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.

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 right or turn right.

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

No U-turns allowed.

No right turn.

No left turn.

Sharing the Road

It is against the law to follow how many feet behind an emergency vehicle while their emergency lights are activated?

1,000 feet.

300 feet.

500 feet.

Lane Control

What do solid white lines indicate on a roadway?

They indicate a lane barrier between regular use and a preferential use lane.

They mark traffic lanes going in the same direction.

They separate traffic lanes on roads with two or more lanes.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is a type of cognitive distraction?

Reaching down to pick up an object that fell onto the floor board.

Paying full attention to the road.

Mind off of the road.

Special Driving Situations

What is a symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning?

Dizziness.

Nausea.

Both options are correct.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What do you do in the event that a pedestrian makes eye contact with your vehicle at a crosswalk?

In means that they are ready to cross the street.

Both options are correct.

Yield to the pedestrian.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

This sign indicates that you must be on the lookout for planes landing on the road you are driving on.

This sign indicates that planes fly through this area.

This sign means that there is an airport near by.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is considered a driver's distraction?

Looking at Google Maps or another GPS application.

Not using handheld devices while driving.

Reaching for an object inside of the vehicle.

10.

Safe Driving Practices

You MUST NOT use your vehicle's lights: (Select all that apply)

In a way that dazzles other road users.

During the day time.

On full beam setting when there is oncoming traffic.

To flash other drivers if they annoy you.

11.

Visual Search

In this image, what does the green area visualize?

What is behind you.

Blind spots.

What is ahead.

12.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Added lane.

Lane ending.

Merging traffic

13.

Occupant Protection

Pregnant women should do the following regarding a lap belt seatbelt?

The lap belt must be worn with as little slack as possible for comfort.

The lap belt is optional because of pregnancy.

The lap belt should be worn as low as possible under the abdomen.

14.

Vehicle Positioning

What is an example of a driver who may present danger to other individuals?

Both options are correct.

Drivers backing out of driveways or parking space.

Drivers who cannot see other drivers because their view is blocked.

15.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

No turns are permitted.

There is a hospital ahead.

Directional arrow.

16.

Handling Emergencies

You are traveling along a wet road. Your steering begins to feel light and unresponsive. You should:

Turn the steering as far as you can to the right.

Increase speed.

Brake hard immediately.

Release the accelerator to gradually slow down.

17.

Lane Control

What do solid yellow lines indicate on a roadway?

Neither option is correct.

The center of a road for two-way traffic.

Indicates that you may pass freely.

18.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Why is it important to respect right-of-way rules?

It helps prevent collisions and other accidents.

You are not required to respect right-of-way rules.

It is common courtesy.

19.

Vehicle Positioning

You are traveling in fog behind another vehicle. What should you do to reduce the chances of an accident?

Keep close to the vehicle in front.

Use your dipped headlights so that you can be seen.

Use your high-beam headlights.

Use your flashing hazard lights.

20.

Laws and Rules of the Road

You MUST NOT reverse your vehicle:

Without using your horn to warn other road users.

Into a side road.

Without someone to act as a guide.

Further than is necessary.

21.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Who should you allow sufficient time to cross the street?

Both options are correct.

Older pedestrians.

Disabled pedestrians.

22.

Visual Search

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

10 - 15 seconds.

Do not scan as this can distract you from driving.

0 - 5 seconds.

23.

Special Driving Situations

Braking harshly on a wet or icy road may cause:

Improved wheel grip.

Better steering control.

The vehicle to slow down normally.

The vehicle to skid and lose control.

24.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are over the age of 21, what is the minimum level of BAC before it becomes unlawful to drive?

0.0001

0.0008

0.0005

25.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of a solid green traffic signal?

The driver must stop.

The driver may proceed.

The driver must proceed with caution.

26.

Lane Control

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

The left most lane.

The middle lane.

The right most lane.

27.

Handling Emergencies

Which of the following the Freeway Service Patrol not provide assistance with?

Tow your motorcycle.

Towing your vehicle to a location approved by the California Highway Patrol.

Change a flat tire.

28.

Parking

How many inches should your vehicle be from the curve when you have finished parallel parking?

No further than 6 inches.

No further than 24 inches

No further than 18 inches.

29.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you sell or transfer a vehicle in the state of California, how long do you have to report it to the Department of Motor Vehicles.

5 days.

30 days.

90 days.

30.

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?

0.0004

0.0001

0.0005

31.

Safe Driving Practices

A driver is moving slowly, and you want them to go faster. Should you honk your horn at them?

Yes, as you want them to get out of the way.

Yes, as you are in a hurry and you need to get to your destination.

No, as the driver may not be able to go any faster due to one reason or another

32.

Occupant Protection

An eight year old child is riding in the front seat of a vehicle. The vehicle does not have a backseat available. Is it lawful for this child to sit in the front seat?

As long as the child is wearing their seatbelt, it does not matter.

No, as all children must ride in the backseat.

Yes, since there is no rear seat available, the child may sit in the front seat lawfully.

33.

Special Driving Situations

A typical stopping distance of a vehicle in dry weather is approximately __________ the distance of a vehicle in ICY or SNOWY weather.

A tenth (10%).

The same as

A third (33%)

Half (50%)

34.

Lane Control

What are two sets of solid double yellow lines that are spaced 2 feet apart indicate?

They indicate that it is considered a barrier.

The center of a road for two-way traffic.

Indicates that you may pass if the solid line is next to your driving lane.

35.

Safe Driving Practices

What is hand-to-hand steering also referred to as?

Hand-over-hand steering.

One hand steering.

Push/pull steering.

36.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Regardless of the posted speed limit, what should your speed also depend on?

The number and speed of other vehicles on the road.

Both options are correct.

Bicyclists or pedestrians crossing the road way.

37.

Occupant Protection

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

Dehydration

Heat stroke

Starvation

38.

Special Driving Situations

A typical stopping distance of a vehicle in ICY or SNOWY weather is approximately __________ the normal distance of a vehicle in dry weather.

Triple

Ten times (10x)

The same as

Five times (5x)

39.

Occupant Protection

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

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.

There is no rear seat.

40.

Safe Driving Practices

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

Listening to the radio at a loud volume.

Adjusting your rear-view mirror.

Listening to the radio at a low volume.

Adjusting or starting the radio.

41.

Alcohol and Drugs

Yourself, and your parent are in the vehicle when you are pulled over by a police officer. In the backseat of the vehicle, there is an unopened, sealed container of alcohol. Since you are the individual driving the vehicle, is it lawful for this container of alcohol to be in your vehicle?

Neither option is correct.

No, as alcohol containers cannot be in your vehicle under any circumstance.

Yes, as your parent is in the vehicle with you and is over the age of 21.

42.

Alcohol and Drugs

When you are driving in the state of California, what do you automatically give your consent for?

Neither option is correct as driving in the state of California does not automatically make you give your consent for anything.

Breath, blood, or urine tests if you are suspected of DUI.

Searches of your vehicle.

43.

Laws and Rules of the Road

School crosswalks are normally marked with what color lines?

Yellow lines.

Red lines.

Black lines.

44.

Visual Search

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

Get out of the car and push it backwards.

Open the car windows.

Open the car doors.

Ask for assistance from a passenger or passer-by.

45.

Safe Driving Practices

In stationary traffic, you should:

Apply the parking brake and release the foot brake to deactivate the brake lights.

Use your horn aggressively to speed up the traffic.

Use your mobile phone to report the traffic.

Get out of the vehicle to have a stretch.

46.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Under what circumstance must you drive slower?

Both options are correct.

When there is bad weather.

When there is heavy traffic.

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