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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Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

No left turn.

No U-turns allowed.

No right turn.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If an individual is convicted of vandalism or graffiti, how long may their driver's license be suspended for?

Up to 1 year.

Up to six months.

Up to 2 years.

Safe Driving Practices

You should use dipped headlights: (Select all that apply)

During dull daytime weather.

At night in built-up areas.

To dazzle other road users.

When another vehicle is overtaking you.

Handling Emergencies

What is the number available for the Freeway Service Patrol?

5-1-1.

8-1-1.

9-1-1.

Traffic Controls

When you see a solid green traffic signal turn to a solid yellow traffic signal, what should you do?

Yield to oncoming traffic.

Drive forward without reducing speed, observing the right-of-way rules.

Stop if you can safely, otherwise, cross the intersection with caution.

Driver Readiness

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

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

Notify the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Neither option is correct

Driver Readiness

Which of the following will not prevent drowsy driving?

Rolling down the window.

Taking regular rest stops.

Calling a ride service to take you to your destination.

Safe Driving Practices

Why is it important to only honk your horn when necessary?

It may make the driver angry if they made a mistake.,

Honking your horn may startle other drivers.

Both options are correct.

Safe Driving Practices

When may you flash your headlights at another road user?

When another road user annoys you.

To warn oncoming drivers of a hidden police patrol.

To alert other road users of your presence.

To signal another stationary road user that they can proceed.

10.

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.

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

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.

11.

Visual Search

In this image, what does the blue area visualize?

What is at your side.

Blind spots.

What is ahead.

12.

Lane Control

What do double 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.

13.

Sharing the Road

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

14.

Sharing the Road

The motorcycle in front of you has a flashing amber light as shown. What do you expect the vehicle to do next?

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

15.

Turns

What should you not do when making a left turn?

Decrease your speed.

Cut the corner of the lane belonging to the vehicles coming towards you.

Look over your left shoulder.

16.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

This sign indicates that a trolley is near by.

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

This sign indicates that a rest area is near by.

17.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation for this pedestrian signal?

This pedestrian signal means to not cross the street.

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

Neither option is correct.

18.

Vehicle Positioning

What should you do when entering the freeway?

Decrease your speed below the speed of traffic.

Increase your speed so you can overtake the vehicle closest to you.,

Enter the freeway at or near the speed of traffic.

19.

Safe Driving Practices

Which steering method is recommended when backing up?

One hand steering.

Hand-to-Hand steering

Hand-over-hand steering.

20.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation for this traffic signal?

This traffic signal means that you may not cross the street.

This traffic signal means that you may cross the street with caution.

This traffic signal means that it is legal for a pedestrian to cross the street.

21.

Sharing the Road

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

Horse riders.

Cyclists.

Car drivers.

Truck drivers.

22.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is required to do when approaching a crosswalk?

Both options are correct.

Be prepared to stop to ensure the safety of the pedestrian.

Reduce your speed and exercise caution.

23.

Special Driving Situations

What are some of the dangers if you are driving on a flooded road?

The roadway can collapse.

The vehicle can be swept off of the road.

Both options are correct.

24.

Handling Emergencies

What is the second step you must do in the event that your accelerator becomes stuck?

Apply the breaks.

Keep your eyes on the road.

Stop and turn off of the ignition.

25.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are under the age of 21, and you are caught with an alcohol beverage in your vehicle, how much can the court fine you for?

2000

Up to $1,000

3000

26.

Turns

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

Across a double yellow line when it is safe and legal.

In front of a fire station.

When you cannot see clearly 200 feet in each direction.

27.

Special Driving Situations

Where are you most likely to be affect by crosswinds?

In heavy traffic.

Travelling across a bridge on a freeway.

In a built up area.

On a narrow country lane.

28.

Parking

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

200 feet in each direction.

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

100 feet in each direction.

29.

Laws and Rules of the Road

While pedestrians have the right-of-way, what is also required of them?

Pedestrians are not required to abide by the rules of the road.

Pedestrians have their own set of rules that they must abide to since they are not in a vehicle.

Pedestrians must abide by the rules of the road.

30.

Vehicle Positioning

In the event that you need to cross multiple freeway lanes, what is the best course of action.

Cross them one at a time until each lane is clear.

Wait until all of the lanes are clear, then proceed to merge into the one you need to be in.

Engage your turn signal and cross all lanes simultaneously without stopping.

31.

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.

32.

Turns

Under which circumstance can you make a legal U-turn in a residential district?

Whenever a traffic light or signal protects you from approaching vehicles.

At any time, as long as you are not obstructing traffic.

Neither option is correct.

33.

Special Driving Situations

You are about to enter a bank of fog. What should you do? (Select all that apply)

Use your hazard lights to warn other drivers.

Use your fog lights if necessary.

Speed up to travel through it as quickly as possible.

Check your mirrors and slow down.

34.

Driver Readiness

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

CVC 480.

CVC 22511.

CHSC 103900

35.

Parking

While parked, what should you do when you are ready to exit your vehicle?

Do not open your door unless it does not interfere with traffic.

Look for passing vehicles.

Both options are correct.

36.

Safe Driving Practices

When traveling at night, your vehicles headlights MUST be switched on. For this purpose, night time is defined as:

The period between half an hour after sunset and half an hour before sunrise.

Whenever the sun is not visible in the sky.

Whenever the street lights are switched on.

Between 8pm and 8am.

37.

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.

38.

Traffic Controls

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

Stop at the broken white line.

Stop at the yellow line.

Stop at the solid white line.

39.

Parking

How many inches should your vehicle be from the curve when you have finished parallel parking?

No further than 24 inches

No further than 18 inches.

No further than 6 inches.

40.

Special Driving Situations

When driving on snow, you should:

Drive as quickly as possible.

Use the highest possible gear for your speed.

Use the lowest possible gear for your speed.

Rev the engine higher.

41.

Lane Control

Where are bike lanes typically located?

There are no designated bike lanes in the state of California.

Alongside the interstate.

Alongside streets adjacent to vehicle traffic.

42.

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.

43.

Safe Driving Practices

What is this diagram representing?

The driver is indicating that they are turning left.

The driver is waving at oncoming traffic.

The driver is indicating that they are turning right.

44.

Alcohol and Drugs

When taking medication, whom should you consult before operating a vehicle?

Your doctor or pharmacist

Your breakdown service.

The local fuel station.

A passenger in your vehicle.

45.

Lane Control

What is a center left turn lane?

There are no left turn lanes indicated on a roadway.

A lane that is located in the middle of a two-way street.

A lane that is used for left turns on any roadway.

46.

Sharing the Road

At what speed do slow moving vehicles typically travel?

25 mph or less.

55 mph.

65 mph.

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