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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[Traffic Controls]

What is this sign indicating?

Slippery when wet.

Sharp turn.

Two way traffic.

[Driver Readiness]

What should you not do before driving?

Neither option is correct.

Ensure that you have enough rest to drive.

Mix alcohol with your medications.

[Parking]

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

CVC 22651.

CVC 22511.

CVC 480.

[Safe Driving Practices]

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

Speed will increase when traveling downhill.

You can no longer hear the engine.

More fuel is consumed.

Engine braking is eliminated.

[Sharing the Road]

Which of the following is correct regarding emergency vehicles with their sirens activated?

You must yield the right-of-way.

You can proceed like normal, ignoring the sirens and lights.

Decrease your speed and proceed like normal.

[Laws and Rules of the Road]

Which of the following must you do when driving through a crosswalk?

Increase your speed so you may pass over the crosswalk before the pedestrians do.

Do not change your speed and proceed like normal, regardless of whether or not pedestrians are attempting to cross.

Ensure that all pedestrians have crossed, and proceed with caution.

[Sharing the Road]

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

Overtake the motorcyclist.

Keep as close to the vehicle in front as possible.

Use your horn.

Keep well back to allow the motorcyclist room to manoeuvre.

[Occupant Protection]

At what age is it considered lawful to allow a child in a car without someone 12 years or older present?

7 years old.

10 years old.

6 years old.

[Laws and Rules of the Road]

What does it mean when a blind pedestrian pulls in their cane and steps away from the crosswalk?

It means nothing as this is a common gesture.

It means that they are not going to cross.

It generally means for you to go.

10.

[Traffic Controls]

When coming to a stop sign, where must you fully stop your vehicle at?

You must stop at the white limit line.

You must stop after the stop sign.

You may choose where you are allowed to stop, as long as you make a full stop.

11.

[Handling Emergencies]

Your vehicle brakes too quickly in wet or icy conditions and begins to skid. How should you recover control of the vehicle?

Increase acceleration to speed up out of the skid.

Brake hard immediately. It doesn't matter if the wheels lock.

Speed up whilst steering away from the skid.

Release the brakes. Steer into the skid.

12.

[Alcohol and Drugs]

If you are under the age of 21, and you are caught with an alcohol beverage in your vehicle, how much can the court fine you for?

2000

3000

Up to $1,000

13.

[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?

Cyclists like to show off.

To avoid an uneven road surface or an icy patch.

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

To get a better view of the road ahead.

14.

[Traffic Controls]

Which of the following is true regarding a green arrow traffic signal?

You must turn in the direction the arrow is pointing.

You must turn in any direction as it is a green arrow.

15.

[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.

16.

[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 shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle is reversing.

17.

[Special Driving Situations]

What are some of the dangers if you are driving on a flooded road?

The vehicle can be swept off of the road.

The roadway can collapse.

Both options are correct.

18.

[Vehicle Positioning]

What is an example of a distracted person?

Construction workers.

Delivery persons.

Both options are correct.

19.

[Safe Driving Practices]

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

To alert other drivers that they made a mistake.

Because you are angry or upset.

To avoid collisions.

20.

[Lane Control]

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

A double yellow line.

A broken white line

A single solid white line.

21.

[Driver Readiness]

What can fatigue or drowsiness affect?

Your vision.

Neither option is correct.

The speed of your vehicle.

22.

[Turns]

To make a left turn, what should you drive close to?

Both options are correct.

Drive close to the center divider line.

the left turn lane.

23.

[Alcohol and Drugs]

If you are working for a rideshare service, and you are pulled over with a passenger in your vehicle, what is the minimum level of BAC before it becomes unlawful for you to drive?

0.0001

0.0005

0.0004

24.

[Safe Driving Practices]

In which situation should you signal your turn?

When you are stopping your vehicle.

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

Neither option is correct.

25.

[Sharing the Road]

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

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

Allow access into and from sideroads.

Be aware of cyclists and motorcycles passing between vehicles.

Use your horn to speed the traffic up.

26.

[Alcohol and Drugs]

If an officer suspects you of being under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol, and you refuse to submit to a test, what can happen?

The driver would face no penalty as the law does not legally require you to submit these tests.

The driver would be subject to longer driver's license suspensions.

The driver will face additional points on their license if they refuse to submit to these tests.

27.

[Laws and Rules of the Road]

Who should you allow sufficient time to cross the street?

Disabled pedestrians.

Both options are correct.

Older pedestrians.

28.

[Safe Driving Practices]

What is this diagram representing?

The driver is indicating that they are slowing down or stopping.

The driver is indicating that they are turning right.

The driver is indicating that they are turning left.

29.

[Lane Control]

What are the purpose of yield lines?

To indicate where a vehicle must stop or yield at.

They serve no purpose. They are included in the design of the roadway.

To indicate at which point you must speed up.

30.

[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.

31.

[Special Driving Situations]

You are driving your car along a wet road. Spray from the road is limiting your visibility. You should:

Speed up get through the wet area.

Pull over into a service area and wait for the road to dry.

Use your flashing hazard lights.

Use dipped headlights.

32.

[Safe Driving Practices]

Who is responsible whilst a vehicle is traveling under cruise control?

The mechanical responsible for maintenance.

The owner of the vehicle.

The driver or rider of the vehicle.

The vehicle manufacturer.

33.

[Alcohol and Drugs]

What does a Preliminary Alcohol Screening not detect?

The presence of alcohol.

The presence of marijuana.

The presence of drugs.

34.

[Laws and Rules of the Road]

What also can be classified as an intersection?

Cross streets.

Alleys.

Both options are correct.

35.

[Alcohol and Drugs]

If you have been drinking, and your BAC is below legal limits, which of the following is true?

Neither option is correct, as the BAC is not a reliable way to determine how much you have had to drink.

It is entirely safe to drive.

You may still show impairments, even though you are below the legal limit.

36.

[Lane Control]

Which lane should you drive in if you are going faster?

The left most lane.

The middle lane.

The right most lane.

37.

[Additional Driving Laws / Rules]

If you willfully flee a peace officer attempting to pull you over, what is the consequence?

It is a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for no more than 1 year.

Neither option is correct.

Nothing will happen as they had no reason to stop you.

38.

[Visual Search]

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

Always increase your speed to overtake a vehicle attempting to enter a freeway.

At freeway exits, do not drive alongside other vehicles.

Always increase your speed when driving along side other vehicles.

39.

[Special Driving Situations]

Which of the following is a way to reduce the hazard associated with high winds while driving?

Both options are correct.

Being proactive.

Reducing your speed.

40.

[Sharing the Road]

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

Keep as close to the vehicle in front as possible.

Keep well back to allow the cyclist room to manoeuvre.

Use your horn.

Overtake the cyclist as quickly as possible.

41.

[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)

Vehicle handling and response is improved.

It may become more difficult to select the appropriate gear when needed.

Vehicle is safer to drive.

Increased use of the footbrake can reduce its effectiveness.

42.

[Driver Readiness]

Which of the following is correct regarding emotions and driving?

Neither option is correct.

Your emotions have no relation to how well you drive.

Emotions can affect the way that you drive.

43.

[Additional Driving Laws / Rules]

How long can traffic convictions and collisions, at minimum, stay on your record for?

36 months.

72 months.,

12 months.

44.

[Vehicle Positioning]

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

Both options are correct.

Drivers who cannot see other drivers because their view is blocked.

Drivers backing out of driveways or parking space.

45.

[Visual Search]

In this image, what do the shaded areas visualize?

How far other vehicles should travel from your vehicle.

The blind spots of your vehicle.

The correct way to travel down a highway.

46.

[Parking]

How much space should you leave between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you when you parallel park?

2 feet.

1 foot.

5 feet.

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