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.

Ready? Click 'Next' to begin.

Sharing the Road

On a divided highway with 4 or more traffic lanes in one direction, what lane do large trucks typically drive in?

The left lost lane.

Any lane they choose, as long as they maintain the posted speed limit.

The lane just to the left of the right most lane.

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.

Safe Driving Practices

You should use dipped headlights: (Select all that apply)

During dull daytime weather.

To dazzle other road users.

When another vehicle is overtaking you.

At night in built-up areas.

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.

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

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

Alcohol and Drugs

When taking medication, whom should you consult before operating a vehicle?

Your breakdown service.

Your doctor or pharmacist

A passenger in your vehicle.

The local fuel station.

Sharing the Road

You are about to overtake a person riding a mobility scooter in windy weather. What should you do as you overtake?

Use your horn.

Keep as close as possible to them.

Use a higher gear whilst overtaking.

Allow plenty of space.

Driver Readiness

Which California penal code requires physicians to report conditions that may affect your ability to drive?

CVC 22511.

CVC 480.

CHSC 103900

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

At minimum, if an individual is convicted of manslaughter resulting from evading police pursuit, how long can they serve in prison?

4 to 10 years.

1 to 2 years.

2 to 3 years.

Laws and Rules of the Road

If you are approaching a school safety patrol, what should you do?

Obey their directions.

Ignore them and continue observing the rules of the road.

Neither option is correct as most schools do not have school safety patrols.

10.

Sharing the Road

Which of these other road users might not take a normal route through a roundabout? (Select all that apply)

Cars

Cyclists

Long vehicles.

Horse riders.

11.

Safe Driving Practices

You should adjust your seat and mirrors correctly in order to:

Ensure you can see yourself whilst you drive.

Ensure comfort, full control and maximum field of vision.

Keep the distracting vehicle controls out of reach.

Keep your body as close as possible to the steering wheel, even if its uncomfortable.

12.

Sharing the Road

You are about to overtake a motorcyclist in windy weather. What should you do as you overtake?

Use your horn.

Overtake as quickly as possible.

Allow plenty of space.

Keep as close as possible to them.

13.

Special Driving Situations

Which of the following is a way to reduce the hazard associated with high winds while driving?

Reducing your speed.

Both options are correct.

Being proactive.

14.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What should you do if you see a stray animal on the roadway?

Slow down and/or stop if it is safe to do so.

Honk your horn until it moves.

Swerve to miss the animal.

15.

Sharing the Road

Which of these light signals implies the car will turn right or move to the right?

16.

Traffic Controls

What should you do when you are coming to a railroad crossing?

Slow down, look and listen for any oncoming trains. Be prepared to stop.

Continue forward without reducing speed.

Increase your speed to beat the train before it crosses.

17.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Where are you required to stop, because of a stop light or sign?

Before the crosswalk.

You must stop before the stop line, sign, or signal.

Both options are correct.

18.

Handling Emergencies

What should you do in the event that you begin to skid while driving on ice?

Slam on your brakes.

Increase your speed to create more traction.

Ease off of the accelerator.

19.

Special Driving Situations

What should you do if you are driving and there is heavy fog or smoke?

The best advice is to not travel in those conditions.

Both options are correct.

Increase your following distance to other vehicles.

20.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are under the age of 21, and you are caught with an alcohol beverage in your vehicle, how long can you vehicle be impounded for?

30 days.

7 days.

21 days.

21.

Traffic Controls

In addition to yielding, what must you also do when you come to a YIELD sign?

You must let any vehicle, bicyclist, or pedestrian pass before you proceed.

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

You must stop at the limit line before proceeding.

22.

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 use headlights. You may use fog lights if necessary.

You MUST switch on your hazard lights.

You MUST NOT slow down.

You MUST NOT switch on your fog lights.

23.

Lane Control

What are the purpose of yield lines?

To indicate at which point you must speed up.

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

To indicate where a vehicle must stop or yield at.

24.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you have an excessive BAC level, how long may you serve in jail for?

1 month.

2 years.

6 months.

25.

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.

300 feet.

500 feet.

26.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is correct regarding lap belt and shoulder harness style seatbelts?

Wearing both will increase the chance of a survival in a vehicle accident.

Wearing both may cause greater injury in the event of a vehicle accident.

Wearing both will decrease the chance of a survival in a vehicle accident.

27.

Parking

How long until your vehicle may be removed if it is stopped on the freeway?

1 hour.

4 hours.

24 hours.

28.

Visual Search

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

Avoid driving directly along other vehicles on multilane streets.

Neither option is correct.

Always increase your speed when driving along side other vehicles.

29.

Safe Driving Practices

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

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

Use your hazard lights to alert other road users.

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

Begin your manoeuvre immediately as you have right of way.

30.

Alcohol and Drugs

Consuming alcohol will have the following effect: (Select all that apply)

Improve co-ordination and reaction times.

Take time to leave your body making you unfit to drive even hours later.

Affect judgement of speed, distance and risk.

Reduce driving ability, even if you're below the legal limit.

31.

Parking

What should you do before backing up to parallel park?

Lift your foot off of the brake.

Check your mirrors.

Both options are correct.

32.

Handling Emergencies

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

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

Stop and turn off of the ignition.

Keep your eyes on the road.

33.

Sharing the Road

It is particularly important to be aware of: (Select all that apply)

Fields filled with animals.

Truck drivers.

Disabled people.

Older drivers.

34.

Parking

What does a blue parking colored curb indicate?

Park for a limited time as indicated by a sign or the time painted on the curb.

This parking is only permitted for those with a disabled placard or license plate.

No stopping, standing, or parking is permitted.

35.

Safe Driving Practices

Which circumstance is an example of when to use your horn?

To try and get eye contact with other drivers.

If a driver is moving slowly.

To alert other drivers that they made a mistake.

36.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is a type of cognitive distraction?

Reaching down to pick up an object that fell onto the floor board.

Paying full attention to the road.

Mind off of the road.

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.

Alcohol and Drugs

You and two passengers are pulled over by a police officer. Your backseat passenger has an open container of alcohol that they are actively drinking. Is this against the law?

Yes, as all open containers of alcohol must be kept in the trunk, or where passengers are not seated.

Neither option is correct.

No, as the driver is not the one holding or actively drinking the open container of alcohol.

39.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Traffic signal ahead.

Stop ahead.

No traffic signal ahead.

40.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Which of the following is true regarding blind pedestrians?

Blind pedestrians rely on someone else telling them when it is safe across the street.

Blind pedestrians rely on the sound of your vehicle to know when it's safe to cross the street.

Follow standard right-of-way rules when it comes to blind pedestrians.

41.

Parking

Which California penal code prohibits parking in a crosshatched space?

CVC 480.

CVC 597.7.

CVC 22507.8

42.

Handling Emergencies

If you are involved in an accident where no one was injured, how long do you have to notify the Department of Motor Vehicles?

90 days.

10 days.

30 days.

43.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

What must vehicles in a funeral procession have?

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

Nothing is required to mark them.

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

44.

Lane Control

What do solid yellow lines indicate on a roadway?

Indicates that you may pass freely.

Neither option is correct.

The center of a road for two-way traffic.

45.

Safe Driving Practices

The driver ahead of you made a mistake while driving, and you want to alert them to it. What do you do?

Do nothing, and proceed with caution.

Honk your horn at them to alert them to pay attention.

Honk your horn at them to let them know they made a mistake.

46.

Parking

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

In off-street parking areas.

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.

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