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.

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 slow down.

You MUST switch on your hazard lights.

You MUST NOT switch on your fog lights.

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

Occupant Protection

Why must a rear-facing baby seat not be placed in the front seat of a car with an active frontal airbag?

An active passenger airbag can cause injury or death to the child.

The driver airbag will not deploy in an accident.

All airbags will become disabled.

It will increase the risk of collisions.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Winding road.

Curve.

Directional arrow.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct definition for California's Basic Speed Law?

The Basic Speed Law does not exist in the state of California.

The Basic Speed Law means that you may drive at whatever speed you feel comfortable with.

The Basic Speed Law means that you may never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

Lane Control

What is a HOV lane?

HOV lanes are not present in the state of California.

HOV lanes are used for emergency vehicles only.

A special lane used only for carpools, buses, motorcycles, or decaled low-emission vehicles.

Lane Control

Which direction should you pass traffic?

It is not lawful to pass any vehicle under any circumstance.

You must pass traffic on the left hand side.

You must pass traffic on the right hand side.

Visual Search

Before changing lanes, what should you do?

Look over your should to make sure you aren't going to collide with another vehicle.

Increase your speed and quickly change lanes.

Decrease your speed suddenly, give a turn signal, then merge into the other lane.

Lane Control

What is a separated bikeway?

A route that is for the exclusive use of bicyclists.

A lane that provides greater separation from adjacent vehicle traffic.

A route for bicyclists on streets shared with vehicle traffic.

Special Driving Situations

If you drive through deep water your brakes might become less effective. What should you do?

Speed up to dry your brakes faster.

Do not use your brakes for at least 10 minutes.

Speed up then brake harshly to quickly dry them.

Gently apply light pressure to the brakes while driving slowly to dry them out.

10.

Occupant Protection

Under which conditions may a child under 8 years old may ride in the front seat of a vehicle?

When there is no rear seat available.

The child passenger restraint system cannot be installed properly in the rear set.

All of the above.

11.

Sharing the Road

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

12.

Laws and Rules of the Road

While driving slower than normal, under what circumstance may you be cited?

You will not be cited because you may have to drive slower under certain circumstances.

When you block normal and reasonable movement.

Neither option is correct.

13.

Driver Readiness

Which of the following is an example of a condition that physicians are required to report to the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Lapses of consciousness.

Both options are correct.

Alzheimer's disease.

14.

Traffic Controls

You MUST obey signals given by the following: (Select all that apply)

School crossing patrols.

Police officers.

Traffic officers.

Traffic wardens.

15.

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.

16.

Driver Readiness

What should you not do before driving?

Neither option is correct.

Ensure that you have enough rest to drive.

Mix alcohol with your medications.

17.

Turns

How do you know what lane is designated as a public transit bus lane?

Signs will be posted that designate it.

There are no specified public transit bus lanes in the state of California.

It is common knowledge to know what is designated as such.

18.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

Indicates that you must yield before proceeding.

This sign indicates that you must follow its instruction.

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

19.

Vehicle Positioning

What does it mean to "split the difference"?

If there is a danger on both sides of the road at the same time, you split the difference with the driver.

If you do not have enough money for the toll on the HOT, you can split the difference with the toll man.

Neither option is correct.

20.

Safe Driving Practices

When MUST your vehicle's headlights be switched on?

At night.

Any time other vehicles are on the road.

At all times.

Whenever visibility is reduced.

21.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

When are you required to turn your headlights on?

30 minutes before sunrise.

Both options are correct.

30 minutes after sunset.

22.

Special Driving Situations

When towing, you MUST NOT: (Select all that apply)

Overload your vehicle or trailer.

Properly distribute the weight in your caravan or trailer.

Secure your load.

Tow more than your licence permits.

23.

Traffic Controls

When coming to a stop sign, if there is no limit line or cross walk present, where must you stop your vehicle?

Anywhere, as it doesn't matter.

You must stop after the stop sign.

You must stop before entering the intersection.

24.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Directional arrow.

No turns are permitted.

There is a hospital ahead.

25.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Sharp turn.

Curve.

Two way traffic.

26.

Parking

You need to park and leave your vehicle on a foggy road. You should:

Never leave any lights switched on.

Leave your fog lights on.

Leave your parking lights on.

Leave your headlights on.

27.

Parking

Which California penal code prohibits parking in a crosshatched space?

CVC 597.7.

CVC 22507.8

CVC 480.

28.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

How many points must you have in a 12 month period to be considered a negligent operator?

2 points.

4 points.

1 point

29.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What law requires you to remain stopped as long as a school bus has flashing red lights?

CVC 597.7.

CVC 480.

CVC 22454

30.

Traffic Controls

What does this sign mean?

Yield to other traffic.

Pedestrian zone ahead.

No entry to all traffic.

Stop at the junction.

31.

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.

200 feet in each direction.

100 feet in each direction.

32.

Special Driving Situations

What is a symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning?

Nausea.

Dizziness.

Both options are correct.

33.

Parking

What does a yellow parking colored curb indicate?

No stopping is allowed at this curb.

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

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

34.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

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

This sign means that a rest area is one mile ahead.

This sign means that there is an airport near by.

35.

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 tires.

The exhaust.

The windows.

The air conditioning.

36.

Safe Driving Practices

When may you use your vehicle's fog lights?

In a tunnel.

When visibility is severely reduced.

If your headlights are not working.

Any time at night.

37.

Parking

What does a red parking colored curb indicate?

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

No stopping, standing, or parking is permitted.

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

38.

Traffic Controls

What is this type of sign meant for?

This sign provides you a number to make a complaint about another driver.

Nothing. This sign is meant for highway officials only.

This sign indicates what you should do in the event that your vehicle stalls on railroad tracks.

39.

Parking

When parking uphill, what should you also do?

Neither option is correct.

Engage your parking break.

Make sure that your wheels are pointing towards the curb.

40.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

Which of the following is one form of financial responsibility of your vehicle?

A deposit of $35,000 with the Department of Motor Vehicles.

A copy of your bank statement that shows you have at least $4,000 in it.

A blank cheque that you can use in the event that you are in a vehicle accident.

41.

Sharing the Road

Which of these should you avoid when driving around large trucks?

Lingering alongside a truck when they are passing.

Both of these options are correct.

Following too closely or tailgating.

42.

Traffic Controls

Which of the following types of signs indicate that you must slow down and be ready to stop if necessary?

An eight sided red sign.

A square red and white regulatory sign.

A three sided red sign.

43.

Laws and Rules of the Road

When approaching a pedestrian where do you stop in the event that you have to?

Before the painted lines that mark the crosswalk.

After the painted lines that mark the crosswalk.

You are not required to stop as you have the right-of-way since you are driving a vehicle.

44.

Special Driving Situations

What is most commonly used to check the tread on your tires?

A penny.

A quarter.

A dime.

45.

Vehicle Positioning

You are needing to turn left, and you engage your turn signal. In front of you, another vehicle has their right turn signal engaged. What should you do?

Neither option is correct.

Go ahead and turn left since they have their right turn signal engaged.

Wait until the driver has begun their right turn.

46.

Sharing the Road

The rear of the car in front of you has a white light. What do you expect the vehicle to do next?

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle is reversing.

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