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:

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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

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

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

Neither option is correct.

When you block normal and reasonable movement.

Special Driving Situations

When driving on snow, why should you stay in a higher gear?

To allow for easier braking.

To drive faster.

To reduce likelihood of wheel spin.

To consume less fuel.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you purchase a vehicle from a private property, how long do you have to transfer the ownership of the vehicle?

5 days.

30 days.

10 days.

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.

Lane Control

Which of the following is true regarding double white lines?

You may change lanes freely.

Neither option is correct.

You must wait until a single broken white line appears before changing lanes.

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.

Double solid lines indicates that you may not pass.

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

Special Driving Situations

Your car has been covered in snow. Which of these parts of the car should be cleared of ice and snow before beginning a journey: (Select all that apply)

The hood.

The license plates.

The doors.

The windows.

Laws and Rules of the Road

If you have parked on the side of the road, what should you do before reentering the lane?

Yield to all traffic.

Proceed with high speed when entering the roadway.

Quickly turn onto the road before another vehicle comes.

Traffic Controls

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

Traffic wardens.

Traffic officers.

Police officers.

School crossing patrols.

10.

Occupant Protection

Pregnant women should do the following regarding a harness style seatbelt?

The harness should be worn across the breasts and over the abdomen's bulge.

The harness should be placed between the breasts and to the side of the abdomen's bulge.

No harness should be worn because it can cause greater injury.

11.

Safe Driving Practices

Why should you reduce your speed when traveling in foggy conditions?

Brakes are less effective in foggy conditions.

To allow more time to react to developing hazards.

To reduce fuel consumption.

To avoid being dazzled by fog lights from other vehicles.

12.

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.

13.

Parking

What does a white parking colored curb indicate?

Park for a limited time as indicated by the sign.

Stop only long enough to pick up/drop off passengers or mail.

No stopping is allowed at this curb.

14.

Safe Driving Practices

What is hand-to-hand steering also referred to as?

Push/pull steering.

Hand-over-hand steering.

One hand steering.

15.

Occupant Protection

How many types of driver distractions are there?

16.

Sharing the Road

A farmer is herding cows across the road. What should you do?

Speed up to get around them more quickly.

Turn around and find another route.

Slow down and be ready to stop if necessary.

Use your horn.

17.

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?

5 feet beyond the back rear bumper.

4 feet beyond the back rear bumper.

2 feet beyond the back rear bumper.

18.

Sharing the Road

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

Do not tailgate other drivers.

Using your horn for non-emergencies.

Both options are correct.

19.

Turns

Which of the following is not an illegal U-turn?

Where a "no U-turn" sign is posted.

At or on a rail road crossing.

When there is an opening available in the center divider.

20.

Laws and Rules of the Road

School crosswalks are normally marked with what color lines?

Red lines.

Yellow lines.

Black lines.

21.

Safe Driving Practices

If your vehicle is low on fuel, you should:

Begin a freeway journey.

Speed up to consume more fuel.

Keep driving until you almost run out. Cars are more efficient with less fuel in the tank.

Stop at the nearest service station to refuel as soon as possible.

22.

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.

23.

Alcohol and Drugs

What is an IID?

A type of headlight that allows you to see better at night.

An ignition interlock device.

A form of license plate that is optional for your vehicle.

24.

Alcohol and Drugs

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

In your cup holder.

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

In the trunk of your vehicle.

25.

Safe Driving Practices

How can you reduce injury when gripping your steering wheel?

Grip the steering wheel with your knuckles outside of the wheel.

Both options are correct.

You should grip the outside of your steering wheel.

26.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What also can be classified as an intersection?

Cross streets.

Alleys.

Both options are correct.

27.

Laws and Rules of the Road

If a vehicle is stopped at a crosswalk, what is the correct course of action to pass the vehicle?

Ensure that no pedestrians are in front of that vehicle.

You may pass as long as you proceed with caution.

You are not allowed to pass a vehicle at a crosswalk.

28.

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.

29.

Traffic Controls

Which traffic signal typically comes after the solid yellow traffic signal?

Flashing Yellow Arrow.

Solid Green.

Solid Red.

30.

Lane Control

What are the purpose of yield lines?

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

To indicate where a vehicle must stop or yield at.

To indicate at which point you must speed up.

31.

Sharing the Road

It is against the law to follow how many feet behind an emergency vehicle while their emergency lights are activated?

1,000 feet.

500 feet.

300 feet.

32.

Sharing the Road

When you are in a construction zone, what should you not do?

Obey instructions from the flaggers present.

Stop and watch the road work.

Obey special signs.

33.

Visual Search

In this image, what do the shaded areas visualize?

The correct way to travel down a highway.

How far other vehicles should travel from your vehicle.

The blind spots of your vehicle.

34.

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 avoid an uneven road surface or an icy patch.

Cyclists like to show off.

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

To get a better view of the road ahead.

35.

Safe Driving Practices

At what point, in poor conditions, should you turn your headlights on?

Neither option is correct.

When you are unable to see 500 feet ahead of you.

When you are unable to see 1,000 feet ahead of you.

36.

Sharing the Road

Why should you be aware of long vehicles when at a junction or roundabout?

Their bright colour may dazzle you.

Long vehicles require more space to manoeuvre.

The driver of the long vehicle cannot see you.

It is more difficult for a heavy vehicle to stop for a signal.

37.

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.

38.

Sharing the Road

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Flammable

Radioactive

Corrosive

39.

Lane Control

Apart from looking in your mirrors, what should you do before changing lanes?

Neither option is correct.

Signal which direction you will be moving to.

Change lanes without a signal, as long as you do it slowly to let other drivers know.

40.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

Neither option is correct.

There are no suggested safety tips when turning left.

Keep your wheels pointed straight to be prevent being thrown into oncoming traffic in the event of an accident.

41.

Parking

When parking downhill, what way should you turn your wheels?

Towards the curb.

Towards the shoulder of the road.

Away from the curb.

42.

Special Driving Situations

Why are vehicles fitted with rear fog lights?

In case your brake lights don't work.

In case your vehicle breaks down.

To allow other vehicles to see you in fog.

For learner drivers on the freeway.

43.

Visual Search

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

Always increase your speed when driving along side other vehicles.

At freeway exits, do not drive alongside other vehicles.

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

44.

Sharing the Road

At what speed do slow moving vehicles typically travel?

55 mph.

25 mph or less.

65 mph.

45.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What law requires you to remain stopped as long as a school bus has flashing red lights?

CVC 22454

CVC 480.

CVC 597.7.

46.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

What California penal code prohibits an individual from obstructing or interfering with a funeral procession?

CVC 480.

CVC 2817.

CVC 2852

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