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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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 is true when driving in a roundabout?

Do not stop or pass vehicles.

You may enter using a high rate of speed.

You may pass vehicles using any additional lanes.

[ 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.

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

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

[ Parking ]

How long of a parking space should you find before parallel parking?

3 feet longer than your vehicle.

2 feet longer than your vehicle.

1 foot longer than your vehicle.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

You are preparing to pull away from a curb, but you do not see any oncoming vehicles in any direction. What is the safest course of action?

Do not signal and take your time pulling out onto the roadway.

Neither option is correct.

Signal that you are turning anyway.

[ Sharing the Road ]

The rear of the car in front of you has a white light. 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 shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle is reversing.

Hint

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

What is a PAS?

Preliminary alcohol screening.

Neither option is correct.

There is no defined definition for PAS in the state of California.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

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

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

Use your horn to alert them to your presence.

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

Flash your lights in case they are hard of hearing.

Hint

[ Special Driving Situations ]

What is most commonly used to check the tread on your tires?

A penny.

A quarter.

A dime.

[ 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 low volume.

Listening to the radio at a loud volume.

Adjusting or starting the radio.

Hint

10.

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

What is the NOTS?

A type of public transit.

The Negligent Operator Treatment System.

Neither option is correct.

11.

[ Sharing the Road ]

You want to reverse your car but there is a pedestrian waiting to cross the road. You should:

Yield to the pedestrian and wait for them to finish crossing.

Reverse quickly before pedestrian begins to cross.

Use your horn to get pedestrian to move out of the way.

Wave the pedestrian to cross.

Hint

12.

[ Parking ]

What is parallel parking?

A driving technique that allows you to park adjacent to a public transit bus lane lawfully.

A driving technique that allows you to park parallel to an interstate in the event that you are tired from driving.

A driving technique that allows you to park parallel to the road in line with other vehicles.

13.

[ Lane Control ]

What is a buffered bike lane?

A lane that provides greater separation from adjacent vehicle traffic.

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

Neither option is correct.

14.

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

If an individual is convicted of vandalism or graffiti, how long may their driver's license be suspended for?

Up to six months.

Up to 1 year.

Up to 2 years.

15.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

Yourself, and your parent are in the vehicle when you are pulled over by a police officer. In the backseat of the vehicle, there is an unopened, sealed container of alcohol. Since you are the individual driving the vehicle, is it lawful for this container of alcohol to be in your vehicle?

Neither option is correct.

Yes, as your parent is in the vehicle with you and is over the age of 21.

No, as alcohol containers cannot be in your vehicle under any circumstance.

16.

[ Lane Control ]

Apart from looking in your mirrors, what should you do before changing lanes?

Change lanes without a signal, as long as you do it slowly to let other drivers know.

Neither option is correct.

Signal which direction you will be moving to.

17.

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

If you are under the age of 18 and you are in a vehicle accident, which of the following is true?

Both options are correct.

Your parents or guardians may be liable for civil damagers.

You may be fined for the damages.

18.

[ Lane Control ]

What are turnout areas?

Neither option is correct.

Designated areas that allow other cars behind you to pass.

Special areas where you are allowed to make U-Turns.

19.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

You have driven through deep water. What should you check at the first safe opportunity?

There is no water in your exhaust system.

Test the effectiveness of your brakes as they may be wet.

If any fish have become stuck on your vehicle.

If your vehicle left any pollution in the water.

Hint

20.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

What is the speed limit when you are within 100 feet of a railroad?

40 mph

25 mph

15 mph

21.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

Your vehicle brakes too quickly in wet or icy conditions and begins to skid. How should you recover control of the vehicle?

Speed up whilst steering away from the skid.

Increase acceleration to speed up out of the skid.

Brake hard immediately. It doesn't matter if the wheels lock.

Release the brakes. Steer into the skid.

Hint

22.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

Which of the following the Freeway Service Patrol not provide assistance with?

Tow your motorcycle.

Change a flat tire.

Towing your vehicle to a location approved by the California Highway Patrol.

23.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this type of sign meant for?

Nothing. This sign is meant for highway officials only.

This sign indicates what you should do in the event that your vehicle stalls on railroad tracks.

This sign provides you a number to make a complaint about another driver.

24.

[ Lane Control ]

What should motorized bicycle drivers do when using a bike lane?

Neither options are correct.

They should use caution to avoid bicyclists.

No special precautions are required since they are technically driving a bicycle.

25.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

You have turned into a sideroad and realise you have made a mistake. You should NOT:

Keep going forward to find a safe place to turn around.

Find an alternative route.

Perform a three-point turn manoeuvre.

Reverse onto the main road.

Hint

26.

[ Sharing the Road ]

When you enter a construction zone, what should you do?

Reduce your speed.

Both options are correct.

Be prepared to stop.

27.

[ Vehicle Positioning ]

What should you do when entering the freeway?

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

Enter the freeway at or near the speed of traffic.

Decrease your speed below the speed of traffic.

28.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

When towing, if your caravan or trailer begins to swerve or snake you should:

Turn the steering wheel to follow the trailer or caravan.

Speed up to regain control.

Ease off the accelerator and reduce speed gently to regain control.

Stay at a constant speed until the problem resolves itself.

29.

[ 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?

The year and make of your vehicle.

Your location and the railroad crossing number if posted.

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

30.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

Your vehicle accelerates too quickly in wet or icy conditions and begins to skid. How should you recover control of the vehicle?

Speed up whilst steering away from the skid.

Increase acceleration to speed up out of the skid.

Brake hard immediately. It doesn't matter if the wheels lock.

Release the accelerator. Steer into the skid.

Hint

31.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

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

Your attention is distracted by water on the windscreen.

You drive more quickly when coming out of the water.

A fish may be stuck on your wheel.

They may be wet which reduces their friction.

Hint

32.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

What is the consequence if your BAC is 0.08% or higher?

The officer may let you go, as long as you promise to drive straight home at a reduced speed.

The officer may arrest you.

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

33.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

Before making a manoeuvre, changing direction, slowing down or moving off you should always: (Select all that apply)

Flash your headlights to warn other road users.

Switch on your hazard lights.

Give clear signals in plenty of time, having checked it is not misleading to signal at that time.

Use an arm signal to emphasise or reinforce your signal if necessary.

Hint

34.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

Your car has been covered in snow. Which of these parts of the car should be cleared of ice and snow before beginning a journey: (Select all that apply)

The windows.

The hood.

The license plates.

The doors.

Hint

35.

[ Visual Search ]

You are traveling along a road and you see a car reversing out from a driveway on the left. You should:

Move to the right and overtake.

Keep going as you have priority.

Use your horn, slow down and be prepared to stop.

Speed up to get by the reversing vehicle.

Hint

36.

[ Traffic Controls ]

When you see a solid green traffic signal turn to a solid yellow traffic signal, what should you do?

Drive forward without reducing speed, observing the right-of-way rules.

Stop if you can safely, otherwise, cross the intersection with caution.

Yield to oncoming traffic.

37.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What does this traffic symbol mean?

Caution.

To turn left.

To Stop.

38.

[ Parking ]

What does a green parking colored curb indicate?

Park for a limited time as indicated by a sign or the time painted on the curb.

Stop no longer than the time posted to load/unload passengers or freight.

No stopping is allowed at this curb.

39.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

If you come to a road that is packed with snow, by how much should you reduce your speed?

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

Come to a complete stop and call for help.

Reduce your speed by half.

40.

[ Turns ]

On a divided highway, when can you make a legal U-turn?

An opening that is typically used for first responder use.

Neither option is correct.

Only if an opening is provided in the center divider.

41.

[ Driver Readiness ]

What should you do to minimise the risk of tiredness? (Select all that apply)

Avoid long journeys during the night when natural alertness is minimum.

Stop in a safe place if you feel sleepy.

Take a break for 15 minutes every 2 hours.

Drink alcohol to boost alertness.

Hint

42.

[ Parking ]

Which California penal code prohibits parking in a crosshatched space?

CVC 480.

CVC 597.7.

CVC 22507.8

43.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

What can cause a vehicle to skid? (Select all that apply)

Steering harshly.

Driving slowly and carefully.

Braking quickly.

Accelerating quickly.

Hint

44.

[ Sharing the Road ]

Which of these light signals implies the car will turn right or move to the right?

Hint

45.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

Fast driving in wet or icy conditions may cause:

Improved wheel grip.

The vehicle to skid and lose control.

The vehicle to handle normally.

Better steering control.

Hint

46.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

When may you flash your headlights at another road user?

To warn oncoming drivers of a hidden police patrol.

When another road user annoys you.

To alert other road users of your presence.

To signal another stationary road user that they can proceed.

Hint

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