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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Additional Driving Laws / Rules

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

36 months.

72 months.,

12 months.

Turns

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

Both options are correct.

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

If there are no vehicles approaching you within 200 feet.

Sharing the Road

Which of these light signals implies the car is slowing down and maybe stop?

Sharing the Road

When you are in a construction zone, what should you not do?

Obey special signs.

Stop and watch the road work.

Obey instructions from the flaggers present.

Parking

Which of the following is an example of illegal parking

Parking within 7.5 feet of a railroad track.

Neither option is correct.

Parking adjacent to a hospital.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you have an excessive BAC level, how long may you serve in jail for?

2 years.

6 months.

1 month.

Occupant Protection

Under what circumstances are seatbelts required to be worn?

At all times.

When there are more than two occupants in a vehicle.

Only when the vehicle is traveling greater than 15 miles per hour.

Sharing the Road

Which of these light signals implies the motorcycle is slowing down and maybe about to stop?

Safe Driving Practices

You should use dipped headlights: (Select all that apply)

During dull daytime weather.

To dazzle other road users.

When another vehicle is overtaking you.

At night in built-up areas.

10.

Handling Emergencies

What should you do in the event that your vehicle stalls or becomes disabled on railroad tracks?

Attempt to push your car off of the railroad tracks before the train arrives.

Exit your vehicle immediately and dial 9-1-1 when you are from the railroad tracks.

Stay in your vehicle and call for help.

11.

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 see and plan ahead.

Decrease fuel consumption.

Increase your ability to accelerate.

Reduce your typical stopping distance.

12.

Parking

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

This means that only motorcyclists can park there.

This means that this is a no parking area.

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

13.

Visual Search

Which one of the following is correct when giving enough space to another vehicle?

Avoid driving directly along other vehicles on multilane streets.

Always increase your speed when driving along side other vehicles.

Neither option is correct.

14.

Visual Search

Before changing lanes, what should you do?

Decrease your speed suddenly, give a turn signal, then merge into the other lane.

Increase your speed and quickly change lanes.

Look over your should to make sure you aren't going to collide with another vehicle.

15.

Driver Readiness

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

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

Take a break for 15 minutes every 2 hours.

Drink alcohol to boost alertness.

Stop in a safe place if you feel sleepy.

16.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Unregistered and untaxed vehicles can only be used:

When the vehicle is off-road on private land and NEVER uses a public road.

When the driver or rider has an appropriate license.

On quiet roads with little traffic.

Between 10pm and 6am.

17.

Safe Driving Practices

When may you use your vehicle's horn? (Select all that apply)

To alert other road users of your presence.

When another road user annoys you.

When another road user poses a danger.

On am empty road in a built up area between 11.30pm and 7am.

18.

Sharing the Road

Single-track roads are only wide enough for one vehicle. If you see an oncoming vehicle, you should:

Attempt to squeeze by the other vehicle.

Pull into a passing place on your left or wait by a passing place on your right. If necessary, reverse to the nearest place.

Keep going if traveling down hill as you have right of way.

Stop your vehicle and expect the other driver to reverse out of the way.

19.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the maximum speed limit on a two lane undivided highway?

35 mph.

55 mph.

65 mph.

20.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following are true regarding children under the age of 8, and are also less than 4 feet 9 inches tall?

They are not required to wear seatbelts due to their age and height.

They must be properly secured in a federally-approved child passenger restraint system.

They do not require a child passenger restraint system.

21.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

When are you required to turn your headlights on?

30 minutes before sunrise.

Both options are correct.

30 minutes after sunset.

22.

Parking

Before moving off in a vehicle, you should: (Select all that apply)

Use all mirrors to check road is clear.

Use your signals (if necessary) to warn other road users.

Speed off as quickly as possible.

Check your vehicle blind spots for hidden hazards.

23.

Handling Emergencies

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

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

Speed up whilst steering away from the skid.

Increase acceleration to speed up out of the skid.

Release the brakes. Steer into the skid.

24.

Special Driving Situations

If you are using a penny to check the tread on your tires, what is the indicator that you need to change your tires?

Neither option is correct, as a penny is an unreliable way to check the tread on your tires.

If you can see the top of Abraham Lincoln's head.

If you can only see Abraham Lincoln's neck.

25.

Traffic Controls

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

You must wait until the light turns green.

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

Wait until an official clears you to proceed.

26.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Two way traffic.

Slippery when wet.

Sharp turn.

27.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Merging traffic.

Added lane.

Curve

28.

Sharing the Road

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

800 feet.

400 feet.

200 feet.

29.

Safe Driving Practices

Why should you reduce your speed when traveling in foggy conditions?

To reduce fuel consumption.

Brakes are less effective in foggy conditions.

To allow more time to react to developing hazards.

To avoid being dazzled by fog lights from other vehicles.

30.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

There is a hospital ahead.

Directional arrow.

No turns are permitted.

31.

Turns

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

Both options are correct.

Reduce your speed.

Look over your right shoulder.

32.

Special Driving Situations

On curves, there is ___ pull on your vehicle.

A strong downward pull.

no pull.

A strong outward pull

33.

Sharing the Road

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

Disabled people.

Older drivers.

Fields filled with animals.

Truck drivers.

34.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is true when a child is seated next to a side air bag?

The child may be at serious risk of injury or fatal injury.

You are encouraged to seat your child next to a side air bag.

There is no risk associated with seating a child next to a side airbag.

35.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are under the age of 21, and you are caught with an alcohol beverage in your vehicle, how much can the court fine you for?

2000

3000

Up to $1,000

36.

Lane Control

When passing a vehicle, what is not allowed?

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

Drive off the paved road to pass another vehicle in the event that you cannot do it on the paved road.

Check traffic behind and beside you.

37.

Turns

To make a right turn, what should you drive close to?

The center of the road.

The left side of the road.

The right side of the road.

38.

Traffic Controls

Where is this sign normally displayed?

4 way intersections.

High ways.

Freeways.

39.

Turns

If there is a bike lane in your path when you are making a right turn, how far can you drive in the bike lane?

400 feet.

200 feet.

1 mile.

40.

Sharing the Road

What California penal code allows Safety Enhanced-Double Fine Zones.

CVC 42010

CVC 480.

CVC 22511.

41.

Driver Readiness

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

CHSC 103900

CVC 22511.

CVC 480.

42.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct course of action when it comes to traffic signs that are indicating pedestrians?

Ignore them, as they are meant for pedestrians and not drivers.

Acknowledge them at your discretion, as they are not required by law.

Obey them as they are there to ensure the safety of pedestrians.

43.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are under the age of 21, and your BAC is 0.05%, what may you be required to submit to?

Another PAS to confirm the BAC.

Neither option is correct.

Either a breath or blood test.

44.

Lane Control

What do two solid yellow lines on a roadway indicate?

The center of a road for two-way traffic.

No passing.

Indicates that you may pass if the broken line is next to your driving lane.

45.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

No U-turns allowed.

No left turn.

No right turn.

46.

Alcohol and Drugs

You and two passengers are pulled over by a police officer. Your backseat passenger has an open container of alcohol that they are actively drinking. Is this against the law?

Yes, as all open containers of alcohol must be kept in the trunk, or where passengers are not seated.

No, as the driver is not the one holding or actively drinking the open container of alcohol.

Neither option is correct.

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