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.

[Parking]

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

5 feet.

1 foot.

2 feet.

[Traffic Controls]

What is this sign indicating?

Directional arrow.

There is a hospital ahead.

No turns are permitted.

[Lane Control]

What is the correct interpretation of this diagram?

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.

Double solid lines indicates that you may not pass.

[Sharing the Road]

Which of these light signals implies the car is reversing or will reverse?

[Lane Control]

What should you do if you miss a turn?

Slam on your breaks so you do not miss the turn.

Make a U-Turn where possible.

Proceed as normal until you can legally, and safely, turn around.

[Lane Control]

What is the correct interpretation of this diagram?

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

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

Double solid lines indicates that you may not pass.

[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.

[Visual Search]

Under ideal circumstances, how long will it take to stop if you are travelling 35 mph?

500 feet.

210 feet.

150 feet

[Sharing the Road]

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

10.

[Handling Emergencies]

Another road user pulls out of a junction into your path. You should:

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

Use your horn to let them know you're annoyed.

Slow down and hold back to allow them to get clear.

Flash your headlights at the other road user to get them to accelerate more quickly.

11.

[Turns]

What is a public transit bus lane?

A lane that is shared by both transit vehicles and regular vehicles.

A lane specified for emergency vehicles.

A lane specifically designated for public transit vehicles.

12.

[Alcohol and Drugs]

If you have an open container of alcohol, where must you keep it stored at in your vehicle?

In the trunk of your vehicle.

You are not allowed to have opened containers of alcohol in your vehicle under any circumstance.

In your cup holder.

13.

[Traffic Controls]

What is this sign indicating?

End divided highway

Divided highway.

Crossroad.

14.

[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 shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle is reversing.

15.

[Occupant Protection]

Under which conditions may a child under 8 years old may ride in the front seat of a vehicle?

All of the above.

When there is no rear seat available.

The child passenger restraint system cannot be installed properly in the rear set.

16.

[Parking]

What should you do before backing up to parallel park?

Lift your foot off of the brake.

Both options are correct.

Check your mirrors.

17.

[Laws and Rules of the Road]

Why is it encouraged for a driver to not pass another vehicle that is stopped at a crosswalk?

You are allowed to pass another vehicle stopped at a crosswalk.

A pedestrian may be in front of the vehicle in a position where you cannot see them.

Neither option is correct.

18.

[Safe Driving Practices]

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

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

Never reverse onto a main road.

When you have another person acting as a guide.

If there is no traffic on the main road.

19.

[Traffic Controls]

What is this sign indicating?

Curve

Added lane.

Merging traffic.

20.

[Traffic Controls]

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign means that you cannot do a certain action.

Stop at the intersection before proceeding with caution.

Slow down and stop.

21.

[Sharing the Road]

The rider of the motorcycle in front of you is holding their arm out straight to the right as shown in the picture. 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 is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

22.

[Alcohol and Drugs]

Which of the following is true regarding alcohol and/or drugs and driving?

It is encouraged to take drugs or drink alcohol prior to driving.

Alcohol and/or drugs impair your judgement and driving abilities.

Alcohol and drugs have no affect on your driving abilities.

23.

[Safe Driving Practices]

Which of the following is a suggestion provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration?

Hands positioned 9 and 3 o'clock.

Both options are correct.

Hands positioned at 8 and 4 o'clock.

24.

[Sharing the Road]

The rear of the car in front of you has a white light. What do you expect the vehicle to do next?

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

25.

[Alcohol and Drugs]

What California penal code allows an officer to arrest you if they reasonably believe if you are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs?

CVC 23153.

Both options are correct.

CVC 32152.

26.

[Traffic Controls]

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

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

This sign indicates that you are entering the wrong way of traffic.

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

27.

[Safe Driving Practices]

What can cause a vehicle to skid? (Select all that apply)

Accelerating quickly.

Driving slowly and carefully.

Steering harshly.

Braking quickly.

28.

[Occupant Protection]

Which of the following are true regarding children under the age of 8, and are also less than 4 feet 9 inches tall?

They are not required to wear seatbelts due to their age and height.

They must be properly secured in a federally-approved child passenger restraint system.

They do not require a child passenger restraint system.

29.

[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.

30.

[Special Driving Situations]

At what speed can your tires loss all contact with the road if there is a lot of water?

30 mph.

20 mph.

50 mph.

31.

[Sharing the Road]

Whilst traveling at night, another vehicle is overtaking you. You should:

Switch on your hazard warning lights.

Flash your lights at the other driver.

Dip your headlights to avoid dazzling other road users.

Speed up to prevent the overtaking.

32.

[Sharing the Road]

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

33.

[Driver Readiness]

What can fatigue or drowsiness affect?

Neither option is correct.

The speed of your vehicle.

Your vision.

34.

[Vehicle Positioning]

What is an example of a distracted person?

Delivery persons.

Construction workers.

Both options are correct.

35.

[Special Driving Situations]

You are traveling along a road and you cannot see more than 100 meters (328 feet) in front. What should you do?

You MUST use headlights. You may use fog lights if necessary.

You MUST NOT switch on your fog lights.

You MUST NOT slow down.

You MUST switch on your hazard lights.

36.

[Visual Search]

Even though signal lights are generally followed, what else should you do?

Neither option is correct.

Follow the traffic lights at all times as they are always followed by other vehicles.

Always look left, right, and ahead for approaching traffic before continuing.

37.

[Occupant Protection]

Apart from the required age, what is the other exception for having a rear-facing child passenger restraint system?

The child is 30 pounds or more, and is 3 feet 2 inches taller.

The child is 40 pounds or more.

The child is 20 pounds or more.

38.

[Vehicle Positioning]

When you merge onto the freeway, how many seconds of space should you leave between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you?

5 seconds.

1 second.

3 seconds.

39.

[Handling Emergencies]

You are traveling in snowy weather. How can you tell if your tires are no longer gripping the road?

The engine becomes louder.

Your speed increases unexpectedly.

Your speed decreases unexpectedly.

The steering becomes light and unresponsive.

40.

[Handling Emergencies]

Which of the following the Freeway Service Patrol not provide assistance with?

Change a flat tire.

Tow your motorcycle.

Towing your vehicle to a location approved by the California Highway Patrol.

41.

[Lane Control]

What do solid yellow lines indicate on a roadway?

Indicates that you may pass freely.

Neither option is correct.

The center of a road for two-way traffic.

42.

[Traffic Controls]

What is the correct interpretation for this pedestrian signal?

This pedestrian signal means you are allowed to cross the street.

Neither option is correct.

This pedestrian signal means to not cross the street.

43.

[Safe Driving Practices]

Which steering method is recommended when turning at low speeds?

Hand-over-hand steering.

One hand steering

Hand-to-Hand steering

44.

[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.

45.

[Handling Emergencies]

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

Release the accelerator. Steer into the skid.

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.

46.

[Traffic Controls]

What is this sign indicating?

No left turn.

No right turn.

No U-turns allowed.

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