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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[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

When approaching a pedestrian where do you stop in the event that you have to?

Before the painted lines that mark the crosswalk.

After the painted lines that mark the crosswalk.

You are not required to stop as you have the right-of-way since you are driving a vehicle.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

If you come to a road that has ice, by how much should you reduce your speed?

Reduce your speed by half.

Increase your speed, as the faster you go the more traction you make with the ice.

Reduce your speed to a crawl.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

General crosswalks are normally marked with what color lines?

Black lines.

Yellow lines.

White lines.

[ Sharing the Road ]

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

Hint

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

If an officer suspects you of being under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol, and you refuse to submit to a test, what can happen?

The driver will face additional points on their license if they refuse to submit to these tests.

The driver would be subject to longer driver's license suspensions.

The driver would face no penalty as the law does not legally require you to submit these tests.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

When should you switch off your fog lights?

When visibility is greater than 500 feet.

When visibility is greater than 1000 feet.

Visibility is greater than 2000 feet.

When visibility is greater than 200 feet.

Hint

[ Lane Control ]

What is the other common name for yield lines?

Shark's teeth.

Passing lanes.

Stopping points.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign indicates that you must yield.

This sign indicates that you must make a full stop.

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

[ Sharing the Road ]

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

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

When you are on a one-way street.

Neither option is correct.

10.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

Which of the following is correct?

No specific rules apply to a crosswalk when you are crossing it with your vehicle.

Proceed as normal when entering a crosswalk with pedestrians entering.

You must yield to all pedestrians entering or crossing a crosswalk.

11.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is the correct interpretation of this traffic signal?

To yield to any pedestrians before continuing on.

To stop your vehicle entirely and to not continue forward.

To continue driving as long as you keep an eye out for other vehicles.

12.

[ 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.

Hint

13.

[ Parking ]

How long until your vehicle may be removed if it is stopped on the freeway?

24 hours.

4 hours.

1 hour.

14.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

What should you do in the event that it is too bright for your signal lights to be seen easily?

Use hand-and-arm positions to indicate what you are doing.

Slow down and proceed with caution.

Neither option is correct.

15.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

Under what circumstance must you drive slower?

When there is bad weather.

Both options are correct.

When there is heavy traffic.

16.

[ Sharing the Road ]

You are about to overtake a cyclist in windy weather. Why should you leave extra room as you overtake?

To avoid dazzling them with your lights.

To reduce fuel consumption.

In case a gust of wind pushes them across the lane.

To stop the wind blowing your exhaust fumes towards them.

Hint

17.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

At intersections without a STOP or YIELD signs, what action is correct?

Slow down and be ready to stop.

Both options are correct.

Yield to traffic and any pedestrians.

18.

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

They do not require a child passenger restraint system.

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

19.

[ Lane Control ]

What lane is considered the left most lane?

Number 1

Number 3

Number 2

20.

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

What should you do if you purchase a vehicle from another state?

Neither option is correct.

Ensure that it drives properly.

Ensure that it meets California's smog laws.

21.

[ Lane Control ]

What is the correct interpretation of this diagram?

No passing if the solid yellow line is on your side.

Double solid lines indicates that you may not pass.

Broken yellow line indicates that you may pass if it can be done so safely.

22.

[ Sharing the Road ]

You are traveling slowly behind a cyclist in front of you. Why might they suddenly swerve or move across the traffic lane?

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

Cyclists like to show off.

To get a better view of the road ahead.

To avoid an uneven road surface or an icy patch.

Hint

23.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

What is a symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning?

Nausea.

Dizziness.

Both options are correct.

24.

[ Sharing the Road ]

You are driving near to a school and see a school crossing guard ahead. How will they signal you to stop?

They will point to the children waiting to cross.

They will flash a light at you.

They will display a 'Crossing Guard' stop sign.

They will hold their arm out with the palm facing you.

Hint

25.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

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

Always use 1st gear.

Leave your handbrake on.

Use the highest gear you can.

Quickly turn the steering to loosen the snow.

Hint

26.

[ Turns ]

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

Neither option is correct.

Whenever a traffic light or signal protects you from approaching vehicles.

At any time, as long as you are not obstructing traffic.

27.

[ Turns ]

What is 200 feet most often compared to, to help visualize the distance?

A quarter the distance of an average airport.

Half of an American football field.

Neither option is correct.

28.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

At T intersections without STOP or YIELD signs, what action is correct?

Proceed like normal.

No specific rules are defined for T intersections.

Yield to traffic and any pedestrians.

29.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

Which of the following is a suggestion provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration?

Hands positioned 9 and 3 o'clock.

Hands positioned at 8 and 4 o'clock.

Both options are correct.

30.

[ Lane Control ]

What do broken white lines indicate on a roadway?

They mark traffic lanes going in the same direction.

They indicate a lane barrier between regular use and a preferential use lane.

They separate traffic lanes on roads with two or more lanes in the same direction.

31.

[ Turns ]

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

At or on a rail road crossing.

Where a "no U-turn" sign is posted.

When there is an opening available in the center divider.

32.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

Traffic signal ahead.

Two way traffic.

Merging traffic

33.

[ Lane Control ]

Why type of roadway marking is typically used to indicate bike lanes?

A single solid white line.

A broken white line

A double yellow line.

34.

[ Lane Control ]

What is a bike route?

A route for bicyclists on streets shared with vehicle traffic.

A route for bicyclists on streets that are shared with vehicle traffic.

A lane that provides greater separation from adjacent vehicle traffic.

35.

[ 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.

36.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

Before beginning a journey, how can you best plan your route?

Read your local newspaper.

No need to plan, just follow the signs.

Use a map or route planner.

Consult with your local fuel station.

Hint

37.

[ 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.

38.

[ 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.

39.

[ Sharing the Road ]

Which of the following is true regarding blind pedestrians?

Neither option is correct.

They must be given the right-of-way at all times.

No special precautions are required.

40.

[ Sharing the Road ]

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Radioactive

Flammable

Corrosive

41.

[ Sharing the Road ]

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

Fields filled with animals.

Truck drivers.

Older drivers.

Disabled people.

Hint

42.

[ Lane Control ]

What do double white lines indicate on a roadway?

They indicate a lane barrier between regular use and a preferential use lane.

They separate traffic lanes on roads with two or more lanes in the same direction.

They mark traffic lanes going in the same direction.

43.

[ Occupant Protection ]

At what age is it considered lawful to allow a child in a car without someone 12 years or older present?

7 years old.

10 years old.

6 years old.

44.

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

At minimum, if an individual is convicted of manslaughter resulting from evading police pursuit, how long can they serve in prison?

4 to 10 years.

1 to 2 years.

2 to 3 years.

45.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

What is an IID?

A type of headlight that allows you to see better at night.

A form of license plate that is optional for your vehicle.

An ignition interlock device.

46.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

Which circumstance is an example of when to use your horn?

To try and get eye contact with other drivers.

If a driver is moving slowly.

To alert other drivers that they made a mistake.

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