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.

Visual Search

You want to reverse your car, but cannot see clearly behind using the mirrors. You should:

Get out of the car and push it backwards.

Open the car doors.

Ask for assistance from a passenger or passer-by.

Open the car windows.

Safe Driving Practices

If you are under the age of 18, which of the of the following is correct regarding the use of electronic devices while driving?

It is unlawful for anyone under the age of 18 to use an electronic device while driving, unless it is in the case of an emergency.

Neither option is correct.

Any driver, regardless of age, may use an electronic device while driving as long as they look up every two seconds.

Sharing the Road

On a divided highway with 4 or more traffic lanes in one direction, what lane do large trucks typically drive in?

Any lane they choose, as long as they maintain the posted speed limit.

The lane just to the left of the right most lane.

The left lost lane.

Additional Driving Laws/Rules

You MUST NOT leave your vehicle unattended if:

Your vehicle is not immobilised.

Your vehicle is unlocked.

Your vehicle's engine is running.

Your vehicle has broken down.

Handling Emergencies

Which of the following is one of the most common causes of collisions?

Both options are correct.

Improper turns.

Unsafe speeds.

Turns

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

When other vehicles may hit you.

On a one-way street

If there are no vehicles approaching you within 200 feet.

Special Driving Situations

You are traveling along a road and you cannot see more than 100 meters (328 feet) in front. What should you do?

You MUST NOT switch on your fog lights.

You MUST NOT slow down.

You MUST switch on your hazard lights.

You MUST use headlights. You may use fog lights if necessary.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation for this pedestrian signal?

Neither option is correct.

This pedestrian signal means you are allowed to cross the street.

This pedestrian signal means to not cross the street.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign indicates that you must make a full stop.

This sign indicates that you are not allowed to do a certain action.

This sign indicates that you must yield.

10.

Handling Emergencies

What can you do to dry your brakes in the event that they become wet?

Increase your speed, as the faster you go, the hotter your brakes become.

Press the accelerator and the brake pedals at the same time lightly.

Increase how often you brake, as the more you brake, the hotter your brakes become.

11.

Lane Control

What do broken white lines indicate on a roadway?

They mark traffic lanes going in the same direction.

They indicate a lane barrier between regular use and a preferential use lane.

They separate traffic lanes on roads with two or more lanes in the same direction.

12.

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.

13.

Special Driving Situations

You are driving your car along a wet road. Spray from the road is limiting your visibility. You should:

Pull over into a service area and wait for the road to dry.

Use your flashing hazard lights.

Use dipped headlights.

Speed up get through the wet area.

14.

Sharing the Road

Which of these light signals implies the motorcycle will turn right or move to the right?

15.

Parking

How much distance should your vehicle be visible in the event that you have to park off of the freeway.

It does not matter as you will be parking off of the pavement.

100 feet in each direction.

200 feet in each direction.

16.

Sharing the Road

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Radioactive

Flammable

Corrosive

17.

Traffic Controls

What does this traffic symbol mean?

To turn left.

To Stop.

Caution.

18.

Safe Driving Practices

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

If a driver is moving slowly.

To alert other drivers that they made a mistake.

To try and get eye contact with other drivers.

19.

Safe Driving Practices

How can you reduce injury when gripping your steering wheel?

You should grip the outside of your steering wheel.

Both options are correct.

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

20.

Handling Emergencies

In the event that you hit a parked vehicle, what should you do?

Take a picture of their license plate and inform the Department of Motor Vehicles when you have time.

Do nothing as no one is in the vehicle and no one was hurt.

Leave a note with your information.

21.

Sharing the Road

What is a NEV?

A type of public transit.

A neighborhood electric vehicle.

A type of emergency vehicle.

22.

Parking

What California penal code allows a vehicle to be removed after 4 hours?

CVC 22651.

CVC 597.7.

CVC 480.

23.

Turns

What should you not do when making a right turn?

Both options are correct.

Increase your speed to make the turn quickly.

Turning wide into another lane.

24.

Special Driving Situations

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

Half

Double

The same as

Triple

25.

Alcohol and Drugs

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

Reduce co-ordination and slow down reactions.

Make you a better driver.

Give a false sense of confidence.

Decrease the risk of collisions.

26.

Special Driving Situations

Which headlights should you use in the event that you have to drive in heavy fog or smoke?

Fog headlights.

Low beam headlights.

High beam headlights.

27.

Parking

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

On-street areas marked out by double yellow lines.

On-street parking bays marked out by white lines.

In off-street parking areas.

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

28.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you have been drinking, and your BAC is below legal limits, which of the following is true?

Neither option is correct, as the BAC is not a reliable way to determine how much you have had to drink.

It is entirely safe to drive.

You may still show impairments, even though you are below the legal limit.

29.

Sharing the Road

Some of the most vulnerable road users are: (Select all that apply)

Pedestrians.

Motorcycle riders.

Truck drivers.

Car drivers.

30.

Handling Emergencies

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

California Highway Patrol.

Department of Motor Vehicles.

Freeway Service Patrol.

31.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Directional arrow.

Curve.

Winding road.

32.

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.

Both options are correct.

Increase your following distance to other vehicles.

33.

Alcohol and Drugs

How long does a DUI conviction remain on your record?

10 years.

1 year.

90 days.

34.

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 generally means for you to go.

It means nothing as this is a common gesture.

35.

Safe Driving Practices

If you become agitated or annoyed at another road user, you should:

Use your horn to tell them you're annoyed.

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

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

Pull over, calm down and continue your journey after relaxing

36.

Special Driving Situations

If your vehicle is stationary and is likely to remain so for more than a couple of minutes, you should reduce emissions and noise pollution by:

Revving your engine to keep it warm.

Switching off your engine.

Checking your tires.

Switching off any radios you have.

37.

Alcohol and Drugs

When you are driving in the state of California, what do you automatically give your consent for?

Searches of your vehicle.

Neither option is correct as driving in the state of California does not automatically make you give your consent for anything.

Breath, blood, or urine tests if you are suspected of DUI.

38.

Safe Driving Practices

A driver is moving slowly, and you want them to go faster. Should you honk your horn at them?

Yes, as you are in a hurry and you need to get to your destination.

No, as the driver may not be able to go any faster due to one reason or another

Yes, as you want them to get out of the way.

39.

Sharing the Road

In windy weather, a high-sided vehicle in front is overtaking a cyclist. What should you do?

Use your horn.

Keep well back to allow the cyclist room to manoeuvre.

Overtake the cyclist as quickly as possible.

Keep as close to the vehicle in front as possible.

40.

Alcohol and Drugs

You are stopped by a police offer, and you have hidden an open container of alcohol in your glove compartment. Is this allowed?

No, as it is prohibited by law to have an open container of alcohol in the glove compartment of your vehicle.

Yes, as this is in a secured area and does not violate the law.

Yes, as you are not actively drinking the open container.

41.

Special Driving Situations

Which of the following is a way to reduce the hazard associated with high winds while driving?

Being proactive.

Reducing your speed.

Both options are correct.

42.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If an individual is from out of state, once they receive a job or become a resident, how long do they have to register their vehicle with the state of California?

7 days.

5 days.

20 days.

43.

Handling Emergencies

You are traveling along a wet road. How can you tell if your tires are no longer gripping the road?

The engine becomes louder.

The steering becomes light and unresponsive.

Your speed increases unexpectedly.

Your speed decreases unexpectedly.

44.

Alcohol and Drugs

Which of the following is true regarding impaired judgement?

Impaired judgement affects how you react to sounds and what you see.

Impaired judgement improves how well you response to sounds and what you see.

Impaired judgement does not affect how you react to sounds and what you see.

45.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you willfully flee a peace officer attempting to pull you over, what is the consequence?

It is a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for no more than 1 year.

Nothing will happen as they had no reason to stop you.

Neither option is correct.

46.

Parking

What does a green parking colored curb indicate?

No stopping is allowed at this curb.

Stop no longer than the time posted to load/unload passengers or freight.

Park for a limited time as indicated by a sign or the time painted on the curb.

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