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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[ Occupant Protection ]

What is the correct way to wear a shoulder harness style seatbelt?

Worn across the abdomen with minimal slack.

Worn across the chest with as much slack as possible.

Worn across the chest with minimal slack.

[ Visual Search ]

What should you do when backing up?

Back up quickly to get out of the way of oncoming traffic.

Neither option is correct.

Back up slowly to avoid collisions.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

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

To dazzle other road users.

During dull daytime weather.

When another vehicle is overtaking you.

At night in built-up areas.

Hint

[ Lane Control ]

What is a buffered bike lane?

Neither option is correct.

A route for bicyclists on streets that are shared with vehicle traffic.

A lane that provides greater separation from adjacent vehicle traffic.

[ Occupant Protection ]

Which of the following is considered a driver's distraction?

Reaching for an object inside of the vehicle.

Looking at Google Maps or another GPS application.

Not using handheld devices while driving.

[ Occupant Protection ]

Which of the following are true regarding children under the age of 8, and are also less than 4 feet 9 inches tall?

They do not require a child passenger restraint system.

They are not required to wear seatbelts due to their age and height.

They must be properly secured in a federally-approved child passenger restraint system.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

What is the fifth 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.

Stop and turn off the ignition.

[ 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

[ Special Driving Situations ]

Where are you most likely to be affect by crosswinds?

In a built up area.

Travelling across a bridge on a freeway.

On a narrow country lane.

In heavy traffic.

Hint

10.

[ Sharing the Road ]

When you are in a construction zone, what should you not do?

Obey instructions from the flaggers present.

Obey special signs.

Stop and watch the road work.

11.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

If you have an open container of alcohol, where must you keep it stored at in your vehicle?

In your cup holder.

In the trunk of your vehicle.

You are not allowed to have opened containers of alcohol in your vehicle under any circumstance.

12.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

What is an IID?

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

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

An ignition interlock device.

13.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

Why should you reduce your speed when traveling in foggy conditions?

To reduce fuel consumption.

To allow more time to react to developing hazards.

To avoid being dazzled by fog lights from other vehicles.

Brakes are less effective in foggy conditions.

Hint

14.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

A typical stopping distance of a vehicle in dry weather is approximately __________ the normal distance of a vehicle in wet weather.

The same as

Triple

Double

Half

Hint

15.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

In the event that you are convicted, for the first time, of DUI, how long will your driving privileges be suspended for?

1 month.

15 days.

6 months.

16.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

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

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

When a pedestrian is waiting to cross the road.

At any time.

If there is traffic on the main road.

Hint

17.

[ Occupant Protection ]

A driver begins to eat something that they just bought a restaurant. Is this a distraction?

No, as long as the driver is keeping their eyes on the road, it is not a distraction.,

No, the driver purchased the items and has the right to eat it before it gets cold.

Yes, as the driver can become distracted while eating.

18.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

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

Keep your eyes on the road.

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

Stop and turn off of the ignition.

19.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

You have turned into a sideroad and realise you have made a mistake. You should NOT:

Keep going forward to find a safe place to turn around.

Perform a three-point turn manoeuvre.

Reverse onto the main road.

Find an alternative route.

Hint

20.

[ Vehicle Positioning ]

You are traveling at a safe distance between you and the vehicle in front. Another vehicle overtakes and pulls into this gap. What should you do?

Flash your headlights.

Use your horn

Slow down to maintain a safe gap.

Speed up to overtake this new vehicle.

Hint

21.

[ Parking ]

Under what circumstances may you park on a freeway?

When a stop is specifically permitted.

In an emergency.

Both options are correct.

22.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

Which organization has provided suggestions on the correct way for hand positioning on steering wheels?

Transportation Security Administration.

Department of Motor Vehicles.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

23.

[ Traffic Controls ]

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

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

At any time.

Only when a green signal or a green arrow appears.

24.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

If an officer suspects you of being under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol, and you refuse to submit to a test, what can happen?

The driver would face no penalty as the law does not legally require you to submit these tests.

The driver will face additional points on their license if they refuse to submit to these tests.

The driver would be subject to longer driver's license suspensions.

25.

[ Sharing the Road ]

When overtaking a horse and rider, what should you NOT do?

Wait until it is safe to overtake.

Overtake slowly.

Use your horn.

Keep your distance from the horses.

Hint

26.

[ Turns ]

Under which circumstance can you make a legal U-turn?

Across a double yellow line when it is safe and legal.

Neither option is correct.

At any point in the roadway, as long as you are not obstructing traffic.

27.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

What also can be classified as an intersection?

Both options are correct.

Cross streets.

Alleys.

28.

[ Turns ]

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

500 feet

200 feet

100 feet

29.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

You are traveling in snowy weather. Your steering begins to feel light and unresponsive. You should:

Increase speed.

Brake hard immediately.

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

Release the accelerator to gradually slow down.

Hint

30.

[ Vehicle Positioning ]

What should you do when entering the freeway?

Decrease your speed below the speed of traffic.

Enter the freeway at or near the speed of traffic.

Increase your speed so you can overtake the vehicle closest to you.,

31.

[ Parking ]

What California penal code allows local authorities to designate public spaces as an exclusive area for charging vehicles?

CVC 22651.

CVC 22511.

CVC 480.

32.

[ Sharing the Road ]

You are traveling slowly behind a cyclist in front of you. Why should you give the cyclist plenty of space when overtaking?

So that they are more likely to see you.

So that you can travel faster.

The cyclist might swerve to avoid an uneven road surface.

To get a better view of the road ahead.

Hint

33.

[ Sharing the Road ]

What California penal code allows Safety Enhanced-Double Fine Zones.

CVC 480.

CVC 42010

CVC 22511.

34.

[ Occupant Protection ]

What brochure can you refer to in the event you are needing clarification regarding Driver Distractions?

California Penal Code 597.7

The FFDL 28 Fast Facts Brochure

The United States Constitution

35.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

In which situation should you signal your turn?

Before pulling next to the curb or away from the curb.

Neither option is correct.

When you are stopping your vehicle.

36.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

Why is it dangerous to use your fog lights when traveling in clear weather?

Other drivers may think there is fog ahead.

They will reduce your concentration.

Your fog lights may dazzle other drivers.

Other drivers may mistake them for your brake lights.

Hint

37.

[ Turns ]

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

Neither option is correct.

Only if an opening is provided in the center divider.

An opening that is typically used for first responder use.

38.

[ 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 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.

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

39.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

You want to reverse your car but cannot see if it is safe. You should:

Use your horn.

Reverse very slowly.

Get out of your vehicle and check before moving.

Rev your engine loudly.

Hint

40.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

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

There is no defined rule for this situation.

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

You are not required to stop your vehicle.

41.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

What should you do when you are being pulled over by law enforcement?

Both options are correct.

Turn on your right turn signal to indicate to the police officer that you acknowledge them.

Move your vehicle to the right shoulder of the road.

42.

[ Vehicle Positioning ]

You are driving along a freeway in wet weather. You should keep well back from the vehicle in front because:

Reduce your typical stopping distance.

Increase your ability to accelerate.

Decrease fuel consumption.

Increase your ability to see and plan ahead.

Hint

43.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

Consuming alcohol will have the following effect: (Select all that apply)

Reduce co-ordination and slow down reactions.

Give a false sense of confidence.

Make you a better driver.

Decrease the risk of collisions.

Hint

44.

[ Sharing the Road ]

Whilst traveling at night, another vehicle is overtaking you. You should:

Switch on your hazard warning lights.

Dip your headlights to avoid dazzling other road users.

Speed up to prevent the overtaking.

Flash your lights at the other driver.

Hint

45.

[ Parking ]

Where is it acceptable to park and leave your vehicle? (Select all that apply)

In off-street parking areas.

On-street parking bays marked out by white lines.

On-street areas marked out by yellow zig zag lines along the road.

On-street areas marked out by double yellow lines.

Hint

46.

[ Traffic Controls ]

You MUST obey signals given by the following: (Select all that apply)

Traffic officers.

Traffic wardens.

School crossing patrols.

Police officers.

Hint

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