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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Laws and Rules of the Road

If a school bus stops on the other side of a divided highway, what must you do?

You are not required to stop your vehicle.

There is no defined rule for this situation.

Stop your vehicle and wait until the lights are no longer red.

Visual Search

Under ideal circumstances, how long will it take to stop if you are travelling 55 mph?

400 feet.

210 feet.

500 feet.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are over the age of 21, what is the minimum level of BAC before it becomes unlawful to drive?

0.0008

0.0005

0.0001

Laws and Rules of the Road

Which of the following is correct?

No specific rules apply to a crosswalk when you are crossing it with your vehicle.

You must yield to all pedestrians entering or crossing a crosswalk.

Proceed as normal when entering a crosswalk with pedestrians entering.

Safe Driving Practices

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

Brakes are less effective in foggy conditions.

To avoid being dazzled by fog lights from other vehicles.

To allow more time to react to developing hazards.

To reduce fuel consumption.

Special Driving Situations

Where are you most likely to be affect by crosswinds?

Travelling across a bridge on a freeway.

On a narrow country lane.

In a built up area.

In heavy traffic.

Special Driving Situations

What should you do when you are being pulled over by law enforcement?

Both options are correct.

Turn on your right turn signal to indicate to the police officer that you acknowledge them.

Move your vehicle to the right shoulder of the road.

Turns

Under which circumstance can you make a legal U-turn?

Across a double yellow line when it is safe and legal.

At any point in the roadway, as long as you are not obstructing traffic.

Neither option is correct.

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)

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

Vehicle is safer to drive.

Vehicle handling and response is improved.

Increased use of the footbrake can reduce its effectiveness.

10.

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.

11.

Sharing the Road

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

12.

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 switch on your hazard lights.

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

You MUST NOT switch on your fog lights.

You MUST NOT slow down.

13.

Visual Search

Why is it important to not develop a "fixed stare" while driving?

It is a good habit to develop as it decreases the chances of an accident.

Neither option is correct.

It prevents you from seeing potential hazards ahead of you.

14.

Parking

When parking uphill, what should you also do?

Make sure that your wheels are pointing towards the curb.

Neither option is correct.

Engage your parking break.

15.

Safe Driving Practices

You are preparing to pull away from a curb, but you do not see any oncoming vehicles in any direction. What is the safest course of action?

Neither option is correct.

Do not signal and take your time pulling out onto the roadway.

Signal that you are turning anyway.

16.

Laws and Rules of the Road

In unmarked crosswalks, who has the right-of-way?

Pedestrians.

Bicyclists.

Vehicles.

17.

Turns

What should you do when you are making a right turn?

Reduce your speed.

Both options are correct.

Look over your right shoulder.

18.

Safe Driving Practices

Before beginning a journey, how can you best plan your route?

Use a map or route planner.

Consult with your local fuel station.

No need to plan, just follow the signs.

Read your local newspaper.

19.

Traffic Controls

Oncoming traffic is stopped and they may turn left.

The signal is about to turn to a red traffic light.

The driver must increase their speed.

20.

Safe Driving Practices

If you become agitated or annoyed at another road user, you should:

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.

Rev your engine loudly to get them to move out of the way.

21.

Visual Search

In this image, what does the green area visualize?

Blind spots.

What is ahead.

What is behind you.

22.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

Ignore the stop line and stop before the crosswalk.

The stop line must be obeyed first.

Neither option is correct.

23.

Special Driving Situations

If your vehicle is stationary and is likely to remain so for more than a couple of minutes, you should reduce emissions and noise pollution by:

Revving your engine to keep it warm.

Checking your tires.

Switching off any radios you have.

Switching off your engine.

24.

Visual Search

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

500 feet.

210 feet.

150 feet

25.

Visual Search

In this image, what does the red area visualize?

Blind spots.

What is ahead.

What is behind you.

26.

Occupant Protection

A child is sitting in the front seat with a rear facing child passenger restraint system. Is it lawful for the driver to allow this?

Yes, as long as the child is properly restrained in the passenger seat.

No, this is not lawful. The child must be in the backseat if they are restrained in a rear facing child seat.

Neither option is correct.

27.

Occupant Protection

What brochure can you refer to in the event you are needing clarification regarding Driver Distractions?

The FFDL 28 Fast Facts Brochure

The United States Constitution

California Penal Code 597.7

28.

Sharing the Road

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

1 second.

3 seconds.

4 seconds.

29.

Lane Control

What should you do before overtaking? (Select all that apply)

Make sure there is a suitable gap in front of the vehicle you plan to overtake.

Flash your lights first to try to get the vehicle you plan to overtake to speed up.

Make sure other road users are not overtaking you.

Make sure the road is sufficiently clear ahead.

30.

Occupant Protection

How far should your passengers ride from the airbag cover?

10 inches

13 inches

5 inches.

31.

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.

32.

Alcohol and Drugs

Regardless of age, if you are on probation for DUI, what is the minimum level of BAC before it becomes unlawful to drive?

0.0008

0.0005

0.0001

33.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

What is the fee you may be required to pay to the Department of Motor Vehicles in the event that you driver's license is suspended?

200

34.

Safe Driving Practices

When MUST your vehicle's headlights be switched on?

At all times.

Any time other vehicles are on the road.

At night.

Whenever visibility is reduced.

35.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Merging traffic.

Added lane.

Curve

36.

Parking

Under what circumstances may you park on a freeway?

When a stop is specifically permitted.

Both options are correct.

In an emergency.

37.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Who should you allow sufficient time to cross the street?

Both options are correct.

Older pedestrians.

Disabled pedestrians.

38.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

You may not enter the road that the sign is adjacent to.

This sign means that you cannot do a certain action.

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

39.

Traffic Controls

Which of the following traffic signals means to "proceed with caution"?

A flashing yellow traffic signal.

A green arrow traffic signal.

A solid green traffic signal.

40.

Vehicle Positioning

What is the correct course of action when you are behind a driver who may be dangerous to others?

Neither option is correct.

Tailgate the driver.

Increase your following distance.

41.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you are under the age of 18 and you are in a vehicle accident, which of the following is true?

Both options are correct.

Your parents or guardians may be liable for civil damagers.

You may be fined for the damages.

42.

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.

43.

Driver Readiness

Why should you be aware of warm air in the car whilst driving?

Warm air may be uncomfortable for your passengers.

May cause excessive sweat.

Unventilated warm air may cause the driver to become sleepy.

It can reduce fuel efficiency.

44.

Sharing the Road

If you are a minor using a bicycle for transportation, what is required?

A valid driver's license.

A valid learner's permit.

A helmet.

45.

Parking

What California penal code allows a vehicle to be removed after 4 hours?

CVC 22651.

CVC 480.

CVC 597.7.

46.

Lane Control

What is a bike route?

A route for bicyclists on streets that are shared with vehicle traffic.

A route for bicyclists on streets shared with vehicle traffic.

A lane that provides greater separation from adjacent vehicle traffic.

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