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.

Ready? Click 'Next' to begin.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

What should you do if you are involved in a collision?

Stop and call 9-1-1 if anyone is hurt.

Argue with the other person, regardless of who caused it.

Leave the accident.

[ Sharing the Road ]

When you enter a construction zone, what should you do?

Be prepared to stop.

Reduce your speed.

Both options are correct.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

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

Five times (5x)

Triple

The same as

Ten times (10x)

Hint

[ Special Driving Situations ]

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

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

Reduce your speed to a crawl.

Reduce your speed by half.

[ 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.

30 days.

7 days.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

Lane ending.

End divided highway.

Directional arrow.

[ Lane Control ]

What are sharrows?

A route that is for the exclusive use of bicyclists.

A route for bicyclists on streets shared with vehicle traffic.

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

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

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

Honking your horn may startle other drivers.

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

Both options are correct.

[ Sharing the Road ]

Which of these should you avoid when driving around large trucks?

Both of these options are correct.

Following too closely or tailgating.

Lingering alongside a truck when they are passing.

10.

[ Sharing the Road ]

The motorcycle in front of you has a bright red light as shown. What do you expect the vehicle to do next?

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

Hint

11.

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

What is the NOTS?

A type of public transit.

The Negligent Operator Treatment System.

Neither option is correct.

12.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

What should you not do when being pulled over by law enforcement?

Both options are correct.

Begin moving around in your vehicle suddenly.

Refusal to roll down your window, or have your hands in open view.

13.

[ Lane Control ]

What do broken white lines indicate on a roadway?

They indicate a lane barrier between regular use and a preferential use lane.

They separate traffic lanes on roads with two or more lanes in the same direction.

They mark traffic lanes going in the same direction.

14.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

What should you do if you are experiencing vehicle troubles and are unable to continue driving?

Both options are correct.

Pull off of the road away from traffic.

Turn on your emergency flashers if possible.

15.

[ Lane Control ]

When passing a vehicle, what is not allowed?

Drive off the paved road to pass another vehicle in the event that you cannot do it on the paved road.

Check traffic behind and beside you.

Look ahead for road conditions and traffic that may cause other vehicles to merge as well.

16.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

What is the speed limit when you are in a business district?

35 mph, unless otherwise posted.

55 mph, unless otherwise posted.

25 mph, unless otherwise posted.

17.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

Braking harshly on a wet or icy road may cause:

The vehicle to slow down normally.

Improved wheel grip.

Better steering control.

The vehicle to skid and lose control.

Hint

18.

[ Parking ]

Which California penal code prohibits parking in a crosshatched space?

CVC 22507.8

CVC 597.7.

CVC 480.

19.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

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

Release the accelerator to gradually slow down.

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

Brake hard immediately.

Increase speed.

Hint

20.

[ Sharing the Road ]

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

Use your horn.

Keep as close to the vehicle in front as possible.

Keep well back to allow the cyclist room to manoeuvre.

Overtake the cyclist as quickly as possible.

Hint

21.

[ Sharing the Road ]

The car in front of you has three (3) red lights as shown. What do you expect the vehicle to do next?

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle is braking.

Hint

22.

[ Turns ]

Which of the following is not an illegal U-turn?

When other vehicles may hit you.

If there are no vehicles approaching you within 200 feet.

On a one-way street

23.

[ Sharing the Road ]

Which of these light signals implies the car will turn left or move to the left?

Hint

24.

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

If you purchase a vehicle from a private property, how long do you have to transfer the ownership of the vehicle?

30 days.

10 days.

5 days.

25.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

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

10 seconds.

30 seconds.

5 seconds.

26.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

What also can be classified as an intersection?

Cross streets.

Alleys.

Both options are correct.

27.

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

If you are under the age of 18 and you are in a vehicle accident, which of the following is true?

Your parents or guardians may be liable for civil damagers.

You may be fined for the damages.

Both options are correct.

28.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

What is this diagram representing?

The driver is waving at oncoming traffic.

The driver is indicating that they are turning left.

The driver is indicating that they are turning right.

29.

[ Visual Search ]

If it is hard to see 1,000 feet ahead of you, what should you do?

Proceed like normal.

Turn on your headlights.

Pull over and wait until you can see better.

30.

[ Vehicle Positioning ]

Why is it important to leave the traffic lane not too fast?

You can choose any speed you wish to exit traffic, as long as you do not obstruct traffic.

Engage your turn signal and cross all lanes simultaneously without stopping.

It allows you to remain in control of your vehicle.

31.

[ Sharing the Road ]

When an emergency vehicle has their sirens activated, where should you drive to to allow them to pass?

Neither option is correct.

The middle of the road.

The right side of the road.

32.

[ Parking ]

When parking uphill, what should you also do?

Neither option is correct.

Make sure that your wheels are pointing towards the curb.

Engage your parking break.

33.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What does this sign mean?

No entry to all traffic.

Stop at the junction.

Yield to other traffic.

Pedestrian zone ahead.

Hint

34.

[ Sharing the Road ]

Single-track roads are only wide enough for one vehicle. If you see an oncoming vehicle, you should:

Keep going if traveling down hill as you have right of way.

Stop your vehicle and expect the other driver to reverse out of the way.

Pull into a passing place on your left or wait by a passing place on your right. If necessary, reverse to the nearest place.

Attempt to squeeze by the other vehicle.

Hint

35.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

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

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

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

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

36.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

If you are convicted of DUI for the first time, in addition to having driving privileges suspended, what also may you be required to do?

Neither option is correct.

Nothing, as the suspension of driving privileges is enough of a punishment.

You will be required to complete a DUI program.

37.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is the correct interpretation for this flashing traffic signal?

Proceed with a high rate of speed.

Stop and go back.

Stop and proceed when it is safe to do so.

38.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

In an emergency, how should you brake?

Brake hard immediately, but without locking your wheels.

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

Brake gently.

Speed up to get around the emergency.

Hint

39.

[ Sharing the Road ]

Where are Low Speed Vehicles and Neighborhood Electric Vehicles restricted to?

Roadways where the speed limit is greater than 55 mph.

Roadways where the speed limit is greater than 40 mph.

Roadways where the speed limit is greater than 35 mph.

40.

[ Parking ]

What must you do in the event you are in possession of a deceased individual's disabled placard?

Return it to a Department of Motor Vehicles field office.

Neither option is correct.

Keep it for yourself as ownership transfers to you upon their death.

41.

[ Vehicle Positioning ]

When you are on a city street, how much space should you leave to merge, cross, enter/exit traffic?

3 seconds.

A full city block.

Half of a city block.

42.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

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

Both options are correct.

Move your vehicle to the right shoulder of the road.

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

43.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

There is a school ahead, and you must let the children pass before proceeding.

This sign means to stop and help someone cross the road.

Allow any elderly people, or other pedestrians to cross before proceeding.

44.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

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

This sign means that you are approaching a railroad crossing.

This sign means that you are entering a roundabout.

45.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

After how many miles should you rotate your tires?

Every 6,000 to 7,000 miles.

Every 3,000 to 5,000 miles.

Every 1,000 - 2,000 miles.

46.

[ Traffic Controls ]

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

School crossing patrols.

Traffic officers.

Traffic wardens.

Police officers.

Hint

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