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.
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[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

Which of the following must you do when driving through a crosswalk?

Do not change your speed and proceed like normal, regardless of whether or not pedestrians are attempting to cross.

Increase your speed so you may pass over the crosswalk before the pedestrians do.

Ensure that all pedestrians have crossed, and proceed with caution.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

How can you reduce injury when gripping your steering wheel?

You should grip the outside of your steering wheel.

Both options are correct.

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

[ Visual Search ]

What is the "3 second rule"?

Neither option is correct.

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.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

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

Give a false sense of confidence.

Reduce co-ordination and slow down reactions.

Decrease the risk of collisions.

Make you a better driver.

Hint

[ Special Driving Situations ]

Ice and snowy weather has been forecasted. You should: (Select all that apply)

Only travel if the journey is essential.

Allow more time for your journey.

Keep your fog lights on at all times.

Drive more quickly to reduce time in the snow.

Hint

[ Special Driving Situations ]

If you are using a penny to check the tread on your tires, what is the indicator that you need to change your tires?

If you can only see Abraham Lincoln's neck.

Neither option is correct, as a penny is an unreliable way to check the tread on your tires.

If you can see the top of Abraham Lincoln's head.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

Which of the following is true regarding alcohol and/or drugs and driving?

It is encouraged to take drugs or drink alcohol prior to driving.

Alcohol and/or drugs impair your judgement and driving abilities.

Alcohol and drugs have no affect on your driving abilities.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What does a white rectangular sign normally indicate?

That you must obey important rules.

That you must consider following these rules, as they are entirely optional.

There are no white rectangular signs in the state of California.

[ Sharing the Road ]

Which of these light signals implies the car is reversing or will reverse?

Hint

10.

[ Visual Search ]

What should you do when backing up?

Neither option is correct.

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

Back up slowly to avoid collisions.

11.

[ Sharing the Road ]

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

1 second.

3 seconds.

4 seconds.

12.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

At what times are you required to turn on your headlines?

30 minutes after sunset.

Both options are correct.

30 minutes before sunrise.

13.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

What is the correct definition of a crosswalk?

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

A crosswalk is the part of roadway set aside for vehicle traffic.

Neither option is correct.

14.

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

What California penal code prohibits driving with an unsecured load that is a potential safety hazard?

CVC 21152

CVC 480.

CVC 24002

15.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

You are traveling along a wet road in a vehicle without anti-lock brakes. You apply the brakes and your vehicle begins to skid. What should you do?

Brake hard immediately.

Release the brakes.

Increase speed.

Let go of the steering.

Hint

16.

[ Lane Control ]

What do broken yellow lines indicate on a roadway?

The center of a road for two-way traffic.

Indicates that you may not pass in this area.

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

17.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

In normal circumstances, what is the safest way to use the brakes?

Sharply and as late as possible.

Brake early and gently.

Slow down quickly as early as possible and then travel very slowly up to the stopping point.

Slow down by reducing gear and using engine braking. Only brake as late as possible.

Hint

18.

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

Which of the following is true regarding funeral processions?

Funeral processions have the right-of-way.

Neither option is correct.

Funeral processions never have the right-of-way.

19.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

If you have been drinking, and your BAC is below legal limits, which of the following is true?

It is entirely safe to drive.

You may still show impairments, even though you are below the legal limit.

Neither option is correct, as the BAC is not a reliable way to determine how much you have had to drink.

20.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

While driving at night, where should you look when a car with bright headlights is coming from the other direction?

Look at the other driver.

Look to the right edge of your lane.

Look at the left side of your lane.

21.

[ Additional Driving Laws/Rules ]

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

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

Clean any ice of the windows.

Rev the engine to warm it up.

Leave your vehicle unattended.

Hint

22.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

There is a hospital ahead.

Directional arrow.

No turns are permitted.

23.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

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

They may be wet which reduces their friction.

You drive more quickly when coming out of the water.

A fish may be stuck on your wheel.

Your attention is distracted by water on the windscreen.

Hint

24.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

What do you do when a school bus begins to flash red lights?

You must stop until the children cross the street. You may proceed when the lights are no longer flashing red.

The mean nothing as they are built as a part of the school bus to fulfil a government mandate.

Ignore them as they are a suggestion only.

25.

[ 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.

26.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

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

If a driver is moving slowly.

To alert other drivers that they made a mistake.

To try and get eye contact with other drivers.

27.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

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

You must stop at the limit line before proceeding.

You must slow down and be ready to stop.

28.

[ Sharing the Road ]

Which of the following is correct regarding emergency vehicles with their sirens activated?

You must yield the right-of-way.

You can proceed like normal, ignoring the sirens and lights.

Decrease your speed and proceed like normal.

29.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

When should you reverse from a side road into a main road?

When there is a safe gap in the traffic. Use your horn to warn other vehicles.

If there is no traffic on the main road.

When you have another person acting as a guide.

Never reverse onto a main road.

Hint

30.

[ Parking ]

When parking uphill or downhill, with no curb, what way should you turn your wheels?

Away from the curb.

Towards the curb.

Towards the shoulder of the road.

31.

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

If you willfully flee a peace officer attempting to pull you over, what is the consequence?

It is a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for no more than 1 year.

Nothing will happen as they had no reason to stop you.

Neither option is correct.

32.

[ Parking ]

What California penal code allows a vehicle to be removed after 4 hours?

CVC 22651.

CVC 597.7.

CVC 480.

33.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

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

Unsafe speeds.

Both options are correct.

Improper turns.

34.

[ Turns ]

When a red arrow traffic signal is present, what is the correct course of action?

Make the turn when there is no oncoming traffic. Follow the right-of-way rules.

Neither option is correct.

Wait until the signal turns a solid green or green arrow.

35.

[ Occupant Protection ]

A child is sitting in the front seat with a rear facing child passenger restraint system. Is it lawful for the driver to allow this?

Neither option is correct.

Yes, as long as the child is properly restrained in the passenger seat.

No, this is not lawful. The child must be in the backseat if they are restrained in a rear facing child seat.

36.

[ Driver Readiness ]

If you are dazzled by bright sunlight, you should:

Close your eyes until the dazzling goes away.

Slow down, and if necessary stop.

Speed up to get through the dazzle as quickly as possible.

Turn your head and face away from the road.

Hint

37.

[ Traffic Controls ]

Which of the following traffic signals means to "proceed with caution"?

A green arrow traffic signal.

A solid green traffic signal.

A flashing yellow traffic signal.

38.

[ Sharing the Road ]

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Flammable

Corrosive

Radioactive

39.

[ Occupant Protection ]

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

Worn across the chest with minimal slack.

Worn across the abdomen with minimal slack.

Worn across the chest with as much slack as possible.

40.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

In which situation should you signal your turn?

Neither option is correct.

When you are stopping your vehicle.

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

41.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

You are traveling in snowy weather. How can you tell if your tires are no longer gripping the road?

Your speed increases unexpectedly.

The engine becomes louder.

Your speed decreases unexpectedly.

The steering becomes light and unresponsive.

Hint

42.

[ 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.

43.

[ Occupant Protection ]

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

Under 1 year old.

Under 2 years old.

Under 5 years old.

44.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

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

Use your fog lights if necessary.

Check your mirrors and slow down.

Speed up to travel through it as quickly as possible.

Use your hazard lights to warn other drivers.

Hint

45.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

What is this diagram representing?

The driver is waving at oncoming traffic.

The driver is indicating that they are turning right.

The driver is indicating that they are turning left.

46.

[ Visual Search ]

You want to reverse your car, but cannot see clearly behind using the mirrors. You should:

Open the car windows.

Open the car doors.

Ask for assistance from a passenger or passer-by.

Get out of the car and push it backwards.

Hint

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