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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Sharing the Road

The rider of the motorcycle in front of you is holding their arm out straight to the right 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.

Occupant Protection

Children under what age must be secured in a rear facing passenger restraint system?

Under 1 year old.

Under 2 years old.

Under 5 years old.

Sharing the Road

When overtaking a horse and rider, what should you do?

Use your horn to warn the rider of our presence.

Drive around as quickly as possible.

Overtake slowly if it is safe to do so.

Flash your headlights at the horse rider.

Safe Driving Practices

Before setting off on a journey, you should ensure that: (Select all that apply)

Any restraints are adjusted to reduce risk of neck and back injuries in a collision.

You have planned your route allowing plenty of time.

You consume alcohol to improve your performance.

You have sufficient fuel for your journey and planned where you can refuel if necessary.

Additional Driving Laws/Rules

If your vehicle's engine is running, you MUST NOT:

Switch it off if you're waiting to pick someone up.

Rev the engine to warm it up.

Clean any ice of the windows.

Leave your vehicle unattended.

Handling Emergencies

You are traveling in snowy weather. Your steering begins to feel light and unresponsive. You should:

Increase speed.

Brake hard immediately.

Release the accelerator to gradually slow down.

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

Special Driving Situations

Coasting is a term used to describe a vehicle traveling in neutral or with the clutch on. How does this affect your control of the vehicle? (Select all that apply)

Vehicle is safer to drive.

It may become more difficult to select the appropriate gear when needed.

Increased use of the footbrake can reduce its effectiveness.

Vehicle handling and response is improved.

Special Driving Situations

What do all gas-powered vehicles produce?

Oxygen.

Carbon monoxide.

Sodium chloride.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Pedestrian crossing.

School zone ahead.

Caution.

10.

Safe Driving Practices

Which of the following is a suggestion provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration?

Hands positioned at 8 and 4 o'clock.

Both options are correct.

Hands positioned 9 and 3 o'clock.

11.

Lane Control

What are the purpose of yield lines?

To indicate at which point you must speed up.

To indicate where a vehicle must stop or yield at.

They serve no purpose. They are included in the design of the roadway.

12.

Turns

What is a U-Turn?

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

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

Passing a vehicle at a high rate of speed.

13.

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.

14.

Visual Search

You are traveling along a road and you see a car reversing out from a driveway on the left. You should:

Keep going as you have priority.

Speed up to get by the reversing vehicle.

Move to the right and overtake.

Use your horn, slow down and be prepared to stop.

15.

Safe Driving Practices

When may you use your vehicle's fog lights?

When visibility is severely reduced.

In a tunnel.

Any time at night.

If your headlights are not working.

16.

Lane Control

Which of the following may apply to you if you drive a low/zero emission vehicle?

You may be exempt from all Department of Motor Vehicles related charges for your vehicle.

You may be exempt from all toll charges on HOT lanes.

You may drive at any speed you wish, regardless of posted signs.

17.

Safe Driving Practices

When MUST your vehicle's headlights be switched on?

At all times.

Any time other vehicles are on the road.

At night.

Whenever visibility is reduced.

18.

Sharing the Road

You are about to overtake a person riding a mobility scooter in windy weather. What should you do as you overtake?

Use your horn.

Use a higher gear whilst overtaking.

Keep as close as possible to them.

Allow plenty of space.

19.

Visual Search

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

Proceed like normal.

Pull over and wait until you can see better.

Turn on your headlights.

20.

Lane Control

Which lane is generally the smoothest to drive in?

The left most lane

The middle lane

The right most lane

21.

Visual Search

You want to reverse your car but cannot see if it is safe. You should NOT:

Ask for assistance from a passenger or passer-by.

Get out of your vehicle and check before moving.

Glance over your shoulders to check blindspots.

Use your horn and reverse slowly.

22.

Lane Control

What is the correct interpretation of this diagram?

No passing if the solid yellow line is on your side.

Double solid lines indicates that you may not pass.

Broken yellow line indicates that you may pass if it can be done so safely.

23.

Sharing the Road

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

CVC 480.

CVC 42010

CVC 22511.

24.

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.

25.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Why is it not allowed to stop in a crosswalk?

You are allowed to stop in a crosswalk, as long as you are doing it in a way that does not put pedestrians in danger.

You are not allowed to stop in a crosswalk, as it puts pedestrians in danger.

Neither option is correct.

26.

Parking

Where is it NOT acceptable to park and leave your vehicle? (Select all that apply)

On-street parking bays marked out by white lines.

On-street areas marked out by double yellow lines.

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

In off-street parking areas.

27.

Occupant Protection

If a passenger is under what age, you may be cited for them not wearing a seatbelt?

18 years old.

16 years old.

21 years old.

28.

Alcohol and Drugs

Which of the following is true for all DUI convictions, regardless of age?

The completion of a DUI program.

Neither option is correct.

You are not required to complete anything in the event that you are convicted of a DUI.

29.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is correct regarding lap belt and shoulder harness style seatbelts?

Wearing both will increase the chance of a survival in a vehicle accident.

Wearing both will decrease the chance of a survival in a vehicle accident.

Wearing both may cause greater injury in the event of a vehicle accident.

30.

Safe Driving Practices

When traveling behind another vehicle in fast moving traffic, what is a good rule-of-thumb for measuring a safe distance to the vehicle in front?

Leave at least a 2 second gap between you and the vehicle in front.

You can fit at least 2 other cars in the gap between you.

Always make sure you cannot read the license plate of the vehicle in front.

Always make sure you can read the license plate of the vehicle in front.

31.

Visual Search

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

At freeway exits, do not drive alongside other vehicles.

Always increase your speed when driving along side other vehicles.

Always increase your speed to overtake a vehicle attempting to enter a freeway.

32.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign indicates that you must follow its instruction.

Indicates that you must yield before proceeding.

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

33.

Occupant Protection

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

Not at all, as it is unlawful and dangerous.

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

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

34.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you are under the age of 18, and you are driving, what is required of your parents?

Your parents are not required to assume financial responsibility of your driving, as they are not the one driving the vehicle.

Your parents must assume all financial responsibility for your driving.

Your parents are not required to do anything.

35.

Alcohol and Drugs

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

1 year.

2 years.

5 years.

36.

Safe Driving Practices

Before setting off on a journey, you should ensure that: (Select all that apply)

You are wearing baggy clothes.

Your mobile phone can be easily reached in case you receive a call.

Your mirrors and seat are adjusted correctly.

You know all the controls in your vehicle and how to use them.

37.

Sharing the Road

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

Use your horn.

Overtake the motorcyclist.

Keep as close to the vehicle in front as possible.

Keep well back to allow the motorcyclist room to manoeuvre.

38.

Special Driving Situations

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

Reduce your speed by half.

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

Reduce your speed to a crawl.

39.

Driver Readiness

Why should you be aware of warm air in the car whilst driving?

Warm air may be uncomfortable for your passengers.

May cause excessive sweat.

Unventilated warm air may cause the driver to become sleepy.

It can reduce fuel efficiency.

40.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

No U-turns allowed.

No right turn.

No left turn.

41.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Two way traffic.

Crossroad.

Yield ahead.

42.

Occupant Protection

Until what age is a rear-facing child passenger restraint system required?

4 years old.

2 years old.

3 years old.

43.

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.

44.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

You must slow down and be ready to stop.

You must stop at the limit line before proceeding.

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

45.

Visual Search

Under ideal circumstances, how long will it take to stop if you are travelling 35 mph?

500 feet.

150 feet

210 feet.

46.

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.

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