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.
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[ Visual Search ]

In this image, what does the red area visualize?

Blind spots.

What is ahead.

What is behind you.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

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

Look to the right edge of your lane.

Look at the other driver.

Look at the left side of your lane.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

Which of the following is true when driving in a roundabout?

Do not stop or pass vehicles.

You may enter using a high rate of speed.

You may pass vehicles using any additional lanes.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

If you are using a penny to check the tread on your tires, what is the indicator that you need to change your tires?

If you can see the top of Abraham Lincoln's head.

Neither option is correct, as a penny is an unreliable way to check the tread on your tires.

If you can only see Abraham Lincoln's neck.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is the correct course of action when you see a solid yellow traffic signal?

Stop under all circumstances and wait for the red light.

Stop and look for pedestrians, then proceed with caution.

Stop if it is safe to do so, otherwise slow down and proceed through the intersection with caution.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What does a solid yellow traffic signal mean?

Stop under all circumstances.

Caution. Stop if you can do so safely.

Go.

[ 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.

[ Traffic Controls ]

Which of the following is true regarding a green arrow traffic signal?

You must turn in any direction as it is a green arrow.

You must turn in the direction the arrow is pointing.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

Who should you allow sufficient time to cross the street?

Both options are correct.

Pedestrians with young children.

Older pedestrians.

10.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

You are traveling in snowy weather. Your steering begins to feel light and unresponsive. You should:

Release the accelerator to gradually slow down.

Turn the steering as far as you can to the right.

Increase speed.

Brake hard immediately.

Hint

11.

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

If an individual is convicted of vandalism or graffiti, how long may their driver's license be suspended for?

Up to six months.

Up to 1 year.

Up to 2 years.

12.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

After how many miles should you rotate your tires?

Every 3,000 to 5,000 miles.

Every 6,000 to 7,000 miles.

Every 1,000 - 2,000 miles.

13.

[ 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 shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

Hint

14.

[ 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 is braking.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

Hint

15.

[ Lane Control ]

What should motorized bicycle drivers do when using a bike lane?

They should use caution to avoid bicyclists.

No special precautions are required since they are technically driving a bicycle.

Neither options are correct.

16.

[ Sharing the Road ]

Some of the most vulnerable road users are: (Select all that apply)

Truck drivers.

Horse riders.

Cyclists.

Car drivers.

Hint

17.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

What is required to do when approaching a crosswalk?

Be prepared to stop to ensure the safety of the pedestrian.

Both options are correct.

Reduce your speed and exercise caution.

18.

[ Turns ]

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

500 feet

100 feet

200 feet

19.

[ Occupant Protection ]

Under which circumstance is a child under the age of 8 NOT allowed to ride in the front seat of a vehicle?

The driver of the vehicle is not able to purchase a federally-approved child passenger restraint system.

There is no rear seat.

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

20.

[ Parking ]

What should you do before backing up to parallel park?

Both options are correct.

Check your mirrors.

Lift your foot off of the brake.

21.

[ Parking ]

What does a green parking colored curb indicate?

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.

No stopping is allowed at this curb.

22.

[ Lane Control ]

Which of the following is true regarding bicycle lane?

It is illegal to drive in a bicycle lane, unless under certain circumstances.

It is legal to drive your vehicle in all bicycle lanes.

Neither options are correct.

23.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

Whilst driving when it is snowing, you should:

Pull over into a service area and wait for the weather to improve.

Slow down and allow plenty of time to brake gently.

Never use your fog lights.

Drive as quickly as possible.

Hint

24.

[ Parking ]

What does a white parking colored curb indicate?

Park for a limited time as indicated by the sign.

No stopping is allowed at this curb.

Stop only long enough to pick up/drop off passengers or mail.

25.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

Why are vehicles fitted with rear fog lights?

In case your brake lights don't work.

In case your vehicle breaks down.

For learner drivers on the freeway.

To allow other vehicles to see you in fog.

Hint

26.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

What does a Preliminary Alcohol Screening not detect?

The presence of alcohol.

The presence of drugs.

The presence of marijuana.

27.

[ Sharing the Road ]

You are about to overtake a motorcyclist in windy weather. What should you do as you overtake?

Use your horn.

Keep as close as possible to them.

Overtake as quickly as possible.

Allow plenty of space.

Hint

28.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

Which of the following does a roundabout not have?

Bicycle ways.

A roadway.

Neither option is correct.

29.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

According to the California Highway Patrol, what should you do if your vehicle becomes disabled on the freeway?

Stay inside your vehicle with the seat belt on until help arrives.

Safely pull to the right shoulder.

Both options are correct.

30.

[ Occupant Protection ]

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

It will increase the risk of collisions.

The driver airbag will not deploy in an accident.

All airbags will become disabled.

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

Hint

31.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

You may use your hazard warning lights when you:

Park dangerously or illegally.

To thank other drivers.

Are being towed on a freeway or unrestricted roadway.

Need to warn other road users of an obstruction ahead.

Hint

32.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

What is the correct definition of an intersection?

An intersection is any place where one line of roadway meets another roadway.

Neither option is correct.

An intersection is the part of the roadway set aside for pedestrian traffic.

33.

[ Visual Search ]

What should you do before changing lanes?

Increase speed and change lanes.

Increase speed and give a signal before changing lanes.

Look into your rearview mirror for nearby vehicles.

34.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

When driving on snow, why should you stay in a higher gear?

To drive faster.

To allow for easier braking.

To consume less fuel.

To reduce likelihood of wheel spin.

Hint

35.

[ Lane Control ]

What should you do before overtaking? (Select all that apply)

Make sure there is a suitable gap in front of the vehicle you plan to overtake.

Make sure other road users are not overtaking you.

Make sure the road is sufficiently clear ahead.

Flash your lights first to try to get the vehicle you plan to overtake to speed up.

36.

[ Sharing the Road ]

What is a NEV?

A type of public transit.

A neighborhood electric vehicle.

A type of emergency vehicle.

37.

[ Traffic Controls ]

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

At any time.

Only when a green signal or a green arrow appears.

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

38.

[ Visual Search ]

Before changing lanes, what should you do?

Increase your speed and quickly change lanes.

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

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

39.

[ Turns ]

What is a public transit bus lane?

A lane specified for emergency vehicles.

A lane specifically designated for public transit vehicles.

A lane that is shared by both transit vehicles and regular vehicles.

40.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

What is the correct course of action when you stop in a crosswalk.

Ensure that no pedestrians are within a block of the cross walk.

It is not allowed to stop in a crosswalk.

You are allowed to stop in a crosswalk in the event in you overpass the white limit line.

41.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

What should you do if you see a stray animal on the roadway?

Slow down and/or stop if it is safe to do so.

Honk your horn until it moves.

Swerve to miss the animal.

42.

[ Parking ]

What does a yellow parking colored curb indicate?

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

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

No stopping is allowed at this curb.

43.

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

If you forfeit the citation fee, what is it the same as?

Pleading guilty.

Pleading not guilty.

Neither option is correct.

44.

[ Sharing the Road ]

You are traveling with a motorcycle riding in front of you. Why might they suddenly swerve or move across the traffic lane?

Motorcycle riders like to show off.

To get a better view of the road ahead.

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

To avoid an obstacle, such as a drain cover.

Hint

45.

[ 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)

Vehicle speed will reduce going downhill.

Vehicle speed will increase going downhill.

Steering response may be reduced.

Steering control will improve.

Hint

46.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

If you are under the age of 21, and your BAC is 0.05%, what may you be required to submit to?

Either a breath or blood test.

Neither option is correct.

Another PAS to confirm the BAC.

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