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

A farmer is herding cows across the road. What should you do?

Turn around and find another route.

Slow down and be ready to stop if necessary.

Use your horn.

Speed up to get around them more quickly.

Parking

How much space should you leave between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you when you parallel park?

1 foot.

5 feet.

2 feet.

Special Driving Situations

When towing, if your caravan or trailer begins to swerve or snake you should:

Ease off the accelerator and reduce speed gently to regain control.

Turn the steering wheel to follow the trailer or caravan.

Stay at a constant speed until the problem resolves itself.

Speed up to regain control.

Special Driving Situations

You are on snow and about to begin moving. As you set off, you should:

Use the highest gear you can.

Leave your handbrake on.

Quickly turn the steering to loosen the snow.

Always use 1st gear.

Turns

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

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

If there are no vehicles approaching you within 200 feet.

Both options are correct.

Lane Control

What should you NOT do before overtaking? (Select all that apply)

Yield to oncoming traffic before passing parked vehicles.

Get as close as possible to the vehicle you plan to overtake.

Use your mirrors and only overtake when safe to do so.

Follow a vehicle already overtaking.

Occupant Protection

At what age is it considered lawful to allow a child in a car without someone 12 years or older present?

10 years old.

6 years old.

7 years old.

Handling Emergencies

What should you do if you see a vehicle's hazard lights ahead?

Neither option is correct.

Reduce your speed so you can see what happened.

Reduce your speed and proceed with caution.

Sharing the Road

Which of these light signals implies the motorcycle will turn left or move to the left?

10.

Lane Control

How is a low/zero emission vehicle indicated?

Neither option is correct.

A homemade decal that you can put on any vehicle.

A special Department of Motor Vehicles-issued decal.

11.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

You may not enter the road that the sign is adjacent to.

This sign indicates that you are entering the incorrect road with the incorrect vehicle.

This sign means that you cannot do a certain action.

12.

Safe Driving Practices

Which steering method is recommended when backing up?

Hand-over-hand steering.

Hand-to-Hand steering

One hand steering.

13.

Alcohol and Drugs

What is a PAS?

Neither option is correct.

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

Preliminary alcohol screening.

14.

Laws and Rules of the Road

At intersections without a STOP or YIELD signs, what action is correct?

Yield to traffic and any pedestrians.

Slow down and be ready to stop.

Both options are correct.

15.

Occupant Protection

A driver decides to answer a text message that they just received while driving down the interstate. Is this a distraction?

Yes, as this is taking your attention away from the road.

No, as you are allowed to answer text messages while driving as long as you are looking at the road every two seconds.

No, as there is no law against using your phone while driving.

16.

Parking

Which of the following is an example of disabled placard abuse?

Neither option is correct.

Using a placard issued to you by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Using a placard after it has been reporting that it has been lost or stolen.

17.

Traffic Controls

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

A red arrow traffic signal.

A flashing yellow traffic signal.

A flashing red traffic signal.

18.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you willfully flee a peace officer attempting to pull you over, what is the consequence?

It is a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for no more than 1 year.

Neither option is correct.

Nothing will happen as they had no reason to stop you.

19.

Sharing the Road

You are about to overtake a cyclist in windy weather. Why should you leave extra room as you overtake?

In case a gust of wind pushes them across the lane.

To reduce fuel consumption.

To avoid dazzling them with your lights.

To stop the wind blowing your exhaust fumes towards them.

20.

Vehicle Positioning

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

Increase your ability to accelerate.

Increase your ability to see and plan ahead.

Decrease fuel consumption.

Reduce your typical stopping distance.

21.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What should you do if you see senior citizens crossing the road ahead?

Flash your lights in case they are hard of hearing.

Use your horn to alert them to your presence.

Rev your engine loudly to get them to move out of the way.

Slow down and prepare to stop. Be patient and allow them to finish crossing.

22.

Sharing the Road

It is particularly important to be aware of: (Select all that apply)

Fields filled with animals.

Truck drivers.

Older drivers.

Disabled people.

23.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Curve.

T Intersection.

Slippery when wet.

24.

Alcohol and Drugs

In the event that you are convicted, for the first time, of DUI, how long will your driving privileges be suspended for?

1 month.

15 days.

6 months.

25.

Sharing the Road

What is a LSV?

A neighborhood electric vehicle.

A type of public transit.

A low-speed vehicle.

26.

Turns

How do you know what lane is designated as a public transit bus lane?

It is common knowledge to know what is designated as such.

There are no specified public transit bus lanes in the state of California.

Signs will be posted that designate it.

27.

Safe Driving Practices

If you break down, and you have emergency flares available, what distance should you place them from your vehicle?

500 feet behind your vehicle.

200 feet behind your vehicle.

100 feet behind your vehicle.

28.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What do you do when a school bus begins to flash red lights?

The mean nothing as they are built as a part of the school bus to fulfil a government mandate.

You must stop until the children cross the street. You may proceed when the lights are no longer flashing red.

Ignore them as they are a suggestion only.

29.

Handling Emergencies

You are traveling in snowy weather. Your steering begins to feel light and unresponsive. You should:

Brake hard immediately.

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

Release the accelerator to gradually slow down.

Increase speed.

30.

Turns

What should you do when you are making a right turn?

Both options are correct.

Look over your right shoulder.

Reduce your speed.

31.

Turns

Which of the following is an example of an illegal U-turn?

On a roadway with two sets of double yellow lines.

Both options are correct.

In business districts.

32.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If an individual is convicted of causing serious bodily injury during the course of a police pursuit, what is a potential consequence?

A fine no less than $3,000.

A fine no less than $2,000.

A fine no less than $1,000.

33.

Sharing the Road

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

Allow sufficient space to manoeuvre should an emergency vehicle need to pass.

Overtake slower vehicles on either the left or the right side.

Overtake slower vehicles only on the right hand side.

Keep as close as possible to the vehicle in front.

34.

Vehicle Positioning

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

Increase your ability to accelerate.

Reduce your typical stopping distance.

Decrease fuel consumption.

Increase your ability to see and plan ahead.

35.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct definition for California's Basic Speed Law?

The Basic Speed Law means that you may never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

The Basic Speed Law means that you may drive at whatever speed you feel comfortable with.

The Basic Speed Law does not exist in the state of California.

36.

Special Driving Situations

If you come to a wet road, by how much should you reduce your speed?

5 to 10 mph slower.

1 to 5 mph slower.

Do not adjust your speed at all, as you do not want to risk hydroplaning.

37.

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 may pass as long as you proceed with caution.

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

Ensure that no pedestrians are in front of that vehicle.

38.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

This sign indicates that there is a ski lodge near by.

This sign indicates that a rest area is near by.

This sign indicates that a trolley is near by.

39.

Special Driving Situations

If you come to a road that is packed with snow, by how much should you reduce your speed?

Reduce your speed by half.

Come to a complete stop and call for help.

Increase your speed, as the faster you go the more traction you make with the snow.

40.

Traffic Controls

What does a solid yellow traffic signal mean?

Stop under all circumstances.

Caution. Stop if you can do so safely.

Go.

41.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

What California penal code prohibits you from willfully fleeing a peace officer?

CVC 21152

CVC 2800.3

CVC 480.

42.

Visual Search

You are traveling along a road and you see a car reversing out from a driveway on the left. You should NOT:

Speed up and overtake.

Use your horn to warn the other driver of your presence.

Be prepared to stop.

Slow down.

43.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the speed limit when you are within 100 feet of a railroad?

15 mph

40 mph

25 mph

44.

Handling Emergencies

You are traveling along a wet road. How can you tell if your tires are no longer gripping the road?

The engine becomes louder.

The steering becomes light and unresponsive.

Your speed decreases unexpectedly.

Your speed increases unexpectedly.

45.

Safe Driving Practices

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

Neither option is correct.

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

Slow down and proceed with caution.

46.

Safe Driving Practices

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

Between 8pm and 8am.

Whenever the street lights are switched on.

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

Whenever the sun is not visible in the sky.

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