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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Special Driving Situations

Which of the following is true regarding driving at high rates of speeds?

The faster your speed, the more control you have of your vehicle.

The faster your speed, the less control you have of your vehicle.

The faster you drive, the better your gas mileage will be.

Laws and Rules of the Road

School crosswalks are normally marked with what color lines?

Black lines.

Red lines.

Yellow lines.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Regardless of the posted speed limit, what should your speed also depend on?

Bicyclists or pedestrians crossing the road way.

Both options are correct.

The number and speed of other vehicles on the road.

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.

Visual Search

What do you do if a vehicle merges in front of you too closely?

Increase your speed.

Switch to another lane and pass that vehicle for merging too closely.

Decrease your speed.

Safe Driving Practices

Which of the following is a suggestion provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration?

Hands positioned 9 and 3 o'clock.

Both options are correct.

Hands positioned at 8 and 4 o'clock.

Alcohol and Drugs

What is a PAS?

Neither option is correct.

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

Preliminary alcohol screening.

Driver Readiness

What should you not do before driving?

Ensure that you have enough rest to drive.

Mix alcohol with your medications.

Neither option is correct.

Handling Emergencies

You are traveling along a wet road. How can you tell if your tires are no longer gripping the road?

Your speed increases unexpectedly.

The engine becomes louder.

Your speed decreases unexpectedly.

The steering becomes light and unresponsive.

10.

Handling Emergencies

You are traveling along a wet road. Your steering begins to feel light and unresponsive. You should:

Brake hard immediately.

Turn the steering as far as you can to the right.

Release the accelerator to gradually slow down.

Increase speed.

11.

Vehicle Positioning

You are needing to turn left, and you engage your turn signal. In front of you, another vehicle has their right turn signal engaged. What should you do?

Go ahead and turn left since they have their right turn signal engaged.

Wait until the driver has begun their right turn.

Neither option is correct.

12.

Visual Search

In this image, what does the yellow area visualize?

Blind spots.

What is at your side.

What is ahead.

13.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are going to consume alcohol before a journey, you should:

Arrange another means of transport.

Only drink wine and not spirits.

Drive faster to reduce risk of collisions.

Drive with your hazard lights flashing to warn other vehicles.

14.

Vehicle Positioning

Why is it important to leave the traffic lane not too fast?

Engage your turn signal and cross all lanes simultaneously without stopping.

You can choose any speed you wish to exit traffic, as long as you do not obstruct traffic.

It allows you to remain in control of your vehicle.

15.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Winding Road

Curve.

T Intersection

16.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct definition of a pedestrian?

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

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

Any individual using a vehicle to travel.

17.

Sharing the Road

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Flammable

Radioactive

Corrosive

18.

Lane Control

When passing a vehicle, what is not allowed?

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

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.

19.

Laws and Rules of the Road

In addition to respecting right-of-way rules to vehicles, who does it also apply to?

Pedestrians in crosswalks.

Bicyclists and motorcyclists.

All of the options are correct.

20.

Sharing the Road

If you are needing to make a turn, and you must enter a bike lane to do so, how much distance can you drive into the bike lane?

500 feet.

200 feet.

1 mile.

21.

Lane Control

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

The left lane.

Either lane is perfectly acceptable.

The right lane.

22.

Vehicle Positioning

In the event that you need to cross multiple freeway lanes, what is the best course of action.

Cross them one at a time until each lane is clear.

Engage your turn signal and cross all lanes simultaneously without stopping.

Wait until all of the lanes are clear, then proceed to merge into the one you need to be in.

23.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are under the age of 21, and you are convicted of having a BAC of 0.01% or over, which of the following is a possible consequence?

No actions will be taken against you.

You will face life imprisonment.

Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.

24.

Special Driving Situations

On curves, there is ___ pull on your vehicle.

no pull.

A strong downward pull.

A strong outward pull

25.

Special Driving Situations

If you come to a wet road, by how much should you reduce your speed?

1 to 5 mph slower.

5 to 10 mph slower.

Do not adjust your speed at all, as you do not want to risk hydroplaning.

26.

Visual Search

You want to reverse your car, but cannot see clearly behind using the mirrors. You should:

Ask for assistance from a passenger or passer-by.

Get out of the car and push it backwards.

Open the car windows.

Open the car doors.

27.

Alcohol and Drugs

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

2 years.

1 month.

6 months.

28.

Special Driving Situations

What effects can a soft road surface have on your vehicle? (Select all that apply)

Reduced tire grip.

Improved fuel efficiency.

Noisier exhaust.

Slippery road surface.

29.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you sell or transfer a vehicle in the state of California, how long do you have to report it to the Department of Motor Vehicles.

5 days.

90 days.

30 days.

30.

Laws and Rules of the Road

If you have parked on the side of the road, what should you do before reentering the lane?

Proceed with high speed when entering the roadway.

Yield to all traffic.

Quickly turn onto the road before another vehicle comes.

31.

Safe Driving Practices

Why should you reduce your speed when traveling in foggy conditions?

Brakes are less effective in foggy conditions.

To avoid being dazzled by fog lights from other vehicles.

To allow more time to react to developing hazards.

To reduce fuel consumption.

32.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are a commercial driver, and you are convicted of a DUI, what must you first do after your suspension?

Downgrade to a noncommercial license.

Neither option is correct.

Nothing will happen.

33.

Traffic Controls

What does a flashing red traffic signal mean?

Continue on like normal, however, expect a delay ahead.

You must stop your vehicle and wait for the light to turn green.

You must stop your vehicle, and proceed when it is safe.

34.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are under the age of 21, and your BAC is 0.05%, what may you be required to submit to?

Either a breath or blood test.

Another PAS to confirm the BAC.

Neither option is correct.

35.

Special Driving Situations

If you are using a penny to check the tread on your tires, what is the indicator that you need to change your tires?

If you can see the top of Abraham Lincoln's head.

If you can only see Abraham Lincoln's neck.

Neither option is correct, as a penny is an unreliable way to check the tread on your tires.

36.

Safe Driving Practices

In normal circumstances, what is the safest way to use the brakes?

Sharply and as late as possible.

Slow down quickly as early as possible and then travel very slowly up to the stopping point.

Slow down by reducing gear and using engine braking. Only brake as late as possible.

Brake early and gently.

37.

Turns

How do you know what lane is designated as a public transit bus lane?

It is common knowledge to know what is designated as such.

Signs will be posted that designate it.

There are no specified public transit bus lanes in the state of California.

38.

Sharing the Road

The motorcycle 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 right or turn right.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle is reversing.

39.

Occupant Protection

Under which circumstance is a child under the age of 8 NOT allowed to ride in the front seat of a vehicle?

The driver of the vehicle is not able to purchase a federally-approved child passenger restraint system.

There is no rear seat.

The child passenger restraint system cannot be installed properly in the rear set.

40.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

What should you do if you purchase a vehicle from another state?

Ensure that it meets California's smog laws.

Neither option is correct.

Ensure that it drives properly.

41.

Safe Driving Practices

Before setting off on a journey, you should ensure that: (Select all that apply)

Your mirrors and seat are adjusted correctly.

You know all the controls in your vehicle and how to use them.

Your mobile phone can be easily reached in case you receive a call.

You are wearing baggy clothes.

42.

Parking

Which of the following is an example of illegal parking

Parking within 7.5 feet of a railroad track.

Neither option is correct.

Parking adjacent to a hospital.

43.

Handling Emergencies

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

The engine becomes louder.

Your speed decreases unexpectedly.

Your speed increases unexpectedly.

The steering becomes light and unresponsive.

44.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation for this pedestrian signal?

This pedestrian signal means you are allowed to cross the street.

Neither option is correct.

This pedestrian signal means to not cross the street.

45.

Parking

How many inches should your vehicle be from the curve when you have finished parallel parking?

No further than 18 inches.

No further than 6 inches.

No further than 24 inches

46.

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.

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