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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Occupant Protection

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

California Penal Code 597.7

The FFDL 28 Fast Facts Brochure

The United States Constitution

Sharing the Road

What is a LSV?

A low-speed vehicle.

A neighborhood electric vehicle.

A type of public transit.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Railroad tracks.

Crossroad.

There is a hospital ahead.

Lane Control

What is the correct interpretation of this diagram?

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

Double solid lines indicates that you may not pass.

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

Handling Emergencies

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

Look for an alternate route away from traffic.

Apply the breaks.

Keep your eyes on the road.

Traffic Controls

Oncoming traffic is stopped and they may turn left.

The driver must increase their speed.

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

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

Which of the following is true regarding funeral processions?

Neither option is correct.

Funeral processions never have the right-of-way.

Funeral processions have the right-of-way.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the speed limit when you are in a business district?

25 mph, unless otherwise posted.

55 mph, unless otherwise posted.

35 mph, unless otherwise posted.

Sharing the Road

There are sheep in the road. What should you do?

Use your horn.

Slow down and be ready to stop if necessary.

Speed up to get around them more quickly.

Turn around and find another route.

10.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct definition of a pedestrian?

There is no definition for a pedestrian in the state of California.

A pedestrian is a person on foot who uses a conveyance.

Any individual using a vehicle to travel.

11.

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?

30 days.

5 days.

10 days.

12.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the penalty for failing to stop for a school bus?

Neither option is correct.

A fine of up to $1,000.

A traffic citation.

13.

Visual Search

In this image, what does the green area visualize?

What is behind you.

What is ahead.

Blind spots.

14.

Special Driving Situations

If your vehicle is stationary and is likely to remain so for more than a couple of minutes, you should apply the parking brake and switch off the engine in order to: (Select all that apply)

Get out of the vehicle to have a stretch.

Reduce emissions.

Reduce noise pollution.

Reduce fuel consumption.

15.

Occupant Protection

How far should your passengers ride from the airbag cover?

13 inches

5 inches.

10 inches

16.

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.

17.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

This sign indicates that there is a ski lodge near by.

This sign indicates that a trolley is near by.

This sign indicates that a rest area is near by.

18.

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.

19.

Visual Search

You are traveling along a road and you see a car reversing out from a driveway on the left. You should NOT:

Use your horn to warn the other driver of your presence.

Speed up and overtake.

Be prepared to stop.

Slow down.

20.

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 your horn so other road users are aware of you.

Use dipped headlights.

Use your fog lights if visibility is below 100m.

21.

Special Driving Situations

Why are vehicles fitted with front fog lights?

In case your headlights are broken.

To improve your visbility ahead.

In case your vehicle breaks down.

For learner drivers on the freeway.

22.

Sharing the Road

When you enter a construction zone, what should you do?

Be prepared to stop.

Both options are correct.

Reduce your speed.

23.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the speed limit when you are in a business district?

35 mph, unless otherwise posted.

55 mph, unless otherwise posted.

25 mph, unless otherwise posted.

24.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Which of the following is correct?

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

Proceed as normal when entering a crosswalk with pedestrians entering.

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

25.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What direction does traffic travel on a roundabout?

Clockwise

Straight.

Counter-clockwise

26.

Sharing the Road

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

1 second.

3 seconds.

4 seconds.

27.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

What must vehicles in a funeral procession have?

A large orange and red sticker that marks them as such.

A sticker that indicates that they are a part of a funeral procession.

Nothing is required to mark them.

28.

Special Driving Situations

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

A dime.

A quarter.

A penny.

29.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

There is no defined rule for this situation.

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

You are not required to stop your vehicle.

30.

Alcohol and Drugs

What is a PAS?

There is no defined definition for PAS in the state of California.

Preliminary alcohol screening.

Neither option is correct.

31.

Lane Control

Why type of roadway marking is typically used to indicate bike lanes?

A broken white line

A single solid white line.

A double yellow line.

32.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Under what circumstances are you allowed to cross a sidewalk with your vehicle?

Only to enter or exit a driveway or alley.

You are allowed to cross the sidewalk in the event that you are trying to pass another vehicle.

You are allowed to cross a sidewalk with your vehicle for any reason.

33.

Parking

What California penal code allows local authorities to designate public spaces as an exclusive area for charging vehicles?

CVC 480.

CVC 22511.

CVC 22651.

34.

Handling Emergencies

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

Brake hard immediately. It doesn't matter if the wheels lock.

Increase acceleration to speed up out of the skid.

Release the brakes. Steer into the skid.

Speed up whilst steering away from the skid.

35.

Sharing the Road

The car 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 left or turn left.

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

36.

Special Driving Situations

On curves, there is ___ pull on your vehicle.

no pull.

A strong downward pull.

A strong outward pull

37.

Vehicle Positioning

Which of the following is a safe way to exit the freeway?

Signal and look over your shoulder.

Signal your intention to exit 5 seconds before reaching the exit.

Both options are correct.

38.

Visual Search

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

Do not stay in another driver's blind spot.

Always tailgate another vehicle.

Neither option is correct.

39.

Special Driving Situations

If you drive through deep water, why might your brakes become less effective?

You drive more quickly when coming out of the water.

Your attention is distracted by water on the windscreen.

A fish may be stuck on your wheel.

They may be wet which reduces their friction.

40.

Safe Driving Practices

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

Use your horn to tell them you're annoyed.

Pull over, calm down and continue your journey after relaxing

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

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

41.

Traffic Controls

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

The driver may proceed.

The driver must stop.

The driver must proceed with caution.

42.

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.

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

The driver of the long vehicle cannot see you.

43.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Curve.

Slippery when wet.

T Intersection.

44.

Safe Driving Practices

Who is responsible whilst a vehicle is traveling under cruise control?

The driver or rider of the vehicle.

The mechanical responsible for maintenance.

The vehicle manufacturer.

The owner of the vehicle.

45.

Special Driving Situations

If you drive through deep water your brakes might become less effective. What should you do?

Do not use your brakes for at least 10 minutes.

Speed up then brake harshly to quickly dry them.

Gently apply light pressure to the brakes while driving slowly to dry them out.

Speed up to dry your brakes faster.

46.

Occupant Protection

How many types of driver distractions are there?

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