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.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

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

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

Searches of your vehicle.

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

[ Turns ]

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

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

When you cannot see clearly 200 feet in each direction.

In front of a fire station.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is the correct course of action if you see a sign that states "Wrong Way"?

Back out or turn around and return to the correct side of the road.

This sign indicates that danger is ahead.

Slow down and be ready to stop.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

You are driving down the road after having left the liquor store. The items you bought are in the front passenger seat. Is this legal?

Yes, this is legal as long as the alcohol is sealed and, full, and unopened.

No, this is not legal as you cannot have unsealed alcohol containers within arm's reach.

No, this is not legal. You cannot have any form of alcohol in the vehicle.

[ Sharing the Road ]

The car 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 shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle is reversing.

Hint

[ Visual Search ]

In this image, what does the yellow area visualize?

What is ahead.

Blind spots.

What is at your side.

[ Visual Search ]

In this image, what does the blue area visualize?

Blind spots.

What is at your side.

What is ahead.

[ Driver Readiness ]

What should you not do before driving?

Ensure that you have enough rest to drive.

Mix alcohol with your medications.

Neither option is correct.

[ Turns ]

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

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

Neither option is correct.

At any point in the roadway, as long as you are not obstructing traffic.

10.

[ Parking ]

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

Both options are correct.

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

Look for passing vehicles.

11.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

If you have an open container of alcohol, where must you keep it stored at in your vehicle?

In your cup holder.

You are not allowed to have opened containers of alcohol in your vehicle under any circumstance.

In the trunk of your vehicle.

12.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What does a white rectangular sign normally indicate?

There are no white rectangular signs in the state of California.

That you must obey important rules.

That you must consider following these rules, as they are entirely optional.

13.

[ Turns ]

What is a U-Turn?

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

Passing a vehicle at a high rate of speed.

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

14.

[ Visual Search ]

In this image, what do the shaded areas visualize?

The correct way to travel down a highway.

How far other vehicles should travel from your vehicle.

The blind spots of your vehicle.

15.

[ Turns ]

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

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

Both options are correct.

If there are no vehicles approaching you within 200 feet.

16.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

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

30 minutes after sunset.

Both options are correct.

30 minutes before sunrise.

17.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

Be prepared to yield ahead.

Directional arrow.

There is a stop sign ahead.

18.

[ Sharing the Road ]

What is a NEV?

A type of emergency vehicle.

A type of public transit.

A neighborhood electric vehicle.

19.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

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

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

You are wearing baggy clothes.

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

Your mirrors and seat are adjusted correctly.

Hint

20.

[ Parking ]

Which of the following is an example of illegal parking

Parking adjacent to the curb.

Both options are correct.

Parking where a "no parking" sign is posted.

21.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What does a flashing red traffic signal mean?

Continue on like normal, however, expect a delay ahead.

You must stop your vehicle and wait for the light to turn green.

You must stop your vehicle, and proceed when it is safe.

22.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

If you are dazzled by another vehicle's lights, you should:

Keep driving, but look away from the lights.

Speed up to reduce the time you are dazzled.

Reduce your speed and be prepared to stop if necessary.

Put on a pair of sunglasses.

Hint

23.

[ Occupant Protection ]

Under what circumstances are seatbelts required to be worn?

At all times.

When there are more than two occupants in a vehicle.

Only when the vehicle is traveling greater than 15 miles per hour.

24.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

Unregistered and untaxed vehicles can only be used:

On quiet roads with little traffic.

Between 10pm and 6am.

When the vehicle is off-road on private land and NEVER uses a public road.

When the driver or rider has an appropriate license.

Hint

25.

[ Turns ]

When a red arrow traffic signal is present, what is the correct course of action?

Wait until the signal turns a solid green or green arrow.

Make the turn when there is no oncoming traffic. Follow the right-of-way rules.

Neither option is correct.

26.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

While driving at night, where should you look when a car with bright headlights is coming from the other direction?

Look at the left side of your lane.

Look at the other driver.

Look to the right edge of your lane.

27.

[ Lane Control ]

You may never drive to the left of two solid yellow lines unless:

Instructed by construction or other signs.

Both options are correct.

You are in a carpool lane.

28.

[ 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?

20 days.

5 days.

7 days.

29.

[ 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 you are allowed to answer text messages while driving as long as you are looking at the road every two seconds.

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

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

30.

[ Driver Readiness ]

What can fatigue or drowsiness affect?

The speed of your vehicle.

Your vision.

Neither option is correct.

31.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

When MUST your vehicle's headlights be switched on?

Any time other vehicles are on the road.

Whenever visibility is reduced.

At night.

At all times.

Hint

32.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

Stop ahead.

No traffic signal ahead.

Traffic signal ahead.

33.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

Why is it dangerous to use your fog lights when traveling in clear weather?

Other drivers may mistake them for your brake lights.

Other drivers may think there is fog ahead.

Your fog lights may dazzle other drivers.

They will reduce your concentration.

Hint

34.

[ Sharing the Road ]

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Radioactive

Flammable

Corrosive

35.

[ Occupant Protection ]

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

Under 2 years old.

Under 5 years old.

Under 1 year old.

36.

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

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

Ensure that it drives properly.

Ensure that it meets California's smog laws.

Neither option is correct.

37.

[ Occupant Protection ]

How many types of driver distractions are there?

38.

[ 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.

39.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

Under what circumstance must you drive slower?

When there is bad weather.

When there is heavy traffic.

Both options are correct.

40.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

A road user in front of you is traveling slowly. You should:

Wait patiently at a safe distance behind them. Overtake when it is safe to do so.

Use your horn to tell them to speed up or move aside.

Flash your headlights to tell them to speed up or move aside.

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

Hint

41.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

You are traveling in hot weather which is causing the road surface to become soft. What will be most affected on your vehicle?

The windows.

The exhaust.

The tires.

The air conditioning.

Hint

42.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

If your vehicle is stationary and is likely to remain so for more than a couple of minutes, you should apply the parking brake and switch off the engine in order to: (Select all that apply)

Reduce emissions.

Get out of the vehicle to have a stretch.

Reduce fuel consumption.

Reduce noise pollution.

Hint

43.

[ Vehicle Positioning ]

What is an example of a distracted person?

Construction workers.

Both options are correct.

Delivery persons.

44.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

If your vehicle is low on fuel, you should:

Keep driving until you almost run out. Cars are more efficient with less fuel in the tank.

Speed up to consume more fuel.

Stop at the nearest service station to refuel as soon as possible.

Begin a freeway journey.

Hint

45.

[ Sharing the Road ]

When you are in a construction zone, what should you not do?

Obey special signs.

Obey instructions from the flaggers present.

Stop and watch the road work.

46.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

What do you do when a school bus begins to flash red lights?

The mean nothing as they are built as a part of the school bus to fulfil a government mandate.

You must stop until the children cross the street. You may proceed when the lights are no longer flashing red.

Ignore them as they are a suggestion only.

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