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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Sharing the Road

Which of these other road users might not take a normal route through a roundabout? (Select all that apply)

Horse riders.

Cars

Long vehicles.

Cyclists

Sharing the Road

You are about to overtake a cyclist in windy weather. Why should you leave extra room as you overtake?

To avoid dazzling them with your lights.

In case a gust of wind pushes them across the lane.

To stop the wind blowing your exhaust fumes towards them.

To reduce fuel consumption.

Lane Control

Where are bike lanes typically located?

Alongside streets adjacent to vehicle traffic.

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

Alongside the interstate.

Sharing the Road

Which of these vehicles might not take the normal route through a roundabout?

Long vehicles

Cars

Motorcycles

Vans

Driver Readiness

How frequently is it recommended to have your vision checked?

Annually

Biennially

Both options are correct.

Visual Search

At intersections what should you do?

Both options are correct.

Look to the right.

Look to the left first

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign indicates that you are not allowed to do a certain action.

This sign indicates that you are entering the incorrect road with the incorrect vehicle.

This sign indicates that you are entering the wrong way of traffic.

Parking

Which California penal code prohibits parking in a crosshatched space?

CVC 22507.8

CVC 480.

CVC 597.7.

Safe Driving Practices

You MUST NOT use your vehicle's lights: (Select all that apply)

In a way that dazzles other road users.

On full beam setting when there is oncoming traffic.

To flash other drivers if they annoy you.

During the day time.

10.

Lane Control

What is a center left turn lane?

A lane that is located in the middle of a two-way street.

A lane that is used for left turns on any roadway.

There are no left turn lanes indicated on a roadway.

11.

Parking

Where is it NOT acceptable to park and leave your vehicle? (Select all that apply)

On-street parking bays marked out by white lines.

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

In off-street parking areas.

On-street areas marked out by double yellow lines.

12.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation for this pedestrian signal?

Neither option is correct.

This pedestrian signal means you are allowed to cross the street.

This pedestrian signal means to not cross the street.

13.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

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

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

Neither option is correct.

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

14.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

This sign indicates that a rest area is near by.

This sign indicates that there is a ski lodge near by.

This sign indicates that a trolley is near by.

15.

Driver Readiness

If you are dazzled by bright sunlight, you should:

Speed up to get through the dazzle as quickly as possible.

Turn your head and face away from the road.

Close your eyes until the dazzling goes away.

Slow down, and if necessary stop.

16.

Lane Control

You may never drive to the left of two solid yellow lines unless:

Instructed by construction or other signs.

Both options are correct.

You are in a carpool lane.

17.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What should you do if you see senior citizens crossing the road ahead?

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

Flash your lights in case they are hard of hearing.

Use your horn to alert them to your presence.

Slow down and prepare to stop. Be patient and allow them to finish crossing.

18.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What should you do if you see a stray animal on the roadway?

Swerve to miss the animal.

Honk your horn until it moves.

Slow down and/or stop if it is safe to do so.

19.

Occupant Protection

Pregnant women should do the following regarding a lap belt seatbelt?

The lap belt is optional because of pregnancy.

The lap belt should be worn as low as possible under the abdomen.

The lap belt must be worn with as little slack as possible for comfort.

20.

Lane Control

What lane is considered the left most lane?

Number 3

Number 2

Number 1

21.

Handling Emergencies

In an emergency, how should you brake?

Brake gently.

Brake hard immediately, but without locking your wheels.

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

Speed up to get around the emergency.

22.

Safe Driving Practices

Which steering method is recommended when turning at low speeds?

One hand steering

Hand-over-hand steering.

Hand-to-Hand steering

23.

Sharing the Road

At what speed do slow moving vehicles typically travel?

55 mph.

65 mph.

25 mph or less.

24.

Lane Control

Which lane is generally the smoothest to drive in?

The middle lane

The left most lane

The right most lane

25.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is required to do when approaching a crosswalk?

Be prepared to stop to ensure the safety of the pedestrian.

Both options are correct.

Reduce your speed and exercise caution.

26.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign means that you are entering a roundabout.

This sign means that you are approaching a railroad crossing.

This sign means that you are entering an Emergency Only road.

27.

Occupant Protection

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

Not using handheld devices while driving.

Reaching for an object inside of the vehicle.

Looking at Google Maps or another GPS application.

28.

Sharing the Road

On a divided highway with 4 or more traffic lanes in one direction, what lane do large trucks typically drive in?

The left lost lane.

The lane just to the left of the right most lane.

Any lane they choose, as long as they maintain the posted speed limit.

29.

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

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

They do not require a child passenger restraint system.

30.

Alcohol and Drugs

You have been convicted of driving a car whilst intoxicated (after drinking too much alcohol). What will happen to your insurance?

It will reduce your premiums.

It can invalidate your insurance.

You will only be able to ride a motorcycle instead.

You will no longer be allowed to carry passengers.

31.

Lane Control

Which of the following is true regarding bicycle lane?

It is legal to drive your vehicle in all bicycle lanes.

Neither options are correct.

It is illegal to drive in a bicycle lane, unless under certain circumstances.

32.

Safe Driving Practices

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

Your fog lights may dazzle other drivers.

Other drivers may mistake them for your brake lights.

They will reduce your concentration.

Other drivers may think there is fog ahead.

33.

Laws and Rules of the Road

General crosswalks are normally marked with what color lines?

Black lines.

Yellow lines.

White lines.

34.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Two way traffic.

Sharp turn.

Slippery when wet.

35.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign indicates that you must follow its instruction.

Indicates that you must yield before proceeding.

This sign means that you are not allowed to do a certain action.

36.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the speed limit when you are within 100 feet of a railroad?

15 mph

25 mph

40 mph

37.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

This sign indicates that there is a ski lodge near by.

This sign means that there is an airport near by.

This sign means that a rest area is one mile ahead.

38.

Special Driving Situations

Which of the following is true regarding driving at high rates of speeds?

The faster your speed, the more control you have of your vehicle.

The faster your speed, the less control you have of your vehicle.

The faster you drive, the better your gas mileage will be.

39.

Special Driving Situations

At what speed can your tires loss all contact with the road if there is a lot of water?

50 mph.

30 mph.

20 mph.

40.

Special Driving Situations

On curves, there is ___ pull on your vehicle.

A strong outward pull

no pull.

A strong downward pull.

41.

Turns

What is 200 feet most often compared to, to help visualize the distance?

A quarter the distance of an average airport.

Neither option is correct.

Half of an American football field.

42.

Sharing the Road

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

Both options are correct.

Using high beam headlights during daylight hours.

Wearing a bright colored jacket.

43.

Safe Driving Practices

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

Brakes are less effective in foggy conditions.

To reduce fuel consumption.

To avoid being dazzled by fog lights from other vehicles.

To allow more time to react to developing hazards.

44.

Sharing the Road

The rider of the motorcycle in front of you is moving their hand up and down as shown in the picture. What do you expect the vehicle to do next?

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

45.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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.

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

There is no defined rule for this situation.

46.

Traffic Controls

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

School crossing patrols.

Traffic wardens.

Traffic officers.

Police officers.

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