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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Safe Driving Practices

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

100 feet.

50 feet.

500 feet.

Traffic Controls

When are you allowed to make a right turn when a red arrow light is present?

Only when a green signal or a green arrow appears.

You can, applying the same rules as a regular red stop light.

At any time.

Visual Search

In this image, what does the green area visualize?

What is ahead.

Blind spots.

What is behind you.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

Swerve to miss the animal.

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

Honk your horn until it moves.

Special Driving Situations

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

50 mph.

20 mph.

30 mph.

Special Driving Situations

You are traveling along a road and you cannot see more than 100 meters (328 feet) in front. What should you do?

You MUST NOT switch on your fog lights.

You MUST NOT slow down.

You MUST switch on your hazard lights.

You MUST use headlights. You may use fog lights if necessary.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is a type of manual distraction?

Taking your hands off of the steering wheel while your vehicle is in motion.

Listening to the radio at high volumes.

Speaking with your passenger(s).

Visual Search

Why is it important to not develop a "fixed stare" while driving?

It is a good habit to develop as it decreases the chances of an accident.

Neither option is correct.

It prevents you from seeing potential hazards ahead of you.

Traffic Controls

What does a solid yellow traffic signal mean?

Caution. Stop if you can do so safely.

Stop under all circumstances.

Go.

10.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

Slow down and stop.

Stop at the intersection before proceeding with caution.

This sign means that you cannot do a certain action.

11.

Sharing the Road

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

Keep going as you have right of way.

Stop and wait for the pedestrian to finish crossing.

Rev your engine to show your annoyance.

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

12.

Lane Control

What is the correct interpretation of this diagram?

Broken yellow line indicates that you may pass if it can be done so safely.

No passing if the solid yellow line is on your side.

Double solid lines indicates that you may not pass.

13.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Directional arrow.

Winding road.

Curve.

14.

Sharing the Road

If you are needing to make a turn, and you must enter a bike lane to do so, how much distance can you drive into the bike lane?

1 mile.

200 feet.

500 feet.

15.

Driver Readiness

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

It can reduce fuel efficiency.

Unventilated warm air may cause the driver to become sleepy.

May cause excessive sweat.

Warm air may be uncomfortable for your passengers.

16.

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

17.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

How many points must you have in a 12 month period to be considered a negligent operator?

1 point

2 points.

4 points.

18.

Safe Driving Practices

You are driving down the road and you witness a collision. Regarding using electronic devices, what may you do?

Take a picture of the accident and continue driving.

Call for help, since this is an emergency.

Neither option is correct.

19.

Lane Control

What do solid white lines indicate on a roadway?

They separate traffic lanes on roads with two or more lanes.

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

They mark traffic lanes going in the same direction.

20.

Parking

What does a yellow parking colored curb indicate?

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

No stopping is allowed at this curb.

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

21.

Handling Emergencies

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

Warn other drivers by honking and turning on your emergency lights.

Keep your eyes on the road.

Try to drive the car safely off the road.

22.

Laws and Rules of the Road

When approaching a pedestrian where do you stop in the event that you have to?

You are not required to stop as you have the right-of-way since you are driving a vehicle.

Before the painted lines that mark the crosswalk.

After the painted lines that mark the crosswalk.

23.

Lane Control

What are two sets of solid double yellow lines that are spaced 2 feet apart indicate?

They indicate that it is considered a barrier.

Indicates that you may pass if the solid line is next to your driving lane.

The center of a road for two-way traffic.

24.

Sharing the Road

Which of these light signals implies the car is slowing down and maybe stop?

25.

Vehicle Positioning

You are traveling in fog behind another vehicle. What should you do to reduce the chances of an accident?

Use your dipped headlights so that you can be seen.

Keep close to the vehicle in front.

Use your high-beam headlights.

Use your flashing hazard lights.

26.

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?

Neither option is correct.

Another PAS to confirm the BAC.

Either a breath or blood test.

27.

Special Driving Situations

When towing, you MUST NOT: (Select all that apply)

Overload your vehicle or trailer.

Tow more than your licence permits.

Properly distribute the weight in your caravan or trailer.

Secure your load.

28.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Who should you allow sufficient time to cross the street?

Both options are correct.

Older pedestrians.

Disabled pedestrians.

29.

Turns

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

100 feet

500 feet

200 feet

30.

Special Driving Situations

Which headlights should you use in the event that you have to drive in heavy fog or smoke?

Low beam headlights.

High beam headlights.

Fog headlights.

31.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

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

This sign means that there is an airport near by.

This sign indicates that you must be on the lookout for pedestrians.

32.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

You must slow down and be ready to stop.

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

You must stop at the limit line before proceeding.

33.

Occupant Protection

How many types of driver distractions are there?

34.

Sharing the Road

Where are Low Speed Vehicles and Neighborhood Electric Vehicles restricted to?

Roadways where the speed limit is greater than 55 mph.

Roadways where the speed limit is greater than 35 mph.

Roadways where the speed limit is greater than 40 mph.

35.

Traffic Controls

What does a flashing red traffic signal mean?

You must stop your vehicle, and proceed when it is safe.

You must stop your vehicle and wait for the light to turn green.

Continue on like normal, however, expect a delay ahead.

36.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

Yield to all traffic.

Quickly turn onto the road before another vehicle comes.

Proceed with high speed when entering the roadway.

37.

Driver Readiness

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

Tylenol.

Cold medications.

Vitamins

38.

Parking

Which of the following is an example of illegal parking

Neither option is correct.

Parking within 7.5 feet of a railroad track.

Parking adjacent to a hospital.

39.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

25 mph, unless otherwise posted.

55 mph, unless otherwise posted.

35 mph, unless otherwise posted.

40.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What direction does traffic travel on a roundabout?

Counter-clockwise

Clockwise

Straight.

41.

Sharing the Road

When an emergency vehicle has their sirens activated, where should you drive to to allow them to pass?

The middle of the road.

Neither option is correct.

The right side of the road.

42.

Handling Emergencies

What can you do to dry your brakes in the event that they become wet?

Increase your speed, as the faster you go, the hotter your brakes become.

Press the accelerator and the brake pedals at the same time lightly.

Increase how often you brake, as the more you brake, the hotter your brakes become.

43.

Sharing the Road

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

44.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

This sign indicates that planes fly through this area.

This sign means that there is an airport near by.

This sign indicates that you must be on the lookout for planes landing on the road you are driving on.

45.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Which of the following is the correct assumption regarding right-of-way rules?

Never assume that other drivers will give you the right-of-way.

There are no defined right-of-way rules.

Other drivers will always give you the right-of-way.

46.

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.

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