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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1. What is this sign indicating?

Railroad tracks.

There is a hospital ahead.

Crossroad.

2. 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?

Neither option is correct.

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

Signal that you are turning anyway.

3. When you are on the highway, how much space should you leave to merge, cross, enter/exit traffic?

Half of a city block.

A full city block.

5 seconds

4. If you fail to appear for traffic court, if you have received a traffic ticket, what can happen?

Nothing will happen.

Nothing will happen as you are not required to appear in traffic court unless you decide to go.

Your driver's license may be suspended.

5. When MUST your vehicle's headlights be switched on?

At night.

Any time other vehicles are on the road.

Whenever visibility is reduced.

At all times.

Hint

6. Which of these light signals implies the car will turn left or move to the left?

Hint

7. When driving on snow, you should:

Use the highest possible gear for your speed.

Drive as quickly as possible.

Use the lowest possible gear for your speed.

Rev the engine higher.

Hint

8. While driving slower than normal, under what circumstance may you be cited?

You will not be cited because you may have to drive slower under certain circumstances.

Neither option is correct.

When you block normal and reasonable movement.

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

Hint

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

Truck drivers.

Fields filled with animals.

Older drivers.

Disabled people.

Hint

11. You are traveling at a safe distance between you and the vehicle in front. Another vehicle overtakes and pulls into this gap. What should you do?

Use your horn

Flash your headlights.

Slow down to maintain a safe gap.

Speed up to overtake this new vehicle.

Hint

12. What is hand-to-hand steering also referred to as?

Push/pull steering.

One hand steering.

Hand-over-hand steering.

13. When passing a bicyclist, how much space should you leave between your vehicle and the bicyclist?

2 feet.

1 foot.

3 feet.

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

On an empty road in good weather.

In poor weather conditions.

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

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

Hint

15. What does a red parking colored curb indicate?

No stopping, standing, or parking is permitted.

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

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

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

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

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

Yield to oncoming traffic.

17. 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.

18. What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Radioactive

Flammable

Explosives

19. What is the number available for the Freeway Service Patrol?

5-1-1.

8-1-1.

9-1-1.

20. What is the correct interpretation for this pedestrian signal?

This pedestrian signal means you are allowed to cross the street.

This pedestrian signal means to not cross the street.

Neither option is correct.

21. What is an example of a distracted person?

Delivery persons.

Construction workers.

Both options are correct.

22. What California penal code allows Safety Enhanced-Double Fine Zones.

CVC 42010

CVC 480.

CVC 22511.

23. To avoid last minute moves or corrections, how far ahead should you scan?

10 - 15 seconds.

Do not scan as this can distract you from driving.

0 - 5 seconds.

24. If a school bus stops on the other side of a divided highway, what must you do?

There is no defined rule for this situation.

Stop your vehicle and wait until the lights are no longer red.

You are not required to stop your vehicle.

25. Which headlights should you use in the event that you have to drive in heavy fog or smoke?

High beam headlights.

Low beam headlights.

Fog headlights.

26. 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.

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

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

27. When towing a vehicle or trailer, which lanes must you drive in?

Any lane as long as you are maintaining the posted speed.

The lane that is closest to the right side of the road.

Any lanes regardless of the circumstance, or posted speed.

28. Who should you allow sufficient time to cross the street?

Both options are correct.

Older pedestrians.

Disabled pedestrians.

29. What should you do before changing lanes?

Increase speed and change lanes.

Look into your rearview mirror for nearby vehicles.

Increase speed and give a signal before changing lanes.

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

Call for help, since this is an emergency.

Neither option is correct.

Take a picture of the accident and continue driving.

31. Which steering method is recommended when turning at low speeds?

Hand-to-Hand steering

One hand steering

Hand-over-hand steering.

32. If you are dazzled by another vehicle's lights, you should:

Keep driving, but look away from the lights.

Reduce your speed and be prepared to stop if necessary.

Put on a pair of sunglasses.

Speed up to reduce the time you are dazzled.

Hint

33. While pedestrians have the right-of-way, what is also required of them?

Pedestrians must abide by the rules of the road.

Pedestrians have their own set of rules that they must abide to since they are not in a vehicle.

Pedestrians are not required to abide by the rules of the road.

34. 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.

35. The motorcycle in front of you has a flashing amber light as shown. What do you expect the vehicle to do next?

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

Hint

36. What is this sign indicating?

Directional arrow.

No turns are permitted.

There is a hospital ahead.

37. What is the correct course of action if you see a sign that states "Wrong Way"?

Slow down and be ready to stop.

Back out or turn around and return to the correct side of the road.

This sign indicates that danger is ahead.

38. Coasting is a term used to describe a vehicle traveling in neutral or with the clutch on. How does this affect your control of the vehicle? (Select all that apply)

It may become more difficult to select the appropriate gear when needed.

Vehicle handling and response is improved.

Increased use of the footbrake can reduce its effectiveness.

Vehicle is safer to drive.

Hint

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

40. What other information may be included on this sign?

No other information is ever included with this sign.

This sign may be show with or without words.

This sign may appear in different colors to indicate the severity of the action.

41. What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

You must slow down and be ready to stop.

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

You must stop at the limit line before proceeding.

42. Which of these vehicles might not take the normal route through a roundabout?

Long vehicles

Cars

Motorcycles

Vans

Hint

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

500 feet.

50 feet.

100 feet.

44. What is a bike route?

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

A lane that provides greater separation from adjacent vehicle traffic.

A route for bicyclists on streets shared with vehicle traffic.

45. Under what circumstance must you drive slower?

When there is heavy traffic.

When there is bad weather.

Both options are correct.

46. You MUST NOT reverse your vehicle:

Into a side road.

Without someone to act as a guide.

Further than is necessary.

Without using your horn to warn other road users.

Hint

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