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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[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

Which of the following is true regarding impaired judgement?

Impaired judgement does not affect how you react to sounds and what you see.

Impaired judgement improves how well you response to sounds and what you see.

Impaired judgement affects how you react to sounds and what you see.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

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

100 feet.

500 feet.

50 feet.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

What is an IID?

A form of license plate that is optional for your vehicle.

A type of headlight that allows you to see better at night.

An ignition interlock device.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

Both A and B.

This sign means that you should stop and wait for the signal before crossing the railroad tracks.

This sign means that you are approaching a railroad crossing.

[ 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 $1,000.

A fine no less than $2,000.

A fine no less than $3,000.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

Directional arrow.

Lane ending.

End divided highway.

[ 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.

[ Sharing the Road ]

It is particularly important to be aware of: (Select all that apply)

Older drivers.

Truck drivers.

Fields filled with animals.

Disabled people.

Hint

[ Visual Search ]

What should you do before changing lanes?

Increase speed and give a signal before changing lanes.

Look into your rearview mirror for nearby vehicles.

Increase speed and change lanes.

10.

[ Sharing the Road ]

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

Flash your headlights at the horse rider.

Drive around as quickly as possible.

Use your horn to warn the rider of our presence.

Overtake slowly if it is safe to do so.

Hint

11.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

Coasting is a term used to describe a vehicle with manual transmission traveling in neutral or with the clutch on. How does this reduce your control of the vehicle? (Check all that apply)

Engine braking is eliminated.

Speed will increase when traveling downhill.

More fuel is consumed.

You can no longer hear the engine.

Hint

12.

[ Parking ]

What does a yellow parking colored curb indicate?

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

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

No stopping is allowed at this curb.

13.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

What should you do if you see a vehicle's hazard lights ahead?

Neither option is correct.

Reduce your speed so you can see what happened.

Reduce your speed and proceed with caution.

14.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

What should you do if you are driving and there is heavy fog or smoke?

Both options are correct.

Increase your following distance to other vehicles.

The best advice is to not travel in those conditions.

15.

[ Driver Readiness ]

What should you do to minimise the risk of tiredness? (Select all that apply)

Take a break for 15 minutes every 2 hours.

Drink alcohol to boost alertness.

Avoid long journeys during the night when natural alertness is minimum.

Stop in a safe place if you feel sleepy.

Hint

16.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

Regardless of age, if you are on probation for DUI, what is the minimum level of BAC before it becomes unlawful to drive?

0.0001

0.0005

0.0008

17.

[ 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?

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.

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

18.

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

What should you do if you purchase a vehicle from another state?

Neither option is correct.

Ensure that it meets California's smog laws.

Ensure that it drives properly.

19.

[ Lane Control ]

Which of the following is true regarding double white lines?

You may change lanes freely.

Neither option is correct.

You must wait until a single broken white line appears before changing lanes.

20.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What does this sign mean?

No entry to all traffic.

Stop at the junction.

Pedestrian zone ahead.

Yield to other traffic.

Hint

21.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

Before making a manoeuvre, changing direction, slowing down or moving off you should always: (Select all that apply)

Switch on your hazard lights.

Flash your headlights to warn other road users.

Give clear signals in plenty of time, having checked it is not misleading to signal at that time.

Use an arm signal to emphasise or reinforce your signal if necessary.

Hint

22.

[ Sharing the Road ]

Which of the following is correct regarding emergency vehicles with their sirens activated?

You can proceed like normal, ignoring the sirens and lights.

You must yield the right-of-way.

Decrease your speed and proceed like normal.

23.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

What should you do if you see senior citizens crossing the road ahead?

Rev your engine loudly to get them to move out of the way.

Flash your lights in case they are hard of hearing.

Slow down and prepare to stop. Be patient and allow them to finish crossing.

Use your horn to alert them to your presence.

Hint

24.

[ Traffic Controls ]

After stopping at a flashing red traffic signal, what should you do?

You must wait until the light turns green.

Proceed with caution and observe the right-of-way rules.

Wait until an official clears you to proceed.

25.

[ Vehicle Positioning ]

You are needing to turn left, and you engage your turn signal. In front of you, another vehicle has their right turn signal engaged. What should you do?

Wait until the driver has begun their right turn.

Neither option is correct.

Go ahead and turn left since they have their right turn signal engaged.

26.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

Where are you most likely to be affect by crosswinds?

In heavy traffic.

In a built up area.

On a narrow country lane.

Travelling across a bridge on a freeway.

Hint

27.

[ Parking ]

While parked, what should you do when you are ready to exit your vehicle?

Look for passing vehicles.

Both options are correct.

Do not open your door unless it does not interfere with traffic.

28.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

You should use dipped headlights: (Select all that apply)

At night in built-up areas.

When another vehicle is overtaking you.

During dull daytime weather.

To dazzle other road users.

Hint

29.

[ Driver Readiness ]

You develop poor vision, which of the following is correct after you have visited your doctor?

Neither option is correct

You should not notify the Department of Motor Vehicles as they are not required to know.

Notify the Department of Motor Vehicles.

30.

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

If you fail to appear for traffic court, if you have received a traffic ticket, what can happen?

Your driver's license may be suspended.

Nothing will happen as you are not required to appear in traffic court unless you decide to go.

Nothing will happen.

31.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

When may you flash your headlights at another road user?

To alert other road users of your presence.

To signal another stationary road user that they can proceed.

When another road user annoys you.

To warn oncoming drivers of a hidden police patrol.

Hint

32.

[ Parking ]

Which of the following is an example of illegal parking

Both options are correct.

Parking adjacent to the curb.

Parking where a "no parking" sign is posted.

33.

[ Sharing the Road ]

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

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

Hint

34.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

What is the speed limit for a blind intersection?

35 mph

25 mph

15 mph

35.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

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

After the painted lines that mark the crosswalk.

Before the painted lines that mark the crosswalk.

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

36.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

When should you NOT reverse from a side road into a main road?

At any time.

If there is traffic on the main road.

If you don't have another person acting as a guide.

When a pedestrian is waiting to cross the road.

Hint

37.

[ 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.

38.

[ Parking ]

How long of a parking space should you find before parallel parking?

2 feet longer than your vehicle.

1 foot longer than your vehicle.

3 feet longer than your vehicle.

39.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

Unregistered and untaxed vehicles can only be used:

Between 10pm and 6am.

When the driver or rider has an appropriate license.

On quiet roads with little traffic.

When the vehicle is off-road on private land and NEVER uses a public road.

Hint

40.

[ Sharing the Road ]

Some of the most vulnerable road users are: (Select all that apply)

Car drivers.

Pedestrians.

Truck drivers.

Motorcycle riders.

Hint

41.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

What should you do in the event that your vehicle stalls or becomes disabled on railroad tracks?

Exit your vehicle immediately and dial 9-1-1 when you are from the railroad tracks.

Stay in your vehicle and call for help.

Attempt to push your car off of the railroad tracks before the train arrives.

42.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

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

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

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

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

43.

[ Sharing the Road ]

At what speed do slow moving vehicles typically travel?

65 mph.

25 mph or less.

55 mph.

44.

[ Vehicle Positioning ]

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

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

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

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

45.

[ Vehicle Positioning ]

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

Keep close to the vehicle in front.

Use your dipped headlights so that you can be seen.

Use your flashing hazard lights.

Use your high-beam headlights.

Hint

46.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What does this traffic symbol mean?

To Stop.

Caution.

To turn left.

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