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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[ Sharing the Road ]

At what speed do slow moving vehicles typically travel?

25 mph or less.

55 mph.

65 mph.

[ Sharing the Road ]

When passing a bicyclist, how much space should you leave between your vehicle and the bicyclist?

3 feet.

1 foot.

2 feet.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

What direction does traffic travel on a roundabout?

Straight.

Counter-clockwise

Clockwise

[ Lane Control ]

What should you do before passing another vehicle?

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.

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

[ Occupant Protection ]

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

The United States Constitution

The FFDL 28 Fast Facts Brochure

California Penal Code 597.7

[ Handling Emergencies ]

Who can you call for free assistance in the event that your car becomes disabled on the freeway?

Freeway Service Patrol.

Department of Motor Vehicles.

California Highway Patrol.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

If you are driving a vehicle that requires a CDL, what is the minimum level of BAC before it becomes unlawful to drive?

0.0001

0.0004

0.0005

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

If you break down, and you have emergency flares available, what distance should you place them from your vehicle?

500 feet behind your vehicle.

100 feet behind your vehicle.

200 feet behind your vehicle.

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

What California penal code prohibits driving with an unsecured load that is a potential safety hazard?

CVC 480.

CVC 24002

CVC 21152

10.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

If you drive through deep water, why might your brakes become less effective?

They may be wet which reduces their friction.

Your attention is distracted by water on the windscreen.

A fish may be stuck on your wheel.

You drive more quickly when coming out of the water.

Hint

11.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

Why is it dangerous to use your fog lights when traveling in clear weather?

Other drivers may mistake them for your brake lights.

Other drivers may think there is fog ahead.

Your fog lights may dazzle other drivers.

They will reduce your concentration.

Hint

12.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

Divided highway.

Crossroad.

End divided highway

13.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

Which of the following is a way to reduce the hazard associated with high winds while driving?

Being proactive.

Both options are correct.

Reducing your speed.

14.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

If you are convicted of DUI for the first time, in addition to having driving privileges suspended, what also may you be required to do?

Neither option is correct.

You will be required to complete a DUI program.

Nothing, as the suspension of driving privileges is enough of a punishment.

15.

[ Visual Search ]

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

At freeway exits, do not drive alongside other vehicles.

Always increase your speed to overtake a vehicle attempting to enter a freeway.

Always increase your speed when driving along side other vehicles.

16.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

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

Obey their directions.

Ignore them and continue observing the rules of the road.

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

17.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

When taking medication, whom should you consult before operating a vehicle?

Your breakdown service.

A passenger in your vehicle.

Your doctor or pharmacist

The local fuel station.

Hint

18.

[ Vehicle Positioning ]

In the event that you need to cross multiple freeway lanes, what is the best course of action.

Engage your turn signal and cross all lanes simultaneously without stopping.

Wait until all of the lanes are clear, then proceed to merge into the one you need to be in.

Cross them one at a time until each lane is clear.

19.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What does a solid green traffic signal mean?

It means Stop

It means proceed with caution

It means Go

20.

[ 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)

Get out of the vehicle to have a stretch.

Reduce fuel consumption.

Reduce emissions.

Reduce noise pollution.

Hint

21.

[ 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?

Stay in your vehicle and call for help.

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

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

22.

[ Lane Control ]

What is the other common name for yield lines?

Shark's teeth.

Stopping points.

Passing lanes.

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 must assume all financial responsibility for your driving.

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

24.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

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?

2000

Up to $1,000

3000

25.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

When MUST your vehicle's headlights be switched on?

Visibility is reduced to 200 feet.

Visibility is reduced to 1000 feet.

Visibility is reduced to 2000 feet.

Visibility is reduced to 500 feet.

Hint

26.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

Which of the following is correct?

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.

Proceed as normal when entering a crosswalk with pedestrians entering.

27.

[ Sharing the Road ]

Which of these light signals implies the car will turn left or move to the left?

Hint

28.

[ Lane Control ]

Which of the following is true regarding bicycle lane?

It is illegal to drive in a bicycle lane, unless under certain circumstances.

Neither options are correct.

It is legal to drive your vehicle in all bicycle lanes.

29.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

You may use your hazard warning lights when you:

To thank other drivers.

Are being towed on a freeway or unrestricted roadway.

Park dangerously or illegally.

Need to warn other road users of an obstruction ahead.

Hint

30.

[ 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.

31.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

What is the speed limit for a blind intersection?

35 mph

25 mph

15 mph

32.

[ Parking ]

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

Signal that you intend to park.

Neither option is correct.

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

33.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

What is the correct course of action when you stop in a crosswalk.

It is not allowed to stop in a crosswalk.

You are allowed to stop in a crosswalk in the event in you overpass the white limit line.

Ensure that no pedestrians are within a block of the cross walk.

34.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

What can cause a vehicle to skid? (Select all that apply)

Accelerating quickly.

Driving slowly and carefully.

Steering harshly.

Braking quickly.

Hint

35.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

What do you do when a school bus begins to flash red lights?

You must stop until the children cross the street. You may proceed when the lights are no longer flashing red.

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

Ignore them as they are a suggestion only.

36.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

What is most commonly used to check the tread on your tires?

A dime.

A quarter.

A penny.

37.

[ Turns ]

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

When you cannot see clearly 200 feet in each direction.

Across a double yellow line when it is safe and legal.

In front of a fire station.

38.

[ 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 shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle is reversing.

Hint

39.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

Which of the following does a roundabout not have?

Neither option is correct.

Bicycle ways.

A roadway.

40.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

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

Any lanes regardless of the circumstance, or posted speed.

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

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

41.

[ Turns ]

What is 200 feet most often compared to, to help visualize the distance?

A quarter the distance of an average airport.

Neither option is correct.

Half of an American football field.

42.

[ Turns ]

To make a right turn, what should you drive close to?

The left side of the road.

The center of the road.

The right side of the road.

43.

[ 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?

Both options are correct.

CVC 23153.

CVC 32152.

44.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

Directional arrow.

Lane ending.

End divided highway.

45.

[ Lane Control ]

What is a separated bikeway?

A route that is for the exclusive use of bicyclists.

A lane that provides greater separation from adjacent vehicle traffic.

A route for bicyclists on streets shared with vehicle traffic.

46.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

You are traveling along a wet road. How can you tell if your tires are no longer gripping the road?

Your speed decreases unexpectedly.

Your speed increases unexpectedly.

The steering becomes light and unresponsive.

The engine becomes louder.

Hint

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