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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Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

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.

Both A and B.

Visual Search

In this image, what does the red area visualize?

Blind spots.

What is ahead.

What is behind you.

Turns

What is a U-Turn?

Turning your vehicle around in the street to go back the way you came.

Passing a vehicle at a high rate of speed.

There is no definition for a U-Turn in the state of California.

Sharing the Road

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 right or turn right.

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

Handling Emergencies

What can you do to dry your brakes in the event that they become wet?

Increase your speed, as the faster you go, the hotter your brakes become.

Press the accelerator and the brake pedals at the same time lightly.

Increase how often you brake, as the more you brake, the hotter your brakes become.

Alcohol and Drugs

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

Give a false sense of confidence.

Reduce co-ordination and slow down reactions.

Make you a better driver.

Decrease the risk of collisions.

Traffic Controls

In addition to yielding, what must you also do when you come to a YIELD sign?

You must stop at the limit line before proceeding.

You must let any vehicle, bicyclist, or pedestrian pass before you proceed.

You may not enter the road that the sign is adjacent to.

Parking

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

3 feet longer than your vehicle.

2 feet longer than your vehicle.

1 foot longer than your vehicle.

Turns

Why should you keep your wheels pointed straight until you start your turn?

In the event you are hit from behind, you will not be pushed into oncoming traffic.

It reduces the risk of a vehicle accident.

It reduces the stress on your wheels.

10.

Alcohol and Drugs

Which of the following is true for all DUI convictions, regardless of age?

The completion of a DUI program.

You are not required to complete anything in the event that you are convicted of a DUI.

Neither option is correct.

11.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are under the age of 21, and you are caught with an alcohol beverage in your vehicle, how long can you vehicle be impounded for?

21 days.

7 days.

30 days.

12.

Laws and Rules of the Road

While pedestrians have the right-of-way, what is also required of them?

Pedestrians have their own set of rules that they must abide to since they are not in a vehicle.

Pedestrians are not required to abide by the rules of the road.

Pedestrians must abide by the rules of the road.

13.

Special Driving Situations

What effects can a soft road surface have on your vehicle? (Select all that apply)

Slippery road surface.

Reduced tire grip.

Improved fuel efficiency.

Noisier exhaust.

14.

Handling Emergencies

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

Apply the breaks.

Keep your eyes on the road.

Look for an alternate route away from traffic.

15.

Safe Driving Practices

Which circumstance is an example of when to use your horn?

On the freeway when changing lanes.

On narrow mountain roads when you can not see 200 feet ahead.

Because you are angry or upset.

16.

Parking

What does a yellow parking colored curb indicate?

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

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

No stopping is allowed at this curb.

17.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you are caught dumping or abandoning animals on a highway, how much can you be fined?

Up to $1,000

1 year in jail.

Up to $2,000.

18.

Traffic Controls

When coming to a stop sign, if there is no limit line or cross walk present, where must you stop your vehicle?

Anywhere, as it doesn't matter.

You must stop before entering the intersection.

You must stop after the stop sign.

19.

Occupant Protection

Pregnant women should do the following regarding a harness style seatbelt?

No harness should be worn because it can cause greater injury.

The harness should be worn across the breasts and over the abdomen's bulge.

The harness should be placed between the breasts and to the side of the abdomen's bulge.

20.

Laws and Rules of the Road

If there is a stop line before the crosswalk, where must you stop?

Neither option is correct.

Ignore the stop line and stop before the crosswalk.

The stop line must be obeyed first.

21.

Parking

What does a white parking colored curb indicate?

Stop only long enough to pick up/drop off passengers or mail.

No stopping is allowed at this curb.

Park for a limited time as indicated by the sign.

22.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

No U-turns allowed.

No left turn.

No right turn.

23.

Laws and Rules of the Road

When towing a vehicle or trailer, which lanes must you drive in?

Any lane as long as you are maintaining the posted speed.

Any lanes regardless of the circumstance, or posted speed.

The lane that is closest to the right side of the road.

24.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you receive a ticket during a traffic stop, what is the purpose of the promise that you sign?

Neither option is correct.

By signing, you promise to appear in traffic court.

By signing, you promise to admit fault for the citation.

25.

Visual Search

What should you do before changing lanes?

Increase speed and change lanes.

Increase speed and give a signal before changing lanes.

Look into your rearview mirror for nearby vehicles.

26.

Sharing the Road

Who should you particularly look out for when reversing?

Traffic police.

Children.

Pedestrians.

Motorcycle riders.

27.

Handling Emergencies

Another road user pulls out of a junction into your path. You should:

Use your horn to let them know you're annoyed.

Flash your headlights at the other road user to get them to accelerate more quickly.

Slow down and hold back to allow them to get clear.

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

28.

Safe Driving Practices

Which steering method is recommended when turning at low speeds?

Hand-over-hand steering.

Hand-to-Hand steering

One hand steering

29.

Special Driving Situations

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

Your attention is distracted by water on the windscreen.

They may be wet which reduces their friction.

A fish may be stuck on your wheel.

You drive more quickly when coming out of the water.

30.

Driver Readiness

Which of the following over the counter medications could make you dizzy?

Tylenol.

Cold medications.

Vitamins

31.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If an individual is from out of state, once they receive a job or become a resident, how long do they have to register their vehicle with the state of California?

5 days.

7 days.

20 days.

32.

Sharing the Road

The rear of the car in front of you has a white light. What do you expect the vehicle to do next?

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

33.

Special Driving Situations

When should you switch off your fog lights?

When visibility is greater than 500 feet.

When visibility is greater than 1000 feet.

Visibility is greater than 2000 feet.

When visibility is greater than 200 feet.

34.

Occupant Protection

What is the correct way to wear a lap belt seatbelt?

The lap belt should not be worn at all since it can cause greater injury in the case of a vehicle accident.

The lap belt should lie across your hips with as much slack as possible for comfort.

The lap belt should be snug and lies low across your hips.

35.

Traffic Controls

Which of the following traffic signals means to "proceed with caution"?

A flashing yellow traffic signal.

A solid green traffic signal.

A green arrow traffic signal.

36.

Sharing the Road

It is against the law to follow how many feet behind an emergency vehicle while their emergency lights are activated?

500 feet.

300 feet.

1,000 feet.

37.

Special Driving Situations

Which headlights should you use in the event that you have to drive in heavy fog or smoke?

Fog headlights.

High beam headlights.

Low beam headlights.

38.

Special Driving Situations

If you come to a road that is packed with snow, by how much should you reduce your speed?

Reduce your speed by half.

Come to a complete stop and call for help.

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

39.

Sharing the Road

In slow moving traffic, you should: (Select all that apply)

Use your horn to speed the traffic up.

Block other vehicles from feeding onto the road from a slip road.

Be aware of cyclists and motorcycles passing between vehicles.

Allow access into and from sideroads.

40.

Lane Control

Where are bike lanes typically located?

Alongside the interstate.

Alongside streets adjacent to vehicle traffic.

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

41.

Safe Driving Practices

In stationary traffic, you should:

Use your mobile phone to report the traffic.

Apply the parking brake and release the foot brake to deactivate the brake lights.

Use your horn aggressively to speed up the traffic.

Get out of the vehicle to have a stretch.

42.

Special Driving Situations

If your vehicle is stationary and is likely to remain so for more than a couple of minutes, you should apply the parking brake and switch off the engine in order to: (Select all that apply)

Reduce emissions.

Reduce noise pollution.

Reduce fuel consumption.

Get out of the vehicle to have a stretch.

43.

Handling Emergencies

Which of the following the Freeway Service Patrol not provide assistance with?

Towing your vehicle to a location approved by the California Highway Patrol.

Change a flat tire.

Tow your motorcycle.

44.

Visual Search

Why is it important to not develop a "fixed stare" while driving?

It is a good habit to develop as it decreases the chances of an accident.

It prevents you from seeing potential hazards ahead of you.

Neither option is correct.

45.

Turns

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

Whenever a traffic light or signal protects you from approaching vehicles.

Neither option is correct.

At any time, as long as you are not obstructing traffic.

46.

Safe Driving Practices

Who is responsible whilst a vehicle is traveling under cruise control?

The owner of the vehicle.

The driver or rider of the vehicle.

The mechanical responsible for maintenance.

The vehicle manufacturer.

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