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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Sharing the Road

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Radioactive

Flammable

Explosives

Safe Driving Practices

How much time should you allow before turning on a freeway?

5 seconds.

30 seconds.

10 seconds.

Driver Readiness

If you are dazzled by bright sunlight, you should:

Slow down, and if necessary stop.

Speed up to get through the dazzle as quickly as possible.

Close your eyes until the dazzling goes away.

Turn your head and face away from the road.

Lane Control

What do broken white lines indicate on a roadway?

They indicate a lane barrier between regular use and a preferential use lane.

They separate traffic lanes on roads with two or more lanes in the same direction.

They mark traffic lanes going in the same direction.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is considered a driver's distraction?

Looking at Google Maps or another GPS application.

Not using handheld devices while driving.

Reaching for an object inside of the vehicle.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What should you do if you see a stray animal on the roadway?

Slow down and/or stop if it is safe to do so.

Swerve to miss the animal.

Honk your horn until it moves.

Lane Control

When driving on a freeway with multiple lanes, what should you not do?

Follow the posted speed.

Stay in the same lane as much as possible.

Weave in and out of traffic.

Sharing the Road

You are traveling with a motorcycle riding in front of you. Why might they suddenly swerve or move across the traffic lane?

To get a better view of the road ahead.

To avoid an uneven road surface or an icy patch.

Motorcycle riders like to show off.

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

Visual Search

Which one of the following is correct when giving enough space to another vehicle?

Always increase your speed when driving along side other vehicles.

Always increase your speed to overtake a vehicle attempting to enter a freeway.

At freeway exits, do not drive alongside other vehicles.

10.

Handling Emergencies

What should you do in the event that your vehicle stalls or becomes disabled on railroad tracks?

Stay in your vehicle and call for help.

Attempt to push your car off of the railroad tracks before the train arrives.

Exit your vehicle immediately and dial 9-1-1 when you are from the railroad tracks.

11.

Visual Search

Even though signal lights are generally followed, what else should you do?

Follow the traffic lights at all times as they are always followed by other vehicles.

Neither option is correct.

Always look left, right, and ahead for approaching traffic before continuing.

12.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is a type of visual distraction?

Eyes off of the road.

Keeping your eyes on the road.

Mind off of the road.

13.

Turns

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

200 feet

100 feet

500 feet

14.

Lane Control

When passing a vehicle, what is not allowed?

Check traffic behind and beside you.

Drive off the paved road to pass another vehicle in the event that you cannot do it on the paved road.

Look ahead for road conditions and traffic that may cause other vehicles to merge as well.

15.

Special Driving Situations

You are driving your car along a wet road. Spray from the road is limiting your visibility. You should:

Speed up get through the wet area.

Pull over into a service area and wait for the road to dry.

Use dipped headlights.

Use your flashing hazard lights.

16.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

40 mph

15 mph

25 mph

17.

Parking

How long until your vehicle may be removed if it is stopped on the freeway?

24 hours.

4 hours.

1 hour.

18.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

Stop at the intersection before proceeding with caution.

This sign means that you cannot do a certain action.

Slow down and stop.

19.

Alcohol and Drugs

How long does a DUI conviction remain on your record?

90 days.

1 year.

10 years.

20.

Lane Control

What should you NOT do before overtaking? (Select all that apply)

Use your mirrors and only overtake when safe to do so.

Yield to oncoming traffic before passing parked vehicles.

Follow a vehicle already overtaking.

Get as close as possible to the vehicle you plan to overtake.

21.

Safe Driving Practices

At what times are you required to turn on your headlines?

30 minutes before sunrise.

30 minutes after sunset.

Both options are correct.

22.

Safe Driving Practices

In which situation should you signal your turn?

When you are stopping your vehicle.

Before pulling next to the curb or away from the curb.

Neither option is correct.

23.

Turns

Under which circumstance can you make a legal U-turn in a residential district?

At any time, as long as you are not obstructing traffic.

Neither option is correct.

Whenever a traffic light or signal protects you from approaching vehicles.

24.

Safe Driving Practices

What should you do in the event that it is too bright for your signal lights to be seen easily?

Use hand-and-arm positions to indicate what you are doing.

Neither option is correct.

Slow down and proceed with caution.

25.

Driver Readiness

Which of the following will prevent drowsy driving?

Turning on the air conditioning.

Calling a ride service to take you to your destination.

Rolling down the window.

26.

Safe Driving Practices

What is this diagram representing?

The driver is indicating that they are turning left.

The driver is indicating that they are turning right.

The driver is waving at oncoming traffic.

27.

Sharing the Road

You are traveling slowly behind a cyclist in front of you. Why should you give the cyclist plenty of space when overtaking?

To get a better view of the road ahead.

The rush of wind as you pass can destabilise a cyclist.

So that they are more likely to see you.

The cyclist might swerve to avoid an obstacle.

28.

Sharing the Road

Which California penal code prohibits following an emergency vehicle, with a siren activated?

CVC 21706

CVC 480.

CVC 22511.

29.

Safe Driving Practices

You want to reverse your car but cannot see if it is safe. You should:

Use your horn.

Rev your engine loudly.

Reverse very slowly.

Get out of your vehicle and check before moving.

30.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

Yield to traffic and any pedestrians.

Both options are correct.

Slow down and be ready to stop.

31.

Parking

When parking uphill, what should you also do?

Neither option is correct.

Engage your parking break.

Make sure that your wheels are pointing towards the curb.

32.

Safe Driving Practices

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

Whenever the sun is not visible in the sky.

Whenever the street lights are switched on.

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

Between 8pm and 8am.

33.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the speed limit when you are in a business district?

55 mph, unless otherwise posted.

25 mph, unless otherwise posted.

35 mph, unless otherwise posted.

34.

Sharing the Road

Which of the following is correct regarding emergency vehicles with their sirens activated?

You must yield the right-of-way.

You can proceed like normal, ignoring the sirens and lights.

Decrease your speed and proceed like normal.

35.

Sharing the Road

When an emergency vehicle has their sirens activated, where should you drive to to allow them to pass?

The right side of the road.

Neither option is correct.

The middle of the road.

36.

Special Driving Situations

After how many miles should you rotate your tires?

Every 6,000 to 7,000 miles.

Every 1,000 - 2,000 miles.

Every 3,000 to 5,000 miles.

37.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Who should you allow sufficient time to cross the street?

Older pedestrians.

Both options are correct.

Pedestrians with young children.

38.

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 left or turn left.

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle is braking.

39.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this traffic signal?

To stop your vehicle entirely and to not continue forward.

To continue driving as long as you keep an eye out for other vehicles.

To yield to any pedestrians before continuing on.

40.

Lane Control

What are the purpose of yield lines?

They serve no purpose. They are included in the design of the roadway.

To indicate at which point you must speed up.

To indicate where a vehicle must stop or yield at.

41.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you forfeit the citation fee, what is it the same as?

Pleading not guilty.

Pleading guilty.

Neither option is correct.

42.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

There is a stop sign ahead.

Directional arrow.

Be prepared to proceed with caution.

43.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

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

You are not required to stop your vehicle.

There is no defined rule for this situation.

44.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is not correct about wearing a shoulder harness style seatbelt?

The shoulder harness should be worn across the shoulder and chest.

The shoulder harness should have minimal to no slack.

The shoulder harness should be worn under the arm or the back.

45.

Sharing the Road

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

3 feet.

1 foot.

2 feet.

46.

Safe Driving Practices

When may you flash your headlights at another road user?

When another road user annoys you.

To signal another stationary road user that they can proceed.

To alert other road users of your presence.

To warn oncoming drivers of a hidden police patrol.

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