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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Handling Emergencies

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

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

Increase acceleration to speed up out of the skid.

Speed up whilst steering away from the skid.

Release the accelerator. Steer into the skid.

Alcohol and Drugs

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

In the trunk of your vehicle.

In your cup holder.

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

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

A traffic citation.

Neither option is correct.

A fine of up to $1,000.

Visual Search

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

Avoid driving directly along other vehicles on multilane streets.

Neither option is correct.

Always increase your speed when driving along side other vehicles.

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?

The year and make of your vehicle.

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

Your location and the railroad crossing number if posted.

Turns

What should you do when you are making a right turn?

Both options are correct.

Reduce your speed.

Look over your right shoulder.

Safe Driving Practices

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

Both options are correct.

Hands positioned at 8 and 4 o'clock.

Hands positioned 9 and 3 o'clock.

Driver Readiness

What should you not do before driving?

Ensure that you have enough rest to drive.

Neither option is correct.

Mix alcohol with your medications.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign indicates that you must follow its instruction.

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

Indicates that you must yield before proceeding.

10.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Sharp turn.

Two way traffic.

Curve.

11.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this traffic signal?

To stop your vehicle entirely and to not continue forward.

To yield to any pedestrians before continuing on.

To continue driving as long as you keep an eye out for other vehicles.

12.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign means that you are approaching a railroad crossing.

This sign means that you are entering an Emergency Only road.

This sign means that you are entering a roundabout.

13.

Sharing the Road

When an emergency vehicle has their sirens activated, where should you drive to to allow them to pass?

The right side of the road.

The middle of the road.

Neither option is correct.

14.

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 do anything.

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.

15.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are under the age of 21, and you are caught with an alcohol beverage in your vehicle, how long can you vehicle be impounded for?

30 days.

21 days.

7 days.

16.

Vehicle Positioning

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

Keep close to the vehicle in front.

Use your flashing hazard lights.

Keep a safer distance from the vehicle in front.

Use your high-beam headlights.

17.

Sharing the Road

Who should you particularly look out for when reversing?

Motorcycle riders.

Children.

Traffic police.

Pedestrians.

18.

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?

5 days.

20 days.

7 days.

19.

Sharing the Road

Where are Low Speed Vehicles and Neighborhood Electric Vehicles restricted to?

Roadways where the speed limit is greater than 55 mph.

Roadways where the speed limit is greater than 35 mph.

Roadways where the speed limit is greater than 40 mph.

20.

Turns

What should you not do when making a left turn?

Decrease your speed.

Look over your left shoulder.

Cut the corner of the lane belonging to the vehicles coming towards you.

21.

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.

Check your mirrors and slow down.

Use your fog lights if necessary.

Use your hazard lights to warn other drivers.

22.

Alcohol and Drugs

When taking medication, whom should you consult before operating a vehicle?

A passenger in your vehicle.

The local fuel station.

Your doctor or pharmacist

Your breakdown service.

23.

Visual Search

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

If possible and safe, make room for vehicles entering freeways.

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

Always increase your speed when driving along side other vehicles.

24.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What do you do in the event that a pedestrian makes eye contact with your vehicle at a crosswalk?

Both options are correct.

Yield to the pedestrian.

In means that they are ready to cross the street.

25.

Safe Driving Practices

Why should you reduce your speed when traveling in foggy conditions?

To avoid being dazzled by fog lights from other vehicles.

To allow more time to react to developing hazards.

Brakes are less effective in foggy conditions.

To reduce fuel consumption.

26.

Special Driving Situations

If you come to a road that is packed with snow, by how much should you reduce your speed?

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

Reduce your speed by half.

Come to a complete stop and call for help.

27.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Under what circumstance must you drive slower?

When there is heavy traffic.

When there is bad weather.

Both options are correct.

28.

Sharing the Road

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

Lingering alongside a truck when they are passing.

Following too closely or tailgating.

Both of these options are correct.

29.

Occupant Protection

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

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

Not at all, as it is unlawful and dangerous.

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

30.

Occupant Protection

At what age is it considered illegal to leave a child unattended in a vehicle?

5 years old.

6 years old.

12 years old.

31.

Sharing the Road

If you are needing to make a turn, and you must enter a bike lane to do so, how much distance can you drive into the bike lane?

1 mile.

200 feet.

500 feet.

32.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Railroad tracks.

There is a hospital ahead.

Crossroad.

33.

Laws and Rules of the Road

In unmarked crosswalks, who has the right-of-way?

Bicyclists.

Vehicles.

Pedestrians.

34.

Occupant Protection

Why is it unlawful to leave a child or animal in an unattended car?

It is not unlawful to leave a child or animal unattended in a vehicle.

Neither option is correct.

The car can rise to high temperatures quickly.

35.

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.

36.

Driver Readiness

Which of the following will prevent drowsy driving?

Rolling down the window.

Turning on the air conditioning.

Calling a ride service to take you to your destination.

37.

Traffic Controls

When are you allowed to make a right turn when a red arrow light is present?

You can, applying the same rules as a regular red stop light.

At any time.

Only when a green signal or a green arrow appears.

38.

Special Driving Situations

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

Slow down gradually, and do not apply your brakes

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

Slow down suddenly by applying your brakes.

39.

Sharing the Road

A farmer is herding sheep across the road and has asked you to stop your vehicle until he has finished. You should:

Stop and turn your engine off until directed to continue.

Use your horn to get the sheep to move faster.

Keep going as you have right of way.

Ignore the farmer as he has no authority.

40.

Parking

What must you do in the event you are in possession of a deceased individual's disabled placard?

Keep it for yourself as ownership transfers to you upon their death.

Neither option is correct.

Return it to a Department of Motor Vehicles field office.

41.

Handling Emergencies

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

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

Stop and turn off of the ignition.

Keep your eyes on the road.

42.

Sharing the Road

Which California penal code prohibits following an emergency vehicle, with a siren activated?

CVC 480.

CVC 22511.

CVC 21706

43.

Sharing the Road

In slow moving traffic, you should: (Select all that apply)

Use your horn to speed the traffic up.

Allow access into and from sideroads.

Block other vehicles from feeding onto the road from a slip road.

Be aware of cyclists and motorcycles passing between vehicles.

44.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Who should you allow sufficient time to cross the street?

Older pedestrians.

Both options are correct.

Pedestrians with young children.

45.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

In the event that you are convicted of a hit-and-run accident that resulted in injury, what may the Department of Motor Vehicles do?

Revoke your driver's license.

Penalize you with additional points depending on the severity of the injury.

Do nothing as the Department of Motor Vehicles has no authority over accidents.

46.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are under the age of 21, and you are convicted of having a BAC of 0.01% or over, which of the following is a possible consequence?

Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.

No actions will be taken against you.

You will face life imprisonment.

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