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

What California penal code allows Safety Enhanced-Double Fine Zones.

CVC 42010

CVC 22511.

CVC 480.

Safe Driving Practices

A driver is moving slowly, and you want them to go faster. Should you honk your horn at them?

Yes, as you want them to get out of the way.

Yes, as you are in a hurry and you need to get to your destination.

No, as the driver may not be able to go any faster due to one reason or another

Sharing the Road

When you are in a construction zone, what should you not do?

Stop and watch the road work.

Obey special signs.

Obey instructions from the flaggers present.

Lane Control

What do two solid yellow lines on a roadway indicate?

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

The center of a road for two-way traffic.

No passing.

Handling Emergencies

You are traveling along a wet road in a vehicle without anti-lock brakes. You apply the brakes and your vehicle begins to skid. What should you do?

Release the brakes.

Increase speed.

Brake hard immediately.

Let go of the steering.

Handling Emergencies

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

Apply the breaks.

Shift to neutral.

Stop and turn off of the ignition.

Safe Driving Practices

At what point, in poor conditions, should you turn your headlights on?

When you are unable to see 500 feet ahead of you.

Neither option is correct.

When you are unable to see 1,000 feet ahead of you.

Lane Control

If you are driving slowly on a two lane road, how many vehicles must be behind you before you are required to turn into a turnout area?

1 vehicle.

5 vehicles

3 vehicles.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are convicted of DUI for the first time, in addition to having driving privileges suspended, what also may you be required to do?

Nothing, as the suspension of driving privileges is enough of a punishment.

Neither option is correct.

You will be required to complete a DUI program.

10.

Safe Driving Practices

You are driving down the road and you witness a collision. Regarding using electronic devices, what may you do?

Neither option is correct.

Call for help, since this is an emergency.

Take a picture of the accident and continue driving.

11.

Handling Emergencies

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

Your speed increases unexpectedly.

The engine becomes louder.

The steering becomes light and unresponsive.

Your speed decreases unexpectedly.

12.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What should drivers of hybrid of electric vehicles do when a blind pedestrian is attempting to cross?

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

Treat the blind pedestrian as a standard pedestrian.

Be especially aware and use extreme caution.

13.

Sharing the Road

Where are Low Speed Vehicles and Neighborhood Electric Vehicles restricted to?

Roadways where the speed limit is greater than 35 mph.

Roadways where the speed limit is greater than 55 mph.

Roadways where the speed limit is greater than 40 mph.

14.

Occupant Protection

A driver decides to answer a text message that they just received while driving down the interstate. Is this a distraction?

No, as there is no law against using your phone while driving.

Yes, as this is taking your attention away from the road.

No, as you are allowed to answer text messages while driving as long as you are looking at the road every two seconds.

15.

Lane Control

Which of the following is true regarding bicycle lane?

It is legal to drive your vehicle in all bicycle lanes.

It is illegal to drive in a bicycle lane, unless under certain circumstances.

Neither options are correct.

16.

Traffic Controls

After stopping at a flashing red traffic signal, what should you do?

Wait until an official clears you to proceed.

Proceed with caution and observe the right-of-way rules.

You must wait until the light turns green.

17.

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.

18.

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)

More fuel is consumed.

Engine braking is eliminated.

Speed will increase when traveling downhill.

You can no longer hear the engine.

19.

Visual Search

At intersections what should you do?

Look to the right.

Both options are correct.

Look to the left first

20.

Parking

When you back up to parallel park, at what degree angle should you back up at?

Approximately 75 degrees.

Approximately 45 degrees.

Approximately 20 degrees.

21.

Traffic Controls

What does this sign normally indicate?

A hazardous vehicle.

A police vehicle.

Slow moving vehicle.

22.

Handling Emergencies

What is the number available for the Freeway Service Patrol?

9-1-1.

8-1-1.

5-1-1.

23.

Visual Search

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

Always increase your speed when driving along side other vehicles.

Avoid driving directly along other vehicles on multilane streets.

Neither option is correct.

24.

Traffic Controls

What does a solid yellow traffic signal mean?

Caution. Stop if you can do so safely.

Go.

Stop under all circumstances.

25.

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?

1 to 2 years.

4 to 10 years.

2 to 3 years.

26.

Visual Search

What should you do when backing up?

Back up slowly to avoid collisions.

Back up quickly to get out of the way of oncoming traffic.

Neither option is correct.

27.

Special Driving Situations

What should you do in the event that you begin to hydroplane?

Slow down gradually, and do not apply your brakes

Slow down suddenly by applying your brakes.

Slam down on your brakes to try and come to a complete stop.

28.

Lane Control

What is the correct interpretation of this diagram?

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

Double solid lines indicates that you may not pass.

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

29.

Visual Search

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

210 feet.

400 feet.

500 feet.

30.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you have been drinking, and your BAC is below legal limits, which of the following is true?

It is entirely safe to drive.

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

You may still show impairments, even though you are below the legal limit.

31.

Lane Control

What should motorized bicycle drivers do when using a bike lane?

No special precautions are required since they are technically driving a bicycle.

Neither options are correct.

They should use caution to avoid bicyclists.

32.

Alcohol and Drugs

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

Give a false sense of confidence.

Reduce co-ordination and slow down reactions.

Make you a better driver.

Decrease the risk of collisions.

33.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

Both options are correct.

Before the crosswalk.

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

34.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Under what circumstance must you drive slower?

When there is bad weather.

Both options are correct.

When there is heavy traffic.

35.

Safe Driving Practices

What should you do when changing lanes, slowing down, stopping, or turning?

Always decrease speed.

Always signal.

Both

36.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

What California penal code prohibits an individual from obstructing or interfering with a funeral procession?

CVC 480.

CVC 2817.

CVC 2852

37.

Sharing the Road

Which of these are hazards you should be aware of on residential streets? (Select all that apply)

Children running out from behind parked cars.

Vehicles moving off.

Car doors opening.

Pedestrians.

38.

Handling Emergencies

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

Stop and turn off of the ignition.

Keep your eyes on the road.

Look for an alternate route away from traffic.

39.

Sharing the Road

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

Allow sufficient space to manoeuvre should an emergency vehicle need to pass.

Overtake slower vehicles on either the left or the right side.

Keep as close as possible to the vehicle in front.

Overtake slower vehicles only on the right hand side.

40.

Safe Driving Practices

A road user in front of you is traveling slowly. You should:

Wait patiently at a safe distance behind them. Overtake when it is safe to do so.

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

Use your horn to tell them to speed up or move aside.

Flash your headlights to tell them to speed up or move aside.

41.

Lane Control

Which lane should you drive in if you plan on making a right turn?

The middle lane.

The right most lane.

The left most lane.

42.

Handling Emergencies

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

Slam on your brakes.

Ease off of the accelerator.

Increase your speed to create more traction.

43.

Special Driving Situations

On curves, there is ___ pull on your vehicle.

A strong outward pull

A strong downward pull.

no pull.

44.

Sharing the Road

The motorcycle in front of you has a bright red 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 shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle is reversing.

45.

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.

46.

Sharing the Road

You are traveling slowly behind a cyclist 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.

Cyclists like to show off.

To avoid an obstacle, such as a drain cover.

To get a better view of the road ahead.

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