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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Driver Readiness

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

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

Neither option is correct

Notify the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Special Driving Situations

If you drive through deep water, why might your brakes become less effective?

They may be wet which reduces their friction.

You drive more quickly when coming out of the water.

Your attention is distracted by water on the windscreen.

A fish may be stuck on your wheel.

Special Driving Situations

What is most commonly used to check the tread on your tires?

A dime.

A quarter.

A penny.

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.

Sharing the Road

Which of these are hazards you should be aware of on residential streets? (Select all that apply)

Pedestrians.

Vehicles moving off.

Car doors opening.

Children running out from behind parked cars.

Visual Search

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

Glance over your shoulders to check blindspots.

Use your horn and reverse slowly.

Get out of your vehicle and check before moving.

Ask for assistance from a passenger or passer-by.

Lane Control

What do double white lines indicate on a roadway?

They separate traffic lanes on roads with two or more lanes in the same direction.

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

They mark traffic lanes going in the same direction.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

This sign indicates that planes fly through this area.

This sign means that there is an airport near by.

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

Alcohol and Drugs

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

0.0008

0.0005

0.0001

10.

Turns

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

If there are no vehicles approaching you within 200 feet.

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

Both options are correct.

11.

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.

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

Release the brakes. Steer into the skid.

Speed up whilst steering away from the skid.

12.

Handling Emergencies

What is a possible punishment if you fail to notify the Department of Motor Vehicles in the event that you are in a collision?

Nothing will happen, since nobody was injured.

Neither option is correct.

Your driving privilege will be suspended.

13.

Lane Control

Why type of roadway marking is typically used to indicate bike lanes?

A broken white line

A single solid white line.

A double yellow line.

14.

Safe Driving Practices

In stationary traffic, you should:

Get out of the vehicle to have a stretch.

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.

15.

Safe Driving Practices

The driver ahead of you made a mistake while driving, and you want to alert them to it. What do you do?

Honk your horn at them to let them know they made a mistake.

Honk your horn at them to alert them to pay attention.

Do nothing, and proceed with caution.

16.

Occupant Protection

Pregnant women should do the following regarding a harness style seatbelt?

The harness should be worn across the breasts and over the abdomen's bulge.

No harness should be worn because it can cause greater injury.

The harness should be placed between the breasts and to the side of the abdomen's bulge.

17.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

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.

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

18.

Parking

What does a blue parking colored curb indicate?

No stopping, standing, or parking is permitted.

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

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

19.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

When are you required to turn your headlights on?

30 minutes after sunset.

Both options are correct.

30 minutes before sunrise.

20.

Sharing the Road

Which of these other road users might not take a normal route through a roundabout? (Select all that apply)

Long vehicles.

Horse riders.

Cars

Cyclists

21.

Safe Driving Practices

If your vehicle is low on fuel, you should:

Stop at the nearest service station to refuel as soon as possible.

Begin a freeway journey.

Speed up to consume more fuel.

Keep driving until you almost run out. Cars are more efficient with less fuel in the tank.

22.

Traffic Controls

What other information may be included on this sign?

This sign may appear in different colors to indicate the severity of the action.

No other information is ever included with this sign.

This sign may be show with or without words.

23.

Sharing the Road

Which of the following can you do to prevent other drivers from becoming angry?

Both options are correct.

Do not tailgate other drivers.

Using your horn for non-emergencies.

24.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

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

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

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

25.

Visual Search

In this image, what do the shaded areas visualize?

The correct way to travel down a highway.

The blind spots of your vehicle.

How far other vehicles should travel from your vehicle.

26.

Lane Control

What lane is considered the left most lane?

Number 3

Number 1

Number 2

27.

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?

1 vehicle.

3 vehicles.

5 vehicles

28.

Special Driving Situations

On curves, there is ___ pull on your vehicle.

A strong outward pull

A strong downward pull.

no pull.

29.

Special Driving Situations

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

20 mph.

30 mph.

50 mph.

30.

Traffic Controls

What does this sign mean?

No entry to all traffic.

Stop at the junction.

Pedestrian zone ahead.

Yield to other traffic.

31.

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.

32.

Special Driving Situations

What do all gas-powered vehicles produce?

Carbon monoxide.

Oxygen.

Sodium chloride.

33.

Alcohol and Drugs

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

Give a false sense of confidence.

Reduce co-ordination and slow down reactions.

Make you a better driver.

Decrease the risk of collisions.

34.

Visual Search

What does it mean to tailgate another vehicle?

To drive too close behind another vehicle.

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

Neither option is correct.

35.

Turns

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

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.

Neither option is correct.

36.

Parking

In the event that you have to stop on a freeway, how should you park?

Park in the middle of the lane with your warning lights engaged.

Park completely off of the pavement.

Both options are correct.

37.

Sharing the Road

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

Be aware of cyclists and motorcycles passing between vehicles.

Allow access into and from sideroads.

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

Use your horn to speed the traffic up.

38.

Safe Driving Practices

If you are under the age of 18, which of the of the following is correct regarding the use of electronic devices while driving?

It is unlawful for anyone under the age of 18 to use an electronic device while driving, unless it is in the case of an emergency.

Neither option is correct.

Any driver, regardless of age, may use an electronic device while driving as long as they look up every two seconds.

39.

Handling Emergencies

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

Keep your eyes on the road.

Apply the breaks.

Stop and turn off of the ignition.

40.

Safe Driving Practices

How can you reduce injury when gripping your steering wheel?

You should grip the outside of your steering wheel.

Grip the steering wheel with your knuckles outside of the wheel.

Both options are correct.

41.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct definition of a crosswalk?

A crosswalk is the part of roadway set aside for vehicle traffic.

A crosswalk is the part of the roadway set aside for pedestrian traffic.

Neither option is correct.

42.

Lane Control

What is the correct interpretation of this diagram?

No passing if the solid yellow line is on your side.

Broken yellow line indicates that you may pass if it can be done so safely.

Double solid lines indicates that you may not pass.

43.

Special Driving Situations

What should you do if you are driving and there is heavy fog or smoke?

Increase your following distance to other vehicles.

The best advice is to not travel in those conditions.

Both options are correct.

44.

Parking

Which California penal code prohibits parking in a crosshatched space?

CVC 597.7.

CVC 480.

CVC 22507.8

45.

Handling Emergencies

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

Release the accelerator to gradually slow down.

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

Increase speed.

Brake hard immediately.

46.

Safe Driving Practices

What should you do if you have to stop in a tunnel?

Keep as close to the vehicle in front as possible.

Brake as quickly as possible to reduce time spent idle.

Leave at least a 5 meter gap between you and the vehicle in front.

Open your windows to improve ventilation.

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