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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Special Driving Situations

A typical stopping distance of a vehicle in wet weather is approximately __________ the normal distance of a vehicle in dry weather.

The same as

Half

Double

Triple

Parking

How long until your vehicle may be removed if it is stopped on the freeway?

24 hours.

4 hours.

1 hour.

Visual Search

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

Always tailgate another vehicle.

Do not stay in another driver's blind spot.

Neither option is correct.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

You may enter using a high rate of speed.

You may pass vehicles using any additional lanes.

Do not stop or pass vehicles.

Traffic Controls

If you are approaching a stop sign, you must do which of the following?

Stop at the broken white line.

Stop at the yellow line.

Stop at the solid white line.

Alcohol and Drugs

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

In your cup holder.

In the trunk of your vehicle.

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

Occupant Protection

An eight year old child is riding in the front seat of a vehicle. The vehicle does not have a backseat available. Is it lawful for this child to sit in the front seat?

No, as all children must ride in the backseat.

Yes, since there is no rear seat available, the child may sit in the front seat lawfully.

As long as the child is wearing their seatbelt, it does not matter.

Sharing the Road

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

Truck drivers.

Horse riders.

Cyclists.

Car drivers.

Visual Search

Why should you scan your surroundings while driving?

Neither option is correct.

It allows you to enjoy the scenery around you.

It allows you time to react if another driver makes mistakes.

10.

Laws and Rules of the Road

If you choose to drive slower than normal at any other time, what lane do you not drive in?

Lane Two

Lane One

Lane Three

11.

Sharing the Road

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

Use your horn.

Overtake as quickly as possible.

Allow plenty of space.

Keep as close as possible to them.

12.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Which is the correct definition of a roundabout?

A roundabout is any place where one line of the roadway meets another roadway.

A roundabout is an intersection where traffic travels around a central island in a counter-clockwise direction.

A roundabout is the part of the roadway set aside for pedestrian traffic.

13.

Safe Driving Practices

When traveling behind another vehicle in fast moving traffic, what is a good rule-of-thumb for measuring a safe distance to the vehicle in front?

Always make sure you can read the license plate of the vehicle in front.

Leave at least a 2 second gap between you and the vehicle in front.

Always make sure you cannot read the license plate of the vehicle in front.

You can fit at least 2 other cars in the gap between you.

14.

Sharing the Road

Single-track roads are only wide enough for one vehicle. If you see an oncoming vehicle, you should:

Pull into a passing place on your left or wait by a passing place on your right. If necessary, reverse to the nearest place.

Keep going if traveling down hill as you have right of way.

Stop your vehicle and expect the other driver to reverse out of the way.

Attempt to squeeze by the other vehicle.

15.

Laws and Rules of the Road

When making a right turn, what should you be considering?

Check for pedestrians, and for bicyclists.

Ensure that you keep a minimum of ten feet from the stop line.

Ensure that you signal oncoming motorists they can cross.

16.

Visual Search

You want to reverse your car but cannot see if it is safe. You should NOT:

Glance over your shoulders to check blindspots.

Use your horn and reverse slowly.

Get out of your vehicle and check before moving.

Ask for assistance from a passenger or passer-by.

17.

Lane Control

What do broken white lines indicate on a roadway?

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

They separate traffic lanes on roads with two or more lanes in the same direction.

They mark traffic lanes going in the same direction.

18.

Safe Driving Practices

When you are signalling before making a manoeuvre, you should always:

Begin your manoeuvre immediately as you have right of way.

Watch out for signals given by other road users and proceed only when you are satisfied that it is safe.

Keep signalling for about a minute before you manoeuvre as a warning.

Use your hazard lights to alert other road users.

19.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What should drivers of hybrid of electric vehicles do when a blind pedestrian is attempting to cross?

Be especially aware and use extreme caution.

Follow standard right-of-way rules when it comes to blind pedestrians.

Treat the blind pedestrian as a standard pedestrian.

20.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

What California penal code prohibits an individual from obstructing or interfering with a funeral procession?

CVC 2817.

CVC 480.

CVC 2852

21.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are a commercial driver, and you are convicted of a DUI, what must you first do after your suspension?

Nothing will happen.

Neither option is correct.

Downgrade to a noncommercial license.

22.

Safe Driving Practices

Coasting is a term used to describe a vehicle with manual transmission traveling in neutral or with the clutch on. How does this reduce your control of the vehicle? (Check all that apply)

Engine braking is eliminated.

More fuel is consumed.

You can no longer hear the engine.

Speed will increase when traveling downhill.

23.

Driver Readiness

Which of the following is an example of a condition that physicians are required to report to the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Lapses of consciousness.

Both options are correct.

Alzheimer's disease.

24.

Special Driving Situations

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

Five times (5x)

Triple

Ten times (10x)

The same as

25.

Traffic Controls

The signal is about to turn to a red traffic light.

Oncoming traffic is stopped and they may turn left.

The driver must increase their speed.

26.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is correct regarding lap belt and shoulder harness style seatbelts?

Wearing both may cause greater injury in the event of a vehicle accident.

Wearing both will increase the chance of a survival in a vehicle accident.

Wearing both will decrease the chance of a survival in a vehicle accident.

27.

Handling Emergencies

What should you do if you are involved in a collision?

Leave the accident.

Argue with the other person, regardless of who caused it.

Stop and call 9-1-1 if anyone is hurt.

28.

Special Driving Situations

Why are vehicles fitted with rear fog lights?

To allow other vehicles to see you in fog.

In case your brake lights don't work.

For learner drivers on the freeway.

In case your vehicle breaks down.

29.

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.

30.

Lane Control

What is the maximum amount of distance that you can drive in a center left turn lane?

500 feet.

200 feet

1 mile

31.

Special Driving Situations

You are traveling along a road and you cannot see more than 100 meters (328 feet) in front. What should you do?

You MUST use headlights. You may use fog lights if necessary.

You MUST NOT switch on your fog lights.

You MUST NOT slow down.

You MUST switch on your hazard lights.

32.

Sharing the Road

What is a Safety Enhanced-Double Fine Zone?

An area where fines are doubled for traffic violations.

Neither option is correct.

There are no double fine zones in the state of California.

33.

Sharing the Road

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

Slow down and be ready to stop if necessary.

Turn around and find another route.

Use your horn.

Speed up to get around them more quickly.

34.

Safe Driving Practices

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

To alert other drivers that they made a mistake.

To try and get eye contact with other drivers.

If a driver is moving slowly.

35.

Turns

Which of the following is an example of an illegal U-turn?

On a roadway with two sets of double yellow lines.

In business districts.

Both options are correct.

36.

Special Driving Situations

When towing, if your caravan or trailer begins to swerve or snake you should:

Speed up to regain control.

Stay at a constant speed until the problem resolves itself.

Ease off the accelerator and reduce speed gently to regain control.

Turn the steering wheel to follow the trailer or caravan.

37.

Alcohol and Drugs

You and two passengers are pulled over by a police officer. Your backseat passenger has an open container of alcohol that they are actively drinking. Is this against the law?

Yes, as all open containers of alcohol must be kept in the trunk, or where passengers are not seated.

No, as the driver is not the one holding or actively drinking the open container of alcohol.

Neither option is correct.

38.

Handling Emergencies

What should you do in the event that you begin to skid while driving on ice?

Increase your speed to create more traction.

Slam on your brakes.

Ease off of the accelerator.

39.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you fail to appear for traffic court, if you have received a traffic ticket, what can happen?

Your driver's license may be suspended.

Nothing will happen.

Nothing will happen as you are not required to appear in traffic court unless you decide to go.

40.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What law requires you to remain stopped as long as a school bus has flashing red lights?

CVC 597.7.

CVC 22454

CVC 480.

41.

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.

42.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Why is it not allowed to stop in a crosswalk?

Neither option is correct.

You are allowed to stop in a crosswalk, as long as you are doing it in a way that does not put pedestrians in danger.

You are not allowed to stop in a crosswalk, as it puts pedestrians in danger.

43.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Which of the following is correct?

No specific rules apply to a crosswalk when you are crossing it with your vehicle.

Proceed as normal when entering a crosswalk with pedestrians entering.

You must yield to all pedestrians entering or crossing a crosswalk.

44.

Sharing the Road

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

Keep as close as possible to the vehicle in front.

Overtake slower vehicles on either the left or the right side.

Overtake slower vehicles only on the right hand side.

Allow sufficient space to manoeuvre should an emergency vehicle need to pass.

45.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct course of action when you approach a pedestrian?

Stop if necessary to allow the pedestrian to pass.

Both options are correct.

Exercise caution and reduce speed.

46.

Parking

What is the distance that is allowed to park in front of a fire hydrant?

5 feet.

It is illegal to park near a fire hydrant.

15 feet.

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