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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Driver Readiness

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

Notify the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Neither option is correct

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

Driver Readiness

If you are dazzled by bright sunlight, you should:

Speed up to get through the dazzle as quickly as possible.

Slow down, and if necessary stop.

Close your eyes until the dazzling goes away.

Turn your head and face away from the road.

Driver Readiness

What can fatigue or drowsiness affect?

Your vision.

The speed of your vehicle.

Neither option is correct.

Parking

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

2 feet.

5 feet.

1 foot.

Alcohol and Drugs

You are under the age of 21, and you are caught with an unopened, sealed container of alcohol in your vehicle. Is this lawful?

Yes, as the alcohol container is not opened.

No, this is not legal as you cannot have any form of alcohol in the vehicle when you are under the age of 21.

Yes, as long as the container of alcohol is in the trunk.

Occupant Protection

What is the correct way to wear a lap belt seatbelt?

The lap belt should not be worn at all since it can cause greater injury in the case of a vehicle accident.

The lap belt should lie across your hips with as much slack as possible for comfort.

The lap belt should be snug and lies low across your hips.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

No right turn.

No U-turns allowed.

No left turn.

Sharing the Road

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

To stop the wind blowing your exhaust fumes towards them.

To avoid dazzling them with your lights.

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

To reduce fuel consumption.

Parking

What must you do in the event you are in possession of a deceased individual's disabled placard?

Return it to a Department of Motor Vehicles field office.

Neither option is correct.

Keep it for yourself as ownership transfers to you upon their death.

10.

Driver Readiness

Which California penal code requires physicians to report conditions that may affect your ability to drive?

CVC 22511.

CHSC 103900

CVC 480.

11.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is correct regarding lap belt and shoulder harness style seatbelts?

Wearing both may cause greater injury in the event of a vehicle accident.

Wearing both will decrease the chance of a survival in a vehicle accident.

Wearing both will increase the chance of a survival in a vehicle accident.

12.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If your driver's license is suspended, once the suspension period has ended, what must you do to apply for a new driver's license?

You must show proof of financial responsibility.

Neither option is correct.

You must show a copy of your previous driver's license.

13.

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?

Yield to the pedestrian.

In means that they are ready to cross the street.

Both options are correct.

14.

Vehicle Positioning

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

Drivers backing out of driveways or parking space.

Both options are correct.

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

15.

Driver Readiness

What should you do to minimise the risk of tiredness? (Select all that apply)

Drink alcohol to boost alertness.

Stop in a safe place if you feel sleepy.

Avoid long journeys during the night when natural alertness is minimum.

Take a break for 15 minutes every 2 hours.

16.

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.

The same as

Half (50%)

A third (33%)

A tenth (10%).

17.

Vehicle Positioning

Which of the following is a safe way to exit the freeway?

Signal your intention to exit 5 seconds before reaching the exit.

Both options are correct.

Signal and look over your shoulder.

18.

Visual Search

You are traveling along a road and you see a car reversing out from a driveway on the left. You should:

Use your horn, slow down and be prepared to stop.

Move to the right and overtake.

Speed up to get by the reversing vehicle.

Keep going as you have priority.

19.

Sharing the Road

What is a LSV?

A low-speed vehicle.

A neighborhood electric vehicle.

A type of public transit.

20.

Safe Driving Practices

Why is it important to only honk your horn when necessary?

Honking your horn may startle other drivers.

Both options are correct.

It may make the driver angry if they made a mistake.,

21.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Lane ending.

End divided highway.

Directional arrow.

22.

Handling Emergencies

You are traveling in snowy weather. How can you tell if your tires are no longer gripping the road?

The steering becomes light and unresponsive.

Your speed decreases unexpectedly.

The engine becomes louder.

Your speed increases unexpectedly.

23.

Lane Control

What should you do if you miss a turn?

Make a U-Turn where possible.

Proceed as normal until you can legally, and safely, turn around.

Slam on your breaks so you do not miss the turn.

24.

Safe Driving Practices

What is this diagram representing?

The driver is indicating that they are turning left.

The driver is indicating that they are turning right.

The driver is indicating that they are slowing down or stopping.

25.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Pedestrian crossing.

Caution.

School zone ahead.

26.

Laws and Rules of the Road

In unmarked crosswalks, who has the right-of-way?

Pedestrians.

Vehicles.

Bicyclists.

27.

Handling Emergencies

Who can you call for free assistance in the event that your car becomes disabled on the freeway?

California Highway Patrol.

Department of Motor Vehicles.

Freeway Service Patrol.

28.

Lane Control

Which lane should you drive in if you plan on making a right turn?

The middle lane.

The left most lane.

The right most lane.

29.

Safe Driving Practices

What is this diagram representing?

The driver is indicating that they are slowing down or stopping.

The driver is indicating that they are turning right.

The driver is indicating that they are turning left.

30.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Which of the following is true regarding blind pedestrians?

Blind pedestrians rely on the sound of your vehicle to know when it's safe to cross the street.

Blind pedestrians rely on someone else telling them when it is safe across the street.

Follow standard right-of-way rules when it comes to blind pedestrians.

31.

Traffic Controls

What is this type of sign meant for?

This sign provides you a number to make a complaint about another driver.

This sign indicates what you should do in the event that your vehicle stalls on railroad tracks.

Nothing. This sign is meant for highway officials only.

32.

Safe Driving Practices

When may you use your vehicle's fog lights?

In a tunnel.

If your headlights are not working.

Any time at night.

When visibility is severely reduced.

33.

Handling Emergencies

Which of the following is one of the most common causes of collisions?

Both options are correct.

Unsafe speeds.

Improper turns.

34.

Handling Emergencies

If you are involved in an accident where no one was injured, how long do you have to notify the Department of Motor Vehicles?

10 days.

90 days.

30 days.

35.

Vehicle Positioning

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

Increase your ability to accelerate.

Reduce your typical stopping distance.

Increase your ability to see and plan ahead.

Decrease fuel consumption.

36.

Sharing the Road

When overtaking a horse and rider, what should you do?

Drive around as quickly as possible.

Use your horn to warn the rider of our presence.

Overtake slowly if it is safe to do so.

Flash your headlights at the horse rider.

37.

Handling Emergencies

What can you do to prevent skidding?

Avoid fast turns.

Increase your speed to create more traction.

Make no adjustments to your driving.

38.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Added lane.

Curve

Merging traffic.

39.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Be prepared to yield ahead.

There is a stop sign ahead.

Directional arrow.

40.

Turns

What is a U-Turn?

Passing a vehicle at a high rate of speed.

Turning your vehicle around in the street to go back the way you came.

There is no definition for a U-Turn in the state of California.

41.

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 hold their arm out with the palm facing you.

They will display a 'Crossing Guard' stop sign.

They will point to the children waiting to cross.

42.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

You must stop at the limit line before proceeding.

You must slow down and be ready to stop.

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

43.

Visual Search

In this image, what does the blue area visualize?

Blind spots.

What is at your side.

What is ahead.

44.

Handling Emergencies

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

Your speed decreases unexpectedly.

The engine becomes louder.

The steering becomes light and unresponsive.

Your speed increases unexpectedly.

45.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

No traffic signal ahead.

Traffic signal ahead.

Stop ahead.

46.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign means that you are approaching a railroad crossing.

This sign means that you are entering an Emergency Only road.

This sign means that you are entering a roundabout.

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