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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Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you are under the age of 18, what can your parents or guardians do regarding your driver's license?

Neither option is correct.

They cannot do anything, as you have proven that you can drive since you have a driver's license.

They can have your driver's license cancelled.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If an individual is convicted of engaging in a speed contest that results in bodily injury to another person, what is the consequence?

Imprisonment.

A fine.

Both options are correct.

Sharing the Road

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

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

Use your horn to speed the traffic up.

Be aware of cyclists and motorcycles passing between vehicles.

Allow access into and from sideroads.

Turns

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

100 feet

500 feet

200 feet

Vehicle Positioning

When traveling in wet weather, you should keep well back from the vehicle in front. This will:

Increase your ability to see and plan ahead.

Decrease fuel consumption.

Increase your ability to accelerate.

Reduce your typical stopping distance.

Parking

What does a white parking colored curb indicate?

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

No stopping is allowed at this curb.

Park for a limited time as indicated by the sign.

Safe Driving Practices

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

You consume alcohol to improve your performance.

Any restraints are adjusted to reduce risk of neck and back injuries in a collision.

You have planned your route allowing plenty of time.

You have sufficient fuel for your journey and planned where you can refuel if necessary.

Special Driving Situations

What can possibly happen if you drive faster or slower than the rest of traffic?

You increase the chances of a collision.

You increase the chances of angry drivers.

Nothing will happen as long as you are below or at the speed limit.

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.

10.

Occupant Protection

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

There is no rear seat.

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

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

11.

Laws and Rules of the Road

School crosswalks are normally marked with what color lines?

Black lines.

Yellow lines.

Red lines.

12.

Special Driving Situations

If your vehicle is stationary and is likely to remain so for more than a couple of minutes, you should apply the parking brake and switch off the engine in order to: (Select all that apply)

Reduce noise pollution.

Reduce emissions.

Reduce fuel consumption.

Get out of the vehicle to have a stretch.

13.

Sharing the Road

At what speed do slow moving vehicles typically travel?

25 mph or less.

65 mph.

55 mph.

14.

Special Driving Situations

Which headlights should you use in the event that you have to drive in heavy fog or smoke?

Fog headlights.

High beam headlights.

Low beam headlights.

15.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If an individual is from out of state, once they receive a job or become a resident, how long do they have to register their vehicle with the state of California?

7 days.

20 days.

5 days.

16.

Traffic Controls

Which of the following is not true regarding a solid green traffic signal?

You are allowed to turn left from a turn right only lane.

Give the right-of-way to any vehicle, pedestrian or bicyclist in the intersection.

Do not enter the intersection if you cannot get completely across traffic before the traffic signal turns red.

17.

Handling Emergencies

What do you need to provide to the Emergency Notification System if you have to call them due to your vehicle stalling on railroad tracks?

The year and make of your vehicle.

Neither option is correct as you do not call the Emergency Notification System in this situation

Your location and the railroad crossing number if posted.

18.

Safe Driving Practices

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

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

Begin your manoeuvre immediately as you have right of way.

Use your hazard lights to alert other road users.

Watch out for signals given by other road users and proceed only when you are satisfied that it is safe.

19.

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

20.

Special Driving Situations

Why are vehicles fitted with rear fog lights?

In case your vehicle breaks down.

In case your brake lights don't work.

To allow other vehicles to see you in fog.

For learner drivers on the freeway.

21.

Parking

When parking downhill, what way should you turn your wheels?

Away from the curb.

Towards the shoulder of the road.

Towards the curb.

22.

Safe Driving Practices

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

Reverse very slowly.

Get out of your vehicle and check before moving.

Use your horn.

Rev your engine loudly.

23.

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?

0.0008

0.0001

0.0005

24.

Sharing the Road

You are about to overtake a horse and rider. What should you NOT do? (Select all that apply)

Overtake slowly giving them plenty of space.

Rev your engine loudly.

Use your horn.

Travel closely behind the horses.

25.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit when driving near a school?

45 mph

55 mph

25 mph

26.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct course of action when you see a solid yellow traffic signal?

Stop if it is safe to do so, otherwise slow down and proceed through the intersection with caution.

Stop and look for pedestrians, then proceed with caution.

Stop under all circumstances and wait for the red light.

27.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What should you do if you see a stray animal on the roadway?

Honk your horn until it moves.

Slow down and/or stop if it is safe to do so.

Swerve to miss the animal.

28.

Parking

When parking uphill or downhill, with no curb, what way should you turn your wheels?

Away from the curb.

Towards the curb.

Towards the shoulder of the road.

29.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is a type of manual distraction?

Taking your hands off of the steering wheel while your vehicle is in motion.

Speaking with your passenger(s).

Listening to the radio at high volumes.

30.

Sharing the Road

How much space should you leave between your vehicle and a motorcyclist?

3 seconds.

1 second.

4 seconds.

31.

Parking

How much distance should your vehicle be visible in the event that you have to park off of the freeway.

200 feet in each direction.

100 feet in each direction.

It does not matter as you will be parking off of the pavement.

32.

Turns

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

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

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

Neither option is correct.

33.

Parking

What should you do when you find a space to parallel park?

Park as quickly as possible to get out of the way of oncoming traffic.

Signal that you intend to park.

Neither option is correct.

34.

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 Three

Lane Two

35.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct definition of a pedestrian?

Any individual using a vehicle to travel.

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

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

36.

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.

37.

Lane Control

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

Neither options are correct.

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

They should use caution to avoid bicyclists.

38.

Sharing the Road

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

The middle of the road.

The right side of the road.

Neither option is correct.

39.

Traffic Controls

What does this sign mean?

Pedestrian zone ahead.

Stop at the junction.

Yield to other traffic.

No entry to all traffic.

40.

Traffic Controls

When you see a solid green traffic signal turn to a solid yellow traffic signal, what should you do?

Drive forward without reducing speed, observing the right-of-way rules.

Stop if you can safely, otherwise, cross the intersection with caution.

Yield to oncoming traffic.

41.

Sharing the Road

Which of the following is true regarding blind pedestrians?

No special precautions are required.

They must be given the right-of-way at all times.

Neither option is correct.

42.

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 left or turn left.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle is reversing.

43.

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.

No actions will be taken against you.

Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.

44.

Sharing the Road

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

Truck drivers.

Pedestrians.

Car drivers.

Motorcycle riders.

45.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are under the age of 21, and you are caught with an alcohol beverage in your vehicle, how much can the court fine you for?

3000

2000

Up to $1,000

46.

Safe Driving Practices

What is this diagram representing?

The driver is indicating that they are turning right.

The driver is indicating that they are turning left.

The driver is waving at oncoming traffic.

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