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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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?

4 feet beyond the back rear bumper.

2 feet beyond the back rear bumper.

5 feet beyond the back rear bumper.

Special Driving Situations

Which of the following is a way to reduce the hazard associated with high winds while driving?

Reducing your speed.

Both options are correct.

Being proactive.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the speed limit when you are within 100 feet of a railroad?

15 mph

25 mph

40 mph

Occupant Protection

What is the correct way to wear a lap belt seatbelt?

The lap belt should not be worn at all since it can cause greater injury in the case of a vehicle accident.

The lap belt should be snug and lies low across your hips.

The lap belt should lie across your hips with as much slack as possible for comfort.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

At minimum, if an individual is convicted of manslaughter resulting from evading police pursuit, how long can they serve in prison?

2 to 3 years.

4 to 10 years.

1 to 2 years.

Parking

Where is it acceptable to park and leave your vehicle? (Select all that apply)

On-street parking bays marked out by white lines.

In off-street parking areas.

On-street areas marked out by double yellow lines.

On-street areas marked out by yellow zig zag lines along the road.

Lane Control

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

Neither options are correct.

They should use caution to avoid bicyclists.

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

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 wait for the light to turn green.

You must stop your vehicle, and proceed when it is safe.

Parking

When you back up to parallel park, at what degree angle should you back up at?

Approximately 45 degrees.

Approximately 20 degrees.

Approximately 75 degrees.

10.

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.

11.

Special Driving Situations

You are on snow and about to begin moving. As you set off, you should:

Use the highest gear you can.

Quickly turn the steering to loosen the snow.

Leave your handbrake on.

Always use 1st gear.

12.

Safe Driving Practices

Before making a manoeuvre, changing direction, slowing down or moving off you should always: (Select all that apply)

Flash your headlights to warn other road users.

Switch on your hazard lights.

Give clear signals in plenty of time, having checked it is not misleading to signal at that time.

Use an arm signal to emphasise or reinforce your signal if necessary.

13.

Visual Search

You are traveling along a road and you see a car reversing out from a driveway on the left. You should:

Use your horn, slow down and be prepared to stop.

Keep going as you have priority.

Speed up to get by the reversing vehicle.

Move to the right and overtake.

14.

Laws and Rules of the Road

If you are approaching a school safety patrol, what should you do?

Neither option is correct as most schools do not have school safety patrols.

Obey their directions.

Ignore them and continue observing the rules of the road.

15.

Special Driving Situations

Why are vehicles fitted with front fog lights?

In case your headlights are broken.

For learner drivers on the freeway.

To improve your visbility ahead.

In case your vehicle breaks down.

16.

Sharing the Road

Which of these light signals implies the car is slowing down and maybe stop?

17.

Traffic Controls

After stopping at a flashing red traffic signal, what should you do?

Proceed with caution and observe the right-of-way rules.

Wait until an official clears you to proceed.

You must wait until the light turns green.

18.

Parking

Which of the following is an example of disabled placard abuse?

Using a placard issued to you by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Both options are correct.

Loaning your placard to friends or family.

19.

Driver Readiness

Which of the following is correct regarding emotions and driving?

Neither option is correct.

Emotions can affect the way that you drive.

Your emotions have no relation to how well you drive.

20.

Special Driving Situations

If your vehicle is stationary and is likely to remain so for more than a couple of minutes, you should apply the parking brake and switch off the engine in order to: (Select all that apply)

Reduce noise pollution.

Reduce emissions.

Reduce fuel consumption.

Get out of the vehicle to have a stretch.

21.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you are under the age of 18, and you are driving, what is required of your parents?

Your parents must assume all financial responsibility for your driving.

Your parents are not required to assume financial responsibility of your driving, as they are not the one driving the vehicle.

Your parents are not required to do anything.

22.

Lane Control

When you approach a junction, you see a long vehicle in front of you is signalling to turn right, but is positioned on the left. What should you do?

Stay back and allow the long vehicle to finish its manoeuvre.

Use your horn to warn the other driver.

Overtake the long vehicle on the left.

Overtake the long vehicle on the right.

23.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct course of action if you see a sign that states "Wrong Way"?

Slow down and be ready to stop.

This sign indicates that danger is ahead.

Back out or turn around and return to the correct side of the road.

24.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Who should you allow sufficient time to cross the street?

Pedestrians with young children.

Both options are correct.

Older pedestrians.

25.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Slippery when wet.

Two way traffic.

Sharp turn.

26.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign means that you cannot do a certain action.

This sign indicates that you are entering the incorrect road with the incorrect vehicle.

You may not enter the road that the sign is adjacent to.

27.

Sharing the Road

Which of the following is correct regarding emergency vehicles with their sirens activated?

You must yield the right-of-way.

You can proceed like normal, ignoring the sirens and lights.

Decrease your speed and proceed like normal.

28.

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.

29.

Parking

Which of the following is an example of illegal parking

When a peace officer requires you to park off of the freeway.

At a red curb.

Parking next to a school.

30.

Vehicle Positioning

What is an example of a distracted person?

Both options are correct.

Construction workers.

Delivery persons.

31.

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:

Keep going as you have right of way.

Stop and turn your engine off until directed to continue.

Use your horn to get the sheep to move faster.

Ignore the farmer as he has no authority.

32.

Handling Emergencies

Another road user pulls out of a junction into your path. You should:

Slow down and hold back to allow them to get clear.

Use your horn to let them know you're annoyed.

Flash your headlights at the other road user to get them to accelerate more quickly.

Travel as closely as possible behind them to let them know you want to overtake.

33.

Turns

If there is a bike lane in your path when you are making a right turn, how far can you drive in the bike lane?

400 feet.

200 feet.

1 mile.

34.

Lane Control

Which lane should you drive in if you plan on making a right turn?

The middle lane.

The right most lane.

The left most lane.

35.

Sharing the Road

You are about to overtake a person riding a mobility scooter in windy weather. What should you do as you overtake?

Use your horn.

Allow plenty of space.

Use a higher gear whilst overtaking.

Keep as close as possible to them.

36.

Safe Driving Practices

If you are dazzled by another vehicle's lights, you should:

Speed up to reduce the time you are dazzled.

Put on a pair of sunglasses.

Reduce your speed and be prepared to stop if necessary.

Keep driving, but look away from the lights.

37.

Visual Search

What do you do if a vehicle merges in front of you too closely?

Switch to another lane and pass that vehicle for merging too closely.

Increase your speed.

Decrease your speed.

38.

Special Driving Situations

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

Do not use your brakes for at least 10 minutes.

Speed up then brake harshly to quickly dry them.

Speed up to dry your brakes faster.

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

39.

Sharing the Road

There are sheep in the road. What should you do?

Speed up to get around them more quickly.

Turn around and find another route.

Slow down and be ready to stop if necessary.

Use your horn.

40.

Turns

Which of the following is not an illegal U-turn?

When there is an opening available in the center divider.

At or on a rail road crossing.

Where a "no U-turn" sign is posted.

41.

Visual Search

What should you do before changing lanes?

Increase speed and change lanes.

Look into your rearview mirror for nearby vehicles.

Increase speed and give a signal before changing lanes.

42.

Turns

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

Neither option is correct.

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

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

43.

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?

CVC 32152.

Both options are correct.

CVC 23153.

44.

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.

45.

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?

Neither option is correct.

Another PAS to confirm the BAC.

Either a breath or blood test.

46.

Sharing the Road

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

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