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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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.

Laws and Rules of the Road

If two vehicles meet on a steep road where neither car can pass, who has the right-of-way?

The vehicle going downhill.

The vehicle going uphill.

Neither vehicle has the right-of-way. Both vehicles are responsible for determining who may go.

Safe Driving Practices

When MUST your vehicle's headlights be switched on?

Visibility is reduced to 1000 feet.

Visibility is reduced to 2000 feet.

Visibility is reduced to 500 feet.

Visibility is reduced to 200 feet.

Alcohol and Drugs

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

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

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

The officer may arrest you.

Parking

What does a red parking colored curb indicate?

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

No stopping, standing, or parking is permitted.

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

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

How long can traffic convictions and collisions, at minimum, stay on your record for?

72 months.,

12 months.

36 months.

Occupant Protection

Which Penal Code prohibits leaving or confining an animal in an unattended, hot vehicle?

CVC 480.

CVC 15620.

CVC 597.7.

Sharing the Road

What is a Safety Enhanced-Double Fine Zone?

An area where fines are doubled for traffic violations.

There are no double fine zones in the state of California.

Neither option is correct.

Special Driving Situations

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

Increase your following distance to other vehicles.

Both options are correct.

The best advice is to not travel in those conditions.

10.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What does it mean when a blind pedestrian pulls in their cane and steps away from the crosswalk?

It means nothing as this is a common gesture.

It generally means for you to go.

It means that they are not going to cross.

11.

Lane Control

What is a HOV lane?

HOV lanes are not present in the state of California.

A special lane used only for carpools, buses, motorcycles, or decaled low-emission vehicles.

HOV lanes are used for emergency vehicles only.

12.

Sharing the Road

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

13.

Special Driving Situations

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

A dime.

A penny.

A quarter.

14.

Traffic Controls

What does this sign normally indicate?

A police vehicle.

Slow moving vehicle.

A hazardous vehicle.

15.

Special Driving Situations

Why MUST you switch off your fog lights when visibility improves?

They drain your vehicle's battery.

They confused other drivers.

They are bright and dazzle other road users.

It reduces control of your vehicle.

16.

Special Driving Situations

If your vehicle is stationary and is likely to remain so for more than a couple of minutes, you should apply the parking brake and switch off the engine in order to: (Select all that apply)

Reduce fuel consumption.

Reduce emissions.

Reduce noise pollution.

Get out of the vehicle to have a stretch.

17.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If an individual is convicted of engaging in a speed contest that results in bodily injury to another person, what is the consequence?

A fine.

Both options are correct.

Imprisonment.

18.

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.

Ignore them as they are a suggestion only.

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

19.

Traffic Controls

What does a flashing red traffic signal mean?

You must stop your vehicle and wait for the light to turn green.

You must stop your vehicle, and proceed when it is safe.

Continue on like normal, however, expect a delay ahead.

20.

Parking

You need to park and leave your vehicle on a foggy road. You should:

Never leave any lights switched on.

Leave your headlights on.

Leave your fog lights on.

Leave your parking lights on.

21.

Turns

What is 200 feet most often compared to, to help visualize the distance?

Neither option is correct.

Half of an American football field.

A quarter the distance of an average airport.

22.

Safe Driving Practices

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

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

Switch on your hazard lights.

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

Flash your headlights to warn other road users.

23.

Visual Search

Why is it important to not develop a "fixed stare" while driving?

It prevents you from seeing potential hazards ahead of you.

It is a good habit to develop as it decreases the chances of an accident.

Neither option is correct.

24.

Lane Control

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

Both options are correct.

The vehicle must have a minimum of two people to use the HOV lane.

The left lane is the designated HOV lane.

25.

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?

5 days.

30 days.

10 days.

26.

Sharing the Road

You are traveling slowly behind a cyclist in front of you. Why might they suddenly swerve or move across the traffic lane?

Cyclists like to show off.

To avoid an obstacle, such as a drain cover.

To get a better view of the road ahead.

As a warning to you that you're traveling too closely.

27.

Sharing the Road

How much distance does it typically take for a large truck travelling 55 mph to stop?

800 feet.

200 feet.

400 feet.

28.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct course of action when you approach a pedestrian?

Both options are correct.

Exercise caution and reduce speed.

Stop if necessary to allow the pedestrian to pass.

29.

Handling Emergencies

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

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

Increase acceleration to speed up out of the skid.

Speed up whilst steering away from the skid.

Release the brakes. Steer into the skid.

30.

Additional Driving Laws/Rules

You MUST NOT leave your vehicle unattended if:

Your vehicle is unlocked.

Your vehicle has broken down.

Your vehicle's engine is running.

Your vehicle is not immobilised.

31.

Safe Driving Practices

When should you NOT reverse from a side road into a main road?

When a pedestrian is waiting to cross the road.

If you don't have another person acting as a guide.

If there is traffic on the main road.

At any time.

32.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are under the age of 21, and you are caught with an alcohol beverage in your vehicle, how long can you vehicle be impounded for?

21 days.

7 days.

30 days.

33.

Sharing the Road

Why should you be aware of long vehicles when at a junction or roundabout?

It is more difficult for a heavy vehicle to stop for a signal.

Long vehicles require more space to manoeuvre.

Their bright colour may dazzle you.

The driver of the long vehicle cannot see you.

34.

Lane Control

What is a bike route?

A lane that provides greater separation from adjacent vehicle traffic.

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

A route for bicyclists on streets shared with vehicle traffic.

35.

Traffic Controls

What does this sign mean?

No entry to all traffic.

Yield to other traffic.

Pedestrian zone ahead.

Stop at the junction.

36.

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 see the top of Abraham Lincoln's head.

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.

37.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct course of action in the event that the traffic signal is not working?

You are allowed to make unprotected turns at your discretion.

Proceed cautiously as if the intersection is controlled by a stop sign in all directions

You are allowed to make protected turns. Proceed with the right-of-way rules in mind.

38.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are convicted of DUI for the first time, in addition to having driving privileges suspended, what also may you be required to do?

Neither option is correct.

Nothing, as the suspension of driving privileges is enough of a punishment.

You will be required to complete a DUI program.

39.

Laws and Rules of the Road

On a school bus, what does the yellow flashing lights mean?

They warn you to slow down and prepare to stop.

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

They are there to indicate that they are a school bus.

40.

Parking

When parking uphill, what should you also do?

Neither option is correct.

Make sure that your wheels are pointing towards the curb.

Engage your parking break.

41.

Sharing the Road

Which of the following is an example of when you can pass a light-rail vehicle?

Neither option is correct.

When the light-rail vehicle is in your way, and you need to get over.

When you are on a one-way street.

42.

Sharing the Road

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

43.

Driver Readiness

Which of the following will prevent drowsy driving?

Rolling down the window.

Turning on the air conditioning.

Calling a ride service to take you to your destination.

44.

Turns

What should you do when you are making a right turn?

Look over your right shoulder.

Both options are correct.

Reduce your speed.

45.

Sharing the Road

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

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

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

Neither option is correct

46.

Lane Control

How is a low/zero emission vehicle indicated?

A special Department of Motor Vehicles-issued decal.

A homemade decal that you can put on any vehicle.

Neither option is correct.

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