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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Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct definition of a pedestrian?

Any individual using a vehicle to travel.

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

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

Traffic Controls

What does a solid yellow traffic signal mean?

Stop under all circumstances.

Caution. Stop if you can do so safely.

Go.

Turns

At what distance should you signal before making a left turn?

500 feet

100 feet

200 feet

Sharing the Road

What is a Safety Enhanced-Double Fine Zone?

Neither option is correct.

An area where fines are doubled for traffic violations.

There are no double fine zones in the state of California.

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

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

Use your horn to tell them you're annoyed.

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

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the speed limit when you are in a business district?

35 mph, unless otherwise posted.

25 mph, unless otherwise posted.

55 mph, unless otherwise posted.

Sharing the Road

Which of the following is an example of when you can pass a light-rail vehicle?

When you are on a one-way street.

Neither option is correct.

When the light-rail vehicle is in your way, and you need to get over.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is NOT a result from overexposure to heat?

Starvation

Dehydration

Heat stroke

Special Driving Situations

If you drive through deep water, why might your brakes become less effective?

You drive more quickly when coming out of the water.

They may be wet which reduces their friction.

A fish may be stuck on your wheel.

Your attention is distracted by water on the windscreen.

10.

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?

0.0005

0.0004

0.0001

11.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Directional arrow.

Lane ending.

End divided highway.

12.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

Use your horn to alert them to your presence.

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.

13.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Winding road.

Directional arrow.

Curve.

14.

Parking

When parking uphill, what should you also do?

Engage your parking break.

Neither option is correct.

Make sure that your wheels are pointing towards the curb.

15.

Lane Control

Which lane should you drive in if you are going faster?

The right most lane.

The middle lane.

The left most lane.

16.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

No left turn.

No right turn.

No U-turns allowed.

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?

To get a better view of the road ahead.

Motorcycle riders like to show off.

To avoid an obstacle, such as a drain cover.

As a warning to you that you're traveling too closely.

18.

Alcohol and Drugs

You and two passengers are pulled over by a police officer. Your backseat passenger has an open container of alcohol that they are actively drinking. Is this against the law?

No, as the driver is not the one holding or actively drinking the open container of alcohol.

Yes, as all open containers of alcohol must be kept in the trunk, or where passengers are not seated.

Neither option is correct.

19.

Alcohol and Drugs

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

You will only be able to ride a motorcycle instead.

It can invalidate your insurance.

It will reduce your premiums.

You will no longer be allowed to carry passengers.

20.

Parking

Which of the following is an example of disabled placard abuse?

Using a placard after it has been reporting that it has been lost or stolen.

Using a placard issued to you by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Neither option is correct.

21.

Lane Control

What is the other common name for yield lines?

Shark's teeth.

Passing lanes.

Stopping points.

22.

Sharing the Road

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

A helmet.

A valid learner's permit.

A valid driver's license.

23.

Driver Readiness

Which California penal code requires physicians to report conditions that may affect your ability to drive?

CVC 480.

CVC 22511.

CHSC 103900

24.

Special Driving Situations

When towing, if your caravan or trailer begins to swerve or snake you should:

Speed up to regain control.

Ease off the accelerator and reduce speed gently to regain control.

Stay at a constant speed until the problem resolves itself.

Turn the steering wheel to follow the trailer or caravan.

25.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

That two way traffic is going to be head.

That two way traffic is now allowed on this road.

Neither option is correct.

26.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation for this pedestrian signal?

This pedestrian signal means to not cross the street.

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

Neither option is correct.

27.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

Do not stop or pass vehicles.

You may enter using a high rate of speed.

You may pass vehicles using any additional lanes.

28.

Vehicle Positioning

What is the correct course of action when you are behind a driver who may be dangerous to others?

Neither option is correct.

Tailgate the driver.

Increase your following distance.

29.

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

They do not require a child passenger restraint system.

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

30.

Special Driving Situations

If you come to a road that is packed with snow, by how much should you reduce your speed?

Reduce your speed by half.

Increase your speed, as the faster you go the more traction you make with the snow.

Come to a complete stop and call for help.

31.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Directional arrow.

There is a stop sign ahead.

Be prepared to proceed with caution.

32.

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?

Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.

You will face life imprisonment.

No actions will be taken against you.

33.

Sharing the Road

The car in front of you has a flashing amber light as shown. What do you expect the vehicle to do next?

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

34.

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 right or turn right.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle is reversing.

35.

Lane Control

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

Both options are correct.

The vehicle must have a minimum of two people to use the HOV lane.

The left lane is the designated HOV lane.

36.

Sharing the Road

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

37.

Special Driving Situations

What should you do if you are driving and there is heavy fog or smoke?

The best advice is to not travel in those conditions.

Both options are correct.

Increase your following distance to other vehicles.

38.

Handling Emergencies

What can you do to prevent skidding?

Increase your speed to create more traction.

Avoid fast turns.

Make no adjustments to your driving.

39.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

Which of the following is true regarding funeral processions?

Neither option is correct.

Funeral processions have the right-of-way.

Funeral processions never have the right-of-way.

40.

Traffic Controls

What does this sign mean?

Stop at the junction.

Pedestrian zone ahead.

Yield to other traffic.

No entry to all traffic.

41.

Safe Driving Practices

When should you reverse from a side road into a main road?

If there is no traffic on the main road.

When there is a safe gap in the traffic. Use your horn to warn other vehicles.

When you have another person acting as a guide.

Never reverse onto a main road.

42.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

Be especially aware and use extreme caution.

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

Treat the blind pedestrian as a standard pedestrian.

43.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

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.

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

44.

Occupant Protection

Under what circumstances are seatbelts required to be worn?

At all times.

Only when the vehicle is traveling greater than 15 miles per hour.

When there are more than two occupants in a vehicle.

45.

Special Driving Situations

When driving on snow, why should you stay in a higher gear?

To allow for easier braking.

To drive faster.

To consume less fuel.

To reduce likelihood of wheel spin.

46.

Safe Driving Practices

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

Both options are correct.

Hands positioned at 8 and 4 o'clock.

Hands positioned 9 and 3 o'clock.

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