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

You are pulled over for possible Driving under the Influence, and you refuse to submit to a blood or urine test. However, you change your mind later. What is the consequence?

There will be no consequences, as you have changed your mind and you are wiling to submit.

You will be allowed to go since you have changed your mind to submit to the required tests.

Your driving privilege will may still be suspended.

Lane Control

Which of the following is true regarding double white lines?

You must wait until a single broken white line appears before changing lanes.

Neither option is correct.

You may change lanes freely.

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.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Crossroad.

Divided highway.

End divided highway

Lane Control

What is the correct definition of a bicycle lane?

A designated traffic lane for bicyclists defined by pavement markings and signage.

Neither option is correct

A section of the interstate where bicyclists are allowed to be.

Traffic Controls

Which of the following is NOT true regarding a flashing yellow traffic signal?

Proceed with caution.

Yield to any pedestrians, bicycles, or other vehicle in the intersection.

You may proceed like normal, as a flashing yellow traffic signal is a suggestion only.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

How far can your cargo extend before you are required to use a 12 inch red or orange square flag to indicate the wideness of the load?

5 feet beyond the back rear bumper.

2 feet beyond the back rear bumper.

4 feet beyond the back rear bumper.

Lane Control

Where are bike lanes typically located?

Alongside streets adjacent to vehicle traffic.

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

Alongside the interstate.

Sharing the Road

The rider of the motorcycle in front of you is holding their arm out straight to the left as shown in the picture. What do you expect the vehicle to do next?

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

10.

Traffic Controls

Which of the following is not true regarding a solid green traffic signal?

You are allowed to turn left from a turn right only lane.

Give the right-of-way to any vehicle, pedestrian or bicyclist in the intersection.

Do not enter the intersection if you cannot get completely across traffic before the traffic signal turns red.

11.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

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

This sign indicates that a trolley is near by.

This sign indicates that a rest area is near by.

12.

Lane Control

Apart from looking in your mirrors, what should you do before changing lanes?

Change lanes without a signal, as long as you do it slowly to let other drivers know.

Signal and change lanes without any other precautionary measures.

Check for vehicles that may or may not be in your blind spot.

13.

Special Driving Situations

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

Speed up to travel through it as quickly as possible.

Use your hazard lights to warn other drivers.

Check your mirrors and slow down.

Use your fog lights if necessary.

14.

Traffic Controls

Which traffic signal typically comes after the solid yellow traffic signal?

Solid Red.

Flashing Yellow Arrow.

Solid Green.

15.

Safe Driving Practices

If your vehicle is low on fuel, you should:

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

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

Speed up to consume more fuel.

Begin a freeway journey.

16.

Handling Emergencies

You are traveling along a wet road. How can you tell if your tires are no longer gripping the road?

The engine becomes louder.

Your speed decreases unexpectedly.

Your speed increases unexpectedly.

The steering becomes light and unresponsive.

17.

Special Driving Situations

Where are you most likely to be affect by crosswinds?

In heavy traffic.

Travelling across a bridge on a freeway.

On a narrow country lane.

In a built up area.

18.

Handling Emergencies

Who can you call for free assistance in the event that your car becomes disabled on the freeway?

California Highway Patrol.

Department of Motor Vehicles.

Freeway Service Patrol.

19.

Parking

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

Towards the shoulder of the road.

Towards the curb.

Away from the curb.

20.

Handling Emergencies

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

Stop and turn off of the ignition.

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

Keep your eyes on the road.

21.

Traffic Controls

What is this type of sign meant for?

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.

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

22.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

What California penal code prohibits an individual from obstructing or interfering with a funeral procession?

CVC 480.

CVC 2852

CVC 2817.

23.

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 there is no law against using your phone while driving.

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

No, as you are allowed to answer text messages while driving as long as you are looking at the road every two seconds.

24.

Sharing the Road

How much space should you leave between your vehicle and a motorcyclist?

1 second.

3 seconds.

4 seconds.

25.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

Which of the following is true regarding funeral processions?

Funeral processions have the right-of-way.

Neither option is correct.

Funeral processions never have the right-of-way.

26.

Sharing the Road

You are traveling slowly behind a cyclist in front of you. Why might they suddenly swerve or move across the traffic lane?

As a warning to you that you're traveling too closely.

To get a better view of the road ahead.

Cyclists like to show off.

To avoid an obstacle, such as a drain cover.

27.

Occupant Protection

A child is sitting in the front seat with a rear facing child passenger restraint system. Is it lawful for the driver to allow this?

No, this is not lawful. The child must be in the backseat if they are restrained in a rear facing child seat.

Yes, as long as the child is properly restrained in the passenger seat.

Neither option is correct.

28.

Lane Control

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

The vehicle must have a minimum of two people to use the HOV lane.

The left lane is the designated HOV lane.

Both options are correct.

29.

Vehicle Positioning

You are traveling in fog behind another vehicle. What should you do to reduce the chances of an accident?

Use your flashing hazard lights.

Use your dipped headlights so that you can be seen.

Use your high-beam headlights.

Keep close to the vehicle in front.

30.

Handling Emergencies

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

Stop and turn off of the ignition.

Shift to neutral.

Apply the breaks.

31.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the penalty for failing to stop for a school bus?

Neither option is correct.

A fine of up to $1,000.

A traffic citation.

32.

Safe Driving Practices

When MUST your vehicle's headlights be switched on?

Visibility is reduced to 2000 feet.

Visibility is reduced to 1000 feet.

Visibility is reduced to 500 feet.

Visibility is reduced to 200 feet.

33.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

Both A and B.

This sign means that you are approaching a railroad crossing.

This sign means that you should stop and wait for the signal before crossing the railroad tracks.

34.

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?

3 seconds.

5 seconds.

1 second.

35.

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

36.

Lane Control

What is bicycle boulevard?

A designated route for bicyclists on streets shared with vehicle traffic that prioritize bicycle travel.

Neither option is correct.

A lane that provides greater separation from adjacent vehicle traffic.

37.

Turns

What should you not do when making a right turn?

Turning wide into another lane.

Increase your speed to make the turn quickly.

Both options are correct.

38.

Turns

At what distance should you signal before making a right turn?

500 feet

100 feet

200 feet

39.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Which is the correct definition of a roundabout?

A roundabout is an intersection where traffic travels around a central island in a counter-clockwise direction.

A roundabout is the part of the roadway set aside for pedestrian traffic.

A roundabout is any place where one line of the roadway meets another roadway.

40.

Handling Emergencies

Your vehicle brakes too quickly in wet or icy conditions and begins to skid. How should you recover control of the vehicle?

Release the brakes. Steer into the skid.

Speed up whilst steering away from the skid.

Brake hard immediately. It doesn't matter if the wheels lock.

Increase acceleration to speed up out of the skid.

41.

Alcohol and Drugs

What is the purpose of an IID?

A device designed purely to make driving more difficult.

To prevent you from starting your vehicle if there is alcohol on your breath.

A type of headlight that allows you to see better at night.

42.

Sharing the Road

You are about to overtake a cyclist in windy weather. Why should you leave extra room as you overtake?

To avoid dazzling them with your lights.

In case a gust of wind pushes them across the lane.

To stop the wind blowing your exhaust fumes towards them.

To reduce fuel consumption.

43.

Handling Emergencies

What do you need to provide to the Emergency Notification System if you have to call them due to your vehicle stalling on railroad tracks?

Your location and the railroad crossing number if posted.

The year and make of your vehicle.

Neither option is correct as you do not call the Emergency Notification System in this situation

44.

Special Driving Situations

What is a symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning?

Nausea.

Dizziness.

Both options are correct.

45.

Occupant Protection

What is the correct way to wear a shoulder harness style seatbelt?

Worn across the chest with as much slack as possible.

Worn across the abdomen with minimal slack.

Worn across the chest with minimal slack.

46.

Safe Driving Practices

What is this diagram representing?

The driver is indicating that they are turning right.

The driver is indicating that they are turning left.

The driver is indicating that they are slowing down or stopping.

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