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:

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Some questions may have more than one answer, a note will be displayed when to do this.
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1. Which of the following signs means to remain stopped until the green signal, or green arrow appears?

A flashing yellow traffic signal.

A flashing red traffic signal.

A red arrow traffic signal.

2. 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.

3. What is the seventh step you must do in the event that your accelerator becomes stuck?

Keep your eyes on the road.

Stop and turn off of the ignition.

Look for an alternate route away from traffic.

4. You are traveling slowly behind a cyclist in front of you. Why should you give the cyclist plenty of space when overtaking?

So that you can travel faster.

So that they are more likely to see you.

The cyclist might swerve to avoid an uneven road surface.

To get a better view of the road ahead.

Hint

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

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

They will display a 'Crossing Guard' stop sign.

They will point to the children waiting to cross.

They will flash a light at you.

Hint

6. What is this sign indicating?

Traffic signal ahead.

Merging traffic

Two way traffic.

7. While parked, what should you do when you are ready to exit your vehicle?

Do not open your door unless it does not interfere with traffic.

Both options are correct.

Look for passing vehicles.

8. What should you do if you see senior citizens crossing the road ahead?

Rev your engine loudly to get them to move out of the way.

Use your horn to alert them to your presence.

Flash your lights in case they are hard of hearing.

Slow down and prepare to stop. Be patient and allow them to finish crossing.

Hint

9. Unregistered and untaxed vehicles can only be used:

Between 10pm and 6am.

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

On quiet roads with little traffic.

When the driver or rider has an appropriate license.

Hint

10. What should you do in the event that you begin to skid while driving on ice?

Increase your speed to create more traction.

Ease off of the accelerator.

Slam on your brakes.

11. Some of the most vulnerable road users are: (Select all that apply)

Pedestrians.

Truck drivers.

Motorcycle riders.

Car drivers.

Hint

12. Children under what age must be secured in a rear facing passenger restraint system?

Under 5 years old.

Under 2 years old.

Under 1 year old.

13. What is the correct definition of a pedestrian?

There is no definition for a pedestrian in the state of California.

A pedestrian is a person on foot who uses a conveyance.

Any individual using a vehicle to travel.

14. You are about to enter a bank of fog. What should you do? (Select all that apply)

Use your fog lights if necessary.

Use your hazard lights to warn other drivers.

Speed up to travel through it as quickly as possible.

Check your mirrors and slow down.

Hint

15. Coasting is a term used to describe a vehicle with manual transmission traveling in neutral or with the clutch on. How does this reduce your control of the vehicle? (Check all that apply)

You can no longer hear the engine.

Engine braking is eliminated.

Speed will increase when traveling downhill.

More fuel is consumed.

Hint

16. What is this sign indicating?

T Intersection

Winding Road

Curve.

17. When traveling in wet weather, you should keep well back from the vehicle in front. This will:

Reduce your typical stopping distance.

Increase your ability to see and plan ahead.

Decrease fuel consumption.

Increase your ability to accelerate.

Hint

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

Cyclists like to show off.

To get a better view of the road ahead.

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

To avoid an uneven road surface or an icy patch.

Hint

19. What is the correct interpretation for this flashing traffic signal?

Stop and go back.

Stop and proceed when it is safe to do so.

Proceed with a high rate of speed.

20. Accelerating very quickly on a wet or icy road may cause:

The vehicle to speed up normally.

Improved wheel grip.

The vehicle to skid and lose control.

Better steering control.

Hint

21. When might you want to slow down instead of traveling at the speed limit? (Select all that apply)

Coming up to junctions where other road users may pull out with little warning.

When you are coming up to a blind bend in the road.

In poor weather conditions.

On an empty road in good weather.

Hint

22. Which lane should you drive in if you plan on making a right turn?

The middle lane.

The left most lane.

The right most lane.

23. Which of the following is one of the most common causes of collisions?

Improper turns.

Unsafe speeds.

Both options are correct.

24. If you are over the age of 21, what is the minimum level of BAC before it becomes unlawful to drive?

0.0005

0.0001

0.0008

25. If you receive too many negligent driver points, what may the Department of Motor Vehicles do?

Both options are correct.

Place you on a probation for 1 year.

Suspend your license for 6 months.

26. Under ideal circumstances, how long will it take to stop if you are travelling 35 mph?

210 feet.

150 feet

500 feet.

27. What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Radioactive

Flammable

Corrosive

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

100 feet.

500 feet.

50 feet.

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

6 months.

2 years.

1 month.

30. 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.

31. 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.,

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

Yes, as the driver can become distracted while eating.

32. If you have parked on the side of the road, what should you do before reentering the lane?

Proceed with high speed when entering the roadway.

Yield to all traffic.

Quickly turn onto the road before another vehicle comes.

33. 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.

34. You are stopped by a police offer, and you have hidden an open container of alcohol in your glove compartment. Is this allowed?

Yes, as this is in a secured area and does not violate the law.

No, as it is prohibited by law to have an open container of alcohol in the glove compartment of your vehicle.

Yes, as you are not actively drinking the open container.

35. Under which circumstance is a child under the age of 8 NOT allowed to ride in the front seat of a vehicle?

The driver of the vehicle is not able to purchase a federally-approved child passenger restraint system.

There is no rear seat.

The child passenger restraint system cannot be installed properly in the rear set.

36. It is against the law to follow how many feet behind an emergency vehicle while their emergency lights are activated?

1,000 feet.

300 feet.

500 feet.

37. What is the correct interpretation of a solid green traffic signal?

The driver must proceed with caution.

The driver may proceed.

The driver must stop.

38. What California penal code prohibits you from willfully fleeing a peace officer?

CVC 480.

CVC 21152

CVC 2800.3

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

Hint

40. Which of the following types of signs indicate that you must slow down and be ready to stop if necessary?

An eight sided red sign.

A three sided red sign.

A square red and white regulatory sign.

41. If your vehicle's engine is running, you MUST NOT:

Rev the engine to warm it up.

Clean any ice of the windows.

Switch it off if you're waiting to pick someone up.

Leave your vehicle unattended.

Hint

42. After how many miles should you rotate your tires?

Every 3,000 to 5,000 miles.

Every 6,000 to 7,000 miles.

Every 1,000 - 2,000 miles.

43. Which of the following does a roundabout not have?

Bicycle ways.

A roadway.

Neither option is correct.

44. If you are driving slowly on a two lane road, how many vehicles must be behind you before you are required to turn into a turnout area?

5 vehicles

1 vehicle.

3 vehicles.

45. What lane should you generally drive in at all times unless otherwise posted?

Neither option is correct.

The lane with the smoothest flow of traffic.

The lane that is very congested with traffic.

46. What does a white parking colored curb indicate?

No stopping is allowed at this curb.

Stop only long enough to pick up/drop off passengers or mail.

Park for a limited time as indicated by the sign.

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