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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[ Safe Driving Practices ]

What should you do if you are experiencing vehicle troubles and are unable to continue driving?

Turn on your emergency flashers if possible.

Pull off of the road away from traffic.

Both options are correct.

[ Driver Readiness ]

Which of the following will prevent drowsy driving?

Rolling down the window.

Turning on the air conditioning.

Calling a ride service to take you to your destination.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

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

To alert other drivers that they made a mistake.

Because you are angry or upset.

To avoid collisions.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

What are some of the dangers if you are driving on a flooded road?

The vehicle can be swept off of the road.

The roadway can collapse.

Both options are correct.

[ 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 right or turn right.

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

Hint

[ Handling Emergencies ]

Which of the following is one of the most common causes of collisions?

Unsafe speeds.

Both options are correct.

Improper turns.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

On curves, there is ___ pull on your vehicle.

no pull.

A strong downward pull.

A strong outward pull

[ Parking ]

How many inches should your vehicle be from the curve when you have finished parallel parking?

No further than 24 inches

No further than 18 inches.

No further than 6 inches.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What does this sign normally indicate?

Slow moving vehicle.

A police vehicle.

A hazardous vehicle.

10.

[ Sharing the Road ]

When passing a bicyclist, how much space should you leave between your vehicle and the bicyclist?

2 feet.

1 foot.

3 feet.

11.

[ Occupant Protection ]

If a passenger is under what age, you may be cited for them not wearing a seatbelt?

18 years old.

16 years old.

21 years old.

12.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

When approaching a pedestrian where do you stop in the event that you have to?

You are not required to stop as you have the right-of-way since you are driving a vehicle.

Before the painted lines that mark the crosswalk.

After the painted lines that mark the crosswalk.

13.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

According to the California Highway Patrol, what should you do if your vehicle becomes disabled on the freeway?

Stay inside your vehicle with the seat belt on until help arrives.

Both options are correct.

Safely pull to the right shoulder.

14.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

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

Affect judgement of speed, distance and risk.

Reduce driving ability, even if you're below the legal limit.

Improve co-ordination and reaction times.

Take time to leave your body making you unfit to drive even hours later.

Hint

15.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

When taking medication, whom should you consult before operating a vehicle?

A passenger in your vehicle.

Your doctor or pharmacist

The local fuel station.

Your breakdown service.

Hint

16.

[ Lane Control ]

What is bicycle boulevard?

A designated route for bicyclists on streets shared with vehicle traffic that prioritize bicycle travel.

Neither option is correct.

A lane that provides greater separation from adjacent vehicle traffic.

17.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

Directional arrow.

Winding road.

Curve.

18.

[ 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?

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

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

Neither option is correct.

19.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

In the event that you are convicted, for the first time, of DUI, how long will your driving privileges be suspended for?

1 month.

15 days.

6 months.

20.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

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

Ignore them and continue observing the rules of the road.

Obey their directions.

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

21.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What does a red arrow light mean?

You are allowed to make a right turn like normal.

Right turns are not allowed at any time, even when the light is green.

It is similar to a red stop light, however, you cannot make a right turn at any time.

22.

[ Lane Control ]

Where are bike lanes typically located?

Alongside the interstate.

Alongside streets adjacent to vehicle traffic.

There are no designated bike lanes in the state of California.

23.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

If an officer suspects you of being under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol, and you refuse to submit to a test, what can happen?

The driver will face additional points on their license if they refuse to submit to these tests.

The driver would be subject to longer driver's license suspensions.

The driver would face no penalty as the law does not legally require you to submit these tests.

24.

[ Lane Control ]

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

1 mile

200 feet

500 feet.

25.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

You have turned into a sideroad and realise you have made a mistake. You should NOT:

Find an alternative route.

Keep going forward to find a safe place to turn around.

Reverse onto the main road.

Perform a three-point turn manoeuvre.

Hint

26.

[ Sharing the Road ]

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

Hint

27.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

Which steering method is recommended when backing up?

Hand-over-hand steering.

Hand-to-Hand steering

One hand steering.

28.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

What is most commonly used to check the tread on your tires?

A quarter.

A dime.

A penny.

29.

[ 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.

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

Ignore them as they are a suggestion only.

30.

[ Driver Readiness ]

What should you not do before driving?

Ensure that you have enough rest to drive.

Mix alcohol with your medications.

Neither option is correct.

31.

[ Vehicle Positioning ]

What is an example of a distracted person?

Delivery persons.

Construction workers.

Both options are correct.

32.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

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

Quickly turn the steering to loosen the snow.

Use the highest gear you can.

Always use 1st gear.

Leave your handbrake on.

Hint

33.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

If you break down, and you have emergency flares available, what distance should you place them from your vehicle?

200 feet behind your vehicle.

500 feet behind your vehicle.

100 feet behind your vehicle.

34.

[ Lane Control ]

When passing a vehicle, what is not allowed?

Check traffic behind and beside you.

Drive off the paved road to pass another vehicle in the event that you cannot do it on the paved road.

Look ahead for road conditions and traffic that may cause other vehicles to merge as well.

35.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

If you are involved in an accident where no one was injured, how long do you have to notify the Department of Motor Vehicles?

90 days.

30 days.

10 days.

36.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

Which of the following is true regarding impaired judgement?

Impaired judgement improves how well you response to sounds and what you see.

Impaired judgement affects how you react to sounds and what you see.

Impaired judgement does not affect how you react to sounds and what you see.

37.

[ Turns ]

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

Both options are correct.

If there are no vehicles approaching you within 200 feet.

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

38.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

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

You must stop at the limit line before proceeding.

You must slow down and be ready to stop.

39.

[ Turns ]

What should you not do when making a right turn?

Both options are correct.

Increase your speed to make the turn quickly.

Turning wide into another lane.

40.

[ Sharing the Road ]

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Radioactive

Corrosive

Flammable

41.

[ 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.

42.

[ Sharing the Road ]

What is a LSV?

A neighborhood electric vehicle.

A low-speed vehicle.

A type of public transit.

43.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is the correct interpretation for this traffic signal?

This traffic signal means that you may cross the street with caution.

This traffic signal means that you may not cross the street.

This traffic signal means that it is legal for a pedestrian to cross the street.

44.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

Which of the following must you do when driving through a crosswalk?

Increase your speed so you may pass over the crosswalk before the pedestrians do.

Ensure that all pedestrians have crossed, and proceed with caution.

Do not change your speed and proceed like normal, regardless of whether or not pedestrians are attempting to cross.

45.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

How can you reduce injury when gripping your steering wheel?

You should grip the outside of your steering wheel.

Grip the steering wheel with your knuckles outside of the wheel.

Both options are correct.

46.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

In stationary traffic, you should:

Use your horn aggressively to speed up the traffic.

Apply the parking brake and release the foot brake to deactivate the brake lights.

Use your mobile phone to report the traffic.

Get out of the vehicle to have a stretch.

Hint

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