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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Alcohol and Drugs

What is the consequence if your BAC is 0.08% or higher?

The officer may arrest you.

The officer may let you go, as long as you promise to drive straight home at a reduced speed.

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

Occupant Protection

In what situation is it okay to leave your child and/or animals in a hot vehicle?

Not at all, as it is unlawful and dangerous.

When the windows are fully opened to allow as much air as possible into the vehicle.

When the windows are cracked slightly to allow air to enter the vehicle.

Visual Search

What is the "3 second rule"?

Neither option is correct.

When you are passing another vehicle, you have three seconds to pass

A method in which you can ensure that there is enough distance between you and the vehicle in front of you.

Safe Driving Practices

You want to reverse your car but cannot see if it is safe. You should:

Reverse very slowly.

Use your horn.

Get out of your vehicle and check before moving.

Rev your engine loudly.

Safe Driving Practices

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

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

In poor weather conditions.

On an empty road in good weather.

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

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.

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

Neither option is correct.

Parking

Which of the following is an example of illegal parking

At a red curb.

Parking next to a school.

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

Special Driving Situations

What is most commonly used to check the tread on your tires?

A penny.

A dime.

A quarter.

Turns

When a red arrow traffic signal is present, what is the correct course of action?

Wait until the signal turns a solid green or green arrow.

Neither option is correct.

Make the turn when there is no oncoming traffic. Follow the right-of-way rules.

10.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are under the age of 21, and you are convicted of having a BAC of 0.01% or over, which of the following is a possible consequence?

Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.

You will face life imprisonment.

No actions will be taken against you.

11.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are a commercial driver, and you are convicted of a DUI, what must you first do after your suspension?

Downgrade to a noncommercial license.

Neither option is correct.

Nothing will happen.

12.

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?

Nothing will happen, since nobody was injured.

Neither option is correct.

Your driving privilege will be suspended.

13.

Lane Control

What is a HOV lane?

HOV lanes are used for emergency vehicles only.

A special lane used only for carpools, buses, motorcycles, or decaled low-emission vehicles.

HOV lanes are not present in the state of California.

14.

Lane Control

What is the other common name for yield lines?

Stopping points.

Passing lanes.

Shark's teeth.

15.

Safe Driving Practices

When you are signalling before making a manoeuvre, you should always:

Begin your manoeuvre immediately as you have right of way.

Watch out for signals given by other road users and proceed only when you are satisfied that it is safe.

Keep signalling for about a minute before you manoeuvre as a warning.

Use your hazard lights to alert other road users.

16.

Special Driving Situations

Why are vehicles fitted with rear fog lights?

For learner drivers on the freeway.

In case your brake lights don't work.

In case your vehicle breaks down.

To allow other vehicles to see you in fog.

17.

Safe Driving Practices

If you are under the age of 18, which of the of the following is correct regarding the use of electronic devices while driving?

Neither option is correct.

Any driver, regardless of age, may use an electronic device while driving as long as they look up every two seconds.

It is unlawful for anyone under the age of 18 to use an electronic device while driving, unless it is in the case of an emergency.

18.

Parking

While parked, what should you do when you are ready to exit your vehicle?

Look for passing vehicles.

Both options are correct.

Do not open your door unless it does not interfere with traffic.

19.

Laws and Rules of the Road

When towing a vehicle or trailer, which lanes must you drive in?

The lane that is closest to the right side of the road.

Any lanes regardless of the circumstance, or posted speed.

Any lane as long as you are maintaining the posted speed.

20.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What do you do in the event that a pedestrian makes eye contact with your vehicle at a crosswalk?

Both options are correct.

In means that they are ready to cross the street.

Yield to the pedestrian.

21.

Sharing the Road

Which of these light signals implies the motorcycle is slowing down and maybe about to stop?

22.

Parking

You need to park and leave your vehicle on a foggy road. You should:

Never leave any lights switched on.

Leave your headlights on.

Leave your fog lights on.

Leave your parking lights on.

23.

Special Driving Situations

You are driving your car in wet weather. Rain and spray from the road are limiting visibility. You should: (Select all that apply)

Use your flashing hazard lights.

Use dipped headlights.

Use your horn so other road users are aware of you.

Use your fog lights if visibility is below 100m.

24.

Turns

What should you not do when making a left turn?

Cut the corner of the lane belonging to the vehicles coming towards you.

Decrease your speed.

Look over your left shoulder.

25.

Lane Control

What do solid yellow lines indicate on a roadway?

The center of a road for two-way traffic.

Neither option is correct.

Indicates that you may pass freely.

26.

Sharing the Road

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

The driver of the long vehicle cannot see you.

Their bright colour may dazzle you.

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

Long vehicles require more space to manoeuvre.

27.

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 uneven road surface or an icy patch.

28.

Occupant Protection

An eight year old child is riding in the front seat of a vehicle. The vehicle does not have a backseat available. Is it lawful for this child to sit in the front seat?

As long as the child is wearing their seatbelt, it does not matter.

Yes, since there is no rear seat available, the child may sit in the front seat lawfully.

No, as all children must ride in the backseat.

29.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you receive too many negligent driver points, what may the Department of Motor Vehicles do?

Suspend your license for 6 months.

Both options are correct.

Place you on a probation for 1 year.

30.

Occupant Protection

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

CVC 597.7.

CVC 480.

CVC 15620.

31.

Traffic Controls

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

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

You must turn in the direction the arrow is pointing.

32.

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?

3000

Up to $1,000

2000

33.

Visual Search

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

400 feet.

210 feet.

500 feet.

34.

Additional Driving Laws/Rules

You MUST NOT leave your vehicle unattended if:

Your vehicle's engine is running.

Your vehicle is unlocked.

Your vehicle is not immobilised.

Your vehicle has broken down.

35.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

Which of the following is one form of financial responsibility of your vehicle?

A blank cheque that you can use in the event that you are in a vehicle accident.

A copy of your bank statement that shows you have at least $4,000 in it.

A deposit of $35,000 with the Department of Motor Vehicles.

36.

Lane Control

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

The left most lane.

The right most lane.

The middle lane.

37.

Driver Readiness

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

Unventilated warm air may cause the driver to become sleepy.

It can reduce fuel efficiency.

Warm air may be uncomfortable for your passengers.

May cause excessive sweat.

38.

Lane Control

What are sharrows?

A route for bicyclists on streets shared with vehicle traffic.

A route that is for the exclusive use of bicyclists.

A route that alerts traffic that bicyclists are allowed to occupy the travel lane.

39.

Turns

What is 200 feet most often compared to, to help visualize the distance?

Half of an American football field.

Neither option is correct.

A quarter the distance of an average airport.

40.

Sharing the Road

If you are needing to make a turn, and you must enter a bike lane to do so, how much distance can you drive into the bike lane?

1 mile.

500 feet.

200 feet.

41.

Handling Emergencies

Who can you call for free assistance in the event that your car becomes disabled on the freeway?

Freeway Service Patrol.

Department of Motor Vehicles.

California Highway Patrol.

42.

Visual Search

In this image, what does the blue area visualize?

Blind spots.

What is at your side.

What is ahead.

43.

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 left.

The driver is indicating that they are turning right.

44.

Lane Control

Which of the following is true regarding double white lines?

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

Neither option is correct.

You may change lanes freely.

45.

Special Driving Situations

After how many miles should you rotate your tires?

Every 6,000 to 7,000 miles.

Every 1,000 - 2,000 miles.

Every 3,000 to 5,000 miles.

46.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

How many points must you have in a 12 month period to be considered a negligent operator?

1 point

2 points.

4 points.

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