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.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is true when a child is seated next to a side air bag?

The child may be at serious risk of injury or fatal injury.

You are encouraged to seat your child next to a side air bag.

There is no risk associated with seating a child next to a side airbag.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

No right turn.

No left turn.

No U-turns allowed.

Alcohol and Drugs

You have been convicted of driving a car whilst intoxicated (after drinking too much alcohol). What will happen to your insurance?

It can invalidate your insurance.

You will no longer be allowed to carry passengers.

You will only be able to ride a motorcycle instead.

It will reduce your premiums.

Sharing the Road

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

CVC 480.

CVC 22511.

CVC 21706

Lane Control

What lane number is considered the fast lane?

Number 3

Number 2

Number 1

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.

Keep your eyes on the road.

Stop and turn off of the ignition.

Visual Search

To avoid last minute moves or corrections, how far ahead should you scan?

0 - 5 seconds.

10 - 15 seconds.

Do not scan as this can distract you from driving.

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?

You will face life imprisonment.

Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.

No actions will be taken against you.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the speed limit in any alley in the state of California?

25 mph

15 mph

55 mph

10.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Which of the following is the correct assumption regarding right-of-way rules?

Other drivers will always give you the right-of-way.

Never assume that other drivers will give you the right-of-way.

There are no defined right-of-way rules.

11.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Directional arrow.

Curve.

Winding road.

12.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation for this flashing traffic signal?

Stop and proceed when it is safe to do so.

Proceed with a high rate of speed.

Stop and go back.

13.

Laws and Rules of the Road

If you choose to drive slower than normal at any other time, what lane do you not drive in?

Lane One

Lane Two

Lane Three

14.

Sharing the Road

When you enter a construction zone, what should you do?

Reduce your speed.

Be prepared to stop.

Both options are correct.

15.

Lane Control

What should you do before overtaking? (Select all that apply)

Make sure there is a suitable gap in front of the vehicle you plan to overtake.

Make sure other road users are not overtaking you.

Make sure the road is sufficiently clear ahead.

Flash your lights first to try to get the vehicle you plan to overtake to speed up.

16.

Safe Driving Practices

How much time should you allow before turning on a freeway?

10 seconds.

5 seconds.

30 seconds.

17.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you forfeit the citation fee, what is it the same as?

Pleading guilty.

Neither option is correct.

Pleading not guilty.

18.

Additional Driving Laws/Rules

If your vehicle's engine is running, you MUST NOT:

Clean any ice of the windows.

Switch it off if you're waiting to pick someone up.

Leave your vehicle unattended.

Rev the engine to warm it up.

19.

Sharing the Road

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Flammable

Radioactive

Explosives

20.

Turns

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

In front of a fire station.

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

When you cannot see clearly 200 feet in each direction.

21.

Occupant Protection

A driver begins to eat something that they just bought a restaurant. Is this a distraction?

No, the driver purchased the items and has the right to eat it before it gets cold.

Yes, as the driver can become distracted while eating.

No, as long as the driver is keeping their eyes on the road, it is not a distraction.,

22.

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?

Brake hard immediately.

Increase speed.

Let go of the steering.

Release the brakes.

23.

Sharing the Road

When an emergency vehicle has their sirens activated, where should you drive to to allow them to pass?

The right side of the road.

Neither option is correct.

The middle of the road.

24.

Laws and Rules of the Road

On a school bus, what does the yellow flashing lights mean?

The mean nothing as they are built as a part of the school bus to fulfil a government mandate.

They are there to indicate that they are a school bus.

They warn you to slow down and prepare to stop.

25.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct definition of an intersection?

An intersection is the part of the roadway set aside for pedestrian traffic.

Neither option is correct.

An intersection is any place where one line of roadway meets another roadway.

26.

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?

1 second.

5 seconds.

3 seconds.

27.

Safe Driving Practices

If you become agitated or annoyed at another road user, you should:

Pull over, calm down and continue your journey after relaxing

Use your horn to tell them you're annoyed.

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

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

28.

Laws and Rules of the Road

School crosswalks are normally marked with what color lines?

Red lines.

Yellow lines.

Black lines.

29.

Turns

Under which circumstance can you make a legal U-turn?

Neither option is correct.

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

At any point in the roadway, as long as you are not obstructing traffic.

30.

Special Driving Situations

You are about to enter a bank of fog. What should you do? (Select all that apply)

Use your fog lights if necessary.

Use your hazard lights to warn other drivers.

Check your mirrors and slow down.

Speed up to travel through it as quickly as possible.

31.

Sharing the Road

You are traveling slowly behind a cyclist in front of you. Why should you give the cyclist plenty of space when overtaking?

So that you can travel faster.

To get a better view of the road ahead.

The cyclist might swerve to avoid an uneven road surface.

So that they are more likely to see you.

32.

Laws and Rules of the Road

If two vehicles meet on a steep road where neither car can pass, who has the right-of-way?

The vehicle going uphill.

Neither vehicle has the right-of-way. Both vehicles are responsible for determining who may go.

The vehicle going downhill.

33.

Lane Control

Why type of roadway marking is typically used to indicate bike lanes?

A single solid white line.

A double yellow line.

A broken white line

34.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you receive too many negligent driver points, what may the Department of Motor Vehicles do?

Place you on a probation for 1 year.

Suspend your license for 6 months.

Both options are correct.

35.

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 handling and response is improved.

Vehicle is safer to drive.

Increased use of the footbrake can reduce its effectiveness.

It may become more difficult to select the appropriate gear when needed.

36.

Safe Driving Practices

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

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.

Use your hazard lights to alert other road users.

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

37.

Special Driving Situations

What should you do when you are being pulled over by law enforcement?

Move your vehicle to the right shoulder of the road.

Turn on your right turn signal to indicate to the police officer that you acknowledge them.

Both options are correct.

38.

Visual Search

You are traveling along a road and you see a car reversing out from a driveway on the left. You should NOT:

Use your horn to warn the other driver of your presence.

Be prepared to stop.

Slow down.

Speed up and overtake.

39.

Lane Control

What should you NOT do before overtaking? (Select all that apply)

Follow a vehicle already overtaking.

Use your mirrors and only overtake when safe to do so.

Get as close as possible to the vehicle you plan to overtake.

Yield to oncoming traffic before passing parked vehicles.

40.

Laws and Rules of the Road

At intersections without a STOP or YIELD signs, what action is correct?

Slow down and be ready to stop.

Proceed like normal.

Neither option is correct.

41.

Traffic Controls

What does this sign mean?

No entry to only vehicular traffic.

Tunnel ahead.

Stop at the junction.

No entry to all traffic.

42.

Occupant Protection

In what situation is it okay to leave your child and/or animals in a hot vehicle?

When the windows are fully opened to allow as much air as possible into the vehicle.

When the windows are cracked slightly to allow air to enter the vehicle.

Not at all, as it is unlawful and dangerous.

43.

Sharing the Road

If you are a minor using a bicycle for transportation, what is required?

A valid learner's permit.

A valid driver's license.

A helmet.

44.

Alcohol and Drugs

You are driving down the road after having left the liquor store. The items you bought are in the front passenger seat. Is this legal?

Yes, this is legal as long as the alcohol is sealed and, full, and unopened.

No, this is not legal. You cannot have any form of alcohol in the vehicle.

No, this is not legal as you cannot have unsealed alcohol containers within arm's reach.

45.

Turns

Which of the following is true regarding a public transit bus lane?

You may cross this lane in the event that you are making a turn.

You may drive in this lane for a maximum of one mile or ten minutes, whichever is greater.

Neither option is correct.

46.

Safe Driving Practices

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

Driving slowly and carefully.

Accelerating quickly.

Braking quickly.

Steering harshly.

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