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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[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

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

Both options are correct.

Slow down and be ready to stop.

Yield to traffic and any pedestrians.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

How much distance should be between your vehicle and your turn before you signal?

100 feet.

50 feet.

500 feet.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

Why are vehicles fitted with rear fog lights?

To allow other vehicles to see you in fog.

In case your brake lights don't work.

In case your vehicle breaks down.

For learner drivers on the freeway.

Hint

[ Sharing the Road ]

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

Use your horn.

Use a higher gear whilst overtaking.

Allow plenty of space.

Keep as close as possible to them.

Hint

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

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

They warn you to slow down and prepare to stop.

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.

[ Occupant Protection ]

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

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

It will increase the risk of collisions.

The driver airbag will not deploy in an accident.

All airbags will become disabled.

Hint

[ Special Driving Situations ]

At what speed can your tires loss all contact with the road if there is a lot of water?

30 mph.

50 mph.

20 mph.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

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

Quickly turn onto the road before another vehicle comes.

Proceed with high speed when entering the roadway.

Yield to all traffic.

[ Traffic Controls ]

When coming to a stop sign, where must you fully stop your vehicle at?

You must stop at the white limit line.

You may choose where you are allowed to stop, as long as you make a full stop.

You must stop after the stop sign.

10.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

You are driving down the road after having left the liquor store. The items you bought are in the front passenger seat. Is this legal?

No, this is not legal. You cannot have any form of alcohol in the vehicle.

Yes, this is legal as long as the alcohol is sealed and, full, and unopened.

No, this is not legal as you cannot have unsealed alcohol containers within arm's reach.

11.

[ Sharing the Road ]

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

CVC 42010

CVC 22511.

CVC 480.

12.

[ Sharing the Road ]

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

Rev your engine to show your annoyance.

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

Keep going as you have right of way.

Stop and wait for the pedestrian to finish crossing.

Hint

13.

[ Sharing the Road ]

When overtaking a horse and rider, what should you do?

Drive around as quickly as possible.

Overtake slowly if it is safe to do so.

Flash your headlights at the horse rider.

Use your horn to warn the rider of our presence.

Hint

14.

[ Parking ]

What does a green parking colored curb indicate?

No stopping is allowed at this curb.

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

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

15.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

When towing a vehicle or trailer, which lanes must you drive in?

The lane that is closest to the right side of the road.

Any lanes regardless of the circumstance, or posted speed.

Any lane as long as you are maintaining the posted speed.

16.

[ Lane Control ]

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

They mark traffic lanes going in the same direction.

17.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

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.

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

Yes, as the alcohol container is not opened.

18.

[ Sharing the Road ]

The motorcycle in front of you has a flashing amber light as shown. What do you expect the vehicle to do next?

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

Hint

19.

[ Sharing the Road ]

If you are a minor using a bicycle for transportation, what is required?

A helmet.

A valid learner's permit.

A valid driver's license.

20.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

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

35 mph, unless otherwise posted.

25 mph, unless otherwise posted.

55 mph, unless otherwise posted.

21.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

Why should you reduce your speed when traveling in foggy conditions?

To allow more time to react to developing hazards.

To reduce fuel consumption.

To avoid being dazzled by fog lights from other vehicles.

Brakes are less effective in foggy conditions.

Hint

22.

[ Lane Control ]

What should you NOT do before overtaking? (Select all that apply)

Get as close as possible to the vehicle you plan to overtake.

Yield to oncoming traffic before passing parked vehicles.

Follow a vehicle already overtaking.

Use your mirrors and only overtake when safe to do so.

23.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

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

1 to 5 mph slower.

5 to 10 mph slower.

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

24.

[ Visual Search ]

If it is hard to see 1,000 feet ahead of you, what should you do?

Proceed like normal.

Pull over and wait until you can see better.

Turn on your headlights.

25.

[ Driver Readiness ]

How frequently is it recommended to have your vision checked?

Annually

Both options are correct.

Biennially

26.

[ Sharing the Road ]

Which of these vehicles might not take the normal route through a roundabout?

Vans

Cars

Long vehicles

Motorcycles

Hint

27.

[ Turns ]

Which of the following is not an illegal U-turn?

If there are no vehicles approaching you within 200 feet.

When other vehicles may hit you.

On a one-way street

28.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

If you are under the age of 18, which of the of the following is correct regarding the use of electronic devices while driving?

Neither option is correct.

It is unlawful for anyone under the age of 18 to use an electronic device while driving, unless it is in the case of an emergency.

Any driver, regardless of age, may use an electronic device while driving as long as they look up every two seconds.

29.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

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.

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

Leave at least a 2 second gap between you and the vehicle in front.

Hint

30.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

If you are going to consume alcohol before a journey, you should:

Only drink wine and not spirits.

Drive faster to reduce risk of collisions.

Arrange another means of transport.

Drive with your hazard lights flashing to warn other vehicles.

Hint

31.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

If you are under the age of 21, and your BAC is 0.05%, what may you be required to submit to?

Another PAS to confirm the BAC.

Neither option is correct.

Either a breath or blood test.

32.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

Which of the following is true when driving in a roundabout?

Do not stop or pass vehicles.

You may pass vehicles using any additional lanes.

You may enter using a high rate of speed.

33.

[ Parking ]

What is the distance that is allowed to park in front of a fire hydrant?

15 feet.

It is illegal to park near a fire hydrant.

5 feet.

34.

[ Sharing the Road ]

Why should you not move in front of a large truck and suddenly stop or slow down?

You can move in front of a large truck and stop or slow down suddenly, as they can stop quicker than a regular vehicle.

Neither option is correct

Because they are a much larger vehicle, it takes longer for them to stop.

35.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

You want to reverse your car but cannot see if it is safe. You should:

Reverse very slowly.

Get out of your vehicle and check before moving.

Rev your engine loudly.

Use your horn.

Hint

36.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign indicates that you must yield.

This sign indicates that you must make a full stop.

This sign indicates that you are not allowed to do a certain action.

37.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

In normal circumstances, what is the safest way to use the brakes?

Slow down by reducing gear and using engine braking. Only brake as late as possible.

Brake early and gently.

Sharply and as late as possible.

Slow down quickly as early as possible and then travel very slowly up to the stopping point.

Hint

38.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

Which of the following is correct?

Proceed as normal when entering a crosswalk with pedestrians entering.

You must yield to all pedestrians entering or crossing a crosswalk.

No specific rules apply to a crosswalk when you are crossing it with your vehicle.

39.

[ Parking ]

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

Towards the shoulder of the road.

Away from the curb.

Towards the curb.

40.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

You are about to enter a bank of fog. What should you do? (Select all that apply)

Use your fog lights if necessary.

Check your mirrors and slow down.

Speed up to travel through it as quickly as possible.

Use your hazard lights to warn other drivers.

Hint

41.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

Which of the following is one of the most common causes of collisions?

Both options are correct.

Improper turns.

Unsafe speeds.

42.

[ Sharing the Road ]

Which of these other road users might not take a normal route through a roundabout? (Select all that apply)

Horse riders.

Cyclists

Cars

Long vehicles.

Hint

43.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

If an officer suspects you of being under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol, which of the following is true?

They can legally require you to take a blood or urine test.

They cannot legally require you to take a test to prove if you are under the influence or not.

They can arrest you based off of theory.

44.

[ 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.

45.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

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

Let go of the steering.

Release the brakes.

Increase speed.

Brake hard immediately.

Hint

46.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

If your vehicle is low on fuel, you should:

Keep driving until you almost run out. Cars are more efficient with less fuel in the tank.

Speed up to consume more fuel.

Stop at the nearest service station to refuel as soon as possible.

Begin a freeway journey.

Hint

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