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.

Visual Search

At intersections what should you do?

Look to the left first

Look to the right.

Both options are correct.

Sharing the Road

Which of the following is a way for a motorcyclist to increase their chances of being seen by other drivers?

Both options are correct.

Using high beam headlights during daylight hours.

Wearing a bright colored jacket.

Parking

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

Towards the shoulder of the road.

Away from the curb.

Towards the curb.

Traffic Controls

What does a red arrow light mean?

It is similar to a red stop light, however, you cannot make a right turn at any time.

You are allowed to make a right turn like normal.

Right turns are not allowed at any time, even when the light is green.

Vehicle Positioning

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

Both options are correct.

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

Signal and look over your shoulder.

Occupant Protection

What is the correct way to wear a shoulder harness style seatbelt?

Worn across the abdomen with minimal slack.

Worn across the chest with minimal slack.

Worn across the chest with as much slack as possible.

Occupant Protection

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

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

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

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

Sharing the Road

What is a Safety Enhanced-Double Fine Zone?

There are no double fine zones in the state of California.

Neither option is correct.

An area where fines are doubled for traffic violations.

Parking

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

Check your vehicle blind spots for hidden hazards.

Use all mirrors to check road is clear.

Speed off as quickly as possible.

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

10.

Special Driving Situations

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

The same as

Double

Triple

Half

11.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you are caught dumping or abandoning animals on a highway, how much can you be fined?

Up to $2,000.

Up to $1,000

1 year in jail.

12.

Safe Driving Practices

A driver is moving slowly, and you want them to go faster. Should you honk your horn at them?

No, as the driver may not be able to go any faster due to one reason or another

Yes, as you are in a hurry and you need to get to your destination.

Yes, as you want them to get out of the way.

13.

Special Driving Situations

You are driving your car along a wet road. Spray from the road is limiting your visibility. You should:

Use dipped headlights.

Pull over into a service area and wait for the road to dry.

Use your flashing hazard lights.

Speed up get through the wet area.

14.

Visual Search

What should you do when backing up?

Back up quickly to get out of the way of oncoming traffic.

Neither option is correct.

Back up slowly to avoid collisions.

15.

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 is braking.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

16.

Alcohol and Drugs

What California penal code allows an officer to arrest you if they reasonably believe if you are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs?

CVC 32152.

CVC 23153.

Both options are correct.

17.

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?

Either a breath or blood test.

Neither option is correct.

Another PAS to confirm the BAC.

18.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Slippery when wet.

Curve.

T Intersection.

19.

Occupant Protection

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

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

The car can rise to high temperatures quickly.

Neither option is correct.

20.

Traffic Controls

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

At any time.

Only when a green signal or a green arrow appears.

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

21.

Vehicle Positioning

What should you do when entering the freeway?

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

Decrease your speed below the speed of traffic.

Enter the freeway at or near the speed of traffic.

22.

Parking

Where is it acceptable to park and leave your vehicle? (Select all that apply)

On-street areas marked out by double yellow lines.

On-street parking bays marked out by white lines.

In off-street parking areas.

On-street areas marked out by yellow zig zag lines along the road.

23.

Safe Driving Practices

When you are signalling before making a manoeuvre, you should always:

Use your hazard lights to alert other road users.

Keep signalling for about a minute before you manoeuvre as a warning.

Begin your manoeuvre immediately as you have right of way.

Watch out for signals given by other road users and proceed only when you are satisfied that it is safe.

24.

Handling Emergencies

What do you need to provide to the Emergency Notification System if you have to call them due to your vehicle stalling on railroad tracks?

Neither option is correct as you do not call the Emergency Notification System in this situation

The year and make of your vehicle.

Your location and the railroad crossing number if posted.

25.

Sharing the Road

How much space should you leave between your vehicle and a motorcyclist?

4 seconds.

1 second.

3 seconds.

26.

Special Driving Situations

What is a symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning?

Both options are correct.

Dizziness.

Nausea.

27.

Handling Emergencies

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

Keep your eyes on the road.

Apply the breaks.

Look for an alternate route away from traffic.

28.

Special Driving Situations

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

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

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

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

29.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Two way traffic.

Merging traffic

Traffic signal ahead.

30.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

Stop at the intersection before proceeding with caution.

Slow down and stop.

This sign means that you cannot do a certain action.

31.

Traffic Controls

You MUST obey signals given by the following: (Select all that apply)

Traffic wardens.

School crossing patrols.

Traffic officers.

Police officers.

32.

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 means that you cannot do a certain action.

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

33.

Safe Driving Practices

How can you reduce injury when gripping your steering wheel?

Grip the steering wheel with your knuckles outside of the wheel.

Both options are correct.

You should grip the outside of your steering wheel.

34.

Special Driving Situations

What can possibly happen if you drive faster or slower than the rest of traffic?

You increase the chances of angry drivers.

Nothing will happen as long as you are below or at the speed limit.

You increase the chances of a collision.

35.

Vehicle Positioning

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

Drivers who pass you when there is a curve ahead of you.

Neither option is correct.

A driver on the freeway travelling at 55 mph.

36.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the speed limit in any alley in the state of California?

25 mph

55 mph

15 mph

37.

Sharing the Road

Which of these light signals implies the motorcycle will turn left or move to the left?

38.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

55 mph.

35 mph.

65 mph.

39.

Sharing the Road

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Radioactive

Flammable

Explosives

40.

Visual Search

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

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

Increase your speed.

Decrease your speed.

41.

Occupant Protection

A driver begins to eat something that they just bought a restaurant. Is this a distraction?

No, as long as the driver is keeping their eyes on the road, it is not a distraction.,

Yes, as the driver can become distracted while eating.

No, the driver purchased the items and has the right to eat it before it gets cold.

42.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is a blind intersection?

A blind intersection is when there are no stop signs at any corner and you cannot see in either direction for 100 feet.

There is no defined definition for a blind intersection.

An area where a railroad crossing intersects with a roadway.

43.

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.

44.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Under what circumstance must you drive slower?

Both options are correct.

When there is heavy traffic.

When there is bad weather.

45.

Special Driving Situations

What should you do in the event that you begin to hydroplane?

Slow down gradually, and do not apply your brakes

Slam down on your brakes to try and come to a complete stop.

Slow down suddenly by applying your brakes.

46.

Traffic Controls

When coming to a stop sign, where must you fully stop your vehicle at?

You must stop after the stop sign.

You must stop at the white limit line.

You may choose where you are allowed to stop, as long as you make a full stop.

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