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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Lane Control

What is the correct interpretation of this diagram?

Double solid lines indicates that you may not pass.

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.

Laws and Rules of the Road

How much distance should you include from your vehicle to the crosswalk when stopping?

1 foot.

5 feet.

10 feet.

Occupant Protection

At what age is it considered illegal to leave a child unattended in a vehicle?

6 years old.

12 years old.

5 years old.

Special Driving Situations

You are driving your car in wet weather. Rain and spray from the road are limiting visibility. You should: (Select all that apply)

Use your horn so other road users are aware of you.

Use your flashing hazard lights.

Use your fog lights if visibility is below 100m.

Use dipped headlights.

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.

After the painted lines that mark the crosswalk.

Before the painted lines that mark the crosswalk.

Sharing the Road

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

Sharing the Road

Which of the following is a way for a motorcyclist to increase their chances of being seen by other drivers?

Wearing a bright colored jacket.

Both options are correct.

Using high beam headlights during daylight hours.

Occupant Protection

A driver decides to answer a text message that they just received while driving down the interstate. Is this a distraction?

No, as there is no law against using your phone while driving.

Yes, as this is taking your attention away from the road.

No, as you are allowed to answer text messages while driving as long as you are looking at the road every two seconds.

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.

10.

Traffic Controls

What does this sign mean?

No entry to only vehicular traffic.

Stop at the junction.

Tunnel ahead.

No entry to all traffic.

11.

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.

12.

Handling Emergencies

In an emergency, how should you brake?

Brake gently.

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

Speed up to get around the emergency.

Brake hard immediately, but without locking your wheels.

13.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you are under the age of 18, what can your parents or guardians do regarding your driver's license?

Neither option is correct.

They can have your driver's license cancelled.

They cannot do anything, as you have proven that you can drive since you have a driver's license.

14.

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

15.

Sharing the Road

In windy weather, a high-sided vehicle in front is overtaking a cyclist. What should you do?

Overtake the cyclist as quickly as possible.

Use your horn.

Keep as close to the vehicle in front as possible.

Keep well back to allow the cyclist room to manoeuvre.

16.

Visual Search

Why can backing up your vehicle be dangerous?

Backing your vehicle up is not dangerous in any circumstance.

Backing your vehicle can be dangerous because you may not see behind your vehicle.

Neither option is correct.

17.

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.

18.

Additional Driving Laws/Rules

You MUST NOT leave your vehicle unattended if:

Your vehicle's engine is running.

Your vehicle has broken down.

Your vehicle is unlocked.

Your vehicle is not immobilised.

19.

Sharing the Road

Which of the following can you do to prevent other drivers from becoming angry?

Do not tailgate other drivers.

Both options are correct.

Using your horn for non-emergencies.

20.

Parking

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

1 foot longer than your vehicle.

2 feet longer than your vehicle.

3 feet longer than your vehicle.

21.

Lane Control

What is the other common name for yield lines?

Shark's teeth.

Stopping points.

Passing lanes.

22.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If an individual is convicted of engaging in a speed contest that results in bodily injury to another person, what is the consequence?

Imprisonment.

Both options are correct.

A fine.

23.

Visual Search

You are traveling along a road and you see a car reversing out from a driveway on the left. You should:

Use your horn, slow down and be prepared to stop.

Speed up to get by the reversing vehicle.

Move to the right and overtake.

Keep going as you have priority.

24.

Visual Search

If it is hard to see 1,000 feet ahead of you, what should you do?

Turn on your headlights.

Pull over and wait until you can see better.

Proceed like normal.

25.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of a solid green traffic signal?

The driver must stop.

The driver may proceed.

The driver must proceed with caution.

26.

Lane Control

If you are driving slowly on a two lane road, how many vehicles must be behind you before you are required to turn into a turnout area?

1 vehicle.

3 vehicles.

5 vehicles

27.

Occupant Protection

Which Penal Code prohibits leaving or confining an animal in an unattended, hot vehicle?

CVC 15620.

CVC 597.7.

CVC 480.

28.

Sharing the Road

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

29.

Traffic Controls

Which of the following types of signs indicate that you must slow down and be ready to stop if necessary?

An eight sided red sign.

A three sided red sign.

A square red and white regulatory sign.

30.

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.

31.

Visual Search

Even though signal lights are generally followed, what else should you do?

Neither option is correct.

Follow the traffic lights at all times as they are always followed by other vehicles.

Always look left, right, and ahead for approaching traffic before continuing.

32.

Parking

How long until your vehicle may be removed if it is stopped on the freeway?

24 hours.

4 hours.

1 hour.

33.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

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

2 points.

1 point

4 points.

34.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

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

CVC 24002

CVC 480.

CVC 21152

35.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you are under the age of 18 and you are in a vehicle accident, which of the following is true?

Both options are correct.

You may be fined for the damages.

Your parents or guardians may be liable for civil damagers.

36.

Lane Control

Where are bike lanes typically located?

Alongside streets adjacent to vehicle traffic.

Alongside the interstate.

There are no designated bike lanes in the state of California.

37.

Handling Emergencies

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

Look for an alternate route away from traffic.

Apply the breaks.

Keep your eyes on the road.

38.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Curve.

Directional arrow.

Winding road.

39.

Special Driving Situations

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

A dime.

A quarter.

A penny.

40.

Occupant Protection

Until what age is a rear-facing child passenger restraint system required?

4 years old.

2 years old.

3 years old.

41.

Handling Emergencies

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

Reduce your speed and proceed with caution.

Reduce your speed so you can see what happened.

Neither option is correct.

42.

Special Driving Situations

When should you switch off your fog lights?

When visibility is greater than 200 feet.

When visibility is greater than 500 feet.

Visibility is greater than 2000 feet.

When visibility is greater than 1000 feet.

43.

Visual Search

In this image, what does the red area visualize?

What is ahead.

Blind spots.

What is behind you.

44.

Parking

When parking downhill, what way should you turn your wheels?

Towards the curb.

Towards the shoulder of the road.

Away from the curb.

45.

Driver Readiness

What can fatigue or drowsiness affect?

Neither option is correct.

The speed of your vehicle.

Your vision.

46.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

This sign means that there is an airport near by.

This sign indicates that planes fly through this area.

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

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