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:

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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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[ Occupant Protection ]

An eight year old child is riding in the front seat of a vehicle. The vehicle does not have a backseat available. Is it lawful for this child to sit in the front seat?

No, as all children must ride in the backseat.

As long as the child is wearing their seatbelt, it does not matter.

Yes, since there is no rear seat available, the child may sit in the front seat lawfully.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

If you have an excessive BAC level, how long may you serve in jail for?

1 month.

6 months.

2 years.

[ Turns ]

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

200 feet

500 feet

100 feet

[ 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.

[ 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.

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

There is no rear seat.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

Whilst driving when it is snowing, you should:

Drive as quickly as possible.

Slow down and allow plenty of time to brake gently.

Never use your fog lights.

Pull over into a service area and wait for the weather to improve.

Hint

[ Sharing the Road ]

A farmer is herding cows across the road. What should you do?

Speed up to get around them more quickly.

Use your horn.

Turn around and find another route.

Slow down and be ready to stop if necessary.

Hint

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

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?

Neither option is correct.

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

Signal that you are turning anyway.

[ Occupant Protection ]

Pregnant women should do the following regarding a harness style seatbelt?

The harness should be worn across the breasts and over the abdomen's bulge.

The harness should be placed between the breasts and to the side of the abdomen's bulge.

No harness should be worn because it can cause greater injury.

10.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

When may you use your vehicle's fog lights?

Any time at night.

When visibility is severely reduced.

If your headlights are not working.

In a tunnel.

Hint

11.

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

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

Place you on a probation for 1 year.

Both options are correct.

Suspend your license for 6 months.

12.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

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

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

Neither option is correct.

The completion of a DUI program.

13.

[ Driver Readiness ]

What can fatigue or drowsiness affect?

Your vision.

The speed of your vehicle.

Neither option is correct.

14.

[ Sharing the Road ]

You are about to overtake a cyclist in windy weather. Why should you leave extra room as you overtake?

To reduce fuel consumption.

In case a gust of wind pushes them across the lane.

To avoid dazzling them with your lights.

To stop the wind blowing your exhaust fumes towards them.

Hint

15.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

Which of the following the Freeway Service Patrol not provide assistance with?

Change a flat tire.

Towing your vehicle to a location approved by the California Highway Patrol.

Tow your motorcycle.

16.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

If you are under the age of 21, and you are caught with an alcohol beverage in your vehicle, how long can you vehicle be impounded for?

21 days.

7 days.

30 days.

17.

[ Traffic Controls ]

If you are approaching a stop sign, you must do which of the following?

Stop at the broken white line.

Stop at the solid white line.

Stop at the yellow line.

18.

[ 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.

19.

[ Occupant Protection ]

Apart from the required age, what is the other exception for having a rear-facing child passenger restraint system?

The child is 40 pounds or more.

The child is 20 pounds or more.

The child is 30 pounds or more, and is 3 feet 2 inches taller.

20.

[ Visual Search ]

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

Always tailgate another vehicle.

Do not stay in another driver's blind spot.

Neither option is correct.

21.

[ Parking ]

Which of the following is an example of illegal parking

Both options are correct.

Parking where a "no parking" sign is posted.

Parking adjacent to the curb.

22.

[ 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?

30 days.

10 days.

5 days.

23.

[ 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.

Hands positioned at 8 and 4 o'clock.

Both options are correct.

24.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

While pedestrians have the right-of-way, what is also required of them?

Pedestrians have their own set of rules that they must abide to since they are not in a vehicle.

Pedestrians must abide by the rules of the road.

Pedestrians are not required to abide by the rules of the road.

25.

[ Sharing the Road ]

Which of these light signals implies the motorcycle will turn right or move to the right?

Hint

26.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

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

Look for an alternate route away from traffic.

Keep your eyes on the road.

Stop and turn off of the ignition.

27.

[ Lane Control ]

Which lane should you drive in if you are going faster?

The left most lane.

The middle lane.

The right most lane.

28.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

What should you do in the event that your vehicle stalls or becomes disabled on railroad tracks, and there is not a train coming?

Attempt to push your vehicle off of the railroad tracks by yourself.

Stay in your vehicle and call for help.

Exit your vehicle immediately and call the Emergency Notification System number located nearby.

29.

[ Sharing the Road ]

A farmer is herding sheep across the road and has asked you to stop your vehicle until he has finished. You should:

Ignore the farmer as he has no authority.

Keep going as you have right of way.

Stop and turn your engine off until directed to continue.

Use your horn to get the sheep to move faster.

Hint

30.

[ Turns ]

Under which circumstance can you make a legal U-turn in a residential district?

At any time, as long as you are not obstructing traffic.

Whenever a traffic light or signal protects you from approaching vehicles.

Neither option is correct.

31.

[ Sharing the Road ]

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

Stop and wait for the pedestrian to finish crossing.

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

Keep going as you have right of way.

Rev your engine to show your annoyance.

Hint

32.

[ Parking ]

What is the penalty for abusing disabled placards?

A misdemeanor charge.

A fine of up to $1,000.

Both options are correct.

33.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

This sign indicates that there is a ski lodge near by.

This sign indicates that a trolley is near by.

This sign indicates that a rest area is near by.

34.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

Yourself, and your parent are in the vehicle when you are pulled over by a police officer. In the backseat of the vehicle, there is an unopened, sealed container of alcohol. Since you are the individual driving the vehicle, is it lawful for this container of alcohol to be in your vehicle?

No, as alcohol containers cannot be in your vehicle under any circumstance.

Yes, as your parent is in the vehicle with you and is over the age of 21.

Neither option is correct.

35.

[ 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.

36.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

Whilst driving or riding, you should avoid distractions such as: (Select all that apply)

Using your mirrors to check for other vehicles and hazards.

Switching on your headlights.

Eating and drinking.

Trying to read a map.

Hint

37.

[ Lane Control ]

What is the correct definition of a bicycle lane?

A section of the interstate where bicyclists are allowed to be.

Neither option is correct

A designated traffic lane for bicyclists defined by pavement markings and signage.

38.

[ 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.

Both options are correct.

Increase your following distance to other vehicles.

39.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

What is the correct definition for California's Basic Speed Law?

The Basic Speed Law does not exist in the state of California.

The Basic Speed Law means that you may drive at whatever speed you feel comfortable with.

The Basic Speed Law means that you may never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

40.

[ 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 a higher gear whilst overtaking.

Use your horn.

Allow plenty of space.

Keep as close as possible to them.

Hint

41.

[ Occupant Protection ]

A driver decides to answer a text message that they just received while driving down the interstate. Is this a distraction?

Yes, as this is taking your attention away from the road.

No, as there is no law against using your phone while driving.

No, as you are allowed to answer text messages while driving as long as you are looking at the road every two seconds.

42.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What does a solid yellow traffic signal mean?

Go.

Caution. Stop if you can do so safely.

Stop under all circumstances.

43.

[ Traffic Controls ]

You MUST obey signals given by the following: (Select all that apply)

School crossing patrols.

Police officers.

Traffic wardens.

Traffic officers.

Hint

44.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

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

Both options are correct.

Bicyclists or pedestrians crossing the road way.

The number and speed of other vehicles on the road.

45.

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

If an individual is convicted of causing serious bodily injury during the course of a police pursuit, what is a potential consequence?

A fine no less than $3,000.

A fine no less than $2,000.

A fine no less than $1,000.

46.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

You must stop at the limit line before proceeding.

You must slow down and be ready to stop.

You may not enter the road that the sign is adjacent to.

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