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.
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Handling Emergencies

According to the California Highway Patrol, what should you do if your vehicle becomes disabled on the freeway?

Safely pull to the right shoulder.

Stay inside your vehicle with the seat belt on until help arrives.

Both options are correct.

Sharing the Road

A farmer is herding cows across the road. What should you do?

Turn around and find another route.

Use your horn.

Speed up to get around them more quickly.

Slow down and be ready to stop if necessary.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Which of the following must you do when driving through a crosswalk?

Do not change your speed and proceed like normal, regardless of whether or not pedestrians are attempting to cross.

Increase your speed so you may pass over the crosswalk before the pedestrians do.

Ensure that all pedestrians have crossed, and proceed with caution.

Traffic Controls

Which of the following types of signs indicate that you must slow down and be ready to stop if necessary?

A square red and white regulatory sign.

An eight sided red sign.

A three sided red sign.

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.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

What should you do if you purchase a vehicle from another state?

Ensure that it drives properly.

Ensure that it meets California's smog laws.

Neither option is correct.

Handling Emergencies

What is a possible punishment if you fail to notify the Department of Motor Vehicles in the event that you are in a collision?

Nothing will happen, since nobody was injured.

Your driving privilege will be suspended.

Neither option is correct.

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 cyclist might swerve to avoid an uneven road surface.

So that they are more likely to see you.

So that you can travel faster.

Special Driving Situations

Where are you most likely to be affect by crosswinds?

In a built up area.

On a narrow country lane.

In heavy traffic.

Travelling across a bridge on a freeway.

10.

Special Driving Situations

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

The best advice is to not travel in those conditions.

Increase your following distance to other vehicles.

Both options are correct.

11.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

This sign indicates that you must be on the lookout for pedestrians.

This sign indicates that there is a ski lodge near by.

This sign means that there is an airport near by.

12.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Be prepared to proceed with caution.

There is a stop sign ahead.

Directional arrow.

13.

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 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.

To get a better view of the road ahead.

14.

Handling Emergencies

What should you do in the event that you begin to skid while driving on ice?

Slam on your brakes.

Increase your speed to create more traction.

Ease off of the accelerator.

15.

Additional Driving Laws/Rules

You MUST NOT leave your vehicle unattended if:

Your vehicle is unlocked.

Your vehicle's engine is running.

Your vehicle has broken down.

Your vehicle is not immobilised.

16.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

There are no defined right-of-way rules.

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

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

17.

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.

18.

Special Driving Situations

Ice and snowy weather has been forecasted. You should: (Select all that apply)

Drive more quickly to reduce time in the snow.

Only travel if the journey is essential.

Allow more time for your journey.

Keep your fog lights on at all times.

19.

Traffic Controls

What does a white rectangular sign normally indicate?

That you must obey important rules.

That you must consider following these rules, as they are entirely optional.

There are no white rectangular signs in the state of California.

20.

Turns

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

500 feet

200 feet

100 feet

21.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

Proceed like normal.

No specific rules are defined for T intersections.

Yield to traffic and any pedestrians.

22.

Safe Driving Practices

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

To avoid collisions.

To alert other drivers that they made a mistake.

Because you are angry or upset.

23.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

Slow down and be ready to stop.

Neither option is correct.

Proceed like normal.

24.

Safe Driving Practices

You are driving down the road and you witness a collision. Regarding using electronic devices, what may you do?

Take a picture of the accident and continue driving.

Neither option is correct.

Call for help, since this is an emergency.

25.

Lane Control

What are two sets of solid double yellow lines that are spaced 2 feet apart indicate?

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

They indicate that it is considered a barrier.

The center of a road for two-way traffic.

26.

Alcohol and Drugs

What is an IID?

An ignition interlock device.

A form of license plate that is optional for your vehicle.

A type of headlight that allows you to see better at night.

27.

Turns

Which of the following is not an illegal U-turn?

On a one-way street

When other vehicles may hit you.

If there are no vehicles approaching you within 200 feet.

28.

Turns

What is a U-Turn?

There is no definition for a U-Turn in the state of California.

Turning your vehicle around in the street to go back the way you came.

Passing a vehicle at a high rate of speed.

29.

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.

No passing.

The center of a road for two-way traffic.

30.

Traffic Controls

Where is this sign normally displayed?

4 way intersections.

High ways.

Freeways.

31.

Occupant Protection

A child is sitting in the front seat with a rear facing child passenger restraint system. Is it lawful for the driver to allow this?

Neither option is correct.

No, this is not lawful. The child must be in the backseat if they are restrained in a rear facing child seat.

Yes, as long as the child is properly restrained in the passenger seat.

32.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct definition of a pedestrian?

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

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

Any individual using a vehicle to travel.

33.

Sharing the Road

Single-track roads are only wide enough for one vehicle. If you see an oncoming vehicle, you should:

Attempt to squeeze by the other vehicle.

Stop your vehicle and expect the other driver to reverse out of the way.

Keep going if traveling down hill as you have right of way.

Pull into a passing place on your left or wait by a passing place on your right. If necessary, reverse to the nearest place.

34.

Sharing the Road

You are driving near to a school and see a school crossing guard ahead. How will they signal you to stop?

They will point to the children waiting to cross.

They will hold their arm out with the palm facing you.

They will flash a light at you.

They will display a 'Crossing Guard' stop sign.

35.

Lane Control

What are the purpose of yield lines?

To indicate at which point you must speed up.

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

To indicate where a vehicle must stop or yield at.

36.

Driver Readiness

Which of the following is an example of a condition that physicians are required to report to the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Lapses of consciousness.

Alzheimer's disease.

Both options are correct.

37.

Visual Search

In this image, what does the blue area visualize?

What is at your side.

What is ahead.

Blind spots.

38.

Handling Emergencies

What is the number available for the Freeway Service Patrol?

5-1-1.

9-1-1.

8-1-1.

39.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

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.

They warn you to slow down and prepare to stop.

40.

Safe Driving Practices

When may you use your vehicle's fog lights?

Any time at night.

In a tunnel.

If your headlights are not working.

When visibility is severely reduced.

41.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Under what circumstances are you allowed to cross a sidewalk with your vehicle?

You are allowed to cross a sidewalk with your vehicle for any reason.

Only to enter or exit a driveway or alley.

You are allowed to cross the sidewalk in the event that you are trying to pass another vehicle.

42.

Lane Control

When you approach a junction, you see a long vehicle in front of you is signalling to turn right, but is positioned on the left. What should you do?

Use your horn to warn the other driver.

Overtake the long vehicle on the left.

Stay back and allow the long vehicle to finish its manoeuvre.

Overtake the long vehicle on the right.

43.

Sharing the Road

When overtaking a horse and rider, what should you NOT do?

Wait until it is safe to overtake.

Use your horn.

Overtake slowly.

Keep your distance from the horses.

44.

Alcohol and Drugs

You are pulled over for possible Driving under the Influence, and you refuse to submit to a blood or urine test. However, you change your mind later. What is the consequence?

There will be no consequences, as you have changed your mind and you are wiling to submit.

You will be allowed to go since you have changed your mind to submit to the required tests.

Your driving privilege will may still be suspended.

45.

Driver Readiness

What should you do to minimise the risk of tiredness? (Select all that apply)

Drink alcohol to boost alertness.

Stop in a safe place if you feel sleepy.

Take a break for 15 minutes every 2 hours.

Avoid long journeys during the night when natural alertness is minimum.

46.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign means that you are entering an Emergency Only road.

This sign means that you are entering a roundabout.

This sign means that you are approaching a railroad crossing.

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