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.

Turns

Which of the following is an example of an illegal U-turn?

On a roadway with two sets of double yellow lines.

Both options are correct.

In business districts.

Vehicle Positioning

In the event that you need to cross multiple freeway lanes, what is the best course of action.

Engage your turn signal and cross all lanes simultaneously without stopping.

Wait until all of the lanes are clear, then proceed to merge into the one you need to be in.

Cross them one at a time until each lane is clear.

Safe Driving Practices

Whilst driving or riding, you should avoid distractions such as: (Select all that apply)

Adjusting your rear-view mirror.

Listening to the radio at a loud volume.

Adjusting or starting the radio.

Listening to the radio at a low volume.

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.

Alcohol and Drugs

You are driving down the road after having left the liquor store. The items you bought are in the front passenger seat. Is this legal?

No, this is not legal. You cannot have any form of alcohol in the vehicle.

No, this is not legal as you cannot have unsealed alcohol containers within arm's reach.

Yes, this is legal as long as the alcohol is sealed and, full, and unopened.

Traffic Controls

The signal is about to turn to a red traffic light.

Oncoming traffic is stopped and they may turn left.

The driver must increase their speed.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Which is the correct definition of a roundabout?

A roundabout is any place where one line of the roadway meets another roadway.

A roundabout is an intersection where traffic travels around a central island in a counter-clockwise direction.

A roundabout is the part of the roadway set aside for pedestrian traffic.

Sharing the Road

The motorcycle in front of you has a flashing amber light as shown. 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 is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

Special Driving Situations

If your vehicle is stationary and is likely to remain so for more than a couple of minutes, you should reduce emissions and noise pollution by:

Revving your engine to keep it warm.

Checking your tires.

Switching off your engine.

Switching off any radios you have.

10.

Vehicle Positioning

What does it mean to "split the difference"?

If there is a danger on both sides of the road at the same time, you split the difference with the driver.

If you do not have enough money for the toll on the HOT, you can split the difference with the toll man.

Neither option is correct.

11.

Safe Driving Practices

What should you do if you have to stop in a tunnel?

Open your windows to improve ventilation.

Keep as close to the vehicle in front as possible.

Brake as quickly as possible to reduce time spent idle.

Leave at least a 5 meter gap between you and the vehicle in front.

12.

Special Driving Situations

What effects can a soft road surface have on your vehicle? (Select all that apply)

Reduced tire grip.

Noisier exhaust.

Slippery road surface.

Improved fuel efficiency.

13.

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.

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

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

14.

Safe Driving Practices

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.

Speed will increase when traveling downhill.

Engine braking is eliminated.

More fuel is consumed.

15.

Special Driving Situations

Which of the following is a way to reduce the hazard associated with high winds while driving?

Both options are correct.

Reducing your speed.

Being proactive.

16.

Lane Control

Which lane should you drive in if you are going faster?

The left most lane.

The middle lane.

The right most lane.

17.

Visual Search

What does it mean to tailgate another vehicle?

Neither option is correct.

When you are passing another vehicle at a high rate of speed.

To drive too close behind another vehicle.

18.

Sharing the Road

Which California penal code prohibits following an emergency vehicle, with a siren activated?

CVC 22511.

CVC 21706

CVC 480.

19.

Visual Search

What is the "3 second rule"?

When you are passing another vehicle, you have three seconds to pass

A method in which you can ensure that there is enough distance between you and the vehicle in front of you.

Neither option is correct.

20.

Traffic Controls

Which of the following is true regarding a green arrow traffic signal?

You must turn in the direction the arrow is pointing.

You must turn in any direction as it is a green arrow.

21.

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.

22.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

Allow any elderly people, or other pedestrians to cross before proceeding.

There is a school ahead, and you must let the children pass before proceeding.

This sign means to stop and help someone cross the road.

23.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you purchase a vehicle from a private property, how long do you have to transfer the ownership of the vehicle?

10 days.

5 days.

30 days.

24.

Vehicle Positioning

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

Neither option is correct.

A driver on the freeway travelling at 55 mph.

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

25.

Safe Driving Practices

You are driving down the road and you witness a collision. Regarding using electronic devices, what may you do?

Neither option is correct.

Call for help, since this is an emergency.

Take a picture of the accident and continue driving.

26.

Safe Driving Practices

What is this diagram representing?

The driver is indicating that they are slowing down or stopping.

The driver is indicating that they are turning left.

The driver is indicating that they are turning right.

27.

Visual Search

Even though signal lights are generally followed, what else should you do?

Follow the traffic lights at all times as they are always followed by other vehicles.

Always look left, right, and ahead for approaching traffic before continuing.

Neither option is correct.

28.

Laws and Rules of the Road

If a vehicle is stopped at a crosswalk, what is the correct course of action to pass the vehicle?

You are not allowed to pass a vehicle at a crosswalk.

You may pass as long as you proceed with caution.

Ensure that no pedestrians are in front of that vehicle.

29.

Safe Driving Practices

When may you use your vehicle's fog lights?

When visibility is severely reduced.

In a tunnel.

If your headlights are not working.

Any time at night.

30.

Traffic Controls

What does this sign normally indicate?

A police vehicle.

A hazardous vehicle.

Slow moving vehicle.

31.

Special Driving Situations

What should you not do when being pulled over by law enforcement?

Refusal to roll down your window, or have your hands in open view.

Both options are correct.

Begin moving around in your vehicle suddenly.

32.

Special Driving Situations

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

Slow down suddenly by applying your brakes.

Slow down gradually, and do not apply your brakes

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

33.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Sharp turn.

Slippery when wet.

Two way traffic.

34.

Safe Driving Practices

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

To try and get eye contact with other drivers.

To alert other drivers that they made a mistake.

If a driver is moving slowly.

35.

Safe Driving Practices

In which situation should you signal your turn?

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

When you are stopping your vehicle.

Neither option is correct.

36.

Traffic Controls

Which of the following is not true regarding a solid green traffic signal?

Give the right-of-way to any vehicle, pedestrian or bicyclist in the intersection.

You are allowed to turn left from a turn right only lane.

Do not enter the intersection if you cannot get completely across traffic before the traffic signal turns red.

37.

Lane Control

What do broken white lines indicate on a roadway?

They mark traffic lanes going in the same direction.

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

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

38.

Special Driving Situations

You are driving your car in wet weather. Rain and spray from the road are limiting visibility. You should: (Select all that apply)

Use your horn so other road users are aware of you.

Use your fog lights if visibility is below 100m.

Use dipped headlights.

Use your flashing hazard lights.

39.

Visual Search

In this image, what does the red area visualize?

Blind spots.

What is ahead.

What is behind you.

40.

Parking

In the event that you have to stop on a freeway, how should you park?

Park completely off of the pavement.

Both options are correct.

Park in the middle of the lane with your warning lights engaged.

41.

Visual Search

Before changing lanes, what should you do?

Decrease your speed suddenly, give a turn signal, then merge into the other lane.

Increase your speed and quickly change lanes.

Look over your should to make sure you aren't going to collide with another vehicle.

42.

Special Driving Situations

What should you do when you are being pulled over by law enforcement?

Move your vehicle to the right shoulder of the road.

Both options are correct.

Turn on your right turn signal to indicate to the police officer that you acknowledge them.

43.

Sharing the Road

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Flammable

Corrosive

Radioactive

44.

Handling Emergencies

In the event that you hit a parked vehicle, what should you do?

Do nothing as no one is in the vehicle and no one was hurt.

Take a picture of their license plate and inform the Department of Motor Vehicles when you have time.

Leave a note with your information.

45.

Sharing the Road

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

A valid driver's license.

A helmet.

A valid learner's permit.

46.

Laws and Rules of the Road

You MUST NOT reverse your vehicle:

Into a side road.

Without using your horn to warn other road users.

Without someone to act as a guide.

Further than is necessary.

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