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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1. What does a white rectangular sign normally indicate?

That you must obey important rules.

That you must consider following these rules, as they are entirely optional.

There are no white rectangular signs in the state of California.

2. What does a Preliminary Alcohol Screening not detect?

The presence of alcohol.

The presence of drugs.

The presence of marijuana.

3. You are traveling slowly behind a cyclist in front of you. Why might they suddenly swerve or move across the traffic lane?

Cyclists like to show off.

To avoid an obstacle, such as a drain cover.

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

To get a better view of the road ahead.

Hint

4. You are traveling along a road and you see a car reversing out from a driveway on the left. You should NOT:

Speed up and overtake.

Be prepared to stop.

Use your horn to warn the other driver of your presence.

Slow down.

Hint

5. 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.

Neither option is correct.

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

6. What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

The left lane is the designated HOV lane.

The vehicle must have a minimum of two people to use the HOV lane.

Both options are correct.

7. Which of the following is not correct about wearing a shoulder harness style seatbelt?

The shoulder harness should be worn under the arm or the back.

The shoulder harness should have minimal to no slack.

The shoulder harness should be worn across the shoulder and chest.

8. What other information may be included on this sign?

This sign may appear in different colors to indicate the severity of the action.

No other information is ever included with this sign.

This sign may be show with or without words.

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

Signal that you intend to park.

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

Neither option is correct.

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

Warm air may be uncomfortable for your passengers.

Unventilated warm air may cause the driver to become sleepy.

May cause excessive sweat.

It can reduce fuel efficiency.

Hint

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

CVC 21706

CVC 480.

CVC 22511.

12. Which of the following is true regarding a public transit bus lane?

You may cross this lane in the event that you are making a turn.

Neither option is correct.

You may drive in this lane for a maximum of one mile or ten minutes, whichever is greater.

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

Your attention is distracted by water on the windscreen.

You drive more quickly when coming out of the water.

A fish may be stuck on your wheel.

They may be wet which reduces their friction.

Hint

14. 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?

Neither option is correct.

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

Wait until the driver has begun their right turn.

15. What should you not do when being pulled over by law enforcement?

Both options are correct.

Begin moving around in your vehicle suddenly.

Refusal to roll down your window, or have your hands in open view.

16. You are traveling in hot weather which is causing the road surface to become soft. What will be most affected on your vehicle?

The windows.

The tires.

The exhaust.

The air conditioning.

Hint

17. How much space should you leave between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you when you parallel park?

2 feet.

5 feet.

1 foot.

18. You should adjust your seat and mirrors correctly in order to:

Keep the distracting vehicle controls out of reach.

Ensure you can see yourself whilst you drive.

Ensure comfort, full control and maximum field of vision.

Keep your body as close as possible to the steering wheel, even if its uncomfortable.

Hint

19. Single-track roads are only wide enough for one vehicle. If you see an oncoming vehicle, you should:

Pull into a passing place on your left or wait by a passing place on your right. If necessary, reverse to the nearest place.

Keep going if traveling down hill as you have right of way.

Stop your vehicle and expect the other driver to reverse out of the way.

Attempt to squeeze by the other vehicle.

Hint

20. Your car has been covered in snow. Which of these parts of the car should be cleared of ice and snow before beginning a journey: (Select all that apply)

The windows.

The license plates.

The hood.

The doors.

Hint

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

Roadways where the speed limit is greater than 35 mph.

Roadways where the speed limit is greater than 55 mph.

Roadways where the speed limit is greater than 40 mph.

22. Who should you allow sufficient time to cross the street?

Older pedestrians.

Pedestrians with young children.

Both options are correct.

23. In the event that you have to stop on a freeway, how should you park?

Park completely off of the pavement.

Park in the middle of the lane with your warning lights engaged.

Both options are correct.

24. You are traveling along a wet road. Your steering begins to feel light and unresponsive. You should:

Turn the steering as far as you can to the right.

Brake hard immediately.

Release the accelerator to gradually slow down.

Increase speed.

Hint

25. When parking uphill, what should you also do?

Engage your parking break.

Neither option is correct.

Make sure that your wheels are pointing towards the curb.

26. If a school bus stops on the other side of a divided highway, what must you do?

You are not required to stop your vehicle.

There is no defined rule for this situation.

Stop your vehicle and wait until the lights are no longer red.

27. Which California penal code prohibits parking in a crosshatched space?

CVC 22507.8

CVC 597.7.

CVC 480.

28. What lane should you generally drive in at all times unless otherwise posted?

Neither option is correct.

The lane that is very congested with traffic.

The lane with the smoothest flow of traffic.

29. What is this sign indicating?

Crossroad.

There is a hospital ahead.

Railroad tracks.

30. When coming to a stop sign, where must you fully stop your vehicle at?

You must stop after the stop sign.

You must stop at the white limit line.

You may choose where you are allowed to stop, as long as you make a full stop.

31. How much distance should your vehicle be visible in the event that you have to park off of the freeway.

200 feet in each direction.

100 feet in each direction.

It does not matter as you will be parking off of the pavement.

32. What is this sign indicating?

Two way traffic.

Curve.

Sharp turn.

33. Which of the following is NOT a result from overexposure to heat?

Dehydration

Heat stroke

Starvation

34. What is the correct definition of a crosswalk?

A crosswalk is the part of roadway set aside for vehicle traffic.

Neither option is correct.

A crosswalk is the part of the roadway set aside for pedestrian traffic.

35. When driving on a freeway with multiple lanes, what should you not do?

Weave in and out of traffic.

Stay in the same lane as much as possible.

Follow the posted speed.

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

1 second.

5 seconds.

3 seconds.

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

CVC 2852

CVC 2817.

CVC 480.

38. In this image, what does the red area visualize?

What is ahead.

Blind spots.

What is behind you.

39. 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 stop the wind blowing your exhaust fumes towards them.

To avoid dazzling them with your lights.

Hint

40. What California penal code prohibits you from willfully fleeing a peace officer?

CVC 2800.3

CVC 480.

CVC 21152

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

If there is traffic on the main road.

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

At any time.

When a pedestrian is waiting to cross the road.

Hint

42. While driving slower than normal, under what circumstance may you be cited?

Neither option is correct.

You will not be cited because you may have to drive slower under certain circumstances.

When you block normal and reasonable movement.

43. On a divided highway, when can you make a legal U-turn?

Only if an opening is provided in the center divider.

An opening that is typically used for first responder use.

Neither option is correct.

44. Your vehicle accelerates too quickly in wet or icy conditions and begins to skid. How should you recover control of the vehicle?

Brake hard immediately. It doesn't matter if the wheels lock.

Release the accelerator. Steer into the skid.

Speed up whilst steering away from the skid.

Increase acceleration to speed up out of the skid.

Hint

45. What is this sign indicating?

No right turn.

No U-turns allowed.

No left turn.

46. The car in front of you has a flashing amber light as shown. What do you expect the vehicle to do next?

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

Hint

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