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.
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1. What should you do if you have to stop in a tunnel?

Open your windows to improve ventilation.

Leave at least a 5 meter gap between you and the vehicle in front.

Brake as quickly as possible to reduce time spent idle.

Keep as close to the vehicle in front as possible.

Hint

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

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.

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

3. If you have an excessive BAC level, how long may you serve in jail for?

2 years.

1 month.

6 months.

4. When may you use your vehicle's horn? (Select all that apply)

When another road user poses a danger.

To alert other road users of your presence.

On am empty road in a built up area between 11.30pm and 7am.

When another road user annoys you.

Hint

5. When driving on snow, why should you stay in a higher gear?

To reduce likelihood of wheel spin.

To allow for easier braking.

To consume less fuel.

To drive faster.

Hint

6. If you willfully flee a peace officer attempting to pull you over, what is the consequence?

It is a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for no more than 1 year.

Neither option is correct.

Nothing will happen as they had no reason to stop you.

7. 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.

3 seconds.

1 second.

8. What is the correct definition of a bicycle lane?

A section of the interstate where bicyclists are allowed to be.

Neither option is correct

A designated traffic lane for bicyclists defined by pavement markings and signage.

9. Why is it important to only honk your horn when necessary?

It may make the driver angry if they made a mistake.,

Honking your horn may startle other drivers.

Both options are correct.

10. Accelerating very quickly on a wet or icy road may cause:

The vehicle to skid and lose control.

The vehicle to speed up normally.

Better steering control.

Improved wheel grip.

Hint

11. How much time should you allow before turning on a freeway?

5 seconds.

30 seconds.

10 seconds.

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

CVC 15620.

CVC 597.7.

CVC 480.

13. What do all gas-powered vehicles produce?

Oxygen.

Sodium chloride.

Carbon monoxide.

14. What is this sign indicating?

No left turn.

No U-turns allowed.

No right turn.

15. Which of the following is true when passing vehicles at crossroads and railroad crossings?

It is not dangerous to pass other vehicles at these points.

It is not dangerous to pass vehicles at these points as long as you use caution.

It is dangerous to pass vehicles at these points.

16. Why are vehicles fitted with front fog lights?

For learner drivers on the freeway.

In case your headlights are broken.

In case your vehicle breaks down.

To improve your visbility ahead.

Hint

17. In this image, what does the blue area visualize?

Blind spots.

What is ahead.

What is at your side.

18. What must vehicles in a funeral procession have?

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

Nothing is required to mark them.

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

19. You are pulled over for possible Driving under the Influence, and you refuse to submit to a blood or urine test. However, you change your mind later. What is the consequence?

There will be no consequences, as you have changed your mind and you are wiling to submit.

Your driving privilege will may still be suspended.

You will be allowed to go since you have changed your mind to submit to the required tests.

20. Which one of the following is correct when giving enough space to another vehicle?

At freeway exits, do not drive alongside other vehicles.

Always increase your speed when driving along side other vehicles.

Always increase your speed to overtake a vehicle attempting to enter a freeway.

21. Under what circumstance must you drive slower?

When there is heavy traffic.

When there is bad weather.

Both options are correct.

22. What do solid yellow lines indicate on a roadway?

The center of a road for two-way traffic.

Neither option is correct.

Indicates that you may pass freely.

23. If you are a commercial driver, and you are convicted of a DUI, what must you first do after your suspension?

Downgrade to a noncommercial license.

Nothing will happen.

Neither option is correct.

24. You have driven through deep water. What should you check at the first safe opportunity?

If your vehicle left any pollution in the water.

There is no water in your exhaust system.

Test the effectiveness of your brakes as they may be wet.

If any fish have become stuck on your vehicle.

Hint

25. What should you do to alert other drivers if an accident has happened ahead of you?

Both options are correct.

Tapping your brake pedal 3 or 4 times quickly.

By turning on your emergency flashers.

26. When you see a solid green traffic signal turn to a solid yellow traffic signal, what should you do?

Stop if you can safely, otherwise, cross the intersection with caution.

Yield to oncoming traffic.

Drive forward without reducing speed, observing the right-of-way rules.

27. Which of the following signs means to remain stopped until the green signal, or green arrow appears?

A red arrow traffic signal.

A flashing yellow traffic signal.

A flashing red traffic signal.

28. What should you do before changing lanes?

Look into your rearview mirror for nearby vehicles.

Increase speed and change lanes.

Increase speed and give a signal before changing lanes.

29. Which of the following is correct regarding lap belt and shoulder harness style seatbelts?

Wearing both will decrease the chance of a survival in a vehicle accident.

Wearing both will increase the chance of a survival in a vehicle accident.

Wearing both may cause greater injury in the event of a vehicle accident.

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

The lane with the smoothest flow of traffic.

Neither option is correct.

The lane that is very congested with traffic.

31. 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.

32. If you come to a road that has ice, by how much should you reduce your speed?

Reduce your speed to a crawl.

Reduce your speed by half.

Increase your speed, as the faster you go the more traction you make with the ice.

33. What does a solid green traffic signal mean?

It means Go

It means proceed with caution

It means Stop

34. Which of the following is an example of a condition that physicians are required to report to the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Both options are correct.

Lapses of consciousness.

Alzheimer's disease.

35. What is a PAS?

There is no defined definition for PAS in the state of California.

Preliminary alcohol screening.

Neither option is correct.

36. If there is a bike lane in your path when you are making a right turn, how far can you drive in the bike lane?

200 feet.

1 mile.

400 feet.

37. In the event that you are convicted of a hit-and-run accident that resulted in injury, what may the Department of Motor Vehicles do?

Penalize you with additional points depending on the severity of the injury.

Do nothing as the Department of Motor Vehicles has no authority over accidents.

Revoke your driver's license.

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

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

Be sure that there is enough room for your vehicle in the next lane.

Signal and change lanes without any other precautionary measures.

39. Which California penal code requires physicians to report conditions that may affect your ability to drive?

CHSC 103900

CVC 22511.

CVC 480.

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

2 feet longer than your vehicle.

3 feet longer than your vehicle.

1 foot longer than your vehicle.

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

Keep as close to the vehicle in front as possible.

Overtake the cyclist as quickly as possible.

Use your horn.

Keep well back to allow the cyclist room to manoeuvre.

Hint

42. If you become agitated or annoyed at another road user, you should:

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

Travel as closely as possible behind them to let them know you want to overtake.

Pull over, calm down and continue your journey after relaxing

Use your horn to tell them you're annoyed.

Hint

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

Neither option is correct.

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

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

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

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

Both options are correct.

Loaning your placard to friends or family.

45. This road sign has been covered in snow. What does it indicate?

Stop at the junction.

No entry.

Reduce speed to 30 mph.

Yield to traffic approaching from your right.

Hint

46. Why should you not move in front of a large truck and suddenly stop or slow down?

Neither option is correct

You can move in front of a large truck and stop or slow down suddenly, as they can stop quicker than a regular vehicle.

Because they are a much larger vehicle, it takes longer for them to stop.

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