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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[ 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

[ Sharing the Road ]

What California penal code allows Safety Enhanced-Double Fine Zones.

CVC 22511.

CVC 480.

CVC 42010

[ Vehicle Positioning ]

When you merge onto the freeway, how many seconds of space should you leave between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you?

1 second.

3 seconds.

5 seconds.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

Yield ahead.

Crossroad.

Two way traffic.

[ Visual Search ]

Which one of the following is correct when giving enough space to another vehicle?

Always increase your speed when driving along side other vehicles.

Avoid driving directly along other vehicles on multilane streets.

Neither option is correct.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

Which of the following is correct?

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

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

Proceed as normal when entering a crosswalk with pedestrians entering.

[ 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.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

If you are over the age of 21, what is the minimum level of BAC before it becomes unlawful to drive?

0.0008

0.0001

0.0005

[ Special Driving Situations ]

If you come to a road that has ice, by how much should you reduce your speed?

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

Reduce your speed by half.

Reduce your speed to a crawl.

10.

[ Visual Search ]

At intersections what should you do?

Look to the right.

Both options are correct.

Look to the left first

11.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

When making a right turn, what should you be considering?

Ensure that you signal oncoming motorists they can cross.

Ensure that you keep a minimum of ten feet from the stop line.

Check for pedestrians, and for bicyclists.

12.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

General crosswalks are normally marked with what color lines?

Yellow lines.

White lines.

Black lines.

13.

[ Parking ]

What should you do when you find a space to parallel park?

Neither option is correct.

Park as quickly as possible to get out of the way of oncoming traffic.

Signal that you intend to park.

14.

[ Parking ]

When parking downhill, what way should you turn your wheels?

Towards the shoulder of the road.

Towards the curb.

Away from the curb.

15.

[ Sharing the Road ]

Which of the following is a way for a motorcyclist to increase their chances of being seen by other drivers?

Both options are correct.

Wearing a bright colored jacket.

Using high beam headlights during daylight hours.

16.

[ Lane Control ]

What should you do before passing another vehicle?

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.

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

17.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

You are under the age of 21, and you are caught with an unopened, sealed container of alcohol in your vehicle. Is this lawful?

Yes, as long as the container of alcohol is in the trunk.

No, this is not legal as you cannot have any form of alcohol in the vehicle when you are under the age of 21.

Yes, as the alcohol container is not opened.

18.

[ Visual Search ]

To avoid last minute moves or corrections, how far ahead should you scan?

Do not scan as this can distract you from driving.

10 - 15 seconds.

0 - 5 seconds.

19.

[ 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

20.

[ Occupant Protection ]

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

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.

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

21.

[ Turns ]

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

Neither option is correct.

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

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

22.

[ Sharing the Road ]

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

Speed up to get around them more quickly.

Slow down and be ready to stop if necessary.

Use your horn.

Turn around and find another route.

Hint

23.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

What is the speed limit in any alley in the state of California?

15 mph

25 mph

55 mph

24.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

If you are convicted of a DUI for the second time, how many years will your license be suspended for?

5 years.

1 year.

2 years.

25.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign indicates that you are entering the incorrect road with the incorrect vehicle.

You may not enter the road that the sign is adjacent to.

This sign means that you cannot do a certain action.

26.

[ 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.

27.

[ Visual Search ]

In this image, what does the blue area visualize?

What is at your side.

Blind spots.

What is ahead.

28.

[ Vehicle Positioning ]

What does it mean to "split the difference"?

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.

Neither option is correct.

29.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

What do all gas-powered vehicles produce?

Oxygen.

Carbon monoxide.

Sodium chloride.

30.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

What should you do in the event that you begin to hydroplane?

Slow down gradually, and do not apply your brakes

Slow down suddenly by applying your brakes.

Slam down on your brakes to try and come to a complete stop.

31.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

At what times are you required to turn on your headlines?

30 minutes before sunrise.

30 minutes after sunset.

Both options are correct.

32.

[ Visual Search ]

In this image, what does the yellow area visualize?

What is at your side.

What is ahead.

Blind spots.

33.

[ Visual Search ]

In this image, what do the shaded areas visualize?

The blind spots of your vehicle.

The correct way to travel down a highway.

How far other vehicles should travel from your vehicle.

34.

[ 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.

35.

[ Parking ]

What California penal code allows local authorities to designate public spaces as an exclusive area for charging vehicles?

CVC 480.

CVC 22511.

CVC 22651.

36.

[ Lane Control ]

How is a low/zero emission vehicle indicated?

A special Department of Motor Vehicles-issued decal.

Neither option is correct.

A homemade decal that you can put on any vehicle.

37.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

In which situation should you signal your turn?

When you are stopping your vehicle.

Neither option is correct.

Before pulling next to the curb or away from the curb.

38.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

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

Make you a better driver.

Decrease the risk of collisions.

Give a false sense of confidence.

Reduce co-ordination and slow down reactions.

Hint

39.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

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

Warn other drivers by honking and turning on your emergency lights.

Keep your eyes on the road.

Try to drive the car safely off the road.

40.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

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

Half

Double

Triple

The same as

Hint

41.

[ Visual Search ]

In this image, what does the red area visualize?

Blind spots.

What is behind you.

What is ahead.

42.

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

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

Neither option is correct.

Ensure that it meets California's smog laws.

Ensure that it drives properly.

43.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

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

Affect judgement of speed, distance and risk.

Reduce driving ability, even if you're below the legal limit.

Take time to leave your body making you unfit to drive even hours later.

Improve co-ordination and reaction times.

Hint

44.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

Which steering method is recommended when turning at low speeds?

Hand-to-Hand steering

Hand-over-hand steering.

One hand steering

45.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

What should you do if you have to stop in a tunnel?

Open your windows to improve ventilation.

Leave at least a 5 meter gap between you and the vehicle in front.

Keep as close to the vehicle in front as possible.

Brake as quickly as possible to reduce time spent idle.

Hint

46.

[ 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.

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