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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Lane Control

Which of the following is true regarding double white lines?

Neither option is correct.

You may change lanes freely.

You must wait until a single broken white line appears before changing lanes.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

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

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

It is not allowed to stop in a crosswalk.

Special Driving Situations

What can possibly happen if you drive faster or slower than the rest of traffic?

You increase the chances of angry drivers.

You increase the chances of a collision.

Nothing will happen as long as you are below or at the speed limit.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

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

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.

Handling Emergencies

What is the number available for the Freeway Service Patrol?

8-1-1.

9-1-1.

5-1-1.

Lane Control

What is the correct interpretation of this diagram?

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.

Double solid lines indicates that you may not pass.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What does it mean when a blind pedestrian pulls in their cane and steps away from the crosswalk?

It means nothing as this is a common gesture.

It generally means for you to go.

It means that they are not going to cross.

Lane Control

What should you NOT do before overtaking? (Select all that apply)

Yield to oncoming traffic before passing parked vehicles.

Follow a vehicle already overtaking.

Use your mirrors and only overtake when safe to do so.

Get as close as possible to the vehicle you plan to overtake.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you willfully flee a peace officer attempting to pull you over, what is the consequence?

Nothing will happen as they had no reason to stop you.

Neither option is correct.

It is a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for no more than 1 year.

10.

Safe Driving Practices

What should you do when changing lanes, slowing down, stopping, or turning?

Always decrease speed.

Always signal.

Both

11.

Special Driving Situations

If you come to a road that is packed with snow, by how much should you reduce your speed?

Increase your speed, as the faster you go the more traction you make with the snow.

Come to a complete stop and call for help.

Reduce your speed by half.

12.

Driver Readiness

Why should you be aware of warm air in the car whilst driving?

Unventilated warm air may cause the driver to become sleepy.

May cause excessive sweat.

Warm air may be uncomfortable for your passengers.

It can reduce fuel efficiency.

13.

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?

Neither option is correct.

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.

14.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Divided highway.

End divided highway

Crossroad.

15.

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 license plates.

The doors.

The windows.

The hood.

16.

Handling Emergencies

You are traveling along a wet road in a vehicle without anti-lock brakes. You apply the brakes and your vehicle begins to skid. What should you do?

Increase speed.

Release the brakes.

Let go of the steering.

Brake hard immediately.

17.

Sharing the Road

How much space should you leave between your vehicle and a motorcyclist?

1 second.

3 seconds.

4 seconds.

18.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

What must vehicles in a funeral procession have?

A large orange and red sticker that marks them as such.

Nothing is required to mark them.

A sticker that indicates that they are a part of a funeral procession.

19.

Special Driving Situations

If you drive through deep water, why might your brakes become less effective?

A fish may be stuck on your wheel.

Your attention is distracted by water on the windscreen.

They may be wet which reduces their friction.

You drive more quickly when coming out of the water.

20.

Handling Emergencies

Which of the following the Freeway Service Patrol not provide assistance with?

Towing your vehicle to a location approved by the California Highway Patrol.

Change a flat tire.

Tow your motorcycle.

21.

Safe Driving Practices

You MUST NOT use your vehicle's lights: (Select all that apply)

To flash other drivers if they annoy you.

In a way that dazzles other road users.

On full beam setting when there is oncoming traffic.

During the day time.

22.

Alcohol and Drugs

Yourself, and your parent are in the vehicle when you are pulled over by a police officer. In the backseat of the vehicle, there is an unopened, sealed container of alcohol. Since you are the individual driving the vehicle, is it lawful for this container of alcohol to be in your vehicle?

No, as alcohol containers cannot be in your vehicle under any circumstance.

Yes, as your parent is in the vehicle with you and is over the age of 21.

Neither option is correct.

23.

Handling Emergencies

What can you do to dry your brakes in the event that they become wet?

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.

Increase how often you brake, as the more you brake, the hotter your brakes become.

24.

Parking

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

Using a placard after it has been reporting that it has been lost or stolen.

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

Neither option is correct.

25.

Sharing the Road

In windy weather, a motorcycle in front is overtaking a high-sided vehicle. What should you do?

Keep as close to the vehicle in front as possible.

Overtake the motorcyclist.

Keep well back to allow the motorcyclist room to manoeuvre.

Use your horn.

26.

Traffic Controls

Which traffic signal typically comes after the solid yellow traffic signal?

Flashing Yellow Arrow.

Solid Red.

Solid Green.

27.

Alcohol and Drugs

When you are driving in the state of California, what do you automatically give your consent for?

Neither option is correct as driving in the state of California does not automatically make you give your consent for anything.

Breath, blood, or urine tests if you are suspected of DUI.

Searches of your vehicle.

28.

Occupant Protection

Pregnant women should do the following regarding a harness style seatbelt?

The harness should be placed between the breasts and to the side of the abdomen's bulge.

The harness should be worn across the breasts and over the abdomen's bulge.

No harness should be worn because it can cause greater injury.

29.

Sharing the Road

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

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

30.

Vehicle Positioning

What is an example of a driver who may present danger to other individuals?

Drivers who cannot see other drivers because their view is blocked.

Both options are correct.

Drivers backing out of driveways or parking space.

31.

Turns

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

If there are no vehicles approaching you within 200 feet.

On a one-way street

When other vehicles may hit you.

32.

Vehicle Positioning

What is an example of a distracted person?

Delivery persons.

Construction workers.

Both options are correct.

33.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Which of the following is true regarding blind pedestrians?

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

Blind pedestrians rely on the sound of your vehicle to know when it's safe to cross the street.

Blind pedestrians rely on someone else telling them when it is safe across the street.

34.

Parking

While parked, what should you do when you are ready to exit your vehicle?

Do not open your door unless it does not interfere with traffic.

Look for passing vehicles.

Both options are correct.

35.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are under the age of 21, and you are convicted of having a BAC of 0.01% or over, which of the following is a possible consequence?

No actions will be taken against you.

Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.

You will face life imprisonment.

36.

Lane Control

Which lane should you drive in if you are going faster?

The right most lane.

The left most lane.

The middle lane.

37.

Safe Driving Practices

At what times are you required to turn on your headlines?

30 minutes after sunset.

Both options are correct.

30 minutes before sunrise.

38.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are under the age of 21, and your BAC is 0.01%, how long will your driving privileges be suspended for?

5 years.

10 years.

1 year.

39.

Sharing the Road

What is this diagram representing?

An emergency vehicle.

A light-rail vehicle.

A slow moving vehicle.

40.

Alcohol and Drugs

Consuming alcohol will have the following effect: (Select all that apply)

Decrease the risk of collisions.

Reduce co-ordination and slow down reactions.

Make you a better driver.

Give a false sense of confidence.

41.

Driver Readiness

Which of the following will prevent drowsy driving?

Calling a ride service to take you to your destination.

Rolling down the window.

Turning on the air conditioning.

42.

Laws and Rules of the Road

When turning left, what is suggested to ensure your safety?

Keep your wheels pointed straight to be prevent being thrown into oncoming traffic in the event of an accident.

There are no suggested safety tips when turning left.

Neither option is correct.

43.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Traffic signal ahead.

No traffic signal ahead.

Stop ahead.

44.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign means that you are not allowed to do a certain action.

This sign indicates that you must follow its instruction.

Indicates that you must yield before proceeding.

45.

Special Driving Situations

If you come to a wet road, by how much should you reduce your speed?

Do not adjust your speed at all, as you do not want to risk hydroplaning.

1 to 5 mph slower.

5 to 10 mph slower.

46.

Lane Control

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

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

When a driver is making a left-hand turn.

Both options are correct.

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