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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1. How can you reduce injury when gripping your steering wheel?

Both options are correct.

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

You should grip the outside of your steering wheel.

2. What must you do in the event you are in possession of a deceased individual's disabled placard?

Return it to a Department of Motor Vehicles field office.

Neither option is correct.

Keep it for yourself as ownership transfers to you upon their death.

3. Which steering method is recommended when turning at low speeds?

Hand-to-Hand steering

Hand-over-hand steering.

One hand steering

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

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

Neither option is correct.

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

5. In an emergency, how should you brake?

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

Speed up to get around the emergency.

Brake gently.

Brake hard immediately, but without locking your wheels.

Hint

6. What does a red parking colored curb indicate?

No stopping, standing, or parking is permitted.

Stop no longer than the time posted to load/unload passengers or freight.

Park for a limited time as indicated by a sign or the time painted on the curb.

7. This type of sign is often paired with which of the following signs?

A traffic light.

A yield sign.

A railroad crossing sign.

8. How long can traffic convictions and collisions, at minimum, stay on your record for?

36 months.

72 months.,

12 months.

9. If you are under the age of 21, and you are caught with an alcohol beverage in your vehicle, how much can the court fine you for?

3000

2000

Up to $1,000

10. What should you not do before driving?

Neither option is correct.

Mix alcohol with your medications.

Ensure that you have enough rest to drive.

11. Unregistered and untaxed vehicles can only be used:

Between 10pm and 6am.

When the vehicle is off-road on private land and NEVER uses a public road.

When the driver or rider has an appropriate license.

On quiet roads with little traffic.

Hint

12. Which of the following is true when a child is seated next to a side air bag?

There is no risk associated with seating a child next to a side airbag.

You are encouraged to seat your child next to a side air bag.

The child may be at serious risk of injury or fatal injury.

13. If you have been drinking, and your BAC is below legal limits, which of the following is true?

You may still show impairments, even though you are below the legal limit.

It is entirely safe to drive.

Neither option is correct, as the BAC is not a reliable way to determine how much you have had to drink.

14. In this image, what does the green area visualize?

Blind spots.

What is behind you.

What is ahead.

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

Make a U-Turn where possible.

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

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

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

No further than 18 inches.

No further than 24 inches

No further than 6 inches.

17. What should you do in the event that you begin to hydroplane?

Slow down gradually, and do not apply your brakes

Slow down suddenly by applying your brakes.

Slam down on your brakes to try and come to a complete stop.

18. If your vehicle's engine is running, you MUST NOT:

Clean any ice of the windows.

Switch it off if you're waiting to pick someone up.

Rev the engine to warm it up.

Leave your vehicle unattended.

Hint

19. How many types of driver distractions are there?

20. Which of the following is correct when making a left turn?

Look over your left shoulder and reduce your speed.

Decrease your speed and make the turn as quickly as possible.

Increase your speed and quickly make the turn.

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

Towards the curb.

Away from the curb.

Towards the shoulder of the road.

22. You are preparing to pull away from a curb, but you do not see any oncoming vehicles in any direction. What is the safest course of action?

Do not signal and take your time pulling out onto the roadway.

Neither option is correct.

Signal that you are turning anyway.

23. What should you do before passing another vehicle?

There are no suggestions when passing another vehicle, only to do it with caution.

Pass the other vehicle at a high rate of speed to beat any traffic.

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

24. What is the speed limit when you are in a business district?

35 mph, unless otherwise posted.

55 mph, unless otherwise posted.

25 mph, unless otherwise posted.

25. You are traveling slowly behind a cyclist in front of you. Why should you give the cyclist plenty of space when overtaking?

The rush of wind as you pass can destabilise a cyclist.

The cyclist might swerve to avoid an obstacle.

To get a better view of the road ahead.

So that they are more likely to see you.

Hint

26. What is the penalty for failing to stop for a school bus?

A traffic citation.

Neither option is correct.

A fine of up to $1,000.

27. What do broken yellow lines indicate on a roadway?

Indicates that you may not pass in this area.

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

The center of a road for two-way traffic.

28. You are traveling slowly behind a cyclist in front of you. Why should you give the cyclist plenty of space when overtaking?

So that you can travel faster.

To get a better view of the road ahead.

So that they are more likely to see you.

The cyclist might swerve to avoid an uneven road surface.

Hint

29. What does it mean to tailgate another vehicle?

Neither option is correct.

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

To drive too close behind another vehicle.

30. At what age is it considered illegal to leave a child unattended in a vehicle?

6 years old.

5 years old.

12 years old.

31. Which of the following may apply to you if you drive a low/zero emission vehicle?

You may be exempt from all toll charges on HOT lanes.

You may drive at any speed you wish, regardless of posted signs.

You may be exempt from all Department of Motor Vehicles related charges for your vehicle.

32. If you are over the age of 21, what is the minimum level of BAC before it becomes unlawful to drive?

0.0001

0.0008

0.0005

33. What should you do when you find a space to parallel park?

Park as quickly as possible to get out of the way of oncoming traffic.

Signal that you intend to park.

Neither option is correct.

34. The rider of the motorcycle in front of you is holding their arm out straight to the right as shown in the picture. 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.

Hint

35. 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.

Hint

36. Regardless of the posted speed limit, what should your speed also depend on?

Bicyclists or pedestrians crossing the road way.

Both options are correct.

The number and speed of other vehicles on the road.

37. Where are bike lanes typically located?

Alongside streets adjacent to vehicle traffic.

Alongside the interstate.

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

38. Which of the following does a roundabout not have?

A roadway.

Bicycle ways.

Neither option is correct.

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

Your mirrors and seat are adjusted correctly.

You are wearing baggy clothes.

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.

Hint

40. 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.

41. What does a green parking colored curb indicate?

Stop no longer than the time posted to load/unload passengers or freight.

No stopping is allowed at this curb.

Park for a limited time as indicated by a sign or the time painted on the curb.

42. Why must a rear-facing baby seat not be placed in the front seat of a car with an active frontal airbag?

All airbags will become disabled.

It will increase the risk of collisions.

An active passenger airbag can cause injury or death to the child.

The driver airbag will not deploy in an accident.

Hint

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

Slow down and be ready to stop if necessary.

Speed up to get around them more quickly.

Use your horn.

Turn around and find another route.

Hint

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

To alert other drivers that they made a mistake.

To try and get eye contact with other drivers.

If a driver is moving slowly.

45. What California penal code prohibits you from willfully fleeing a peace officer?

CVC 2800.3

CVC 480.

CVC 21152

46. Which of the following is true for all DUI convictions, regardless of age?

The completion of a DUI program.

Neither option is correct.

You are not required to complete anything in the event that you are convicted of a DUI.

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