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.

Visual Search

What does it mean to tailgate another vehicle?

When you are passing another vehicle at a high rate of speed.

To drive too close behind another vehicle.

Neither option is correct.

Sharing the Road

The motorcycle in front of you has a flashing amber light as shown. What do you expect the vehicle to do next?

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

Laws and Rules of the Road

While pedestrians have the right-of-way, what is also required of them?

Pedestrians are not required to abide by the rules of the road.

Pedestrians must abide by the rules of the road.

Pedestrians have their own set of rules that they must abide to since they are not in a vehicle.

Lane Control

What is a buffered bike lane?

Neither option is correct.

A route for bicyclists on streets that are shared with vehicle traffic.

A lane that provides greater separation from adjacent vehicle traffic.

Parking

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

Loaning your placard to friends or family.

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

Both options are correct.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Why is it encouraged for a driver to not pass another vehicle that is stopped at a crosswalk?

A pedestrian may be in front of the vehicle in a position where you cannot see them.

Neither option is correct.

You are allowed to pass another vehicle stopped at a crosswalk.

Parking

What should you do before backing up to parallel park?

Lift your foot off of the brake.

Check your mirrors.

Both options are correct.

Traffic Controls

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

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

Continue forward without reducing speed.

Increase your speed to beat the train before it crosses.

Sharing the Road

The car in front of you has three (3) red lights as shown. 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 shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle is braking.

10.

Sharing the Road

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

Keep as close as possible to them.

Use your horn.

Overtake as quickly as possible.

Allow plenty of space.

11.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Be prepared to yield ahead.

Directional arrow.

There is a stop sign ahead.

12.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Who should you allow sufficient time to cross the street?

Disabled pedestrians.

Both options are correct.

Older pedestrians.

13.

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

Flash your headlights.

Speed up to overtake this new vehicle.

Slow down to maintain a safe gap.

14.

Visual Search

In this image, what does the green area visualize?

Blind spots.

What is behind you.

What is ahead.

15.

Visual Search

In this image, what does the blue area visualize?

What is ahead.

Blind spots.

What is at your side.

16.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Why is it not allowed to stop in a crosswalk?

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.

Neither option is correct.

17.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

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

This sign means that you cannot do a certain action.

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

18.

Safe Driving Practices

Why should you reduce your speed when traveling in foggy conditions?

Brakes are less effective in foggy conditions.

To reduce fuel consumption.

To allow more time to react to developing hazards.

To avoid being dazzled by fog lights from other vehicles.

19.

Laws and Rules of the Road

If a vehicle is stopped at a crosswalk, what is the correct course of action to pass the vehicle?

Ensure that no pedestrians are in front of that vehicle.

You may pass as long as you proceed with caution.

You are not allowed to pass a vehicle at a crosswalk.

20.

Special Driving Situations

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

Half

The same as

Triple

Double

21.

Laws and Rules of the Road

At intersections without a STOP or YIELD signs, what action is correct?

Slow down and be ready to stop.

Proceed like normal.

Neither option is correct.

22.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

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

CVC 2817.

CVC 2852

CVC 480.

23.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Under what circumstance must you drive slower?

Both options are correct.

When there is heavy traffic.

When there is bad weather.

24.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Under what circumstances are you allowed to cross a sidewalk with your vehicle?

You are allowed to cross a sidewalk with your vehicle for any reason.

You are allowed to cross the sidewalk in the event that you are trying to pass another vehicle.

Only to enter or exit a driveway or alley.

25.

Parking

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

1 hour.

4 hours.

24 hours.

26.

Sharing the Road

It is against the law to follow how many feet behind an emergency vehicle while their emergency lights are activated?

300 feet.

1,000 feet.

500 feet.

27.

Occupant Protection

A driver decides to answer a text message that they just received while driving down the interstate. Is this a distraction?

No, as there is no law against using your phone while driving.

Yes, as this is taking your attention away from the road.

No, as you are allowed to answer text messages while driving as long as you are looking at the road every two seconds.

28.

Special Driving Situations

When towing, you should: (Select all that apply)

Avoid accelerating or braking too sharply.

Carry as much as you can in your trailer or caravan and not your vehicle.

Ensure heavy and sharp objects are secured safely.

Check your headlights are properly adjusted.

29.

Parking

When parking downhill, what way should you turn your wheels?

Away from the curb.

Towards the shoulder of the road.

Towards the curb.

30.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is required to do when approaching a crosswalk?

Reduce your speed and exercise caution.

Both options are correct.

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

31.

Sharing the Road

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

32.

Sharing the Road

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Corrosive

Radioactive

Flammable

33.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

Obey their directions.

Ignore them and continue observing the rules of the road.

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

34.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What do you do when a school bus begins to flash red lights?

Ignore them as they are a suggestion only.

You must stop until the children cross the street. You may proceed when the lights are no longer flashing red.

The mean nothing as they are built as a part of the school bus to fulfil a government mandate.

35.

Safe Driving Practices

How much time should you allow before turning on a freeway?

5 seconds.

30 seconds.

10 seconds.

36.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

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

Your parents are not required to do anything.

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.

37.

Traffic Controls

What does this sign mean?

Tunnel ahead.

No entry to only vehicular traffic.

Stop at the junction.

No entry to all traffic.

38.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct definition of a pedestrian?

Any individual using a vehicle to travel.

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

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

39.

Turns

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

When there is an opening available in the center divider.

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

At or on a rail road crossing.

40.

Lane Control

What do broken yellow lines indicate on a roadway?

The center of a road for two-way traffic.

Indicates that you may pass if the broken line is next to your driving lane.

Indicates that you may not pass in this area.

41.

Traffic Controls

What other information may be included on this sign?

This sign may be show with or without words.

No other information is ever included with this sign.

This sign may appear in different colors to indicate the severity of the action.

42.

Driver Readiness

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

Truck drivers.

Cars unexpectedly pulling out.

Children playing in the street.

Loud noises coming from houses.

43.

Safe Driving Practices

Which organization has provided suggestions on the correct way for hand positioning on steering wheels?

Department of Motor Vehicles.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Transportation Security Administration.

44.

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.

45.

Safe Driving Practices

Before beginning a journey, how can you best plan your route?

Consult with your local fuel station.

Use a map or route planner.

Read your local newspaper.

No need to plan, just follow the signs.

46.

Lane Control

In what situation is it okay to pass traffic on the right-hand side?

When a driver is making a left-hand turn.

When there is an open highway with two or more lanes of travel in your direction.

Both options are correct.

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