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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Vehicle Positioning

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

Use your high-beam headlights.

Use your flashing hazard lights.

Keep close to the vehicle in front.

Use your dipped headlights so that you can be seen.

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.

Sharing the Road

Whilst traveling at night, another vehicle is overtaking you. You should:

Flash your lights at the other driver.

Dip your headlights to avoid dazzling other road users.

Speed up to prevent the overtaking.

Switch on your hazard warning lights.

Safe Driving Practices

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

Keep driving, but look away from the lights.

Speed up to reduce the time you are dazzled.

Put on a pair of sunglasses.

Reduce your speed and be prepared to stop if necessary.

Special Driving Situations

When should you switch off your fog lights?

When visibility is greater than 200 feet.

Visibility is greater than 2000 feet.

When visibility is greater than 500 feet.

When visibility is greater than 1000 feet.

Occupant Protection

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

CVC 597.7.

CVC 15620.

CVC 480.

Special Driving Situations

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

They drain your vehicle's battery.

They are bright and dazzle other road users.

They confused other drivers.

It reduces control of your vehicle.

Safe Driving Practices

What should you do when changing lanes, slowing down, stopping, or turning?

Always signal.

Always decrease speed.

Both

Sharing the Road

Where are Low Speed Vehicles and Neighborhood Electric Vehicles restricted to?

Roadways where the speed limit is greater than 40 mph.

Roadways where the speed limit is greater than 55 mph.

Roadways where the speed limit is greater than 35 mph.

10.

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.

11.

Safe Driving Practices

How much distance should be between your vehicle and your turn before you signal?

50 feet.

100 feet.

500 feet.

12.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you are caught dumping or abandoning animals on a highway, how much can you be fined?

Up to $2,000.

1 year in jail.

Up to $1,000

13.

Lane Control

If there are only two lanes, which lane should you choose for the smoothest driving?

The left lane.

Either lane is perfectly acceptable.

The right lane.

14.

Vehicle Positioning

When traveling in wet weather, you should keep well back from the vehicle in front. This will:

Increase your ability to see and plan ahead.

Decrease fuel consumption.

Reduce your typical stopping distance.

Increase your ability to accelerate.

15.

Laws and Rules of the Road

When towing a vehicle or trailer, which lanes must you drive in?

Any lane as long as you are maintaining the posted speed.

The lane that is closest to the right side of the road.

Any lanes regardless of the circumstance, or posted speed.

16.

Special Driving Situations

If there is not a speed limit posted before a curve, which should you do?

Judge how sharp the curve is and increase your speed.

Judge how sharp the curve is and adjust your speed.

Judge how sharp the curve is and make no speed adjustment.

17.

Sharing the Road

When you enter a construction zone, what should you do?

Be prepared to stop.

Both options are correct.

Reduce your speed.

18.

Lane Control

What is a separated bikeway?

A route for bicyclists on streets shared with vehicle traffic.

A lane that provides greater separation from adjacent vehicle traffic.

A route that is for the exclusive use of bicyclists.

19.

Safe Driving Practices

What is this diagram representing?

The driver is indicating that they are turning right.

The driver is waving at oncoming traffic.

The driver is indicating that they are turning left.

20.

Sharing the Road

If you are a minor using a bicycle for transportation, what is required?

A valid driver's license.

A helmet.

A valid learner's permit.

21.

Lane Control

What do two solid yellow lines on a roadway indicate?

Indicates that you may pass if the broken line is next to your driving lane.

The center of a road for two-way traffic.

No passing.

22.

Special Driving Situations

What is a symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning?

Dizziness.

Nausea.

Both options are correct.

23.

Sharing the Road

The rear of the car in front of you has a white light. What do you expect the vehicle to do next?

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle is reversing.

24.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Curve

Merging traffic.

Added lane.

25.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation for this flashing traffic signal?

Proceed with a high rate of speed.

Stop and go back.

Stop and proceed when it is safe to do so.

26.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Sharp turn.

Slippery when wet.

Two way traffic.

27.

Special Driving Situations

Coasting is a term used to describe a vehicle traveling in neutral or with the clutch on. How does this affect your control of the vehicle? (Select all that apply)

Steering response may be reduced.

Steering control will improve.

Vehicle speed will reduce going downhill.

Vehicle speed will increase going downhill.

28.

Sharing the Road

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

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

To avoid dazzling them with your lights.

To stop the wind blowing your exhaust fumes towards them.

To reduce fuel consumption.

29.

Parking

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

4 hours.

1 hour.

24 hours.

30.

Special Driving Situations

You are on snow and about to begin moving. As you set off, you should:

Quickly turn the steering to loosen the snow.

Use the highest gear you can.

Leave your handbrake on.

Always use 1st gear.

31.

Visual Search

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

Neither option is correct.

Do not stay in another driver's blind spot.

Always tailgate another vehicle.

32.

Safe Driving Practices

You have turned into a sideroad and realise you have made a mistake. You should:

Reverse into the main road when the traffic is clear.

Drive forward and find a safe place to turn around.

Stop and reverse quickly into the main road.

Use your horn and reverse around the corner to the main road.

33.

Safe Driving Practices

Whilst driving or riding, you should avoid distractions such as: (Select all that apply)

Adjusting or starting the radio.

Adjusting your rear-view mirror.

Listening to the radio at a loud volume.

Listening to the radio at a low volume.

34.

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 driver or rider of the vehicle.

The vehicle manufacturer.

35.

Lane Control

Which lane should you drive in if you are going faster?

The right most lane.

The middle lane.

The left most lane.

36.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are a commercial driver, and you are convicted of a DUI, what must you first do after your suspension?

Neither option is correct.

Downgrade to a noncommercial license.

Nothing will happen.

37.

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?

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

The vehicle going uphill.

The vehicle going downhill.

38.

Safe Driving Practices

What should you do if you are experiencing vehicle troubles and are unable to continue driving?

Both options are correct.

Pull off of the road away from traffic.

Turn on your emergency flashers if possible.

39.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Crossroad.

Divided highway.

End divided highway

40.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is a blind intersection?

An area where a railroad crossing intersects with a roadway.

There is no defined definition for a blind intersection.

A blind intersection is when there are no stop signs at any corner and you cannot see in either direction for 100 feet.

41.

Safe Driving Practices

Which circumstance is an example of when to use your horn?

Because you are angry or upset.

To alert other drivers that they made a mistake.

To avoid collisions.

42.

Alcohol and Drugs

Consuming alcohol will have the following effect: (Select all that apply)

Affect judgement of speed, distance and risk.

Reduce driving ability, even if you're below the legal limit.

Improve co-ordination and reaction times.

Take time to leave your body making you unfit to drive even hours later.

43.

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.

44.

Safe Driving Practices

Before setting off on a journey, you should ensure that: (Select all that apply)

Any restraints are adjusted to reduce risk of neck and back injuries in a collision.

You have sufficient fuel for your journey and planned where you can refuel if necessary.

You consume alcohol to improve your performance.

You have planned your route allowing plenty of time.

45.

Occupant Protection

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

The shoulder harness should have minimal to no slack.

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

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

46.

Special Driving Situations

Fast driving in wet or icy conditions may cause:

The vehicle to handle normally.

Improved wheel grip.

The vehicle to skid and lose control.

Better steering control.

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