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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Vehicle Positioning

What is an example of a distracted person?

Construction workers.

Both options are correct.

Delivery persons.

Occupant Protection

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

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

There is no rear seat.

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

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is a blind intersection?

There is no defined definition for a blind intersection.

An area where a railroad crossing intersects with a roadway.

A blind intersection is when there are no stop signs at any corner and you cannot see in either direction for 100 feet.

Safe Driving Practices

When should you NOT reverse from a side road into a main road?

If you don't have another person acting as a guide.

If there is traffic on the main road.

At any time.

When a pedestrian is waiting to cross the road.

Alcohol and Drugs

What does a Preliminary Alcohol Screening not detect?

The presence of drugs.

The presence of marijuana.

The presence of alcohol.

Sharing the Road

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

Turns

When a red arrow traffic signal is present, what is the correct course of action?

Make the turn when there is no oncoming traffic. Follow the right-of-way rules.

Neither option is correct.

Wait until the signal turns a solid green or green arrow.

Sharing the Road

What is a LSV?

A neighborhood electric vehicle.

A low-speed vehicle.

A type of public transit.

Sharing the Road

You are about to overtake a person riding a mobility scooter in windy weather. What should you do as you overtake?

Allow plenty of space.

Use your horn.

Keep as close as possible to them.

Use a higher gear whilst overtaking.

10.

Safe Driving Practices

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

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

Begin your manoeuvre immediately as you have right of way.

Use your hazard lights to alert other road users.

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

11.

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.

12.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you receive a ticket during a traffic stop, what is the purpose of the promise that you sign?

By signing, you promise to appear in traffic court.

By signing, you promise to admit fault for the citation.

Neither option is correct.

13.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Lane ending.

Directional arrow.

End divided highway.

14.

Special Driving Situations

This road sign has been covered in snow. What does it indicate?

Yield to traffic approaching from your right.

No entry.

Stop at the junction.

Reduce speed to 30 mph.

15.

Special Driving Situations

Which of the following is true regarding driving at high rates of speeds?

The faster you drive, the better your gas mileage will be.

The faster your speed, the less control you have of your vehicle.

The faster your speed, the more control you have of your vehicle.

16.

Handling Emergencies

Who can you call for free assistance in the event that your car becomes disabled on the freeway?

California Highway Patrol.

Freeway Service Patrol.

Department of Motor Vehicles.

17.

Handling Emergencies

You are traveling in snowy weather. Your steering begins to feel light and unresponsive. You should:

Turn the steering as far as you can to the right.

Increase speed.

Brake hard immediately.

Release the accelerator to gradually slow down.

18.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

Before the painted lines that mark the crosswalk.

After the painted lines that mark the crosswalk.

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

19.

Laws and Rules of the Road

School crosswalks are normally marked with what color lines?

Yellow lines.

Black lines.

Red lines.

20.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are working for a rideshare service, and you are pulled over with a passenger in your vehicle, what is the minimum level of BAC before it becomes unlawful for you to drive?

0.0005

0.0004

0.0001

21.

Special Driving Situations

After how many miles should you rotate your tires?

Every 6,000 to 7,000 miles.

Every 3,000 to 5,000 miles.

Every 1,000 - 2,000 miles.

22.

Driver Readiness

How frequently is it recommended to have your vision checked?

Annually

Both options are correct.

Biennially

23.

Turns

At what distance should you signal before making a right turn?

500 feet

100 feet

200 feet

24.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct definition of a pedestrian?

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

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

Any individual using a vehicle to travel.

25.

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.

26.

Safe Driving Practices

At what point, in poor conditions, should you turn your headlights on?

Neither option is correct.

When you are unable to see 500 feet ahead of you.

When you are unable to see 1,000 feet ahead of you.

27.

Driver Readiness

What should you do to minimise the risk of tiredness? (Select all that apply)

Plan your journey to take sufficient breaks.

Do not begin a journey if you are already tired.

Rest on the hard shoulder of the freeway.

Eat a heavy meal before the journey.

28.

Sharing the Road

You are reversing your car and a pedestrian starts walking behind you. You should:

Rev your engine to show your annoyance.

Keep going as you have right of way.

Stop and wait for the pedestrian to finish crossing.

Use your horn to get pedestrian to move out of the way.

29.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Sharp turn.

Two way traffic.

Curve.

30.

Turns

Why should you keep your wheels pointed straight until you start your turn?

It reduces the stress on your wheels.

It reduces the risk of a vehicle accident.

In the event you are hit from behind, you will not be pushed into oncoming traffic.

31.

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.

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

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

32.

Traffic Controls

Which of the following is true regarding a green arrow traffic signal?

You must turn in any direction as it is a green arrow.

You must turn in the direction the arrow is pointing.

33.

Safe Driving Practices

In which situation should you signal your turn?

Neither option is correct.

Before pulling next to the curb or away from the curb.

When you are stopping your vehicle.

34.

Visual Search

You are traveling along a road and you see a car reversing out from a driveway on the left. You should NOT:

Be prepared to stop.

Slow down.

Speed up and overtake.

Use your horn to warn the other driver of your presence.

35.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

What must vehicles in a funeral procession have?

Nothing is required to mark them.

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

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

36.

Safe Driving Practices

When should you reverse from a side road into a main road?

When you have another person acting as a guide.

When there is a safe gap in the traffic. Use your horn to warn other vehicles.

Never reverse onto a main road.

If there is no traffic on the main road.

37.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign means that you are entering a roundabout.

This sign means that you are approaching a railroad crossing.

This sign means that you are entering an Emergency Only road.

38.

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)

Speed will increase when traveling downhill.

You can no longer hear the engine.

More fuel is consumed.

Engine braking is eliminated.

39.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Merging traffic

Lane ending.

Added lane.

40.

Visual Search

Why should you scan your surroundings while driving?

Neither option is correct.

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

It allows you to enjoy the scenery around you.

41.

Alcohol and Drugs

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

Neither option is correct.

Downgrade to a noncommercial license.

Nothing will happen.

42.

Traffic Controls

Where is this sign normally displayed?

High ways.

Freeways.

4 way intersections.

43.

Laws and Rules of the Road

If you have parked on the side of the road, what should you do before reentering the lane?

Yield to all traffic.

Quickly turn onto the road before another vehicle comes.

Proceed with high speed when entering the roadway.

44.

Sharing the Road

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

Attempt to squeeze by the other vehicle.

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

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

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

45.

Handling Emergencies

Your vehicle accelerates too quickly in wet or icy conditions and begins to skid. How should you recover control of the vehicle?

Release the accelerator. Steer into the skid.

Brake hard immediately. It doesn't matter if the wheels lock.

Increase acceleration to speed up out of the skid.

Speed up whilst steering away from the skid.

46.

Handling Emergencies

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

Slam on your brakes.

Ease off of the accelerator.

Increase your speed to create more traction.

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