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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Occupant Protection

In what situation is it okay to leave your child and/or animals in a hot vehicle?

Not at all, as it is unlawful and dangerous.

When the windows are fully opened to allow as much air as possible into the vehicle.

When the windows are cracked slightly to allow air to enter the vehicle.

Parking

What should you do before backing up to parallel park?

Both options are correct.

Check your mirrors.

Lift your foot off of the brake.

Sharing the Road

Which of the following is an example of when you can pass a light-rail vehicle?

Neither option is correct.

When you are on a one-way street.

When the light-rail vehicle is in your way, and you need to get over.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign means that you are entering a roundabout.

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

This sign means that you are approaching a railroad crossing.

Driver Readiness

Which of the following over the counter medications could make you dizzy?

Vitamins

Cold medications.

Tylenol.

Alcohol and Drugs

What is the consequence if your BAC is 0.08% or higher?

The officer may arrest you.

Neither option is correct, as the BAC is not a reliable way to determine how much you have had to drink.

The officer may let you go, as long as you promise to drive straight home at a reduced speed.

Safe Driving Practices

In normal circumstances, what is the safest way to use the brakes?

Sharply and as late as possible.

Slow down quickly as early as possible and then travel very slowly up to the stopping point.

Brake early and gently.

Slow down by reducing gear and using engine braking. Only brake as late as possible.

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.

Brake hard immediately.

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

Increase speed.

Traffic Controls

When coming to a stop sign, if there is no limit line or cross walk present, where must you stop your vehicle?

Anywhere, as it doesn't matter.

You must stop after the stop sign.

You must stop before entering the intersection.

10.

Parking

What does a blue parking colored curb indicate?

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.

No stopping, standing, or parking is permitted.

11.

Special Driving Situations

Ice and snowy weather has been forecasted. You should: (Select all that apply)

Allow more time for your journey.

Keep your fog lights on at all times.

Only travel if the journey is essential.

Drive more quickly to reduce time in the snow.

12.

Special Driving Situations

Where are you most likely to be affect by crosswinds?

Travelling across a bridge on a freeway.

In heavy traffic.

In a built up area.

On a narrow country lane.

13.

Lane Control

Which of the following is true regarding double white lines?

Neither option is correct.

You must wait until a single broken white line appears before changing lanes.

You may change lanes freely.

14.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are convicted of DUI for the first time, in addition to having driving privileges suspended, what also may you be required to do?

You will be required to complete a DUI program.

Nothing, as the suspension of driving privileges is enough of a punishment.

Neither option is correct.

15.

Turns

What should you not do when making a left turn?

Decrease your speed.

Look over your left shoulder.

Cut the corner of the lane belonging to the vehicles coming towards you.

16.

Turns

Which of the following is not an illegal U-turn?

When you cannot see clearly 200 feet in each direction.

In front of a fire station.

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

17.

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.

18.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation for this traffic signal?

This traffic signal means that you may not cross the street.

This traffic signal means that you may cross the street with caution.

This traffic signal means that it is legal for a pedestrian to cross the street.

19.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct course of action when you see a solid yellow traffic signal?

Stop and look for pedestrians, then proceed with caution.

Stop if it is safe to do so, otherwise slow down and proceed through the intersection with caution.

Stop under all circumstances and wait for the red light.

20.

Safe Driving Practices

If you are dazzled by another vehicle's lights, you should:

Reduce your speed and be prepared to stop if necessary.

Put on a pair of sunglasses.

Keep driving, but look away from the lights.

Speed up to reduce the time you are dazzled.

21.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

End divided highway

Divided highway.

Crossroad.

22.

Turns

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

The center of the road.

The right side of the road.

The left side of the road.

23.

Sharing the Road

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

24.

Handling Emergencies

You are traveling along a wet road in a vehicle without anti-lock brakes. You apply the brakes and your vehicle begins to skid. What should you do?

Brake hard immediately.

Increase speed.

Let go of the steering.

Release the brakes.

25.

Special Driving Situations

If your vehicle is stationary and is likely to remain so for more than a couple of minutes, you should apply the parking brake and switch off the engine in order to: (Select all that apply)

Reduce fuel consumption.

Reduce emissions.

Get out of the vehicle to have a stretch.

Reduce noise pollution.

26.

Special Driving Situations

You have driven through deep water. What should you check at the first safe opportunity?

If your vehicle left any pollution in the water.

If any fish have become stuck on your vehicle.

There is no water in your exhaust system.

Test the effectiveness of your brakes as they may be wet.

27.

Traffic Controls

What does a white rectangular sign normally indicate?

That you must consider following these rules, as they are entirely optional.

There are no white rectangular signs in the state of California.

That you must obey important rules.

28.

Sharing the Road

You want to reverse your car but there is a pedestrian waiting to cross the road. You should:

Use your horn to get pedestrian to move out of the way.

Yield to the pedestrian and wait for them to finish crossing.

Wave the pedestrian to cross.

Reverse quickly before pedestrian begins to cross.

29.

Driver Readiness

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

CVC 480.

CHSC 103900

CVC 22511.

30.

Parking

Which of the following is an example of illegal parking

When a peace officer requires you to park off of the freeway.

Parking next to a school.

At a red curb.

31.

Parking

When parking downhill, what way should you turn your wheels?

Towards the shoulder of the road.

Away from the curb.

Towards the curb.

32.

Sharing the Road

You are reversing your car and a pedestrian starts walking behind you. You should:

Stop and wait for the pedestrian to finish crossing.

Rev your engine to show your annoyance.

Use your horn to get pedestrian to move out of the way.

Keep going as you have right of way.

33.

Visual Search

Under ideal circumstances, how long will it take to stop if you are travelling 55 mph?

400 feet.

500 feet.

210 feet.

34.

Safe Driving Practices

In which situation should you signal your turn?

Before pulling next to the curb or away from the curb.

Neither option is correct.

When you are stopping your vehicle.

35.

Occupant Protection

Apart from the required age, what is the other exception for having a rear-facing child passenger restraint system?

The child is 30 pounds or more, and is 3 feet 2 inches taller.

The child is 20 pounds or more.

The child is 40 pounds or more.

36.

Sharing the Road

The car in front of you has three (3) red lights 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 shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle is reversing.

37.

Special Driving Situations

Fast driving in wet or icy conditions may cause:

The vehicle to handle normally.

Improved wheel grip.

Better steering control.

The vehicle to skid and lose control.

38.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you are under the age of 18 and you are in a vehicle accident, which of the following is true?

Both options are correct.

You may be fined for the damages.

Your parents or guardians may be liable for civil damagers.

39.

Vehicle Positioning

What should you do when entering the freeway?

Enter the freeway at or near the speed of traffic.

Decrease your speed below the speed of traffic.

Increase your speed so you can overtake the vehicle closest to you.,

40.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

What California penal code prohibits an individual from obstructing or interfering with a funeral procession?

CVC 2817.

CVC 2852

CVC 480.

41.

Parking

What does a yellow parking colored curb indicate?

Stop no longer than the time posted to load/unload passengers or freight.

No stopping is allowed at this curb.

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

42.

Visual Search

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

Always increase your speed to overtake a vehicle attempting to enter a freeway.

Always increase your speed when driving along side other vehicles.

At freeway exits, do not drive alongside other vehicles.

43.

Sharing the Road

A farmer is herding sheep across the road and has asked you to stop your vehicle until he has finished. You should:

Keep going as you have right of way.

Use your horn to get the sheep to move faster.

Ignore the farmer as he has no authority.

Stop and turn your engine off until directed to continue.

44.

Visual Search

At intersections what should you do?

Both options are correct.

Look to the left first

Look to the right.

45.

Special Driving Situations

Why are vehicles fitted with front fog lights?

In case your headlights are broken.

In case your vehicle breaks down.

To improve your visbility ahead.

For learner drivers on the freeway.

46.

Lane Control

Which lane is generally the smoothest to drive in?

The left most lane

The right most lane

The middle lane

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