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.

[ Parking ]

What does a red parking colored curb indicate?

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.

No stopping, standing, or parking is permitted.

[ Lane Control ]

Which lane is generally the smoothest to drive in?

The right most lane

The left most lane

The middle lane

[ Sharing the Road ]

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

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

Wave the pedestrian to cross.

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

Reverse quickly before pedestrian begins to cross.

Hint

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

If you choose to drive slower than normal at any other time, what lane do you not drive in?

Lane One

Lane Two

Lane Three

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

Traffic signal ahead.

No traffic signal ahead.

Stop ahead.

[ Lane Control ]

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

Check for vehicles that may or may not be in your blind spot.

Signal and change lanes without any other precautionary measures.

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

[ Visual Search ]

You are traveling along a road and you see a car reversing out from a driveway on the left. You should NOT:

Slow down.

Speed up and overtake.

Use your horn to warn the other driver of your presence.

Be prepared to stop.

Hint

[ Occupant Protection ]

In what situation is it okay to leave your child and/or animals in a hot vehicle?

Not at all, as it is unlawful and dangerous.

When the windows are cracked slightly to allow air to enter the vehicle.

When the windows are fully opened to allow as much air as possible into the vehicle.

[ Driver Readiness ]

Which of the following over the counter medications could make you dizzy?

Vitamins

Cold medications.

Tylenol.

10.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

What is the third step you must do in the event that your accelerator becomes stuck?

Keep your eyes on the road.

Warn other drivers by honking and turning on your emergency lights.

Stop and turn off of the ignition.

11.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

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

Exercise caution and reduce speed.

Stop if necessary to allow the pedestrian to pass.

Both options are correct.

12.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

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

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

There is no water in your exhaust system.

If your vehicle left any pollution in the water.

If any fish have become stuck on your vehicle.

Hint

13.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

Two way traffic.

Curve.

Sharp turn.

14.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

What is the correct definition of a pedestrian?

Any individual using a vehicle to travel.

There is no definition for a pedestrian in the state of California.

A pedestrian is a person on foot who uses a conveyance.

15.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

Which of the following is the correct assumption regarding right-of-way rules?

Other drivers will always give you the right-of-way.

Never assume that other drivers will give you the right-of-way.

There are no defined right-of-way rules.

16.

[ Lane Control ]

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

Neither options are correct.

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

They should use caution to avoid bicyclists.

17.

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

What is the NOTS?

Neither option is correct.

A type of public transit.

The Negligent Operator Treatment System.

18.

[ Sharing the Road ]

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

Stop and wait for the pedestrian to finish crossing.

Rev your engine to show your annoyance.

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

Keep going as you have right of way.

Hint

19.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

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

A quarter.

A dime.

A penny.

20.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

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

Both options are correct.

The best advice is to not travel in those conditions.

Increase your following distance to other vehicles.

21.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is the correct interpretation for this flashing traffic signal?

Stop and go back.

Proceed with a high rate of speed.

Stop and proceed when it is safe to do so.

22.

[ 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?

Release the brakes.

Let go of the steering.

Brake hard immediately.

Increase speed.

Hint

23.

[ 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.

24.

[ Turns ]

What should you not do when making a right turn?

Increase your speed to make the turn quickly.

Both options are correct.

Turning wide into another lane.

25.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

When approaching a pedestrian where do you stop in the event that you have to?

After the painted lines that mark the crosswalk.

You are not required to stop as you have the right-of-way since you are driving a vehicle.

Before the painted lines that mark the crosswalk.

26.

[ Lane Control ]

If you are driving slowly on a two lane road, how many vehicles must be behind you before you are required to turn into a turnout area?

3 vehicles.

5 vehicles

1 vehicle.

27.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

When traveling at night, your vehicles headlights MUST be switched on. For this purpose, night time is defined as:

Between 8pm and 8am.

The period between half an hour after sunset and half an hour before sunrise.

Whenever the sun is not visible in the sky.

Whenever the street lights are switched on.

Hint

28.

[ 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.

The same as

A third (33%)

Half (50%)

A tenth (10%).

Hint

29.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

What should you do if you see a vehicle's hazard lights ahead?

Reduce your speed so you can see what happened.

Neither option is correct.

Reduce your speed and proceed with caution.

30.

[ Vehicle Positioning ]

You are traveling in fog behind another vehicle. What should you do to reduce the chances of an accident?

Use your flashing hazard lights.

Keep a safer distance from the vehicle in front.

Keep close to the vehicle in front.

Use your high-beam headlights.

Hint

31.

[ Sharing the Road ]

The car 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 right or turn right.

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

Hint

32.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

What is a symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning?

Dizziness.

Both options are correct.

Nausea.

33.

[ Visual Search ]

At intersections what should you do?

Both options are correct.

Look to the left first

Look to the right.

34.

[ Occupant Protection ]

Under which circumstance is a child under the age of 8 NOT allowed to ride in the front seat of a vehicle?

The driver of the vehicle is not able to purchase a federally-approved child passenger restraint system.

The child passenger restraint system cannot be installed properly in the rear set.

There is no rear seat.

35.

[ Turns ]

At what distance should you signal before making a right turn?

200 feet

100 feet

500 feet

36.

[ Turns ]

What is a public transit bus lane?

A lane that is shared by both transit vehicles and regular vehicles.

A lane specified for emergency vehicles.

A lane specifically designated for public transit vehicles.

37.

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

If you receive too many negligent driver points, what may the Department of Motor Vehicles do?

Suspend your license for 6 months.

Both options are correct.

Place you on a probation for 1 year.

38.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

Regardless of age, if you are on probation for DUI, what is the minimum level of BAC before it becomes unlawful to drive?

0.0005

0.0008

0.0001

39.

[ Sharing the Road ]

What does this diagram visualize?

A large truck's blind stop.

A representation of how large a large truck is compared to regular vehicles.

The distance that other vehicles should drive from a large truck.

40.

[ Occupant Protection ]

Under what circumstances are seatbelts required to be worn?

At all times.

When there are more than two occupants in a vehicle.

Only when the vehicle is traveling greater than 15 miles per hour.

41.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

If you are under the age of 21, and your BAC is 0.01%, how long will your driving privileges be suspended for?

1 year.

5 years.

10 years.

42.

[ 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.

43.

[ Vehicle Positioning ]

You are driving along a freeway in wet weather. You should keep well back from the vehicle in front because:

Reduce your typical stopping distance.

Decrease fuel consumption.

Increase your ability to see and plan ahead.

Increase your ability to accelerate.

Hint

44.

[ 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.

45.

[ Occupant Protection ]

At what age is it considered illegal to leave a child unattended in a vehicle?

5 years old.

6 years old.

12 years old.

46.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

Fast driving in wet or icy conditions may cause:

Improved wheel grip.

The vehicle to handle normally.

Better steering control.

The vehicle to skid and lose control.

Hint

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