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.
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Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Two way traffic.

Yield ahead.

Crossroad.

Occupant Protection

At what age is it considered lawful to allow a child in a car without someone 12 years or older present?

10 years old.

7 years old.

6 years old.

Safe Driving Practices

How much distance should be between your vehicle and your turn before you signal?

500 feet.

100 feet.

50 feet.

Lane Control

When passing a vehicle, what is not allowed?

Drive off the paved road to pass another vehicle in the event that you cannot do it on the paved road.

Check traffic behind and beside you.

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

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.

Steering control will improve.

Vehicle speed will increase going downhill.

Steering response may be reduced.

Sharing the Road

How far away should a bicyclist's rear red reflector be seen at night?

100 feet.

200 feet.

500 feet.

Traffic Controls

Which of the following is NOT true regarding a flashing yellow traffic signal?

Proceed with caution.

You may proceed like normal, as a flashing yellow traffic signal is a suggestion only.

Yield to any pedestrians, bicycles, or other vehicle in the intersection.

Lane Control

What is a bike route?

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

A lane that provides greater separation from adjacent vehicle traffic.

A route for bicyclists on streets shared with vehicle traffic.

Lane Control

What are two sets of solid double yellow lines that are spaced 2 feet apart indicate?

They indicate that it is considered a barrier.

The center of a road for two-way traffic.

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

10.

Visual Search

Why can backing up your vehicle be dangerous?

Neither option is correct.

Backing your vehicle can be dangerous because you may not see behind your vehicle.

Backing your vehicle up is not dangerous in any circumstance.

11.

Turns

Which of the following is not an illegal U-turn?

When you cannot see clearly 200 feet in each direction.

In front of a fire station.

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

12.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following are true regarding children under the age of 8, and are also less than 4 feet 9 inches tall?

They do not require a child passenger restraint system.

They must be properly secured in a federally-approved child passenger restraint system.

They are not required to wear seatbelts due to their age and height.

13.

Lane Control

You may never drive to the left of two solid yellow lines unless:

You are in a carpool lane.

Instructed by construction or other signs.

Both options are correct.

14.

Lane Control

Which direction should you pass traffic?

You must pass traffic on the left hand side.

It is not lawful to pass any vehicle under any circumstance.

You must pass traffic on the right hand side.

15.

Safe Driving Practices

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

Other drivers may mistake them for your brake lights.

Your fog lights may dazzle other drivers.

They will reduce your concentration.

Other drivers may think there is fog ahead.

16.

Safe Driving Practices

What can cause a vehicle to skid? (Select all that apply)

Accelerating quickly.

Driving slowly and carefully.

Steering harshly.

Braking quickly.

17.

Sharing the Road

The rider of the motorcycle in front of you is moving their hand up and down as shown in the picture. What do you expect the vehicle to do next?

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle is braking.

18.

Sharing the Road

Which of these vehicles might not take the normal route through a roundabout?

Vans

Long vehicles

Motorcycles

Cars

19.

Special Driving Situations

Why are vehicles fitted with rear fog lights?

In case your vehicle breaks down.

To allow other vehicles to see you in fog.

In case your brake lights don't work.

For learner drivers on the freeway.

20.

Sharing the Road

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

Speed up to get around them more quickly.

Turn around and find another route.

Slow down and be ready to stop if necessary.

Use your horn.

21.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is a blind intersection?

There is no defined definition for a blind intersection.

A blind intersection is when there are no stop signs at any corner and you cannot see in either direction for 100 feet.

An area where a railroad crossing intersects with a roadway.

22.

Lane Control

What is the other common name for yield lines?

Stopping points.

Passing lanes.

Shark's teeth.

23.

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.

24.

Alcohol and Drugs

You are stopped by a police offer, and you have hidden an open container of alcohol in your glove compartment. Is this allowed?

Yes, as you are not actively drinking the open container.

No, as it is prohibited by law to have an open container of alcohol in the glove compartment of your vehicle.

Yes, as this is in a secured area and does not violate the law.

25.

Visual Search

In this image, what does the red area visualize?

What is ahead.

What is behind you.

Blind spots.

26.

Sharing the Road

In slow moving traffic, you should: (Select all that apply)

Be aware of cyclists and motorcycles passing between vehicles.

Allow access into and from sideroads.

Block other vehicles from feeding onto the road from a slip road.

Use your horn to speed the traffic up.

27.

Parking

What does a green parking colored curb indicate?

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

No stopping is allowed at this curb.

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

28.

Safe Driving Practices

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

Get out of your vehicle and check before moving.

Use your horn.

Rev your engine loudly.

Reverse very slowly.

29.

Parking

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

Never leave any lights switched on.

Leave your parking lights on.

Leave your fog lights on.

Leave your headlights on.

30.

Safe Driving Practices

When traveling behind another vehicle in fast moving traffic, what is a good rule-of-thumb for measuring a safe distance to the vehicle in front?

Leave at least a 2 second gap between you and the vehicle in front.

You can fit at least 2 other cars in the gap between you.

Always make sure you cannot read the license plate of the vehicle in front.

Always make sure you can read the license plate of the vehicle in front.

31.

Sharing the Road

At what speed do slow moving vehicles typically travel?

25 mph or less.

55 mph.

65 mph.

32.

Safe Driving Practices

Coasting is a term used to describe a vehicle with manual transmission traveling in neutral or with the clutch on. How does this reduce your control of the vehicle? (Check all that apply)

You can no longer hear the engine.

Engine braking is eliminated.

Speed will increase when traveling downhill.

More fuel is consumed.

33.

Safe Driving Practices

When may you use your vehicle's fog lights?

When visibility is severely reduced.

If your headlights are not working.

In a tunnel.

Any time at night.

34.

Occupant Protection

Why must a rear-facing baby seat not be placed in the front seat of a car with an active frontal airbag?

The driver airbag will not deploy in an accident.

An active passenger airbag can cause injury or death to the child.

It will increase the risk of collisions.

All airbags will become disabled.

35.

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?

No, as all children must ride in the backseat.

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

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

36.

Visual Search

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

150 feet

500 feet.

210 feet.

37.

Parking

What does a white parking colored curb indicate?

Stop only long enough to pick up/drop off passengers or mail.

Park for a limited time as indicated by the sign.

No stopping is allowed at this curb.

38.

Special Driving Situations

When should you switch off your fog lights?

When visibility is greater than 1000 feet.

Visibility is greater than 2000 feet.

When visibility is greater than 500 feet.

When visibility is greater than 200 feet.

39.

Sharing the Road

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

Car drivers.

Truck drivers.

Pedestrians.

Motorcycle riders.

40.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

What California penal code prohibits you from willfully fleeing a peace officer?

CVC 480.

CVC 21152

CVC 2800.3

41.

Alcohol and Drugs

What does a Preliminary Alcohol Screening not detect?

The presence of alcohol.

The presence of drugs.

The presence of marijuana.

42.

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?

0.0001

0.0005

0.0008

43.

Visual Search

If it is hard to see 1,000 feet ahead of you, what should you do?

Pull over and wait until you can see better.

Proceed like normal.

Turn on your headlights.

44.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are working for a rideshare service, and you are pulled over with a passenger in your vehicle, what is the minimum level of BAC before it becomes unlawful for you to drive?

0.0004

0.0001

0.0005

45.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If an individual is convicted of vandalism or graffiti, how long may their driver's license be suspended for?

Up to six months.

Up to 1 year.

Up to 2 years.

46.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the maximum speed limit on a two lane undivided highway?

35 mph.

55 mph.

65 mph.

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