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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1. Why should you scan your surroundings while driving?

It allows you to enjoy the scenery around you.

Neither option is correct.

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

2. What is this sign indicating?

Be prepared to proceed with caution.

Directional arrow.

There is a stop sign ahead.

3. What should you do in the event that it is too bright for your signal lights to be seen easily?

Slow down and proceed with caution.

Neither option is correct.

Use hand-and-arm positions to indicate what you are doing.

4. After stopping at a flashing red traffic signal, what should you do?

You must wait until the light turns green.

Proceed with caution and observe the right-of-way rules.

Wait until an official clears you to proceed.

5. What is this sign indicating?

This sign means that there is an airport near by.

This sign indicates that planes fly through this area.

This sign indicates that you must be on the lookout for planes landing on the road you are driving on.

6. 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 decrease the chance of a survival in a vehicle accident.

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

7. Even though signal lights are generally followed, what else should you do?

Neither option is correct.

Follow the traffic lights at all times as they are always followed by other vehicles.

Always look left, right, and ahead for approaching traffic before continuing.

8. 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.

Neither option is correct.

There are no suggested safety tips when turning left.

9. What do broken white lines indicate on a roadway?

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

They mark traffic lanes going in the same direction.

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

10. When parking uphill or downhill, with no curb, what way should you turn your wheels?

Towards the curb.

Towards the shoulder of the road.

Away from the curb.

11. Which of these light signals implies the car will turn right or move to the right?

Hint

12. What is this sign indicating?

No right turn.

No left turn.

No U-turns allowed.

13. What California penal code allows Safety Enhanced-Double Fine Zones.

CVC 480.

CVC 22511.

CVC 42010

14. If an individual is convicted of causing serious bodily injury during the course of a police pursuit, what is a potential consequence?

A fine no less than $3,000.

A fine no less than $1,000.

A fine no less than $2,000.

15. What are two sets of solid double yellow lines that are spaced 2 feet apart indicate?

The center of a road for two-way traffic.

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

They indicate that it is considered a barrier.

16. When driving on snow, you should:

Use the highest possible gear for your speed.

Drive as quickly as possible.

Rev the engine higher.

Use the lowest possible gear for your speed.

Hint

17. What should you do if you miss a turn?

Slam on your breaks so you do not miss the turn.

Proceed as normal until you can legally, and safely, turn around.

Make a U-Turn where possible.

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

You MUST NOT switch on your fog lights.

You MUST NOT slow down.

You MUST switch on your hazard lights.

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

Hint

19. 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

Slow down to maintain a safe gap.

Speed up to overtake this new vehicle.

Flash your headlights.

Hint

20. If you are caught dumping or abandoning animals on a highway, how much can you be fined?

Up to $2,000.

Up to $1,000

1 year in jail.

21. You are under the age of 21, and you are caught with an unopened, sealed container of alcohol in your vehicle. Is this lawful?

Yes, as long as the container of alcohol is in the trunk.

Yes, as the alcohol container is not opened.

No, this is not legal as you cannot have any form of alcohol in the vehicle when you are under the age of 21.

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

When you are on a one-way street.

Neither option is correct.

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

23. 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?

You will face life imprisonment.

Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.

No actions will be taken against you.

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

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

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

Flash your lights in case they are hard of hearing.

Use your horn to alert them to your presence.

Hint

25. Before setting off on a journey, you should ensure that: (Select all that apply)

You know all the controls in your vehicle and how to use them.

Your mobile phone can be easily reached in case you receive a call.

Your mirrors and seat are adjusted correctly.

You are wearing baggy clothes.

Hint

26. Braking harshly on a wet or icy road may cause:

The vehicle to skid and lose control.

Better steering control.

Improved wheel grip.

The vehicle to slow down normally.

Hint

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

Use your horn.

Turn around and find another route.

Speed up to get around them more quickly.

Slow down and be ready to stop if necessary.

Hint

28. What should you do when backing up?

Back up quickly to get out of the way of oncoming traffic.

Back up slowly to avoid collisions.

Neither option is correct.

29. What is this sign indicating?

Added lane.

Curve

Merging traffic.

30. A farmer is herding sheep across the road and has asked you to stop your vehicle until he has finished. You should:

Stop and turn your engine off until directed to continue.

Keep going as you have right of way.

Use your horn to get the sheep to move faster.

Ignore the farmer as he has no authority.

Hint

31. When parking uphill, what way should you turn your wheels?

Away from the curb.

Towards the curb.

Towards the shoulder of the road.

32.

Oncoming traffic is stopped and they may turn left.

The driver must increase their speed.

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

33. What is the purpose of an IID?

A device designed purely to make driving more difficult.

A type of headlight that allows you to see better at night.

To prevent you from starting your vehicle if there is alcohol on your breath.

34. 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 cannot read the license plate of 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.

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

Hint

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

Searches of your vehicle.

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

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

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

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

Tow your motorcycle.

Change a flat tire.

37. How far away should a bicyclist's rear red reflector be seen at night?

100 feet.

500 feet.

200 feet.

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

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

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

Neither option is correct.

39. What is this sign indicating?

This sign indicates that a rest area is near by.

This sign indicates that a trolley is near by.

This sign indicates that there is a ski lodge near by.

40. You are pulled over for possible Driving under the Influence, and you refuse to submit to a blood or urine test. However, you change your mind later. What is the consequence?

There will be no consequences, as you have changed your mind and you are wiling to submit.

Your driving privilege will may still be suspended.

You will be allowed to go since you have changed your mind to submit to the required tests.

41. Which of the following is a suggestion provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration?

Hands positioned 9 and 3 o'clock.

Both options are correct.

Hands positioned at 8 and 4 o'clock.

42. 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.

43. When traveling at night, your vehicles headlights MUST be switched on. For this purpose, night time is defined as:

Whenever the sun is not visible in the sky.

Between 8pm and 8am.

The period between half an hour after sunset and half an hour before sunrise.

Whenever the street lights are switched on.

Hint

44. What can you do to prevent skidding?

Avoid fast turns.

Increase your speed to create more traction.

Make no adjustments to your driving.

45. Under which circumstance is a child under the age of 8 NOT allowed to ride in the front seat of a vehicle?

The child passenger restraint system cannot be installed properly in the rear set.

There is no rear seat.

The driver of the vehicle is not able to purchase a federally-approved child passenger restraint system.

46. What does this traffic symbol mean?

Caution.

To turn left.

To Stop.

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