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.

Ready? Click 'Next' to begin.

Occupant Protection

What is the correct way to wear a lap belt seatbelt?

The lap belt should lie across your hips with as much slack as possible for comfort.

The lap belt should not be worn at all since it can cause greater injury in the case of a vehicle accident.

The lap belt should be snug and lies low across your hips.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

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

Any lanes regardless of the circumstance, or posted speed.

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

Safe Driving Practices

When may you use your vehicle's fog lights?

Any time at night.

When visibility is severely reduced.

In a tunnel.

If your headlights are not working.

Visual Search

Why should you scan your surroundings while driving?

Neither option is correct.

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

It allows you to enjoy the scenery around you.

Special Driving Situations

Which of the following is true regarding driving at high rates of speeds?

The faster your speed, the less control you have of your vehicle.

The faster your speed, the more control you have of your vehicle.

The faster you drive, the better your gas mileage will be.

Sharing the Road

Which of these are hazards you should be aware of on residential streets? (Select all that apply)

Pedestrians.

Vehicles moving off.

Car doors opening.

Children running out from behind parked cars.

Lane Control

What should you do before passing another vehicle?

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

There are no suggestions when passing another vehicle, only to do it with caution.

Pass the other vehicle at a high rate of speed to beat any traffic.

Visual Search

In this image, what do the shaded areas visualize?

The correct way to travel down a highway.

The blind spots of your vehicle.

How far other vehicles should travel from your vehicle.

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.

Sharing the Road

What is a Safety Enhanced-Double Fine Zone?

There are no double fine zones in the state of California.

Neither option is correct.

An area where fines are doubled for traffic violations.

11.

Parking

Which of the following is an example of disabled placard abuse?

Loaning your placard to friends or family.

Both options are correct.

Using a placard issued to you by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

12.

Sharing the Road

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

A valid learner's permit.

A helmet.

A valid driver's license.

13.

Additional Driving Laws/Rules

You MUST NOT leave your vehicle unattended if:

Your vehicle's engine is running.

Your vehicle has broken down.

Your vehicle is unlocked.

Your vehicle is not immobilised.

14.

Special Driving Situations

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

Begin moving around in your vehicle suddenly.

Both options are correct.

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

15.

Safe Driving Practices

You may use your hazard warning lights when you:

Park dangerously or illegally.

Need to warn other road users of an obstruction ahead.

Are being towed on a freeway or unrestricted roadway.

To thank other drivers.

16.

Traffic Controls

What does this sign mean?

Tunnel ahead.

No entry to all traffic.

No entry to only vehicular traffic.

Stop at the junction.

17.

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.

18.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following are true regarding children under the age of 8, and are also less than 4 feet 9 inches tall?

They must be properly secured in a federally-approved child passenger restraint system.

They are not required to wear seatbelts due to their age and height.

They do not require a child passenger restraint system.

19.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Who should you allow sufficient time to cross the street?

Both options are correct.

Older pedestrians.

Pedestrians with young children.

20.

Turns

How do you know what lane is designated as a public transit bus lane?

There are no specified public transit bus lanes in the state of California.

Signs will be posted that designate it.

It is common knowledge to know what is designated as such.

21.

Safe Driving Practices

You should adjust your seat and mirrors correctly in order to:

Keep your body as close as possible to the steering wheel, even if its uncomfortable.

Ensure you can see yourself whilst you drive.

Ensure comfort, full control and maximum field of vision.

Keep the distracting vehicle controls out of reach.

22.

Sharing the Road

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

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

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

Attempt to squeeze by the other vehicle.

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

23.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you are under the age of 18 and you are in a vehicle accident, which of the following is true?

You may be fined for the damages.

Your parents or guardians may be liable for civil damagers.

Both options are correct.

24.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Two way traffic.

Curve.

Sharp turn.

25.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct course of action when you approach a pedestrian?

Stop if necessary to allow the pedestrian to pass.

Exercise caution and reduce speed.

Both options are correct.

26.

Sharing the Road

What is required to operate a LSV or NEV?

No form of identification is needed to operate these vehicles.

A valid driver's license.

A valid learner's permit.

27.

Handling Emergencies

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

Increase your speed to create more traction.

Ease off of the accelerator.

Slam on your brakes.

28.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you receive too many negligent driver points, what may the Department of Motor Vehicles do?

Both options are correct.

Suspend your license for 6 months.

Place you on a probation for 1 year.

29.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are driving a vehicle that requires a CDL, what is the minimum level of BAC before it becomes unlawful to drive?

0.0005

0.0001

0.0004

30.

Handling Emergencies

Another road user pulls out of a junction into your path. You should:

Use your horn to let them know you're annoyed.

Slow down and hold back to allow them to get clear.

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

Flash your headlights at the other road user to get them to accelerate more quickly.

31.

Special Driving Situations

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

Use the highest gear you can.

Quickly turn the steering to loosen the snow.

Always use 1st gear.

Leave your handbrake on.

32.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

There is a stop sign ahead.

Be prepared to proceed with caution.

Directional arrow.

33.

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.

34.

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.

35.

Sharing the Road

You are traveling slowly behind a cyclist in front of you. Why might they suddenly swerve or move across the traffic lane?

Cyclists like to show off.

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

To get a better view of the road ahead.

To avoid an uneven road surface or an icy patch.

36.

Handling Emergencies

You are traveling along a wet road. Your steering begins to feel light and unresponsive. You should:

Brake hard immediately.

Turn the steering as far as you can to the right.

Increase speed.

Release the accelerator to gradually slow down.

37.

Parking

Where is it acceptable to park and leave your vehicle? (Select all that apply)

On-street areas marked out by yellow zig zag lines along the road.

In off-street parking areas.

On-street parking bays marked out by white lines.

On-street areas marked out by double yellow lines.

38.

Driver Readiness

Which of the following over the counter medications could make you dizzy?

Tylenol.

Vitamins

Cold medications.

39.

Turns

Why should you keep your wheels pointed straight until you start your turn?

It reduces the risk of a vehicle accident.

In the event you are hit from behind, you will not be pushed into oncoming traffic.

It reduces the stress on your wheels.

40.

Sharing the Road

Which of the following is an example of when you can pass a light-rail vehicle?

When you are on a one-way street.

When the light-rail vehicle is in your way, and you need to get over.

Neither option is correct.

41.

Sharing the Road

What is a LSV?

A neighborhood electric vehicle.

A type of public transit.

A low-speed vehicle.

42.

Special Driving Situations

After how many miles should you rotate your tires?

Every 1,000 - 2,000 miles.

Every 3,000 to 5,000 miles.

Every 6,000 to 7,000 miles.

43.

Occupant Protection

A driver decides to answer a text message that they just received while driving down the interstate. Is this a distraction?

No, as there is no law against using your phone while driving.

Yes, as this is taking your attention away from the road.

No, as you are allowed to answer text messages while driving as long as you are looking at the road every two seconds.

44.

Traffic Controls

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

Solid Red.

Flashing Yellow Arrow.

Solid Green.

45.

Alcohol and Drugs

What does a Preliminary Alcohol Screening not detect?

The presence of alcohol.

The presence of marijuana.

The presence of drugs.

46.

Parking

In the event that you have to stop on a freeway, how should you park?

Park completely off of the pavement.

Both options are correct.

Park in the middle of the lane with your warning lights engaged.

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