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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Laws and Rules of the Road

Why is it encouraged for a driver to not pass another vehicle that is stopped at a crosswalk?

You are allowed to pass another vehicle stopped at a crosswalk.

A pedestrian may be in front of the vehicle in a position where you cannot see them.

Neither option is correct.

Sharing the Road

There are sheep in the road. What should you do?

Slow down and be ready to stop if necessary.

Use your horn.

Speed up to get around them more quickly.

Turn around and find another route.

Safe Driving Practices

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

Put on a pair of sunglasses.

Reduce your speed and be prepared to stop if necessary.

Speed up to reduce the time you are dazzled.

Keep driving, but look away from the lights.

Sharing the Road

In slow moving traffic, you should: (Select all that apply)

Keep as close as possible to the vehicle in front.

Overtake slower vehicles on either the left or the right side.

Overtake slower vehicles only on the right hand side.

Allow sufficient space to manoeuvre should an emergency vehicle need to pass.

Sharing the Road

The rider of the motorcycle in front of you is holding their arm out straight to the left as shown in the picture. 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 is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

Vehicle Positioning

When you are on a city street, how much space should you leave to merge, cross, enter/exit traffic?

3 seconds.

Half of a city block.

A full city block.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Which of the following is correct?

No specific rules apply to a crosswalk when you are crossing it with your vehicle.

You must yield to all pedestrians entering or crossing a crosswalk.

Proceed as normal when entering a crosswalk with pedestrians entering.

Safe Driving Practices

A road user in front of you is traveling slowly. You should:

Travel as closely as possible behind them to let them know you want to overtake.

Wait patiently at a safe distance behind them. Overtake when it is safe to do so.

Flash your headlights to tell them to speed up or move aside.

Use your horn to tell them to speed up or move aside.

Vehicle Positioning

What does it mean to "split the difference"?

Neither option is correct.

If you do not have enough money for the toll on the HOT, you can split the difference with the toll man.

If there is a danger on both sides of the road at the same time, you split the difference with the driver.

10.

Special Driving Situations

Fast driving in wet or icy conditions may cause:

The vehicle to skid and lose control.

The vehicle to handle normally.

Better steering control.

Improved wheel grip.

11.

Lane Control

You may never drive to the left of two solid yellow lines unless:

Instructed by construction or other signs.

You are in a carpool lane.

Both options are correct.

12.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this traffic signal?

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

To stop your vehicle entirely and to not continue forward.

To yield to any pedestrians before continuing on.

13.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What does it mean when a blind pedestrian pulls in their cane and steps away from the crosswalk?

It means that they are not going to cross.

It means nothing as this is a common gesture.

It generally means for you to go.

14.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct course of action in the event that the traffic signal is not working?

Proceed cautiously as if the intersection is controlled by a stop sign in all directions

You are allowed to make unprotected turns at your discretion.

You are allowed to make protected turns. Proceed with the right-of-way rules in mind.

15.

Special Driving Situations

If you come to a road that is packed with snow, by how much should you reduce your speed?

Come to a complete stop and call for help.

Increase your speed, as the faster you go the more traction you make with the snow.

Reduce your speed by half.

16.

Traffic Controls

If you are approaching a stop sign, you must do which of the following?

Stop at the yellow line.

Stop at the solid white line.

Stop at the broken white line.

17.

Sharing the Road

When you are in a construction zone, what should you not do?

Obey instructions from the flaggers present.

Stop and watch the road work.

Obey special signs.

18.

Safe Driving Practices

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

30 seconds.

5 seconds.

10 seconds.

19.

Special Driving Situations

You are traveling in hot weather which is causing the road surface to become soft. What will be most affected on your vehicle?

The air conditioning.

The windows.

The tires.

The exhaust.

20.

Traffic Controls

Which traffic signal typically comes after the solid yellow traffic signal?

Solid Red.

Solid Green.

Flashing Yellow Arrow.

21.

Special Driving Situations

A typical stopping distance of a vehicle in wet weather is approximately __________ the normal distance of a vehicle in dry weather.

Triple

Double

Half

The same as

22.

Sharing the Road

The rider of the motorcycle in front of you is moving their hand up and down as shown in the picture. What do you expect the vehicle to do next?

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

23.

Turns

What is a U-Turn?

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

Passing a vehicle at a high rate of speed.

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

24.

Visual Search

If it is hard to see 1,000 feet ahead of you, what should you do?

Pull over and wait until you can see better.

Turn on your headlights.

Proceed like normal.

25.

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.

26.

Handling Emergencies

You are traveling along a snowy or icy road in a vehicle without anti-lock brakes. You apply the brakes and your vehicle begins to skid. What should you do?

Brake hard immediately.

Increase speed.

Let go of the steering.

Release the brakes.

27.

Sharing the Road

You are about to overtake a motorcyclist in windy weather. What should you do as you overtake?

Allow plenty of space.

Keep as close as possible to them.

Overtake as quickly as possible.

Use your horn.

28.

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?

Increase speed.

Let go of the steering.

Release the brakes.

Brake hard immediately.

29.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What should you do if you see senior citizens crossing the road ahead?

Rev your engine loudly to get them to move out of the way.

Use your horn to alert them to your presence.

Flash your lights in case they are hard of hearing.

Slow down and prepare to stop. Be patient and allow them to finish crossing.

30.

Sharing the Road

It is particularly important to be aware of: (Select all that apply)

Older drivers.

Fields filled with animals.

Disabled people.

Truck drivers.

31.

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.

32.

Safe Driving Practices

What is this diagram representing?

The driver is indicating that they are slowing down or stopping.

The driver is indicating that they are turning left.

The driver is indicating that they are turning right.

33.

Driver Readiness

Which California penal code requires physicians to report conditions that may affect your ability to drive?

CVC 480.

CHSC 103900

CVC 22511.

34.

Driver Readiness

You develop poor vision, which of the following is correct after you have visited your doctor?

Neither option is correct

You should not notify the Department of Motor Vehicles as they are not required to know.

Notify the Department of Motor Vehicles.

35.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you receive a ticket during a traffic stop, what is the purpose of the promise that you sign?

By signing, you promise to admit fault for the citation.

By signing, you promise to appear in traffic court.

Neither option is correct.

36.

Occupant Protection

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

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

Not at all, as it is unlawful and dangerous.

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

37.

Laws and Rules of the Road

If you are approaching a school safety patrol, what should you do?

Neither option is correct as most schools do not have school safety patrols.

Ignore them and continue observing the rules of the road.

Obey their directions.

38.

Occupant Protection

Pregnant women should do the following regarding a harness style seatbelt?

No harness should be worn because it can cause greater injury.

The harness should be worn across the breasts and over the abdomen's bulge.

The harness should be placed between the breasts and to the side of the abdomen's bulge.

39.

Parking

When you back up to parallel park, at what degree angle should you back up at?

Approximately 20 degrees.

Approximately 45 degrees.

Approximately 75 degrees.

40.

Handling Emergencies

In an emergency, how should you brake?

Speed up to get around the emergency.

Brake hard immediately, but without locking your wheels.

Brake gently.

Brake hard immediately. It doesn't matter if the wheels lock.

41.

Laws and Rules of the Road

In addition to respecting right-of-way rules to vehicles, who does it also apply to?

Pedestrians in crosswalks.

All of the options are correct.

Bicyclists and motorcyclists.

42.

Lane Control

What is a bike route?

A lane that provides greater separation from adjacent vehicle traffic.

A route for bicyclists on streets that are shared with vehicle traffic.

A route for bicyclists on streets shared with vehicle traffic.

43.

Traffic Controls

What does this sign mean?

Tunnel ahead.

Stop at the junction.

No entry to all traffic.

No entry to only vehicular traffic.

44.

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 Three

Lane Two

Lane One

45.

Parking

Before moving off in a vehicle, you should: (Select all that apply)

Use all mirrors to check road is clear.

Use your signals (if necessary) to warn other road users.

Speed off as quickly as possible.

Check your vehicle blind spots for hidden hazards.

46.

Traffic Controls

What does this sign normally indicate?

A police vehicle.

Slow moving vehicle.

A hazardous vehicle.

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