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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Sharing the Road

Which of the following is correct regarding emergency vehicles with their sirens activated?

You can proceed like normal, ignoring the sirens and lights.

You must yield the right-of-way.

Decrease your speed and proceed like normal.

Lane Control

What do broken yellow lines indicate on a roadway?

Indicates that you may not pass in this area.

Indicates that you may pass if the broken line is next to your driving lane.

The center of a road for two-way traffic.

Safe Driving Practices

When may you use your vehicle's fog lights?

In a tunnel.

If your headlights are not working.

When visibility is severely reduced.

Any time at night.

Traffic Controls

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

School crossing patrols.

Traffic wardens.

Police officers.

Traffic officers.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign means that you are approaching a railroad crossing.

This sign means that you should stop and wait for the signal before crossing the railroad tracks.

Both A and B.

Special Driving Situations

Where are you most likely to be affect by crosswinds?

Travelling across a bridge on a freeway.

In a built up area.

On a narrow country lane.

In heavy traffic.

Alcohol and Drugs

When you are driving in the state of California, what do you automatically give your consent for?

Searches of your vehicle.

Neither option is correct as driving in the state of California does not automatically make you give your consent for anything.

Breath, blood, or urine tests if you are suspected of DUI.

Sharing the Road

The rider of the motorcycle in front of you is holding their arm out straight to the right as shown in the picture. 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.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

What is the NOTS?

A type of public transit.

The Negligent Operator Treatment System.

Neither option is correct.

10.

Special Driving Situations

Which headlights should you use in the event that you have to drive in heavy fog or smoke?

Low beam headlights.

High beam headlights.

Fog headlights.

11.

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.

12.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Which of the following is true when driving in a roundabout?

You may enter using a high rate of speed.

Do not stop or pass vehicles.

You may pass vehicles using any additional lanes.

13.

Occupant Protection

Apart from the required age, what is the other exception for having a rear-facing child passenger restraint system?

The child is 40 pounds or more.

The child is 30 pounds or more, and is 3 feet 2 inches taller.

The child is 20 pounds or more.

14.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

Indicates that you must yield before proceeding.

This sign means that you are not allowed to do a certain action.

This sign indicates that you must follow its instruction.

15.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

End divided highway.

Directional arrow.

Lane ending.

16.

Lane Control

What should you do before passing another vehicle?

Look ahead for road conditions and traffic that may cause other vehicles to merge as well.

There are no suggestions when passing another vehicle, only to do it with caution.

Pass the other vehicle at a high rate of speed to beat any traffic.

17.

Occupant Protection

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

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

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.

18.

Sharing the Road

Some of the most vulnerable road users are: (Select all that apply)

Truck drivers.

Cyclists.

Car drivers.

Horse riders.

19.

Parking

What does a green parking colored curb indicate?

No stopping is allowed at this curb.

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

Stop no longer than the time posted to load/unload passengers or freight.

20.

Safe Driving Practices

How can you reduce injury when gripping your steering wheel?

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

You should grip the outside of your steering wheel.

Both options are correct.

21.

Lane Control

If there are only two lanes, which lane should you choose for the smoothest driving?

Either lane is perfectly acceptable.

The right lane.

The left lane.

22.

Handling Emergencies

What should you do in the event that your vehicle stalls or becomes disabled on railroad tracks, and there is not a train coming?

Attempt to push your vehicle off of the railroad tracks by yourself.

Exit your vehicle immediately and call the Emergency Notification System number located nearby.

Stay in your vehicle and call for help.

23.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Which of the following does a roundabout not have?

Neither option is correct.

A roadway.

Bicycle ways.

24.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you fail to appear for traffic court, if you have received a traffic ticket, what can happen?

Nothing will happen.

Nothing will happen as you are not required to appear in traffic court unless you decide to go.

Your driver's license may be suspended.

25.

Handling Emergencies

You are traveling in snowy weather. How can you tell if your tires are no longer gripping the road?

The steering becomes light and unresponsive.

Your speed increases unexpectedly.

Your speed decreases unexpectedly.

The engine becomes louder.

26.

Lane Control

What are the purpose of yield lines?

To indicate where a vehicle must stop or yield at.

To indicate at which point you must speed up.

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

27.

Special Driving Situations

When should you switch off your fog lights?

Visibility is greater than 2000 feet.

When visibility is greater than 1000 feet.

When visibility is greater than 200 feet.

When visibility is greater than 500 feet.

28.

Visual Search

In this image, what do the shaded areas visualize?

The blind spots of your vehicle.

How far other vehicles should travel from your vehicle.

The correct way to travel down a highway.

29.

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)

Vehicle speed will reduce going downhill.

Vehicle speed will increase going downhill.

Steering response may be reduced.

Steering control will improve.

30.

Lane Control

What lane should you generally drive in at all times unless otherwise posted?

The lane with the smoothest flow of traffic.

The lane that is very congested with traffic.

Neither option is correct.

31.

Safe Driving Practices

You have turned into a sideroad and realise you have made a mistake. You should NOT:

Perform a three-point turn manoeuvre.

Reverse onto the main road.

Find an alternative route.

Keep going forward to find a safe place to turn around.

32.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Curve

Merging traffic.

Added lane.

33.

Special Driving Situations

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

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

Do not use your brakes for at least 10 minutes.

Speed up to dry your brakes faster.

Speed up then brake harshly to quickly dry them.

34.

Traffic Controls

What does this sign mean?

Stop at the junction.

Tunnel ahead.

No entry to only vehicular traffic.

No entry to all traffic.

35.

Safe Driving Practices

Why is it dangerous to use your fog lights when traveling in clear weather?

Your fog lights may dazzle other drivers.

Other drivers may mistake them for your brake lights.

They will reduce your concentration.

Other drivers may think there is fog ahead.

36.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If an individual is from out of state, once they receive a job or become a resident, how long do they have to register their vehicle with the state of California?

7 days.

5 days.

20 days.

37.

Traffic Controls

What does a solid yellow traffic signal mean?

Go.

Stop under all circumstances.

Caution. Stop if you can do so safely.

38.

Sharing the Road

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

39.

Special Driving Situations

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

Being proactive.

Both options are correct.

Reducing your speed.

40.

Sharing the Road

Which California penal code prohibits following an emergency vehicle, with a siren activated?

CVC 21706

CVC 22511.

CVC 480.

41.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What should you do if you see senior citizens crossing the road ahead?

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

Slow down and prepare to stop. Be patient and allow them to finish crossing.

Flash your lights in case they are hard of hearing.

Use your horn to alert them to your presence.

42.

Sharing the Road

Which of these light signals implies the motorcycle will turn left or move to the left?

43.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

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

You must stop at the limit line before proceeding.

You must slow down and be ready to stop.

44.

Driver Readiness

You are traveling through a residential street. What should you be particularly aware of?

Truck drivers.

Children playing in the street.

Loud noises coming from houses.

Cars unexpectedly pulling out.

45.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Which of the following must you do when driving through a crosswalk?

Ensure that all pedestrians have crossed, and proceed with caution.

Do not change your speed and proceed like normal, regardless of whether or not pedestrians are attempting to cross.

Increase your speed so you may pass over the crosswalk before the pedestrians do.

46.

Visual Search

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

500 feet.

150 feet

210 feet.

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