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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Parking

How long of a parking space should you find before parallel parking?

1 foot longer than your vehicle.

3 feet longer than your vehicle.

2 feet longer than your vehicle.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

What California penal code prohibits an individual from obstructing or interfering with a funeral procession?

CVC 2852

CVC 2817.

CVC 480.

Laws and Rules of the Road

General crosswalks are normally marked with what color lines?

Yellow lines.

Black lines.

White lines.

Parking

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.

Sharing the Road

Some of the most vulnerable road users are: (Select all that apply)

Pedestrians.

Motorcycle riders.

Car drivers.

Truck drivers.

Special Driving Situations

If there is not a speed limit posted before a curve, which should you do?

Judge how sharp the curve is and increase your speed.

Judge how sharp the curve is and make no speed adjustment.

Judge how sharp the curve is and adjust your speed.

Traffic Controls

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.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you receive too many negligent driver points, what may the Department of Motor Vehicles do?

Both options are correct.

Place you on a probation for 1 year.

Suspend your license for 6 months.

Traffic Controls

What does this sign mean?

No entry to all traffic.

Yield to other traffic.

Pedestrian zone ahead.

Stop at the junction.

10.

Handling Emergencies

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

Increase speed.

Brake hard immediately.

Let go of the steering.

Release the brakes.

11.

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.

12.

Safe Driving Practices

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.

13.

Special Driving Situations

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

5 to 10 mph slower.

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

1 to 5 mph slower.

14.

Special Driving Situations

Ice and snowy weather has been forecasted. You should: (Select all that apply)

Drive more quickly to reduce time in the snow.

Keep your fog lights on at all times.

Only travel if the journey is essential.

Allow more time for your journey.

15.

Laws and Rules of the Road

In unmarked crosswalks, who has the right-of-way?

Vehicles.

Pedestrians.

Bicyclists.

16.

Handling Emergencies

What is the first step you must do in the event that your accelerator becomes stuck?

Stop and turn off of the ignition.

Apply the breaks.

Shift to neutral.

17.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

There are no suggested safety tips when turning left.

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

Neither option is correct.

18.

Traffic Controls

What does this sign mean?

No entry to all traffic.

Tunnel ahead.

No entry to only vehicular traffic.

Stop at the junction.

19.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct course of action in the event that the traffic signal is not working?

Proceed cautiously as if the intersection is controlled by a stop sign in all directions

You are allowed to make protected turns. Proceed with the right-of-way rules in mind.

You are allowed to make unprotected turns at your discretion.

20.

Alcohol and Drugs

What California penal code allows an officer to arrest you if they reasonably believe if you are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs?

CVC 32152.

Both options are correct.

CVC 23153.

21.

Special Driving Situations

Why MUST you switch off your fog lights when visibility improves?

It reduces control of your vehicle.

They are bright and dazzle other road users.

They confused other drivers.

They drain your vehicle's battery.

22.

Parking

Before moving off in a vehicle, you should: (Select all that apply)

Use your signals (if necessary) to warn other road users.

Check your vehicle blind spots for hidden hazards.

Use all mirrors to check road is clear.

Speed off as quickly as possible.

23.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you are under the age of 18, and you are driving, what is required of your parents?

Your parents are not required to do anything.

Your parents are not required to assume financial responsibility of your driving, as they are not the one driving the vehicle.

Your parents must assume all financial responsibility for your driving.

24.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is a type of cognitive distraction?

Paying full attention to the road.

Mind off of the road.

Reaching down to pick up an object that fell onto the floor board.

25.

Parking

What does a blue parking colored curb indicate?

This parking is only permitted for those with a disabled placard or license plate.

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

No stopping, standing, or parking is permitted.

26.

Special Driving Situations

A typical stopping distance of a vehicle in dry weather is approximately __________ the distance of a vehicle in ICY or SNOWY weather.

A third (33%)

Half (50%)

The same as

A tenth (10%).

27.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Why is it encouraged for a driver to not pass another vehicle that is stopped at a crosswalk?

Neither option is correct.

A pedestrian may be in front of the vehicle in a position where you cannot see them.

You are allowed to pass another vehicle stopped at a crosswalk.

28.

Safe Driving Practices

You should use dipped headlights: (Select all that apply)

When another vehicle is overtaking you.

During dull daytime weather.

At night in built-up areas.

To dazzle other road users.

29.

Handling Emergencies

What should you do in the event that your vehicle stalls or becomes disabled on railroad tracks?

Attempt to push your car off of the railroad tracks before the train arrives.

Stay in your vehicle and call for help.

Exit your vehicle immediately and dial 9-1-1 when you are from the railroad tracks.

30.

Laws and Rules of the Road

At intersections without a STOP or YIELD signs, what action is correct?

Slow down and be ready to stop.

Neither option is correct.

Proceed like normal.

31.

Lane Control

What should motorized bicycle drivers do when using a bike lane?

No special precautions are required since they are technically driving a bicycle.

Neither options are correct.

They should use caution to avoid bicyclists.

32.

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.

33.

Traffic Controls

Which of the following traffic signals means to "proceed with caution"?

A solid green traffic signal.

A flashing yellow traffic signal.

A green arrow traffic signal.

34.

Sharing the Road

You are traveling slowly behind a cyclist in front of you. Why might they suddenly swerve or move across the traffic lane?

To avoid an obstacle, such as a drain cover.

As a warning to you that you're traveling too closely.

Cyclists like to show off.

To get a better view of the road ahead.

35.

Handling Emergencies

You are traveling along a wet road. Your steering begins to feel light and unresponsive. You should:

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

Release the accelerator to gradually slow down.

Brake hard immediately.

Increase speed.

36.

Laws and Rules of the Road

On a school bus, what does the yellow flashing lights mean?

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

They are there to indicate that they are a school bus.

They warn you to slow down and prepare to stop.

37.

Lane Control

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

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

They indicate that it is considered a barrier.

The center of a road for two-way traffic.

38.

Traffic Controls

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

A railroad crossing sign.

A traffic light.

A yield sign.

39.

Parking

When parking uphill, what should you also do?

Make sure that your wheels are pointing towards the curb.

Neither option is correct.

Engage your parking break.

40.

Parking

What does a green parking colored curb indicate?

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.

No stopping is allowed at this curb.

41.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

What is the NOTS?

Neither option is correct.

The Negligent Operator Treatment System.

A type of public transit.

42.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

How far can your cargo extend before you are required to use a 12 inch red or orange square flag to indicate the wideness of the load?

2 feet beyond the back rear bumper.

5 feet beyond the back rear bumper.

4 feet beyond the back rear bumper.

43.

Traffic Controls

What does this traffic symbol mean?

To turn left.

To Stop.

Caution.

44.

Sharing the Road

Some of the most vulnerable road users are: (Select all that apply)

Truck drivers.

Cyclists.

Car drivers.

Horse riders.

45.

Turns

What should you not do when making a left turn?

Cut the corner of the lane belonging to the vehicles coming towards you.

Decrease your speed.

Look over your left shoulder.

46.

Visual Search

Why can backing up your vehicle be dangerous?

Backing your vehicle can be dangerous because you may not see behind your vehicle.

Neither option is correct.

Backing your vehicle up is not dangerous in any circumstance.

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