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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[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

General crosswalks are normally marked with what color lines?

Yellow lines.

Black lines.

White lines.

[ Visual Search ]

Why can backing up your vehicle be dangerous?

Neither option is correct.

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

Backing your vehicle up is not dangerous in any circumstance.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

If you come to a road that has ice, by how much should you reduce your speed?

Reduce your speed to a crawl.

Increase your speed, as the faster you go the more traction you make with the ice.

Reduce your speed by half.

[ 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.

[ Lane Control ]

What is a bike route?

A route for bicyclists on streets that are shared with vehicle traffic.

A route for bicyclists on streets shared with vehicle traffic.

A lane that provides greater separation from adjacent vehicle traffic.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

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

Safely pull to the right shoulder.

Both options are correct.

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

[ Parking ]

Which California penal code prohibits parking in a crosshatched space?

CVC 480.

CVC 597.7.

CVC 22507.8

[ Parking ]

When parking downhill, what way should you turn your wheels?

Towards the shoulder of the road.

Away from the curb.

Towards the curb.

[ Vehicle Positioning ]

When traveling in wet weather, you should keep well back from the vehicle in front. This will:

Increase your ability to see and plan ahead.

Decrease fuel consumption.

Increase your ability to accelerate.

Reduce your typical stopping distance.

Hint

10.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

In stationary traffic, you should:

Use your horn aggressively to speed up the traffic.

Get out of the vehicle to have a stretch.

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

Use your mobile phone to report the traffic.

Hint

11.

[ Driver Readiness ]

Which of the following over the counter medications could make you dizzy?

Cold medications.

Vitamins

Tylenol.

12.

[ Visual Search ]

You are traveling along a road and you see a car reversing out from a driveway on the left. You should:

Move to the right and overtake.

Use your horn, slow down and be prepared to stop.

Keep going as you have priority.

Speed up to get by the reversing vehicle.

Hint

13.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

The driver ahead of you made a mistake while driving, and you want to alert them to it. What do you do?

Honk your horn at them to let them know they made a mistake.

Honk your horn at them to alert them to pay attention.

Do nothing, and proceed with caution.

14.

[ Occupant Protection ]

How far suggested should drivers ride from the airbag cover?

24 inches

5 inches

10 inches

15.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

What should you do if you are driving and there is heavy fog or smoke?

The best advice is to not travel in those conditions.

Increase your following distance to other vehicles.

Both options are correct.

16.

[ Sharing the Road ]

What is a NEV?

A type of emergency vehicle.

A neighborhood electric vehicle.

A type of public transit.

17.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

Traffic signal ahead.

No traffic signal ahead.

Stop ahead.

18.

[ Visual Search ]

In this image, what does the red area visualize?

What is behind you.

What is ahead.

Blind spots.

19.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

Fast driving in wet or icy conditions may cause:

Better steering control.

Improved wheel grip.

The vehicle to skid and lose control.

The vehicle to handle normally.

Hint

20.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

If you have an open container of alcohol, where must you keep it stored at in your vehicle?

In the trunk of your vehicle.

You are not allowed to have opened containers of alcohol in your vehicle under any circumstance.

In your cup holder.

21.

[ Driver Readiness ]

Why should you be aware of warm air in the car whilst driving?

May cause excessive sweat.

Warm air may be uncomfortable for your passengers.

It can reduce fuel efficiency.

Unventilated warm air may cause the driver to become sleepy.

Hint

22.

[ Occupant Protection ]

What brochure can you refer to in the event you are needing clarification regarding Driver Distractions?

The FFDL 28 Fast Facts Brochure

The United States Constitution

California Penal Code 597.7

23.

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

What is the NOTS?

A type of public transit.

The Negligent Operator Treatment System.

Neither option is correct.

24.

[ 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.

Shift to neutral.

Apply the breaks.

25.

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

If you purchase a vehicle from a private property, how long do you have to transfer the ownership of the vehicle?

10 days.

5 days.

30 days.

26.

[ Occupant Protection ]

Under which conditions may a child under 8 years old may ride in the front seat of a vehicle?

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

When there is no rear seat available.

All of the above.

27.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

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

Increase your speed to create more traction.

Slam on your brakes.

Ease off of the accelerator.

28.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

What is the correct definition of a crosswalk?

Neither option is correct.

A crosswalk is the part of roadway set aside for vehicle traffic.

A crosswalk is the part of the roadway set aside for pedestrian traffic.

29.

[ Visual Search ]

Before changing lanes, what should you do?

Decrease your speed suddenly, give a turn signal, then merge into the other lane.

Increase your speed and quickly change lanes.

Look over your should to make sure you aren't going to collide with another vehicle.

30.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

Who should you allow sufficient time to cross the street?

Pedestrians with young children.

Older pedestrians.

Both options are correct.

31.

[ Driver Readiness ]

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

Avoid long journeys during the night when natural alertness is minimum.

Take a break for 15 minutes every 2 hours.

Stop in a safe place if you feel sleepy.

Drink alcohol to boost alertness.

Hint

32.

[ Occupant Protection ]

Which of the following is considered a driver's distraction?

Not using handheld devices while driving.

Looking at Google Maps or another GPS application.

Reaching for an object inside of the vehicle.

33.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

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

Obey their directions.

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

Ignore them and continue observing the rules of the road.

34.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

What should you do if you see a stray animal on the roadway?

Honk your horn until it moves.

Slow down and/or stop if it is safe to do so.

Swerve to miss the animal.

35.

[ Vehicle Positioning ]

Which of the following is a safe way to exit the freeway?

Signal and look over your shoulder.

Both options are correct.

Signal your intention to exit 5 seconds before reaching the exit.

36.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

Be prepared to yield ahead.

There is a stop sign ahead.

Directional arrow.

37.

[ Sharing the Road ]

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

Truck drivers.

Pedestrians.

Car drivers.

Motorcycle riders.

Hint

38.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

What is the correct course of action when you approach a pedestrian?

Exercise caution and reduce speed.

Stop if necessary to allow the pedestrian to pass.

Both options are correct.

39.

[ Parking ]

What is parallel parking?

A driving technique that allows you to park parallel to the road in line with other vehicles.

A driving technique that allows you to park adjacent to a public transit bus lane lawfully.

A driving technique that allows you to park parallel to an interstate in the event that you are tired from driving.

40.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this type of sign meant for?

This sign provides you a number to make a complaint about another driver.

Nothing. This sign is meant for highway officials only.

This sign indicates what you should do in the event that your vehicle stalls on railroad tracks.

41.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

Curve.

Slippery when wet.

T Intersection.

42.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

If your vehicle is stationary and is likely to remain so for more than a couple of minutes, you should apply the parking brake and switch off the engine in order to: (Select all that apply)

Reduce emissions.

Get out of the vehicle to have a stretch.

Reduce fuel consumption.

Reduce noise pollution.

Hint

43.

[ Occupant Protection ]

How many types of driver distractions are there?

44.

[ Visual Search ]

Which one of the following is correct when giving enough space to another vehicle?

Always increase your speed when driving along side other vehicles.

Avoid driving directly along other vehicles on multilane streets.

Neither option is correct.

45.

[ Parking ]

Which of the following is an example of illegal parking

Parking where a "no parking" sign is posted.

Parking adjacent to the curb.

Both options are correct.

46.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

Who is responsible whilst a vehicle is traveling under cruise control?

The driver or rider of the vehicle.

The vehicle manufacturer.

The mechanical responsible for maintenance.

The owner of the vehicle.

Hint

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