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.

Safe Driving Practices

Who is responsible whilst a vehicle is traveling under cruise control?

The mechanical responsible for maintenance.

The owner of the vehicle.

The vehicle manufacturer.

The driver or rider of the vehicle.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

What California penal code prohibits an individual from obstructing or interfering with a funeral procession?

CVC 2817.

CVC 2852

CVC 480.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign indicates that you must follow its instruction.

Indicates that you must yield before proceeding.

This sign means that you are not allowed to do a certain action.

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.

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 left or turn left.

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

Special Driving Situations

What should you do if you are driving and there is heavy fog or smoke?

The best advice is to not travel in those conditions.

Both options are correct.

Increase your following distance to other vehicles.

Traffic Controls

Which of the following signs means to remain stopped until the green signal, or green arrow appears?

A red arrow traffic signal.

A flashing red traffic signal.

A flashing yellow traffic signal.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following are true regarding children under the age of 8, and are also less than 4 feet 9 inches tall?

They are not required to wear seatbelts due to their age and height.

They must be properly secured in a federally-approved child passenger restraint system.

They do not require a child passenger restraint system.

Laws and Rules of the Road

At intersections without a STOP or YIELD signs, what action is correct?

Proceed like normal.

Slow down and be ready to stop.

Neither option is correct.

10.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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.

Quickly turn onto the road before another vehicle comes.

Yield to all traffic.

11.

Sharing the Road

Which of the following is a way for a motorcyclist to increase their chances of being seen by other drivers?

Both options are correct.

Wearing a bright colored jacket.

Using high beam headlights during daylight hours.

12.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

There is a stop sign ahead.

Be prepared to proceed with caution.

Directional arrow.

13.

Special Driving Situations

Where are you most likely to be affect by crosswinds?

In heavy traffic.

Travelling across a bridge on a freeway.

On a narrow country lane.

In a built up area.

14.

Sharing the Road

The rider of the motorcycle in front of you is holding their arm out straight to the right as shown in the picture. 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.

15.

Safe Driving Practices

If you become agitated or annoyed at another road user, you should:

Pull over, calm down and continue your journey after relaxing

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

Use your horn to tell them you're annoyed.

Travel as closely as possible behind them to let them know you want to overtake.

16.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct course of action when you stop in a crosswalk.

It is not allowed to stop in a crosswalk.

Ensure that no pedestrians are within a block of the cross walk.

You are allowed to stop in a crosswalk in the event in you overpass the white limit line.

17.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

No left turn.

No right turn.

No U-turns allowed.

18.

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.

19.

Turns

How do you know what lane is designated as a public transit bus lane?

Signs will be posted that designate it.

There are no specified public transit bus lanes in the state of California.

It is common knowledge to know what is designated as such.

20.

Sharing the Road

Why should you not move in front of a large truck and suddenly stop or slow down?

Neither option is correct

Because they are a much larger vehicle, it takes longer for them to stop.

You can move in front of a large truck and stop or slow down suddenly, as they can stop quicker than a regular vehicle.

21.

Vehicle Positioning

What is the correct course of action when you are behind a driver who may be dangerous to others?

Neither option is correct.

Tailgate the driver.

Increase your following distance.

22.

Sharing the Road

When overtaking a horse and rider, what should you do?

Use your horn to warn the rider of our presence.

Overtake slowly if it is safe to do so.

Flash your headlights at the horse rider.

Drive around as quickly as possible.

23.

Turns

Which of the following is not an illegal U-turn?

When there is an opening available in the center divider.

Where a "no U-turn" sign is posted.

At or on a rail road crossing.

24.

Lane Control

What is a buffered bike lane?

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

A lane that provides greater separation from adjacent vehicle traffic.

Neither option is correct.

25.

Safe Driving Practices

Which of the following is a suggestion provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration?

Both options are correct.

Hands positioned 9 and 3 o'clock.

Hands positioned at 8 and 4 o'clock.

26.

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.

Speed up to get by the reversing vehicle.

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

27.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are under the age of 21, and your BAC is 0.05%, what may you be required to submit to?

Another PAS to confirm the BAC.

Either a breath or blood test.

Neither option is correct.

28.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the speed limit in any alley in the state of California?

25 mph

15 mph

55 mph

29.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Sharp turn.

Slippery when wet.

Two way traffic.

30.

Special Driving Situations

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

Reducing your speed.

Being proactive.

Both options are correct.

31.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Which of the following is true regarding blind pedestrians?

Follow standard right-of-way rules when it comes to blind pedestrians.

Blind pedestrians rely on the sound of your vehicle to know when it's safe to cross the street.

Blind pedestrians rely on someone else telling them when it is safe across the street.

32.

Traffic Controls

What is this type of sign meant for?

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.

Nothing. This sign is meant for highway officials only.

33.

Vehicle Positioning

Why is it important to leave the traffic lane not too fast?

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

You can choose any speed you wish to exit traffic, as long as you do not obstruct traffic.

It allows you to remain in control of your vehicle.

34.

Safe Driving Practices

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

Put on a pair of sunglasses.

Reduce your speed and be prepared to stop if necessary.

Keep driving, but look away from the lights.

Speed up to reduce the time you are dazzled.

35.

Special Driving Situations

A typical stopping distance of a vehicle in dry weather is approximately __________ the distance of a vehicle in ICY or SNOWY weather.

A third (33%)

A tenth (10%).

Half (50%)

The same as

36.

Special Driving Situations

Whilst driving when it is snowing, you should:

Slow down and allow plenty of time to brake gently.

Drive as quickly as possible.

Pull over into a service area and wait for the weather to improve.

Never use your fog lights.

37.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

How many points must you have in a 12 month period to be considered a negligent operator?

1 point

4 points.

2 points.

38.

Sharing the Road

You are reversing your car and a pedestrian starts walking behind you. You should:

Keep going as you have right of way.

Stop and wait for the pedestrian to finish crossing.

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

Rev your engine to show your annoyance.

39.

Alcohol and Drugs

You have been convicted of driving a car whilst intoxicated (after drinking too much alcohol). What will happen to your insurance?

You will no longer be allowed to carry passengers.

It can invalidate your insurance.

It will reduce your premiums.

You will only be able to ride a motorcycle instead.

40.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

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

Neither option is correct.

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

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

41.

Traffic Controls

Where is this sign normally displayed?

4 way intersections.

Freeways.

High ways.

42.

Visual Search

In this image, what does the yellow area visualize?

Blind spots.

What is ahead.

What is at your side.

43.

Driver Readiness

You develop poor vision, which of the following is correct after you have visited your doctor?

You should not notify the Department of Motor Vehicles as they are not required to know.

Neither option is correct

Notify the Department of Motor Vehicles.

44.

Safe Driving Practices

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

Never reverse onto a main road.

If there is no traffic on the main road.

When you have another person acting as a guide.

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

45.

Vehicle Positioning

When you merge onto the freeway, how many seconds of space should you leave between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you?

1 second.

3 seconds.

5 seconds.

46.

Visual Search

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

Open the car doors.

Open the car windows.

Ask for assistance from a passenger or passer-by.

Get out of the car and push it backwards.

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