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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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?

Your location and the railroad crossing number if posted.

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

The year and make of your vehicle.

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?

Wait until the driver has begun their right turn.

Neither option is correct.

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

Traffic Controls

Oncoming traffic is stopped and they may turn left.

The driver must increase their speed.

The signal is about to turn to a red traffic light.

Sharing the Road

Whilst traveling at night, another vehicle is overtaking you. You should:

Speed up to prevent the overtaking.

Switch on your hazard warning lights.

Dip your headlights to avoid dazzling other road users.

Flash your lights at the other driver.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

Which of the following is one form of financial responsibility of your vehicle?

A blank cheque that you can use in the event that you are in a vehicle accident.

A copy of your bank statement that shows you have at least $4,000 in it.

A deposit of $35,000 with the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Turns

Which of the following is correct when making a left turn?

Increase your speed and quickly make the turn.

Look over your left shoulder and reduce your speed.

Decrease your speed and make the turn as quickly as possible.

Sharing the Road

What is a NEV?

A type of emergency vehicle.

A type of public transit.

A neighborhood electric vehicle.

Sharing the Road

Which of the following is true regarding blind pedestrians?

No special precautions are required.

Neither option is correct.

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

Sharing the Road

The rear of the car in front of you has a white light. What do you expect the vehicle to do next?

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle is braking.

10.

Safe Driving Practices

What should you do to alert other drivers if an accident has happened ahead of you?

Both options are correct.

By turning on your emergency flashers.

Tapping your brake pedal 3 or 4 times quickly.

11.

Turns

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

Neither option is correct.

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.

12.

Sharing the Road

You want to reverse your car but there is a pedestrian waiting to cross the road. You should:

Wave the pedestrian to cross.

Reverse quickly before pedestrian begins to cross.

Yield to the pedestrian and wait for them to finish crossing.

Use your horn to get pedestrian to move out of the way.

13.

Traffic Controls

What does a white rectangular sign normally indicate?

That you must consider following these rules, as they are entirely optional.

That you must obey important rules.

There are no white rectangular signs in the state of California.

14.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

No left turn.

No right turn.

No U-turns allowed.

15.

Safe Driving Practices

Whilst driving or riding, you should avoid distractions such as: (Select all that apply)

Using your mirrors to check for other vehicles and hazards.

Eating and drinking.

Trying to read a map.

Switching on your headlights.

16.

Safe Driving Practices

What is this diagram representing?

The driver is waving at oncoming traffic.

The driver is indicating that they are turning left.

The driver is indicating that they are turning right.

17.

Visual Search

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

Ask for assistance from a passenger or passer-by.

Get out of your vehicle and check before moving.

Use your horn and reverse slowly.

Glance over your shoulders to check blindspots.

18.

Occupant Protection

What is the correct way to wear a shoulder harness style seatbelt?

Worn across the chest with minimal slack.

Worn across the chest with as much slack as possible.

Worn across the abdomen with minimal slack.

19.

Safe Driving Practices

Which circumstance is an example of when to use your horn?

On the freeway when changing lanes.

Because you are angry or upset.

On narrow mountain roads when you can not see 200 feet ahead.

20.

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?

0.0001

0.0008

0.0005

21.

Laws and Rules of the Road

In the event that you have to drive on a sidewalk, what is the correct course of action?

Ensure that there are no pedestrians on the sidewalk for the next block.

Decrease your speed to five miles per hour, and continue forward.

You are not allowed to drive on sidewalks, as they are meant for pedestrians.

22.

Safe Driving Practices

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

Both options are correct.

Hands positioned 9 and 3 o'clock.

Hands positioned at 8 and 4 o'clock.

23.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

No U-turns allowed.

No right turn.

No left turn.

24.

Occupant Protection

Which Penal Code prohibits leaving or confining an animal in an unattended, hot vehicle?

CVC 480.

CVC 15620.

CVC 597.7.

25.

Lane Control

Which of the following is true regarding bicycle lane?

Neither options are correct.

It is illegal to drive in a bicycle lane, unless under certain circumstances.

It is legal to drive your vehicle in all bicycle lanes.

26.

Vehicle Positioning

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

Decrease fuel consumption.

Reduce your typical stopping distance.

Increase your ability to see and plan ahead.

Increase your ability to accelerate.

27.

Visual Search

What is the "3 second rule"?

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

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

Neither option is correct.

28.

Laws and Rules of the Road

How much distance should you include from your vehicle to the crosswalk when stopping?

1 foot.

5 feet.

10 feet.

29.

Sharing the Road

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

30.

Visual Search

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

Open the car doors.

Get out of the car and push it backwards.

Ask for assistance from a passenger or passer-by.

Open the car windows.

31.

Lane Control

If you are driving slowly on a two lane road, how many vehicles must be behind you before you are required to turn into a turnout area?

3 vehicles.

1 vehicle.

5 vehicles

32.

Alcohol and Drugs

You are stopped by a police offer, and you have hidden an open container of alcohol in your glove compartment. Is this allowed?

Yes, as you are not actively drinking the open container.

No, as it is prohibited by law to have an open container of alcohol in the glove compartment of your vehicle.

Yes, as this is in a secured area and does not violate the law.

33.

Special Driving Situations

At what speed can your tires loss all contact with the road if there is a lot of water?

30 mph.

20 mph.

50 mph.

34.

Parking

You need to park and leave your vehicle on a foggy road. You should:

Leave your fog lights on.

Leave your headlights on.

Leave your parking lights on.

Never leave any lights switched on.

35.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Under what circumstance must you drive slower?

When there is heavy traffic.

Both options are correct.

When there is bad weather.

36.

Visual Search

If it is hard to see 1,000 feet ahead of you, what should you do?

Pull over and wait until you can see better.

Turn on your headlights.

Proceed like normal.

37.

Visual Search

Which one of the following is correct when giving enough space to another vehicle?

Always increase your speed when driving along side other vehicles.

If possible and safe, make room for vehicles entering freeways.

Always increase your speed to overtake a vehicle attempting to enter a freeway.

38.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct course of action when you approach a pedestrian?

Both options are correct.

Stop if necessary to allow the pedestrian to pass.

Exercise caution and reduce speed.

39.

Turns

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

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

Neither option is correct.

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

40.

Sharing the Road

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

Allow access into and from sideroads.

Use your horn to speed the traffic up.

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

Be aware of cyclists and motorcycles passing between vehicles.

41.

Visual Search

Why is it important to not develop a "fixed stare" while driving?

It prevents you from seeing potential hazards ahead of you.

Neither option is correct.

It is a good habit to develop as it decreases the chances of an accident.

42.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

Yield to all traffic.

Proceed with high speed when entering the roadway.

Quickly turn onto the road before another vehicle comes.

43.

Laws and Rules of the Road

School crosswalks are normally marked with what color lines?

Black lines.

Red lines.

Yellow lines.

44.

Laws and Rules of the Road

If a vehicle is stopped at a crosswalk, what is the correct course of action to pass the vehicle?

You are not allowed to pass a vehicle at a crosswalk.

You may pass as long as you proceed with caution.

Ensure that no pedestrians are in front of that vehicle.

45.

Vehicle Positioning

You are driving along a freeway in wet weather. You should keep well back from the vehicle in front because:

Decrease fuel consumption.

Increase your ability to see and plan ahead.

Increase your ability to accelerate.

Reduce your typical stopping distance.

46.

Special Driving Situations

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

Check your headlights are properly adjusted.

Ensure heavy and sharp objects are secured safely.

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

Avoid accelerating or braking too sharply.

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