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.

[ 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.

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

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

[ Turns ]

What should you not do when making a right turn?

Turning wide into another lane.

Both options are correct.

Increase your speed to make the turn quickly.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

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

Keep your eyes on the road.

Stop and turn off of the ignition.

Apply the breaks.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

Added lane.

Merging traffic

Lane ending.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

After how many miles should you rotate your tires?

Every 6,000 to 7,000 miles.

Every 1,000 - 2,000 miles.

Every 3,000 to 5,000 miles.

[ Sharing the Road ]

Which of the following is an example of when you can pass a light-rail vehicle?

Neither option is correct.

When you are on a one-way street.

When the light-rail vehicle is in your way, and you need to get over.

[ Sharing the Road ]

It is particularly important to be aware of: (Select all that apply)

Disabled people.

Fields filled with animals.

Older drivers.

Truck drivers.

Hint

[ Turns ]

What is a U-Turn?

There is no definition for a U-Turn in the state of California.

Turning your vehicle around in the street to go back the way you came.

Passing a vehicle at a high rate of speed.

[ Sharing the Road ]

How much distance does it typically take for a large truck travelling 55 mph to stop?

200 feet.

400 feet.

800 feet.

10.

[ Parking ]

Before moving off in a vehicle, you should: (Select all that apply)

Use your signals (if necessary) to warn other road users.

Speed off as quickly as possible.

Check your vehicle blind spots for hidden hazards.

Use all mirrors to check road is clear.

Hint

11.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

You have turned into a sideroad and realise you have made a mistake. You should:

Use your horn and reverse around the corner to the main road.

Drive forward and find a safe place to turn around.

Stop and reverse quickly into the main road.

Reverse into the main road when the traffic is clear.

Hint

12.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

What should you do if you see senior citizens crossing the road ahead?

Rev your engine loudly to get them to move out of the way.

Flash your lights in case they are hard of hearing.

Slow down and prepare to stop. Be patient and allow them to finish crossing.

Use your horn to alert them to your presence.

Hint

13.

[ 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 23153.

Both options are correct.

CVC 32152.

14.

[ Lane Control ]

What are the purpose of yield lines?

To indicate where a vehicle must stop or yield at.

They serve no purpose. They are included in the design of the roadway.

To indicate at which point you must speed up.

15.

[ Parking ]

How much distance should your vehicle be visible in the event that you have to park off of the freeway.

100 feet in each direction.

It does not matter as you will be parking off of the pavement.

200 feet in each direction.

16.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

You are driving your car along a wet road. Spray from the road is limiting your visibility. You should:

Speed up get through the wet area.

Use your flashing hazard lights.

Use dipped headlights.

Pull over into a service area and wait for the road to dry.

Hint

17.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

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

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

Because you are angry or upset.

On the freeway when changing lanes.

18.

[ Driver Readiness ]

You are traveling through a residential street. What should you be particularly aware of?

Children playing in the street.

Truck drivers.

Loud noises coming from houses.

Cars unexpectedly pulling out.

Hint

19.

[ Sharing the Road ]

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Radioactive

Explosives

Flammable

20.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

What is this diagram representing?

The driver is indicating that they are turning left.

The driver is waving at oncoming traffic.

The driver is indicating that they are turning right.

21.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

When might you want to slow down instead of traveling at the speed limit? (Select all that apply)

In poor weather conditions.

On an empty road in good weather.

When you are coming up to a blind bend in the road.

Coming up to junctions where other road users may pull out with little warning.

Hint

22.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

Your car has been covered in snow. Which of these parts of the car should be cleared of ice and snow before beginning a journey: (Select all that apply)

The doors.

The license plates.

The hood.

The windows.

Hint

23.

[ 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.

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

In your cup holder.

24.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

Slippery when wet.

T Intersection.

Curve.

25.

[ Lane Control ]

What do solid white lines indicate on a roadway?

They mark traffic lanes going in the same direction.

They indicate a lane barrier between regular use and a preferential use lane.

They separate traffic lanes on roads with two or more lanes.

26.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

A typical stopping distance of a vehicle in dry weather is approximately __________ the distance of a vehicle in ICY or SNOWY weather.

The same as

Half (50%)

A third (33%)

A tenth (10%).

Hint

27.

[ Lane Control ]

What is a separated bikeway?

A lane that provides greater separation from adjacent vehicle traffic.

A route for bicyclists on streets shared with vehicle traffic.

A route that is for the exclusive use of bicyclists.

28.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

No right turn.

No U-turns allowed.

No left turn.

29.

[ Visual Search ]

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

Increase your speed.

Decrease your speed.

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

30.

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

Which of the following is one form of financial responsibility of your vehicle?

A deposit of $35,000 with the Department of Motor Vehicles.

A blank cheque that you can use in the event that you are in a vehicle accident.

A copy of your bank statement that shows you have at least $4,000 in it.

31.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

If your vehicle is low on fuel, you should:

Begin a freeway journey.

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

Speed up to consume more fuel.

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

Hint

32.

[ Occupant Protection ]

Which Penal Code prohibits leaving or confining an animal in an unattended, hot vehicle?

CVC 480.

CVC 15620.

CVC 597.7.

33.

[ Lane Control ]

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

Follow the posted speed.

Stay in the same lane as much as possible.

Weave in and out of traffic.

34.

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

How many points must you have in a 12 month period to be considered a negligent operator?

4 points.

1 point

2 points.

35.

[ Sharing the Road ]

You are reversing your car and a pedestrian starts walking behind you. You should:

Keep going as you have right of way.

Use your horn to get pedestrian to move out of the way.

Rev your engine to show your annoyance.

Stop and wait for the pedestrian to finish crossing.

Hint

36.

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

If you receive too many negligent driver points, what may the Department of Motor Vehicles do?

Suspend your license for 6 months.

Place you on a probation for 1 year.

Both options are correct.

37.

[ Parking ]

Under what circumstances may you park on a freeway?

When a stop is specifically permitted.

Both options are correct.

In an emergency.

38.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

If you are under the age of 21, what is the minimum level of BAC before it becomes unlawful to drive?

0.0008

0.0005

0.0001

39.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

What is the correct definition of a pedestrian?

Any individual using a vehicle to travel.

A pedestrian is a person on foot who uses a conveyance.

There is no definition for a pedestrian in the state of California.

40.

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

What is the NOTS?

The Negligent Operator Treatment System.

A type of public transit.

Neither option is correct.

41.

[ Traffic Controls ]

When coming to a stop sign, if there is no limit line or cross walk present, where must you stop your vehicle?

You must stop before entering the intersection.

You must stop after the stop sign.

Anywhere, as it doesn't matter.

42.

[ 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?

Overtake the long vehicle on the left.

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

Overtake the long vehicle on the right.

Use your horn to warn the other driver.

Hint

43.

[ Driver Readiness ]

What can fatigue or drowsiness affect?

Your vision.

The speed of your vehicle.

Neither option is correct.

44.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

What is a PAS?

Neither option is correct.

Preliminary alcohol screening.

There is no defined definition for PAS in the state of California.

45.

[ Vehicle Positioning ]

Which of the following is a safe way to exit the freeway?

Signal your intention to exit 5 seconds before reaching the exit.

Both options are correct.

Signal and look over your shoulder.

46.

[ 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.

If you can only see Abraham Lincoln's neck.

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

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