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.

[ 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 high-beam headlights.

Keep close to the vehicle in front.

Keep a safer distance from the vehicle in front.

Hint

[ Lane Control ]

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

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

Signal and change lanes without any other precautionary measures.

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

[ Visual Search ]

What should you do when backing up?

Back up quickly to get out of the way of oncoming traffic.

Neither option is correct.

Back up slowly to avoid collisions.

[ Visual Search ]

In this image, what does the red area visualize?

What is behind you.

Blind spots.

What is ahead.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

What can you do to dry your brakes in the event that they become wet?

Increase how often you brake, as the more you brake, the hotter your brakes become.

Press the accelerator and the brake pedals at the same time lightly.

Increase your speed, as the faster you go, the hotter your brakes become.

[ Vehicle Positioning ]

When you are on the highway, how much space should you leave to merge, cross, enter/exit traffic?

5 seconds

A full city block.

Half of a city block.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

When turning left, what is suggested to ensure your safety?

Neither option is correct.

Keep your wheels pointed straight to be prevent being thrown into oncoming traffic in the event of an accident.

There are no suggested safety tips when turning left.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

What is an IID?

A form of license plate that is optional for your vehicle.

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

An ignition interlock device.

[ 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.

10.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

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

When you block normal and reasonable movement.

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

Neither option is correct.

11.

[ 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 proceed when it is safe.

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

12.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

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

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

Reduce your speed to a crawl.

Reduce your speed by half.

13.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

You are traveling in snowy weather. How can you tell if your tires are no longer gripping the road?

Your speed decreases unexpectedly.

The engine becomes louder.

Your speed increases unexpectedly.

The steering becomes light and unresponsive.

Hint

14.

[ Occupant Protection ]

A driver begins to eat something that they just bought a restaurant. Is this a distraction?

No, the driver purchased the items and has the right to eat it before it gets cold.

No, as long as the driver is keeping their eyes on the road, it is not a distraction.,

Yes, as the driver can become distracted while eating.

15.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

Which circumstance is an example of when to use your horn?

Because you are angry or upset.

On the freeway when changing lanes.

On narrow mountain roads when you can not see 200 feet ahead.

16.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

What is the speed limit in any alley in the state of California?

55 mph

25 mph

15 mph

17.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

Who should you allow sufficient time to cross the street?

Disabled pedestrians.

Older pedestrians.

Both options are correct.

18.

[ Parking ]

How many inches should your vehicle be from the curve when you have finished parallel parking?

No further than 6 inches.

No further than 18 inches.

No further than 24 inches

19.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

You have been convicted of driving a car whilst intoxicated (after drinking too much alcohol). What will happen to your insurance?

It will reduce your premiums.

It can invalidate your insurance.

You will only be able to ride a motorcycle instead.

You will no longer be allowed to carry passengers.

Hint

20.

[ Driver Readiness ]

Which California penal code requires physicians to report conditions that may affect your ability to drive?

CHSC 103900

CVC 22511.

CVC 480.

21.

[ Sharing the Road ]

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

Neither option is correct.

The middle of the road.

The right side of the road.

22.

[ Sharing the Road ]

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

Hint

23.

[ Occupant Protection ]

Which of the following is true when a child is seated next to a side air bag?

The child may be at serious risk of injury or fatal injury.

There is no risk associated with seating a child next to a side airbag.

You are encouraged to seat your child next to a side air bag.

24.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

Which of the following is true regarding impaired judgement?

Impaired judgement affects how you react to sounds and what you see.

Impaired judgement does not affect how you react to sounds and what you see.

Impaired judgement improves how well you response to sounds and what you see.

25.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What should you do when you are coming to a railroad crossing?

Increase your speed to beat the train before it crosses.

Continue forward without reducing speed.

Slow down, look and listen for any oncoming trains. Be prepared to stop.

26.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

If you are involved in an accident where no one was injured, how long do you have to notify the Department of Motor Vehicles?

90 days.

30 days.

10 days.

27.

[ Lane Control ]

What is the correct interpretation of this diagram?

Double solid lines indicates that you may not pass.

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

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

28.

[ Turns ]

What is 200 feet most often compared to, to help visualize the distance?

Neither option is correct.

A quarter the distance of an average airport.

Half of an American football field.

29.

[ Vehicle Positioning ]

You are traveling at a safe distance between you and the vehicle in front. Another vehicle overtakes and pulls into this gap. What should you do?

Use your horn

Speed up to overtake this new vehicle.

Slow down to maintain a safe gap.

Flash your headlights.

Hint

30.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

What California penal code allows an officer to arrest you if they reasonably believe if you are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs?

Both options are correct.

CVC 32152.

CVC 23153.

31.

[ 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 chest with minimal slack.

Worn across the abdomen with minimal slack.

32.

[ Lane Control ]

When driving on a freeway with multiple lanes, what should you not do?

Stay in the same lane as much as possible.

Weave in and out of traffic.

Follow the posted speed.

33.

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

What is the NOTS?

A type of public transit.

Neither option is correct.

The Negligent Operator Treatment System.

34.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

What is the number available for the Freeway Service Patrol?

5-1-1.

8-1-1.

9-1-1.

35.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

Which circumstance is an example of when to use your horn?

To alert other drivers that they made a mistake.

Because you are angry or upset.

To avoid collisions.

36.

[ Occupant Protection ]

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

6 years old.

5 years old.

12 years old.

37.

[ Turns ]

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

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

Neither option is correct.

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

38.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

Lane ending.

Merging traffic

Added lane.

39.

[ Visual Search ]

Why is it important to not develop a "fixed stare" while driving?

Neither option is correct.

It is a good habit to develop as it decreases the chances of an accident.

It prevents you from seeing potential hazards ahead of you.

40.

[ 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 consume alcohol to improve your performance.

You have planned your route allowing plenty of time.

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

Hint

41.

[ Sharing the Road ]

Who should you particularly look out for when reversing?

Pedestrians.

Motorcycle riders.

Traffic police.

Children.

Hint

42.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

In the event that you hit a parked vehicle, what should you do?

Do nothing as no one is in the vehicle and no one was hurt.

Leave a note with your information.

Take a picture of their license plate and inform the Department of Motor Vehicles when you have time.

43.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

You may use your hazard warning lights when you:

Park dangerously or illegally.

To thank other drivers.

Need to warn other road users of an obstruction ahead.

Are being towed on a freeway or unrestricted roadway.

Hint

44.

[ 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)

Increased use of the footbrake can reduce its effectiveness.

Vehicle handling and response is improved.

Vehicle is safer to drive.

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

Hint

45.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

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

A fine of up to $1,000.

A traffic citation.

Neither option is correct.

46.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

If a school bus stops on the other side of a divided highway, what must you do?

There is no defined rule for this situation.

Stop your vehicle and wait until the lights are no longer red.

You are not required to stop your vehicle.

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