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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Parking

Which of the following is an example of disabled placard abuse?

Using a placard issued to you by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Loaning your placard to friends or family.

Both options are correct.

Laws and Rules of the Road

General crosswalks are normally marked with what color lines?

White lines.

Black lines.

Yellow lines.

Safe Driving Practices

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

100 feet.

50 feet.

500 feet.

Lane Control

What are sharrows?

A route that is for the exclusive use of bicyclists.

A route that alerts traffic that bicyclists are allowed to occupy the travel lane.

A route for bicyclists on streets shared with vehicle traffic.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

Both options are correct.

Yield to traffic and any pedestrians.

Slow down and be ready to stop.

Occupant Protection

Pregnant women should do the following regarding a lap belt seatbelt?

The lap belt is optional because of pregnancy.

The lap belt must be worn with as little slack as possible for comfort.

The lap belt should be worn as low as possible under the abdomen.

Lane Control

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

Neither options are correct.

They should use caution to avoid bicyclists.

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

Sharing the Road

You are traveling slowly behind a cyclist in front of you. Why should you give the cyclist plenty of space when overtaking?

The cyclist might swerve to avoid an uneven road surface.

To get a better view of the road ahead.

So that you can travel faster.

So that they are more likely to see you.

Traffic Controls

What does a solid yellow traffic signal mean?

Stop under all circumstances.

Caution. Stop if you can do so safely.

Go.

10.

Turns

What is a public transit bus lane?

A lane that is shared by both transit vehicles and regular vehicles.

A lane specified for emergency vehicles.

A lane specifically designated for public transit vehicles.

11.

Sharing the Road

Which California penal code prohibits following an emergency vehicle, with a siren activated?

CVC 22511.

CVC 480.

CVC 21706

12.

Visual Search

To avoid last minute moves or corrections, how far ahead should you scan?

0 - 5 seconds.

10 - 15 seconds.

Do not scan as this can distract you from driving.

13.

Sharing the Road

How much space should you leave between your vehicle and a motorcyclist?

3 seconds.

1 second.

4 seconds.

14.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

There is a hospital ahead.

No turns are permitted.

Directional arrow.

15.

Lane Control

Apart from looking in your mirrors, what should you do before changing lanes?

Signal and change lanes without any other precautionary measures.

Change lanes without a signal, as long as you do it slowly to let other drivers know.

Check for vehicles that may or may not be in your blind spot.

16.

Vehicle Positioning

When you merge onto the freeway, how many seconds of space should you leave between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you?

5 seconds.

1 second.

3 seconds.

17.

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.

18.

Sharing the Road

You are traveling slowly behind a cyclist in front of you. Why should you give the cyclist plenty of space when overtaking?

So that they are more likely to see you.

The rush of wind as you pass can destabilise a cyclist.

To get a better view of the road ahead.

The cyclist might swerve to avoid an obstacle.

19.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is a blind intersection?

A blind intersection is when there are no stop signs at any corner and you cannot see in either direction for 100 feet.

There is no defined definition for a blind intersection.

An area where a railroad crossing intersects with a roadway.

20.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

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

CVC 480.

CVC 2817.

CVC 2852

21.

Sharing the Road

How much can you be fined if you commit a traffic violating in a construction zone?

Up to $1,000

One year in prison.

Up to $2,000.

22.

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.

23.

Special Driving Situations

When should you switch off your fog lights?

Visibility is greater than 2000 feet.

When visibility is greater than 200 feet.

When visibility is greater than 1000 feet.

When visibility is greater than 500 feet.

24.

Parking

Which of the following is an example of illegal parking

Parking adjacent to the curb.

Both options are correct.

Parking where a "no parking" sign is posted.

25.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation for this pedestrian signal?

Neither option is correct.

This pedestrian signal means to not cross the street.

This pedestrian signal means you are allowed to cross the street.

26.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

At minimum, if an individual is convicted of manslaughter resulting from evading police pursuit, how long can they serve in prison?

2 to 3 years.

4 to 10 years.

1 to 2 years.

27.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

What must vehicles in a funeral procession have?

Nothing is required to mark them.

A sticker that indicates that they are a part of a funeral procession.

A large orange and red sticker that marks them as such.

28.

Visual Search

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

Ask for assistance from a passenger or passer-by.

Get out of your vehicle and check before moving.

Use your horn and reverse slowly.

Glance over your shoulders to check blindspots.

29.

Sharing the Road

The rider of the motorcycle in front of you is holding their arm out straight to the right as shown in the picture. What do you expect the vehicle to do next?

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

30.

Lane Control

Which of the following is true regarding bicycle lane?

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

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

Neither options are correct.

31.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct course of action when it comes to traffic signs that are indicating pedestrians?

Ignore them, as they are meant for pedestrians and not drivers.

Obey them as they are there to ensure the safety of pedestrians.

Acknowledge them at your discretion, as they are not required by law.

32.

Sharing the Road

Whilst traveling at night, another vehicle is overtaking you. You should:

Dip your headlights to avoid dazzling other road users.

Speed up to prevent the overtaking.

Flash your lights at the other driver.

Switch on your hazard warning lights.

33.

Sharing the Road

Who should you particularly look out for when reversing?

Motorcycle riders.

Traffic police.

Children.

Pedestrians.

34.

Traffic Controls

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

School crossing patrols.

Police officers.

Traffic wardens.

Traffic officers.

35.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is required to do when approaching a crosswalk?

Be prepared to stop to ensure the safety of the pedestrian.

Both options are correct.

Reduce your speed and exercise caution.

36.

Traffic Controls

Which of the following is allowed when you are at a red stop light?

You may ignore the red stop light and continue on.

You may continue forward, or make a left turn, whenever you decide.

You may make a right turn while yielding to all pedestrians vehicles.

37.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Curve.

Directional arrow.

Winding road.

38.

Lane Control

What are turnout areas?

Special areas where you are allowed to make U-Turns.

Designated areas that allow other cars behind you to pass.

Neither option is correct.

39.

Vehicle Positioning

You are traveling at a safe distance between you and the vehicle in front. Another vehicle overtakes and pulls into this gap. What should you do?

Slow down to maintain a safe gap.

Speed up to overtake this new vehicle.

Use your horn

Flash your headlights.

40.

Sharing the Road

You want to reverse your car but there is a pedestrian waiting to cross the road. You should:

Wave the pedestrian to cross.

Yield to the pedestrian and wait for them to finish crossing.

Reverse quickly before pedestrian begins to cross.

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

41.

Sharing the Road

You are traveling with a motorcycle riding in front of you. Why might they suddenly swerve or move across the traffic lane?

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

To avoid an uneven road surface or an icy patch.

Motorcycle riders like to show off.

To get a better view of the road ahead.

42.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign indicates that you must make a full stop.

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

This sign indicates that you must yield.

43.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this traffic signal?

To continue driving as long as you keep an eye out for other vehicles.

To stop your vehicle entirely and to not continue forward.

To yield to any pedestrians before continuing on.

44.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Curve.

T Intersection.

Slippery when wet.

45.

Sharing the Road

What is a LSV?

A neighborhood electric vehicle.

A type of public transit.

A low-speed vehicle.

46.

Special Driving Situations

You are on snow and about to begin moving. As you set off, you should:

Use the highest gear you can.

Leave your handbrake on.

Quickly turn the steering to loosen the snow.

Always use 1st gear.

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