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 this sign indicating?

Winding Road

Curve.

T Intersection

[ Special Driving Situations ]

Your car has been covered in snow. Which of these parts of the car should be cleared of ice and snow before beginning a journey: (Select all that apply)

The windows.

The license plates.

The doors.

The hood.

Hint

[ Sharing the Road ]

When overtaking a horse and rider, what should you do?

Flash your headlights at the horse rider.

Use your horn to warn the rider of our presence.

Overtake slowly if it is safe to do so.

Drive around as quickly as possible.

Hint

[ Sharing the Road ]

Which of these light signals implies the motorcycle is slowing down and maybe about to stop?

Hint

[ Parking ]

Before moving off in a vehicle, you should: (Select all that apply)

Check your vehicle blind spots for hidden hazards.

Speed off as quickly as possible.

Use all mirrors to check road is clear.

Use your signals (if necessary) to warn other road users.

Hint

[ 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.

[ Traffic Controls ]

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

Traffic wardens.

Traffic officers.

School crossing patrols.

Police officers.

Hint

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

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

Keep as close to the vehicle in front as possible.

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

Open your windows to improve ventilation.

Brake as quickly as possible to reduce time spent idle.

Hint

[ Handling Emergencies ]

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

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

Brake hard immediately.

Release the accelerator to gradually slow down.

Increase speed.

Hint

10.

[ Vehicle Positioning ]

What is an example of a driver who may present danger to other individuals?

Both options are correct.

Drivers who cannot see other drivers because their view is blocked.

Drivers backing out of driveways or parking space.

11.

[ Vehicle Positioning ]

When you are on the highway, how much space should you leave to merge, cross, enter/exit traffic?

A full city block.

5 seconds

Half of a city block.

12.

[ Visual Search ]

Under ideal circumstances, how long will it take to stop if you are travelling 35 mph?

210 feet.

150 feet

500 feet.

13.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

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

In the trunk of your vehicle.

In your cup holder.

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

14.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

You are traveling in heavy traffic in wet weather. Rain and spray from the road are limiting visibility. You should: (Select all that apply)

Use your flashing hazard lights.

Use dipped headlights.

Use your fog lights if visibility is below 100m.

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

Hint

15.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

When making a right turn, what should you be considering?

Ensure that you keep a minimum of ten feet from the stop line.

Check for pedestrians, and for bicyclists.

Ensure that you signal oncoming motorists they can cross.

16.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

If you are over the age of 21, what is the minimum level of BAC before it becomes unlawful to drive?

0.0005

0.0008

0.0001

17.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

Two way traffic.

Traffic signal ahead.

Merging traffic

18.

[ 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.

19.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

Who should you allow sufficient time to cross the street?

Pedestrians with young children.

Both options are correct.

Older pedestrians.

20.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

You are driving down the road and you witness a collision. Regarding using electronic devices, what may you do?

Take a picture of the accident and continue driving.

Neither option is correct.

Call for help, since this is an emergency.

21.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

If an officer suspects you of being under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol, which of the following is true?

They can legally require you to take a blood or urine test.

They cannot legally require you to take a test to prove if you are under the influence or not.

They can arrest you based off of theory.

22.

[ Occupant Protection ]

Why is it unlawful to leave a child or animal in an unattended car?

The car can rise to high temperatures quickly.

Neither option is correct.

It is not unlawful to leave a child or animal unattended in a vehicle.

23.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

Regardless of the posted speed limit, what should your speed also depend on?

Both options are correct.

Bicyclists or pedestrians crossing the road way.

The number and speed of other vehicles on the road.

24.

[ Parking ]

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

Towards the shoulder of the road.

Away from the curb.

Towards the curb.

25.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

Crossroad.

There is a hospital ahead.

Railroad tracks.

26.

[ Lane Control ]

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

Signal which direction you will be moving to.

Neither option is correct.

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

27.

[ Occupant Protection ]

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

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

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 be snug and lies low across your hips.

28.

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

How far can your cargo extend before you are required to use a 12 inch red or orange square flag to indicate the wideness of the load?

4 feet beyond the back rear bumper.

5 feet beyond the back rear bumper.

2 feet beyond the back rear bumper.

29.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

When approaching a pedestrian where do you stop in the event that you have to?

After the painted lines that mark the crosswalk.

Before the painted lines that mark the crosswalk.

You are not required to stop as you have the right-of-way since you are driving a vehicle.

30.

[ Lane Control ]

What should motorized bicycle drivers do when using a bike lane?

They should use caution to avoid bicyclists.

No special precautions are required since they are technically driving a bicycle.

Neither options are correct.

31.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

Which steering method is recommended when backing up?

Hand-to-Hand steering

One hand steering.

Hand-over-hand steering.

32.

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

What must vehicles in a funeral procession have?

Nothing is required to mark them.

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

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

33.

[ Lane Control ]

What are sharrows?

A route for bicyclists on streets shared with vehicle traffic.

A route that is for the exclusive use of bicyclists.

A route that alerts traffic that bicyclists are allowed to occupy the travel lane.

34.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

This sign means that there is an airport near by.

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

This sign indicates that planes fly through this area.

35.

[ Lane Control ]

What are two sets of solid double yellow lines that are spaced 2 feet apart indicate?

They indicate that it is considered a barrier.

The center of a road for two-way traffic.

Indicates that you may pass if the solid line is next to your driving lane.

36.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

If you are under the age of 21, and you are convicted of having a BAC of 0.01% or over, which of the following is a possible consequence?

No actions will be taken against you.

You will face life imprisonment.

Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.

37.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

What is the speed limit in any alley in the state of California?

55 mph

15 mph

25 mph

38.

[ Sharing the Road ]

Which of the following is true regarding blind pedestrians?

No special precautions are required.

They must be given the right-of-way at all times.

Neither option is correct.

39.

[ Sharing the Road ]

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Corrosive

Flammable

Radioactive

40.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

Unregistered and untaxed vehicles can only be used:

When the driver or rider has an appropriate license.

Between 10pm and 6am.

When the vehicle is off-road on private land and NEVER uses a public road.

On quiet roads with little traffic.

Hint

41.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

What law requires you to remain stopped as long as a school bus has flashing red lights?

CVC 597.7.

CVC 22454

CVC 480.

42.

[ 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.

Neither option is correct.

It prevents you from seeing potential hazards ahead of you.

43.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What does a solid green traffic signal mean?

It means Stop

It means Go

It means proceed with caution

44.

[ Parking ]

Which of the following is an example of illegal parking

At a red curb.

Parking next to a school.

When a peace officer requires you to park off of the freeway.

45.

[ Lane Control ]

What is the maximum amount of distance that you can drive in a center left turn lane?

200 feet

500 feet.

1 mile

46.

[ Parking ]

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

1 foot longer than your vehicle.

3 feet longer than your vehicle.

2 feet longer than your vehicle.

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