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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Occupant Protection

Under which circumstance is a child under the age of 8 NOT allowed to ride in the front seat of a vehicle?

There is no rear seat.

The child passenger restraint system cannot be installed properly in the rear set.

The driver of the vehicle is not able to purchase a federally-approved child passenger restraint system.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Which of the following does a roundabout not have?

Bicycle ways.

Neither option is correct.

A roadway.

Laws and Rules of the Road

When turning left, what is suggested to ensure your safety?

Keep your wheels pointed straight to be prevent being thrown into oncoming traffic in the event of an accident.

There are no suggested safety tips when turning left.

Neither option is correct.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct definition of a crosswalk?

Neither option is correct.

A crosswalk is the part of the roadway set aside for pedestrian traffic.

A crosswalk is the part of roadway set aside for vehicle traffic.

Special Driving Situations

Whilst driving when it is snowing, you should:

Slow down and allow plenty of time to brake gently.

Pull over into a service area and wait for the weather to improve.

Drive as quickly as possible.

Never use your fog lights.

Parking

What does a green parking colored curb indicate?

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

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

No stopping is allowed at this curb.

Special Driving Situations

Where are you most likely to be affect by crosswinds?

On a narrow country lane.

In a built up area.

In heavy traffic.

Travelling across a bridge on a freeway.

Special Driving Situations

Why are vehicles fitted with front fog lights?

In case your vehicle breaks down.

To improve your visbility ahead.

In case your headlights are broken.

For learner drivers on the freeway.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is required to do when approaching a crosswalk?

Reduce your speed and exercise caution.

Both options are correct.

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

10.

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?

30 days.

7 days.

21 days.

11.

Occupant Protection

Until what age is a rear-facing child passenger restraint system required?

4 years old.

2 years old.

3 years old.

12.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

Swerve to miss the animal.

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

Honk your horn until it moves.

13.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Why is it important to respect right-of-way rules?

It helps prevent collisions and other accidents.

It is common courtesy.

You are not required to respect right-of-way rules.

14.

Safe Driving Practices

Before setting off on a journey, you should ensure that: (Select all that apply)

You are wearing baggy clothes.

Your mirrors and seat are adjusted correctly.

Your mobile phone can be easily reached in case you receive a call.

You know all the controls in your vehicle and how to use them.

15.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What should you do when you are approaching a sign such as this?

Neither option is correct.

This sign indicates what animals inhabit this area.

This sign means to be alert for possible animals in the area.

16.

Sharing the Road

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

17.

Lane Control

What is the correct interpretation of this diagram?

No passing if the solid yellow line is on your side.

Double solid lines indicates that you may not pass.

Broken yellow line indicates that you may pass if it can be done so safely.

18.

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.

19.

Safe Driving Practices

When traveling behind another vehicle in fast moving traffic, what is a good rule-of-thumb for measuring a safe distance to the vehicle in front?

Always make sure you can read the license plate of the vehicle in front.

Leave at least a 2 second gap between you and the vehicle in front.

Always make sure you cannot read the license plate of the vehicle in front.

You can fit at least 2 other cars in the gap between you.

20.

Sharing the Road

Which of the following is correct regarding emergency vehicles with their sirens activated?

You must yield the right-of-way.

Decrease your speed and proceed like normal.

You can proceed like normal, ignoring the sirens and lights.

21.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Directional arrow.

Lane ending.

End divided highway.

22.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this traffic signal?

To continue driving as long as you keep an eye out for other vehicles.

To yield to any pedestrians before continuing on.

To stop your vehicle entirely and to not continue forward.

23.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

15 mph

40 mph

25 mph

24.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct definition of an intersection?

Neither option is correct.

An intersection is any place where one line of roadway meets another roadway.

An intersection is the part of the roadway set aside for pedestrian traffic.

25.

Special Driving Situations

Braking harshly on a wet or icy road may cause:

The vehicle to skid and lose control.

Improved wheel grip.

Better steering control.

The vehicle to slow down normally.

26.

Safe Driving Practices

A road user in front of you is traveling slowly. You should:

Flash your headlights to tell them to speed up or move aside.

Use your horn to tell them to speed up or move aside.

Wait patiently at a safe distance behind them. Overtake when it is safe to do so.

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

27.

Parking

What California penal code allows a vehicle to be removed after 4 hours?

CVC 597.7.

CVC 22651.

CVC 480.

28.

Occupant Protection

In what situation is it okay to leave your child and/or animals in a hot vehicle?

When the windows are fully opened to allow as much air as possible into the vehicle.

Not at all, as it is unlawful and dangerous.

When the windows are cracked slightly to allow air to enter the vehicle.

29.

Vehicle Positioning

You are traveling in fog behind another vehicle. What should you do to reduce the chances of an accident?

Keep a safer distance from the vehicle in front.

Use your flashing hazard lights.

Use your high-beam headlights.

Keep close to the vehicle in front.

30.

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 braking.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle is reversing.

31.

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.

32.

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?

You will be required to complete a DUI program.

Neither option is correct.

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

33.

Alcohol and Drugs

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

0.0001

0.0008

0.0005

34.

Laws and Rules of the Road

At intersections without a STOP or YIELD signs, what action is correct?

Slow down and be ready to stop.

Both options are correct.

Yield to traffic and any pedestrians.

35.

Vehicle Positioning

Which of the following is a safe way to exit the freeway?

Signal and look over your shoulder.

Both options are correct.

Signal your intention to exit 5 seconds before reaching the exit.

36.

Safe Driving Practices

When traveling at night, your vehicles headlights MUST be switched on. For this purpose, night time is defined as:

Whenever the street lights are switched on.

Whenever the sun is not visible in the sky.

Between 8pm and 8am.

The period between half an hour after sunset and half an hour before sunrise.

37.

Parking

What does a blue parking colored curb indicate?

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

This parking is only permitted for those with a disabled placard or license plate.

No stopping, standing, or parking is permitted.

38.

Safe Driving Practices

At what times are you required to turn on your headlines?

30 minutes after sunset.

30 minutes before sunrise.

Both options are correct.

39.

Lane Control

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

Signal and change lanes without any other precautionary measures.

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

Check for vehicles that may or may not be in your blind spot.

40.

Traffic Controls

What does this sign mean?

Yield to other traffic.

Pedestrian zone ahead.

No entry to all traffic.

Stop at the junction.

41.

Alcohol and Drugs

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

You will no longer be allowed to carry passengers.

You will only be able to ride a motorcycle instead.

It can invalidate your insurance.

It will reduce your premiums.

42.

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 double yellow lines.

In off-street parking areas.

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

43.

Traffic Controls

What does a white rectangular sign normally indicate?

That you must consider following these rules, as they are entirely optional.

There are no white rectangular signs in the state of California.

That you must obey important rules.

44.

Sharing the Road

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

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

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

Attempt to squeeze by the other vehicle.

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

45.

Laws and Rules of the Road

If you choose to drive slower than normal at any other time, what lane do you not drive in?

Lane One

Lane Two

Lane Three

46.

Turns

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

100 feet

500 feet

200 feet

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