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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Special Driving Situations

What should you not do when being pulled over by law enforcement?

Begin moving around in your vehicle suddenly.

Refusal to roll down your window, or have your hands in open view.

Both options are correct.

Handling Emergencies

Which of the following the Freeway Service Patrol not provide assistance with?

Towing your vehicle to a location approved by the California Highway Patrol.

Tow your motorcycle.

Change a flat tire.

Sharing the Road

At what speed do slow moving vehicles typically travel?

25 mph or less.

65 mph.

55 mph.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is NOT a result from overexposure to heat?

Dehydration

Starvation

Heat stroke

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are over the age of 21, what is the minimum level of BAC before it becomes unlawful to drive?

0.0001

0.0005

0.0008

Lane Control

What is the correct interpretation of this diagram?

Broken yellow line indicates that you may pass if it can be done so safely.

No passing if the solid yellow line is on your side.

Double solid lines indicates that you may not pass.

Lane Control

Which of the following is true when passing vehicles at crossroads and railroad crossings?

It is not dangerous to pass other vehicles at these points.

It is dangerous to pass vehicles at these points.

It is not dangerous to pass vehicles at these points as long as you use caution.

Special Driving Situations

Fast driving in wet or icy conditions may cause:

The vehicle to skid and lose control.

Improved wheel grip.

Better steering control.

The vehicle to handle normally.

Turns

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

500 feet

100 feet

200 feet

10.

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 close to the vehicle in front.

Use your high-beam headlights.

Use your dipped headlights so that you can be seen.

11.

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.

12.

Special Driving Situations

When should you switch off your fog lights?

When visibility is greater than 1000 feet.

Visibility is greater than 2000 feet.

When visibility is greater than 200 feet.

When visibility is greater than 500 feet.

13.

Sharing the Road

You are about to overtake a cyclist in windy weather. Why should you leave extra room as you overtake?

To avoid dazzling them with your lights.

To reduce fuel consumption.

In case a gust of wind pushes them across the lane.

To stop the wind blowing your exhaust fumes towards them.

14.

Lane Control

How is a low/zero emission vehicle indicated?

A homemade decal that you can put on any vehicle.

A special Department of Motor Vehicles-issued decal.

Neither option is correct.

15.

Occupant Protection

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

6 years old.

5 years old.

12 years old.

16.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

How far can your cargo extend before you are required to use a 12 inch red or orange square flag to indicate the wideness of the load?

5 feet beyond the back rear bumper.

2 feet beyond the back rear bumper.

4 feet beyond the back rear bumper.

17.

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.

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

Keep going as you have priority.

Speed up to get by the reversing vehicle.

18.

Vehicle Positioning

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

A full city block.

5 seconds

Half of a city block.

19.

Additional Driving Laws/Rules

You MUST NOT leave your vehicle unattended if:

Your vehicle's engine is running.

Your vehicle is not immobilised.

Your vehicle is unlocked.

Your vehicle has broken down.

20.

Occupant Protection

Why must a rear-facing baby seat not be placed in the front seat of a car with an active frontal airbag?

The driver airbag will not deploy in an accident.

It will increase the risk of collisions.

All airbags will become disabled.

An active passenger airbag can cause injury or death to the child.

21.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

Proceed like normal.

Yield to traffic and any pedestrians.

No specific rules are defined for T intersections.

22.

Parking

What must you do in the event you are in possession of a deceased individual's disabled placard?

Neither option is correct.

Keep it for yourself as ownership transfers to you upon their death.

Return it to a Department of Motor Vehicles field office.

23.

Visual Search

Why should you scan your surroundings while driving?

It allows you time to react if another driver makes mistakes.

It allows you to enjoy the scenery around you.

Neither option is correct.

24.

Visual Search

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

Speed up and overtake.

Be prepared to stop.

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

Slow down.

25.

Special Driving Situations

When towing, you should: (Select all that apply)

Ensure heavy and sharp objects are secured safely.

Avoid accelerating or braking too sharply.

Carry as much as you can in your trailer or caravan and not your vehicle.

Check your headlights are properly adjusted.

26.

Sharing the Road

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

Motorcycles

Cars

Long vehicles

Vans

27.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is true when a child is seated next to a side air bag?

There is no risk associated with seating a child next to a side airbag.

The child may be at serious risk of injury or fatal injury.

You are encouraged to seat your child next to a side air bag.

28.

Traffic Controls

After stopping at a flashing red traffic signal, what should you do?

Proceed with caution and observe the right-of-way rules.

You must wait until the light turns green.

Wait until an official clears you to proceed.

29.

Parking

Which California penal code prohibits parking in a crosshatched space?

CVC 597.7.

CVC 22507.8

CVC 480.

30.

Safe Driving Practices

What should you do to alert other drivers if an accident has happened ahead of you?

By turning on your emergency flashers.

Both options are correct.

Tapping your brake pedal 3 or 4 times quickly.

31.

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.

Brake hard immediately.

Increase speed.

Let go of the steering.

32.

Special Driving Situations

You are about to enter a bank of fog. What should you do? (Select all that apply)

Use your fog lights if necessary.

Speed up to travel through it as quickly as possible.

Use your hazard lights to warn other drivers.

Check your mirrors and slow down.

33.

Sharing the Road

Which of the following can you do to prevent other drivers from becoming angry?

Using your horn for non-emergencies.

Do not tailgate other drivers.

Both options are correct.

34.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If an individual is convicted of causing serious bodily injury during the course of a police pursuit, what is a potential consequence?

A fine no less than $2,000.

A fine no less than $1,000.

A fine no less than $3,000.

35.

Visual Search

In this image, what do the shaded areas visualize?

The correct way to travel down a highway.

How far other vehicles should travel from your vehicle.

The blind spots of your vehicle.

36.

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.

37.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

How much can you be fined if you are smoking while there is a minor in your vehicle?

100

200

500

38.

Safe Driving Practices

How can you reduce injury when gripping your steering wheel?

Both options are correct.

Grip the steering wheel with your knuckles outside of the wheel.

You should grip the outside of your steering wheel.

39.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is a type of cognitive distraction?

Mind off of the road.

Reaching down to pick up an object that fell onto the floor board.

Paying full attention to the road.

40.

Lane Control

Which of the following is true regarding bicycle lane?

Neither options are correct.

It is legal to drive your vehicle in all bicycle lanes.

It is illegal to drive in a bicycle lane, unless under certain circumstances.

41.

Handling Emergencies

Who can you call for free assistance in the event that your car becomes disabled on the freeway?

Department of Motor Vehicles.

California Highway Patrol.

Freeway Service Patrol.

42.

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.

The best advice is to not travel in those conditions.

Both options are correct.

43.

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.

44.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Which is the correct definition of a roundabout?

A roundabout is an intersection where traffic travels around a central island in a counter-clockwise direction.

A roundabout is the part of the roadway set aside for pedestrian traffic.

A roundabout is any place where one line of the roadway meets another roadway.

45.

Vehicle Positioning

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?

Speed up to overtake this new vehicle.

Use your horn

Flash your headlights.

Slow down to maintain a safe gap.

46.

Laws and Rules of the Road

If there is a stop line before the crosswalk, where must you stop?

The stop line must be obeyed first.

Ignore the stop line and stop before the crosswalk.

Neither option is correct.

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