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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Traffic Controls

What is the correct course of action in the event that the traffic signal is not working?

You are allowed to make unprotected turns at your discretion.

Proceed cautiously as if the intersection is controlled by a stop sign in all directions

You are allowed to make protected turns. Proceed with the right-of-way rules in mind.

Sharing the Road

If you are needing to make a turn, and you must enter a bike lane to do so, how much distance can you drive into the bike lane?

1 mile.

500 feet.

200 feet.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If an individual is from out of state, once they receive a job or become a resident, how long do they have to register their vehicle with the state of California?

20 days.

7 days.

5 days.

Visual Search

What do you do if a vehicle merges in front of you too closely?

Decrease your speed.

Increase your speed.

Switch to another lane and pass that vehicle for merging too closely.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

End divided highway.

Directional arrow.

Lane ending.

Sharing the Road

There are sheep in the road. What should you do?

Speed up to get around them more quickly.

Slow down and be ready to stop if necessary.

Use your horn.

Turn around and find another route.

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.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are under the age of 21, and your BAC is 0.01%, how long will your driving privileges be suspended for?

10 years.

1 year.

5 years.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Curve.

Slippery when wet.

T Intersection.

10.

Handling Emergencies

What is the number available for the Freeway Service Patrol?

8-1-1.

5-1-1.

9-1-1.

11.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Two way traffic.

Sharp turn.

Curve.

12.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

Allow any elderly people, or other pedestrians to cross before proceeding.

There is a school ahead, and you must let the children pass before proceeding.

This sign means to stop and help someone cross the road.

13.

Visual Search

In this image, what does the yellow area visualize?

What is ahead.

What is at your side.

Blind spots.

14.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

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

This sign indicates that you are entering the wrong way of traffic.

This sign indicates that you are not allowed to do a certain action.

15.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct definition of a pedestrian?

There is no definition for a pedestrian in the state of California.

Any individual using a vehicle to travel.

A pedestrian is a person on foot who uses a conveyance.

16.

Handling Emergencies

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

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

Change a flat tire.

Tow your motorcycle.

17.

Parking

How long of a parking space should you find before parallel parking?

1 foot longer than your vehicle.

2 feet longer than your vehicle.

3 feet longer than your vehicle.

18.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are under the age of 21, and you are convicted of having a BAC of 0.01% or over, which of the following is a possible consequence?

You will face life imprisonment.

Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.

No actions will be taken against you.

19.

Traffic Controls

In addition to yielding, what must you also do when you come to a YIELD sign?

You must stop at the limit line before proceeding.

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

You must let any vehicle, bicyclist, or pedestrian pass before you proceed.

20.

Special Driving Situations

Your car has been covered in snow. Which of these parts of the car should be cleared of ice and snow before beginning a journey: (Select all that apply)

The license plates.

The hood.

The windows.

The doors.

21.

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?

Slow down to maintain a safe gap.

Flash your headlights.

Speed up to overtake this new vehicle.

Use your horn

22.

Traffic Controls

Which of the following types of signs indicate that you must slow down and be ready to stop if necessary?

A square red and white regulatory sign.

A three sided red sign.

An eight sided red sign.

23.

Alcohol and Drugs

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

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

Affect judgement of speed, distance and risk.

Improve co-ordination and reaction times.

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

24.

Traffic Controls

After stopping at a flashing red traffic signal, what should you do?

Proceed with caution and observe the right-of-way rules.

Wait until an official clears you to proceed.

You must wait until the light turns green.

25.

Parking

What is a crosshatched area adjacent to a parking space mean?

Any vehicle can park here for a limited amount of time.

This means that only motorcyclists can park there.

This means that this is a no parking area.

26.

Additional Driving Laws/Rules

You MUST NOT leave your vehicle unattended if:

Your vehicle has broken down.

Your vehicle is unlocked.

Your vehicle's engine is running.

Your vehicle is not immobilised.

27.

Special Driving Situations

Accelerating very quickly on a wet or icy road may cause:

Improved wheel grip.

The vehicle to skid and lose control.

The vehicle to speed up normally.

Better steering control.

28.

Special Driving Situations

Which of the following is true regarding driving at high rates of speeds?

The faster your speed, the less control you have of your vehicle.

The faster you drive, the better your gas mileage will be.

The faster your speed, the more control you have of your vehicle.

29.

Vehicle Positioning

You are needing to turn left, and you engage your turn signal. In front of you, another vehicle has their right turn signal engaged. What should you do?

Go ahead and turn left since they have their right turn signal engaged.

Neither option is correct.

Wait until the driver has begun their right turn.

30.

Lane Control

What lane number is considered the fast lane?

Number 3

Number 2

Number 1

31.

Lane Control

Which of the following may apply to you if you drive a low/zero emission vehicle?

You may drive at any speed you wish, regardless of posted signs.

You may be exempt from all Department of Motor Vehicles related charges for your vehicle.

You may be exempt from all toll charges on HOT lanes.

32.

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 shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

33.

Sharing the Road

Which of these vehicles might not take the normal route through a roundabout?

Motorcycles

Long vehicles

Cars

Vans

34.

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?

Do nothing, and proceed with caution.

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

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

35.

Special Driving Situations

If you are not able to see any farther than 100 feet in front of you, what should you reduce your speed to?

50 mph.

30 mph or below.

45 mph.

36.

Lane Control

What should you do before passing another vehicle?

Pass the other vehicle at a high rate of speed to beat any traffic.

Look ahead for road conditions and traffic that may cause other vehicles to merge as well.

There are no suggestions when passing another vehicle, only to do it with caution.

37.

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.

Your speed increases unexpectedly.

The steering becomes light and unresponsive.

38.

Sharing the Road

Which of these should you avoid when driving around large trucks?

Lingering alongside a truck when they are passing.

Following too closely or tailgating.

Both of these options are correct.

39.

Handling Emergencies

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

Speed up whilst steering away from the skid.

Release the accelerator. Steer into the skid.

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

Increase acceleration to speed up out of the skid.

40.

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.

Keep going as you have priority.

Move to the right and overtake.

Speed up to get by the reversing vehicle.

41.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is a type of manual distraction?

Taking your hands off of the steering wheel while your vehicle is in motion.

Listening to the radio at high volumes.

Speaking with your passenger(s).

42.

Sharing the Road

Which California penal code prohibits following an emergency vehicle, with a siren activated?

CVC 21706

CVC 22511.

CVC 480.

43.

Special Driving Situations

You are traveling in hot weather which is causing the road surface to become soft. What will be most affected on your vehicle?

The windows.

The air conditioning.

The tires.

The exhaust.

44.

Occupant Protection

Why is it unlawful to leave a child or animal in an unattended car?

The car can rise to high temperatures quickly.

Neither option is correct.

It is not unlawful to leave a child or animal unattended in a vehicle.

45.

Sharing the Road

On a divided highway with 4 or more traffic lanes in one direction, what lane do large trucks typically drive in?

The left lost lane.

The lane just to the left of the right most lane.

Any lane they choose, as long as they maintain the posted speed limit.

46.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

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

36 months.

12 months.

72 months.,

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