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.

Ready? Click 'Next' to begin.

Safe Driving Practices

What can cause a vehicle to skid? (Select all that apply)

Accelerating quickly.

Steering harshly.

Driving slowly and carefully.

Braking quickly.

Sharing the Road

You are traveling with a motorcycle riding in front of you. Why might they suddenly swerve or move across the traffic lane?

To get a better view of the road ahead.

As a warning to you that you're traveling too closely.

Motorcycle riders like to show off.

To avoid an uneven road surface or an icy patch.

Sharing the Road

If you are a minor using a bicycle for transportation, what is required?

A helmet.

A valid driver's license.

A valid learner's permit.

Handling Emergencies

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

Shift to neutral.

Apply the breaks.

Stop and turn off of the ignition.

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

A third (33%)

Half (50%)

A tenth (10%).

Turns

What is a U-Turn?

Passing a vehicle at a high rate of speed.

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

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

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.

Lane Control

Apart from looking in your mirrors, what should you do before changing lanes?

Signal which direction you will be moving to.

Neither option is correct.

Change lanes without a signal, as long as you do it slowly to let other drivers know.

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.

10.

Sharing the Road

How much can you be fined if you commit a traffic violating in a construction zone?

Up to $1,000

One year in prison.

Up to $2,000.

11.

Driver Readiness

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

CVC 480.

CVC 22511.

CHSC 103900

12.

Sharing the Road

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

Obey instructions from the flaggers present.

Obey special signs.

Stop and watch the road work.

13.

Safe Driving Practices

You are preparing to pull away from a curb, but you do not see any oncoming vehicles in any direction. What is the safest course of action?

Do not signal and take your time pulling out onto the roadway.

Neither option is correct.

Signal that you are turning anyway.

14.

Lane Control

What do broken yellow lines indicate on a roadway?

Indicates that you may not pass in this area.

The center of a road for two-way traffic.

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

15.

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.

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

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

16.

Special Driving Situations

Why are vehicles fitted with rear fog lights?

For learner drivers on the freeway.

In case your brake lights don't work.

To allow other vehicles to see you in fog.

In case your vehicle breaks down.

17.

Special Driving Situations

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

You drive more quickly when coming out of the water.

They may be wet which reduces their friction.

A fish may be stuck on your wheel.

Your attention is distracted by water on the windscreen.

18.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

This sign means that a rest area is one mile ahead.

This sign indicates that there is a ski lodge near by.

This sign means that there is an airport near by.

19.

Sharing the Road

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

Long vehicles

Vans

Motorcycles

Cars

20.

Special Driving Situations

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

Both options are correct.

Increase your following distance to other vehicles.

The best advice is to not travel in those conditions.

21.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Which of the following is the correct assumption regarding right-of-way rules?

Never assume that other drivers will give you the right-of-way.

Other drivers will always give you the right-of-way.

There are no defined right-of-way rules.

22.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you receive a ticket during a traffic stop, what is the purpose of the promise that you sign?

By signing, you promise to appear in traffic court.

By signing, you promise to admit fault for the citation.

Neither option is correct.

23.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

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

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

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

24.

Sharing the Road

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

25.

Driver Readiness

Which of the following will prevent drowsy driving?

Turning on the air conditioning.

Calling a ride service to take you to your destination.

Rolling down the window.

26.

Lane Control

If there are only two lanes, which lane should you choose for the smoothest driving?

The left lane.

Either lane is perfectly acceptable.

The right lane.

27.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

No right turn.

No left turn.

No U-turns allowed.

28.

Special Driving Situations

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

50 mph.

30 mph.

20 mph.

29.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign indicates that you must make a full stop.

This sign indicates that you must yield.

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

30.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

What is the fee you may be required to pay to the Department of Motor Vehicles in the event that you driver's license is suspended?

200

31.

Safe Driving Practices

How much distance should be between your vehicle and your turn before you signal?

500 feet.

100 feet.

50 feet.

32.

Laws and Rules of the Road

General crosswalks are normally marked with what color lines?

Yellow lines.

Black lines.

White lines.

33.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

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

12 months.

36 months.

72 months.,

34.

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.

35.

Occupant Protection

If a passenger is under what age, you may be cited for them not wearing a seatbelt?

18 years old.

21 years old.

16 years old.

36.

Traffic Controls

When are you allowed to make a right turn when a red arrow light is present?

You can, applying the same rules as a regular red stop light.

Only when a green signal or a green arrow appears.

At any time.

37.

Safe Driving Practices

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

When another road user annoys you.

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

To alert other road users of your presence.

When another road user poses a danger.

38.

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.

39.

Sharing the Road

The rider of the motorcycle in front of you is holding their arm out straight to the left as shown in the picture. What do you expect the vehicle to do next?

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle is reversing.

40.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you are under the age of 18, what can your parents or guardians do regarding your driver's license?

They can have your driver's license cancelled.

Neither option is correct.

They cannot do anything, as you have proven that you can drive since you have a driver's license.

41.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct course of action if you see a sign that states "Wrong Way"?

Back out or turn around and return to the correct side of the road.

Slow down and be ready to stop.

This sign indicates that danger is ahead.

42.

Special Driving Situations

You are on snow and about to begin moving. As you set off, you should:

Use the highest gear you can.

Leave your handbrake on.

Quickly turn the steering to loosen the snow.

Always use 1st gear.

43.

Special Driving Situations

A typical stopping distance of a vehicle in ICY or SNOWY weather is approximately __________ the normal distance of a vehicle in dry weather.

Ten times (10x)

The same as

Triple

Five times (5x)

44.

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.

200 feet.

500 feet.

45.

Alcohol and Drugs

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

Reduce co-ordination and slow down reactions.

Decrease the risk of collisions.

Make you a better driver.

Give a false sense of confidence.

46.

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?

90 days.

10 days.

30 days.

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