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.
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Alcohol and Drugs

What is a PAS?

Preliminary alcohol screening.

Neither option is correct.

There is no defined definition for PAS in the state of California.

Sharing the Road

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Radioactive

Flammable

Corrosive

Safe Driving Practices

Which organization has provided suggestions on the correct way for hand positioning on steering wheels?

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Transportation Security Administration.

Department of Motor Vehicles.

Lane Control

What is the correct definition of a bicycle lane?

Neither option is correct

A section of the interstate where bicyclists are allowed to be.

A designated traffic lane for bicyclists defined by pavement markings and signage.

Laws and Rules of the Road

General crosswalks are normally marked with what color lines?

Yellow lines.

White lines.

Black lines.

Lane Control

When you approach a junction, you see a long vehicle in front of you is signalling to turn right, but is positioned on the left. What should you do?

Overtake the long vehicle on the right.

Overtake the long vehicle on the left.

Use your horn to warn the other driver.

Stay back and allow the long vehicle to finish its manoeuvre.

Sharing the Road

You are driving near to a school and see a school crossing guard ahead. How will they signal you to stop?

They will flash a light at you.

They will point to the children waiting to cross.

They will hold their arm out with the palm facing you.

They will display a 'Crossing Guard' stop sign.

Lane Control

Where are bike lanes typically located?

There are no designated bike lanes in the state of California.

Alongside the interstate.

Alongside streets adjacent to vehicle traffic.

Parking

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

Towards the shoulder of the road.

Away from the curb.

Towards the curb.

10.

Handling Emergencies

Your vehicle brakes too quickly in wet or icy conditions and begins to skid. How should you recover control of the vehicle?

Increase acceleration to speed up out of the skid.

Release the brakes. Steer into the skid.

Brake hard immediately. It doesn't matter if the wheels lock.

Speed up whilst steering away from the skid.

11.

Sharing the Road

Why should you be aware of long vehicles when at a junction or roundabout?

The driver of the long vehicle cannot see you.

Long vehicles require more space to manoeuvre.

Their bright colour may dazzle you.

It is more difficult for a heavy vehicle to stop for a signal.

12.

Alcohol and Drugs

Which of the following is true regarding impaired judgement?

Impaired judgement improves how well you response to sounds and what you see.

Impaired judgement affects how you react to sounds and what you see.

Impaired judgement does not affect how you react to sounds and what you see.

13.

Sharing the Road

How much distance does it typically take for a large truck travelling 55 mph to stop?

200 feet.

800 feet.

400 feet.

14.

Turns

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

Both options are correct.

If there are no vehicles approaching you within 200 feet.

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

15.

Special Driving Situations

This road sign has been covered in snow. What does it indicate?

Yield to traffic approaching from your right.

Reduce speed to 30 mph.

No entry.

Stop at the junction.

16.

Sharing the Road

At what speed do slow moving vehicles typically travel?

55 mph.

25 mph or less.

65 mph.

17.

Safe Driving Practices

When traveling at night, your vehicles headlights MUST be switched on. For this purpose, night time is defined as:

Whenever the street lights are switched on.

Between 8pm and 8am.

The period between half an hour after sunset and half an hour before sunrise.

Whenever the sun is not visible in the sky.

18.

Lane Control

What is a center left turn lane?

A lane that is used for left turns on any roadway.

A lane that is located in the middle of a two-way street.

There are no left turn lanes indicated on a roadway.

19.

Handling Emergencies

What is the third step you must do in the event that your accelerator becomes stuck?

Stop and turn off of the ignition.

Warn other drivers by honking and turning on your emergency lights.

Keep your eyes on the road.

20.

Traffic Controls

Which of the following is NOT true regarding a flashing yellow traffic signal?

You may proceed like normal, as a flashing yellow traffic signal is a suggestion only.

Proceed with caution.

Yield to any pedestrians, bicycles, or other vehicle in the intersection.

21.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are driving a vehicle that requires a CDL, what is the minimum level of BAC before it becomes unlawful to drive?

0.0004

0.0001

0.0005

22.

Vehicle Positioning

You are traveling at a safe distance between you and the vehicle in front. Another vehicle overtakes and pulls into this gap. What should you do?

Flash your headlights.

Slow down to maintain a safe gap.

Use your horn

Speed up to overtake this new vehicle.

23.

Handling Emergencies

What is the first step you must do in the event that your accelerator becomes stuck?

Stop and turn off of the ignition.

Apply the breaks.

Shift to neutral.

24.

Sharing the Road

Where are Low Speed Vehicles and Neighborhood Electric Vehicles restricted to?

Roadways where the speed limit is greater than 40 mph.

Roadways where the speed limit is greater than 55 mph.

Roadways where the speed limit is greater than 35 mph.

25.

Safe Driving Practices

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

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.

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

Begin your manoeuvre immediately as you have right of way.

26.

Handling Emergencies

What is the fifth step you must do in the event that your accelerator becomes stuck?

Keep your eyes on the road.

Warn other drivers by honking and turning on your emergency lights.

Stop and turn off the ignition.

27.

Vehicle Positioning

What should you do when entering the freeway?

Increase your speed so you can overtake the vehicle closest to you.,

Decrease your speed below the speed of traffic.

Enter the freeway at or near the speed of traffic.

28.

Parking

Under what circumstances may you park on a freeway?

When a stop is specifically permitted.

In an emergency.

Both options are correct.

29.

Alcohol and Drugs

Consuming alcohol will have the following effect: (Select all that apply)

Affect judgement of speed, distance and risk.

Take time to leave your body making you unfit to drive even hours later.

Improve co-ordination and reaction times.

Reduce driving ability, even if you're below the legal limit.

30.

Safe Driving Practices

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

You know all the controls in your vehicle and how to use them.

You are wearing baggy clothes.

Your mobile phone can be easily reached in case you receive a call.

Your mirrors and seat are adjusted correctly.

31.

Turns

When a red arrow traffic signal is present, what is the correct course of action?

Make the turn when there is no oncoming traffic. Follow the right-of-way rules.

Wait until the signal turns a solid green or green arrow.

Neither option is correct.

32.

Traffic Controls

What does this sign mean?

Stop at the junction.

Yield to other traffic.

No entry to all traffic.

Pedestrian zone ahead.

33.

Handling Emergencies

What is the seventh step you must do in the event that your accelerator becomes stuck?

Stop and turn off of the ignition.

Look for an alternate route away from traffic.

Keep your eyes on the road.

34.

Visual Search

At intersections what should you do?

Look to the left first

Both options are correct.

Look to the right.

35.

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.

The same as

Triple

Ten times (10x)

Five times (5x)

36.

Lane Control

What is a buffered bike lane?

Neither option is correct.

A lane that provides greater separation from adjacent vehicle traffic.

A route for bicyclists on streets that are shared with vehicle traffic.

37.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

How long can traffic convictions and collisions, at minimum, stay on your record for?

72 months.,

36 months.

12 months.

38.

Lane Control

What do solid yellow lines indicate on a roadway?

The center of a road for two-way traffic.

Neither option is correct.

Indicates that you may pass freely.

39.

Lane Control

What lane is considered the left most lane?

Number 2

Number 1

Number 3

40.

Sharing the Road

Who should you particularly look out for when reversing?

Children.

Motorcycle riders.

Traffic police.

Pedestrians.

41.

Occupant Protection

Why must a rear-facing baby seat not be placed in the front seat of a car with an active frontal airbag?

All airbags will become disabled.

The driver airbag will not deploy in an accident.

It will increase the risk of collisions.

An active passenger airbag can cause injury or death to the child.

42.

Sharing the Road

What is a LSV?

A type of public transit.

A low-speed vehicle.

A neighborhood electric vehicle.

43.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

What is the fee you may be required to pay to the Department of Motor Vehicles in the event that you driver's license is suspended?

200

44.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

This sign indicates that planes fly through this area.

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

This sign means that there is an airport near by.

45.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

CVC 597.7.

CVC 22454

CVC 480.

46.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

What California penal code prohibits an individual from obstructing or interfering with a funeral procession?

CVC 2852

CVC 480.

CVC 2817.

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