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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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.

Occupant Protection

Why is it unlawful to leave a child or animal in an unattended car?

It is not unlawful to leave a child or animal unattended in a vehicle.

The car can rise to high temperatures quickly.

Neither option is correct.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are under the age of 21, and your BAC is 0.01%, how long will your driving privileges be suspended for?

1 year.

10 years.

5 years.

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 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.

Laws and Rules of the Road

General crosswalks are normally marked with what color lines?

Yellow lines.

Black lines.

White lines.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

How far can your cargo extend before you are required to use a 12 inch red or orange square flag to indicate the wideness of the load?

4 feet beyond the back rear bumper.

2 feet beyond the back rear bumper.

5 feet beyond the back rear bumper.

Lane Control

When driving on a freeway with multiple lanes, what should you not do?

Follow the posted speed.

Stay in the same lane as much as possible.

Weave in and out of traffic.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are going to consume alcohol before a journey, you should:

Drive with your hazard lights flashing to warn other vehicles.

Only drink wine and not spirits.

Drive faster to reduce risk of collisions.

Arrange another means of transport.

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

Neither option is correct.

They can have your driver's license cancelled.

10.

Occupant Protection

Which Penal Code prohibits leaving or confining an animal in an unattended, hot vehicle?

CVC 480.

CVC 597.7.

CVC 15620.

11.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is not correct about wearing a shoulder harness style seatbelt?

The shoulder harness should be worn across the shoulder and chest.

The shoulder harness should have minimal to no slack.

The shoulder harness should be worn under the arm or the back.

12.

Laws and Rules of the Road

If there is a stop line before the crosswalk, where must you stop?

Neither option is correct.

Ignore the stop line and stop before the crosswalk.

The stop line must be obeyed first.

13.

Turns

What is a public transit bus lane?

A lane specifically designated for public transit vehicles.

A lane specified for emergency vehicles.

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

14.

Handling Emergencies

You are traveling along a wet road. How can you tell if your tires are no longer gripping the road?

The engine becomes louder.

The steering becomes light and unresponsive.

Your speed decreases unexpectedly.

Your speed increases unexpectedly.

15.

Vehicle Positioning

What is an example of a distracted person?

Both options are correct.

Construction workers.

Delivery persons.

16.

Safe Driving Practices

Which steering method is recommended when backing up?

Hand-to-Hand steering

One hand steering.

Hand-over-hand steering.

17.

Special Driving Situations

Whilst driving when it is snowing, you should:

Slow down and allow plenty of time to brake gently.

Drive as quickly as possible.

Never use your fog lights.

Pull over into a service area and wait for the weather to improve.

18.

Sharing the Road

Which California penal code prohibits following an emergency vehicle, with a siren activated?

CVC 480.

CVC 22511.

CVC 21706

19.

Sharing the Road

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Flammable

Radioactive

Corrosive

20.

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.

21.

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?

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

To get a better view of the road ahead.

Cyclists like to show off.

To avoid an obstacle, such as a drain cover.

22.

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?

So that they are more likely to see you.

So that you can travel faster.

To get a better view of the road ahead.

The cyclist might swerve to avoid an uneven road surface.

23.

Sharing the Road

What is this diagram representing?

An emergency vehicle.

A slow moving vehicle.

A light-rail vehicle.

24.

Sharing the Road

You are traveling with a motorcycle riding in front of you. Why might they suddenly swerve or move across the traffic lane?

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

To get a better view of the road ahead.

Motorcycle riders like to show off.

To avoid an obstacle, such as a drain cover.

25.

Special Driving Situations

While driving at night, where should you look when a car with bright headlights is coming from the other direction?

Look at the other driver.

Look at the left side of your lane.

Look to the right edge of your lane.

26.

Driver Readiness

Which of the following will prevent drowsy driving?

Rolling down the window.

Turning on the air conditioning.

Calling a ride service to take you to your destination.

27.

Handling Emergencies

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

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

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

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.

28.

Safe Driving Practices

What is this diagram representing?

The driver is indicating that they are turning left.

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

The driver is indicating that they are turning right.

29.

Parking

Which of the following is an example of illegal parking

Parking next to a school.

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

At a red curb.

30.

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.

31.

Traffic Controls

Which of the following types of signs indicate that you must slow down and be ready to stop if necessary?

A three sided red sign.

A square red and white regulatory sign.

An eight sided red sign.

32.

Special Driving Situations

Ice and snowy weather has been forecasted. You should: (Select all that apply)

Keep your fog lights on at all times.

Only travel if the journey is essential.

Drive more quickly to reduce time in the snow.

Allow more time for your journey.

33.

Special Driving Situations

You are on snow and about to begin moving. As you set off, you should:

Always use 1st gear.

Quickly turn the steering to loosen the snow.

Use the highest gear you can.

Leave your handbrake on.

34.

Safe Driving Practices

When might you want to slow down instead of traveling at the speed limit? (Select all that apply)

On an empty road in good weather.

In poor weather conditions.

Coming up to junctions where other road users may pull out with little warning.

When you are coming up to a blind bend in the road.

35.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of a solid green traffic signal?

The driver must proceed with caution.

The driver must stop.

The driver may proceed.

36.

Handling Emergencies

What is the sixth step you must do in the event that your accelerator becomes stuck?

Keep your eyes on the road.

Try to drive the car safely off the road.

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

37.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If your driver's license is suspended, once the suspension period has ended, what must you do to apply for a new driver's license?

You must show a copy of your previous driver's license.

Neither option is correct.

You must show proof of financial responsibility.

38.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Be prepared to proceed with caution.

There is a stop sign ahead.

Directional arrow.

39.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

What should you do if you purchase a vehicle from another state?

Ensure that it meets California's smog laws.

Ensure that it drives properly.

Neither option is correct.

40.

Visual Search

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

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

Neither option is correct.

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

41.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

Indicates that you must yield before proceeding.

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

This sign indicates that you must follow its instruction.

42.

Laws and Rules of the Road

While driving slower than normal, under what circumstance may you be cited?

When you block normal and reasonable movement.

Neither option is correct.

You will not be cited because you may have to drive slower under certain circumstances.

43.

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.

44.

Sharing the Road

Which of the following can you do to prevent other drivers from becoming angry?

Both options are correct.

Do not tailgate other drivers.

Using your horn for non-emergencies.

45.

Parking

Where is it acceptable to park and leave your vehicle? (Select all that apply)

On-street areas marked out by double yellow lines.

On-street parking bays marked out by white lines.

On-street areas marked out by yellow zig zag lines along the road.

In off-street parking areas.

46.

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.

Use your horn to tell them you're annoyed.

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

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