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.

Safe Driving Practices

What should you do in the event that it is too bright for your signal lights to be seen easily?

Slow down and proceed with caution.

Use hand-and-arm positions to indicate what you are doing.

Neither option is correct.

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.

So that they are more likely to see you.

To get a better view of the road ahead.

The cyclist might swerve to avoid an uneven road surface.

Vehicle Positioning

When you are on a city street, how much space should you leave to merge, cross, enter/exit traffic?

Half of a city block.

3 seconds.

A full city block.

Additional Driving Laws/Rules

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

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

Leave your vehicle unattended.

Clean any ice of the windows.

Rev the engine to warm it up.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

How many points must you have in a 12 month period to be considered a negligent operator?

4 points.

2 points.

1 point

Parking

What California penal code allows local authorities to designate public spaces as an exclusive area for charging vehicles?

CVC 22511.

CVC 480.

CVC 22651.

Safe Driving Practices

In which situation should you signal your turn?

Neither option is correct.

When you are stopping your vehicle.

Before pulling next to the curb or away from the curb.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you purchase a vehicle from a private property, how long do you have to transfer the ownership of the vehicle?

30 days.

5 days.

10 days.

Visual Search

What is the "3 second rule"?

When you are passing another vehicle, you have three seconds to pass

Neither option is correct.

A method in which you can ensure that there is enough distance between you and the vehicle in front of you.

10.

Safe Driving Practices

What should you do if you are experiencing vehicle troubles and are unable to continue driving?

Both options are correct.

Pull off of the road away from traffic.

Turn on your emergency flashers if possible.

11.

Visual Search

In this image, what does the blue area visualize?

What is at your side.

Blind spots.

What is ahead.

12.

Driver Readiness

You develop poor vision, which of the following is correct after you have visited your doctor?

Notify the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Neither option is correct

You should not notify the Department of Motor Vehicles as they are not required to know.

13.

Sharing the Road

How far away should a bicyclist's rear red reflector be seen at night?

200 feet.

100 feet.

500 feet.

14.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

How far can your cargo extend before you are required to use a 12 inch red or orange square flag to indicate the wideness of the load?

5 feet beyond the back rear bumper.

4 feet beyond the back rear bumper.

2 feet beyond the back rear bumper.

15.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is a blind intersection?

There is no defined definition for a blind intersection.

An area where a railroad crossing intersects with a roadway.

A blind intersection is when there are no stop signs at any corner and you cannot see in either direction for 100 feet.

16.

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.,

17.

Sharing the Road

Which of these light signals implies the car will turn right or move to the right?

18.

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.

Neither option is correct.

Wait until the driver has begun their right turn.

19.

Parking

What does a blue parking colored curb indicate?

Park for a limited time as indicated by a sign or the time painted on the curb.

No stopping, standing, or parking is permitted.

This parking is only permitted for those with a disabled placard or license plate.

20.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Stop ahead.

Traffic signal ahead.

No traffic signal ahead.

21.

Sharing the Road

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Explosives

Corrosive

Flammable

22.

Alcohol and Drugs

You are pulled over for possible Driving under the Influence, and you refuse to submit to a blood or urine test. However, you change your mind later. What is the consequence?

There will be no consequences, as you have changed your mind and you are wiling to submit.

You will be allowed to go since you have changed your mind to submit to the required tests.

Your driving privilege will may still be suspended.

23.

Sharing the Road

You are about to overtake a person riding a mobility scooter in windy weather. What should you do as you overtake?

Keep as close as possible to them.

Allow plenty of space.

Use your horn.

Use a higher gear whilst overtaking.

24.

Laws and Rules of the Road

If you are approaching a school safety patrol, what should you do?

Neither option is correct as most schools do not have school safety patrols.

Obey their directions.

Ignore them and continue observing the rules of the road.

25.

Traffic Controls

If you are approaching a stop sign, you must do which of the following?

Stop at the solid white line.

Stop at the yellow line.

Stop at the broken white line.

26.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What law requires you to remain stopped as long as a school bus has flashing red lights?

CVC 480.

CVC 22454

CVC 597.7.

27.

Traffic Controls

Which of the following signs means to remain stopped until the green signal, or green arrow appears?

A flashing red traffic signal.

A red arrow traffic signal.

A flashing yellow traffic signal.

28.

Safe Driving Practices

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

Rev your engine loudly.

Get out of your vehicle and check before moving.

Use your horn.

Reverse very slowly.

29.

Alcohol and Drugs

Which of the following is true for all DUI convictions, regardless of age?

The completion of a DUI program.

You are not required to complete anything in the event that you are convicted of a DUI.

Neither option is correct.

30.

Parking

What California penal code allows a vehicle to be removed after 4 hours?

CVC 597.7.

CVC 22651.

CVC 480.

31.

Visual Search

What does it mean to tailgate another vehicle?

To drive too close behind another vehicle.

Neither option is correct.

When you are passing another vehicle at a high rate of speed.

32.

Parking

What does a red parking colored curb indicate?

Park for a limited time as indicated by a sign or the time painted on the curb.

No stopping, standing, or parking is permitted.

Stop no longer than the time posted to load/unload passengers or freight.

33.

Sharing the Road

At what speed do slow moving vehicles typically travel?

25 mph or less.

65 mph.

55 mph.

34.

Visual Search

In this image, what do the shaded areas visualize?

How far other vehicles should travel from your vehicle.

The correct way to travel down a highway.

The blind spots of your vehicle.

35.

Special Driving Situations

When towing, you should: (Select all that apply)

Carry as much as you can in your trailer or caravan and not your vehicle.

Avoid accelerating or braking too sharply.

Ensure heavy and sharp objects are secured safely.

Check your headlights are properly adjusted.

36.

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.

Neither option is correct.

Proceed like normal.

37.

Driver Readiness

Why should you be aware of warm air in the car whilst driving?

May cause excessive sweat.

Warm air may be uncomfortable for your passengers.

It can reduce fuel efficiency.

Unventilated warm air may cause the driver to become sleepy.

38.

Traffic Controls

What should you do when you are coming to a railroad crossing?

Increase your speed to beat the train before it crosses.

Slow down, look and listen for any oncoming trains. Be prepared to stop.

Continue forward without reducing speed.

39.

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?

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

The year and make of your vehicle.

Your location and the railroad crossing number if posted.

40.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Be prepared to proceed with caution.

There is a stop sign ahead.

Directional arrow.

41.

Special Driving Situations

Accelerating very quickly on a wet or icy road may cause:

Better steering control.

The vehicle to speed up normally.

Improved wheel grip.

The vehicle to skid and lose control.

42.

Special Driving Situations

You are driving your car in wet weather. Rain and spray from the road are limiting visibility. You should: (Select all that apply)

Use dipped headlights.

Use your fog lights if visibility is below 100m.

Use your flashing hazard lights.

Use your horn so other road users are aware of you.

43.

Sharing the Road

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Flammable

Radioactive

Explosives

44.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If your driver's license is suspended, once the suspension period has ended, what must you do to apply for a new driver's license?

Neither option is correct.

You must show a copy of your previous driver's license.

You must show proof of financial responsibility.

45.

Safe Driving Practices

When might you want to slow down instead of traveling at the speed limit? (Select all that apply)

On an empty road in good weather.

Coming up to junctions where other road users may pull out with little warning.

When you are coming up to a blind bend in the road.

In poor weather conditions.

46.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Two way traffic.

Sharp turn.

Curve.

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