most often compared to, to help visualize the distance?

Half of an American football field.

Neither option is correct.

A quarter the distance of an average airport.

20.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct course of action when you stop in a crosswalk.

Ensure that no pedestrians are within a block of the cross walk.

You are allowed to stop in a crosswalk in the event in you overpass the white limit line.

It is not allowed to stop in a crosswalk.

21.

Sharing the Road

Which of these light signals implies the car will turn left or move to the left?

22.

Visual Search

Which one of the following is correct when giving enough space to another vehicle?

Do not stay in another driver's blind spot.

Neither option is correct.

Always tailgate another vehicle.

23.

Parking

Under what circumstances may you park on a freeway?

When a stop is specifically permitted.

In an emergency.

Both options are correct.

24.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

Neither option is correct.

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.

25.

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.

26.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the speed limit when you are in a business district?

35 mph, unless otherwise posted.

25 mph, unless otherwise posted.

55 mph, unless otherwise posted.

27.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

Any lanes regardless of the circumstance, or posted speed.

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

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

28.

Safe Driving Practices

In which situation should you signal your turn?

When you are stopping your vehicle.

Neither option is correct.

Before pulling next to the curb or away from the curb.

29.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Which of the following is true when driving in a roundabout?

You may pass vehicles using any additional lanes.

You may enter using a high rate of speed.

Do not stop or pass vehicles.

30.

Vehicle Positioning

What is an example of a distracted person?

Delivery persons.

Both options are correct.

Construction workers.

31.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

At minimum, if an individual is convicted of manslaughter resulting from evading police pursuit, how long can they serve in prison?

1 to 2 years.

2 to 3 years.

4 to 10 years.

32.

Handling Emergencies

What is a possible punishment if you fail to notify the Department of Motor Vehicles in the event that you are in a collision?

Neither option is correct.

Nothing will happen, since nobody was injured.

Your driving privilege will be suspended.

33.

Special Driving Situations

Coasting is a term used to describe a vehicle traveling in neutral or with the clutch on. How does this affect your control of the vehicle? (Select all that apply)

Steering control will improve.

Vehicle speed will increase going downhill.

Steering response may be reduced.

Vehicle speed will reduce going downhill.

34.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign indicates that you must make a full stop.

This sign indicates that you must yield.

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

35.

Safe Driving Practices

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

By turning on your emergency flashers.

Tapping your brake pedal 3 or 4 times quickly.

Both options are correct.

36.

Occupant Protection

In what situation is it okay to leave your child and/or animals in a hot vehicle?

When the windows are fully opened to allow as much air as possible into the vehicle.

When the windows are cracked slightly to allow air to enter the vehicle.

Not at all, as it is unlawful and dangerous.

37.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

Slow down and stop.

Stop at the intersection before proceeding with caution.

This sign means that you cannot do a certain action.

38.

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.

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

Any individual using a vehicle to travel.

39.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

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

Indicates that you must yield before proceeding.

This sign indicates that you must follow its instruction.

40.

Driver Readiness

You develop poor vision, which of the following is correct after you have visited your doctor?

Neither option is correct

You should not notify the Department of Motor Vehicles as they are not required to know.

Notify the Department of Motor Vehicles.

41.

Safe Driving Practices

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

500 feet behind your vehicle.

200 feet behind your vehicle.

100 feet behind your vehicle.

42.

Sharing the Road

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

4 seconds.

1 second.

3 seconds.

43.

Special Driving Situations

This road sign has been covered in snow. What does it indicate?

Yield to traffic approaching from your right.

No entry.

Reduce speed to 30 mph.

Stop at the junction.

44.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Slippery when wet.

Sharp turn.

Two way traffic.

45.

Alcohol and Drugs

How long does a DUI conviction remain on your record?

90 days.

1 year.

10 years.

46.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Under what circumstance must you drive slower?

When there is heavy traffic.

Both options are correct.

When there is bad weather.

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