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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[Parking]

How many inches should your vehicle be from the curve when you have finished parallel parking?

No further than 18 inches.

No further than 24 inches

No further than 6 inches.

[Traffic Controls]

What is this sign indicating?

Crossroad.

There is a hospital ahead.

Railroad tracks.

[Laws and Rules of the Road]

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

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

Before the painted lines that mark the crosswalk.

After the painted lines that mark the crosswalk.

[Visual Search]

At intersections what should you do?

Look to the right.

Both options are correct.

Look to the left first

[Special Driving Situations]

Accelerating very quickly on a wet or icy road may cause:

Better steering control.

The vehicle to skid and lose control.

The vehicle to speed up normally.

Improved wheel grip.

Hint

[Lane Control]

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

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

Neither option is correct.

Signal which direction you will be moving to.

[Driver Readiness]

Which of the following will prevent drowsy driving?

Rolling down the window.

Calling a ride service to take you to your destination.

Turning on the air conditioning.

[Sharing the Road]

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

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

Be aware of cyclists and motorcycles passing between vehicles.

Use your horn to speed the traffic up.

Allow access into and from sideroads.

Hint

[Turns]

How do you know what lane is designated as a public transit bus lane?

It is common knowledge to know what is designated as such.

Signs will be posted that designate it.

There are no specified public transit bus lanes in the state of California.

10.

[Sharing the Road]

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Radioactive

Corrosive

Flammable

11.

[Occupant Protection]

Under what circumstances are seatbelts required to be worn?

When there are more than two occupants in a vehicle.

Only when the vehicle is traveling greater than 15 miles per hour.

At all times.

12.

[Driver Readiness]

Which of the following is correct regarding emotions and driving?

Your emotions have no relation to how well you drive.

Neither option is correct.

Emotions can affect the way that you drive.

13.

[Visual Search]

Which one of the following is correct when giving enough space to another vehicle?

Avoid driving directly along other vehicles on multilane streets.

Always increase your speed when driving along side other vehicles.

Neither option is correct.

14.

[Parking]

While parked, what should you do when you are ready to exit your vehicle?

Both options are correct.

Look for passing vehicles.

Do not open your door unless it does not interfere with traffic.

15.

[Alcohol and Drugs]

If you have been drinking, and your BAC is below legal limits, which of the following is true?

Neither option is correct, as the BAC is not a reliable way to determine how much you have had to drink.

You may still show impairments, even though you are below the legal limit.

It is entirely safe to drive.

16.

[Laws and Rules of the Road]

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

Ignore the stop line and stop before the crosswalk.

Neither option is correct.

The stop line must be obeyed first.

17.

[Visual Search]

You want to reverse your car but cannot see if it is safe. You should NOT:

Glance over your shoulders to check blindspots.

Ask for assistance from a passenger or passer-by.

Get out of your vehicle and check before moving.

Use your horn and reverse slowly.

Hint

18.

[Handling Emergencies]

What should you do in the event that you begin to skid while driving on ice?

Ease off of the accelerator.

Increase your speed to create more traction.

Slam on your brakes.

19.

[Special Driving Situations]

Where are you most likely to be affect by crosswinds?

On a narrow country lane.

Travelling across a bridge on a freeway.

In a built up area.

In heavy traffic.

Hint

20.

[Vehicle Positioning]

In the event that you need to cross multiple freeway lanes, what is the best course of action.

Wait until all of the lanes are clear, then proceed to merge into the one you need to be in.

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

Cross them one at a time until each lane is clear.

21.

[Safe Driving Practices]

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

To avoid collisions.

Because you are angry or upset.

To alert other drivers that they made a mistake.

22.

[Turns]

If there is a bike lane in your path when you are making a right turn, how far can you drive in the bike lane?

1 mile.

400 feet.

200 feet.

23.

[Driver Readiness]

What can fatigue or drowsiness affect?

Your vision.

The speed of your vehicle.

Neither option is correct.

24.

[Handling Emergencies]

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

Stop and turn off the ignition.

Keep your eyes on the road.

Warn other drivers by honking and turning on your emergency lights.

25.

[Sharing the Road]

You are reversing your car and a pedestrian starts walking behind you. You should:

Use your horn to get pedestrian to move out of the way.

Stop and wait for the pedestrian to finish crossing.

Rev your engine to show your annoyance.

Keep going as you have right of way.

Hint

26.

[Traffic Controls]

What is this sign indicating?

Be prepared to yield ahead.

Directional arrow.

There is a stop sign ahead.

27.

[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 reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle is braking.

Hint

28.

[Additional Driving Laws / Rules]

If you are under the age of 18, and you are driving, what is required of your parents?

Your parents are not required to do anything.

Your parents must assume all financial responsibility for your driving.

Your parents are not required to assume financial responsibility of your driving, as they are not the one driving the vehicle.

29.

[Handling Emergencies]

You are traveling along a wet road in a vehicle without anti-lock brakes. You apply the brakes and your vehicle begins to skid. What should you do?

Release the brakes.

Increase speed.

Brake hard immediately.

Let go of the steering.

Hint

30.

[Alcohol and Drugs]

You are stopped by a police offer, and you have hidden an open container of alcohol in your glove compartment. Is this allowed?

No, as it is prohibited by law to have an open container of alcohol in the glove compartment of your vehicle.

Yes, as this is in a secured area and does not violate the law.

Yes, as you are not actively drinking the open container.

31.

[Sharing the Road]

Which of these light signals implies the car is slowing down and maybe stop?

Hint

32.

[Laws and Rules of the Road]

Unregistered and untaxed vehicles can only be used:

Between 10pm and 6am.

When the driver or rider has an appropriate license.

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

On quiet roads with little traffic.

Hint

33.

[Sharing the Road]

You want to reverse your car but there is a pedestrian waiting to cross the road. You should:

Use your horn to get pedestrian to move out of the way.

Yield to the pedestrian and wait for them to finish crossing.

Reverse quickly before pedestrian begins to cross.

Wave the pedestrian to cross.

Hint

34.

[Laws and Rules of the Road]

On a school bus, what does the yellow flashing lights mean?

They warn you to slow down and prepare to stop.

They are there to indicate that they are a school bus.

The mean nothing as they are built as a part of the school bus to fulfil a government mandate.

35.

[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 braking.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle is reversing.

Hint

36.

[Sharing the Road]

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

Long vehicles

Cars

Motorcycles

Vans

Hint

37.

[Safe Driving Practices]

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

To flash other drivers if they annoy you.

On full beam setting when there is oncoming traffic.

During the day time.

In a way that dazzles other road users.

Hint

38.

[Parking]

How much distance should your vehicle be visible in the event that you have to park off of the freeway.

It does not matter as you will be parking off of the pavement.

200 feet in each direction.

100 feet in each direction.

39.

[Parking]

Which of the following is an example of illegal parking

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

Parking next to a school.

At a red curb.

40.

[Parking]

What California penal code allows local authorities to designate public spaces as an exclusive area for charging vehicles?

CVC 480.

CVC 22651.

CVC 22511.

41.

[Vehicle Positioning]

What does it mean to "split the difference"?

If there is a danger on both sides of the road at the same time, you split the difference with the driver.

Neither option is correct.

If you do not have enough money for the toll on the HOT, you can split the difference with the toll man.

42.

[Driver Readiness]

How frequently is it recommended to have your vision checked?

Biennially

Both options are correct.

Annually

43.

[Laws and Rules of the Road]

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

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

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

Any lanes regardless of the circumstance, or posted speed.

44.

[Turns]

To make a left turn, what should you drive close to?

Drive close to the center divider line.

the left turn lane.

Both options are correct.

45.

[Parking]

What should you do when you find a space to parallel park?

Neither option is correct.

Signal that you intend to park.

Park as quickly as possible to get out of the way of oncoming traffic.

46.

[Turns]

What should you do when you are making a right turn?

Look over your right shoulder.

Reduce your speed.

Both options are correct.

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