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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Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct definition of a crosswalk?

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

Neither option is correct.

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

Vehicle Positioning

You are needing to turn left, and you engage your turn signal. In front of you, another vehicle has their right turn signal engaged. What should you do?

Neither option is correct.

Go ahead and turn left since they have their right turn signal engaged.

Wait until the driver has begun their right turn.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation for this traffic signal?

This traffic signal means that it is legal for a pedestrian to cross the street.

This traffic signal means that you may not cross the street.

This traffic signal means that you may cross the street with caution.

Turns

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

200 feet

100 feet

500 feet

Handling Emergencies

You are traveling along a wet road. How can you tell if your tires are no longer gripping the road?

The steering becomes light and unresponsive.

The engine becomes louder.

Your speed increases unexpectedly.

Your speed decreases unexpectedly.

Alcohol and Drugs

If an officer suspects you of being under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol, and you refuse to submit to a test, what can happen?

The driver would be subject to longer driver's license suspensions.

The driver will face additional points on their license if they refuse to submit to these tests.

The driver would face no penalty as the law does not legally require you to submit these tests.

Parking

Which of the following is an example of illegal parking

Parking adjacent to a hospital.

Parking within 7.5 feet of a railroad track.

Neither option is correct.

Safe Driving Practices

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

Whenever the sun is not visible in the sky.

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

Whenever the street lights are switched on.

Between 8pm and 8am.

Visual Search

You want to reverse your car, but cannot see clearly behind using the mirrors. You should:

Open the car windows.

Get out of the car and push it backwards.

Ask for assistance from a passenger or passer-by.

Open the car doors.

10.

Turns

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

200 feet

100 feet

500 feet

11.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

Which of the following is true regarding funeral processions?

Funeral processions have the right-of-way.

Funeral processions never have the right-of-way.

Neither option is correct.

12.

Sharing the Road

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

13.

Sharing the Road

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

Use your horn.

Keep well back to allow the cyclist room to manoeuvre.

Keep as close to the vehicle in front as possible.

Overtake the cyclist as quickly as possible.

14.

Traffic Controls

What does this sign mean?

Yield to other traffic.

Stop at the junction.

No entry to all traffic.

Pedestrian zone ahead.

15.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What also can be classified as an intersection?

Cross streets.

Both options are correct.

Alleys.

16.

Parking

What does a red parking colored curb indicate?

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

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

No stopping, standing, or parking is permitted.

17.

Sharing the Road

You are about to overtake a person riding a mobility scooter in windy weather. What should you do as you overtake?

Keep as close as possible to them.

Allow plenty of space.

Use a higher gear whilst overtaking.

Use your horn.

18.

Parking

Which of the following is an example of disabled placard abuse?

Loaning your placard to friends or family.

Both options are correct.

Using a placard issued to you by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

19.

Visual Search

What do you do if a vehicle merges in front of you too closely?

Increase your speed.

Decrease your speed.

Switch to another lane and pass that vehicle for merging too closely.

20.

Parking

Which of the following is an example of disabled placard abuse?

Using a placard issued to you by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Neither option is correct.

Using a placard after it has been reporting that it has been lost or stolen.

21.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If an individual is from out of state, once they receive a job or become a resident, how long do they have to register their vehicle with the state of California?

7 days.

20 days.

5 days.

22.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

25 mph, unless otherwise posted.

35 mph, unless otherwise posted.

55 mph, unless otherwise posted.

23.

Visual Search

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

Do not stay in another driver's blind spot.

Always tailgate another vehicle.

Neither option is correct.

24.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is NOT a result from overexposure to heat?

Dehydration

Starvation

Heat stroke

25.

Parking

Which California penal code prohibits parking in a crosshatched space?

CVC 480.

CVC 597.7.

CVC 22507.8

26.

Lane Control

Which direction should you pass traffic?

You must pass traffic on the left hand side.

It is not lawful to pass any vehicle under any circumstance.

You must pass traffic on the right hand side.

27.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

What California penal code prohibits you from willfully fleeing a peace officer?

CVC 480.

CVC 2800.3

CVC 21152

28.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Under what circumstances are you allowed to cross a sidewalk with your vehicle?

You are allowed to cross a sidewalk with your vehicle for any reason.

You are allowed to cross the sidewalk in the event that you are trying to pass another vehicle.

Only to enter or exit a driveway or alley.

29.

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.

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

Not at all, as it is unlawful and dangerous.

30.

Additional Driving Laws/Rules

You MUST NOT leave your vehicle unattended if:

Your vehicle has broken down.

Your vehicle's engine is running.

Your vehicle is not immobilised.

Your vehicle is unlocked.

31.

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.

32.

Alcohol and Drugs

You are under the age of 21, and you are caught with an unopened, sealed container of alcohol in your vehicle. Is this lawful?

Yes, as long as the container of alcohol is in the trunk.

Yes, as the alcohol container is not opened.

No, this is not legal as you cannot have any form of alcohol in the vehicle when you are under the age of 21.

33.

Safe Driving Practices

What is this diagram representing?

The driver is indicating that they are turning left.

The driver is indicating that they are slowing down or stopping.

The driver is indicating that they are turning right.

34.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

At minimum, if an individual is convicted of manslaughter resulting from evading police pursuit, how long can they serve in prison?

4 to 10 years.

1 to 2 years.

2 to 3 years.

35.

Occupant Protection

If a passenger is under what age, you may be cited for them not wearing a seatbelt?

16 years old.

18 years old.

21 years old.

36.

Alcohol and Drugs

What does a Preliminary Alcohol Screening not detect?

The presence of marijuana.

The presence of alcohol.

The presence of drugs.

37.

Parking

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

CVC 22511.

CVC 22651.

CVC 480.

38.

Lane Control

Why type of roadway marking is typically used to indicate bike lanes?

A broken white line

A double yellow line.

A single solid white line.

39.

Special Driving Situations

Whilst driving when it is snowing, you should:

Drive as quickly as possible.

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

Never use your fog lights.

Slow down and allow plenty of time to brake gently.

40.

Parking

In the event that you have to stop on a freeway, how should you park?

Park in the middle of the lane with your warning lights engaged.

Both options are correct.

Park completely off of the pavement.

41.

Laws and Rules of the Road

In unmarked crosswalks, who has the right-of-way?

Pedestrians.

Vehicles.

Bicyclists.

42.

Lane Control

What is the correct interpretation of this diagram?

Double solid lines indicates that you may not pass.

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

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

43.

Laws and Rules of the Road

In addition to respecting right-of-way rules to vehicles, who does it also apply to?

All of the options are correct.

Bicyclists and motorcyclists.

Pedestrians in crosswalks.

44.

Lane Control

What is a separated bikeway?

A lane that provides greater separation from adjacent vehicle traffic.

A route for bicyclists on streets shared with vehicle traffic.

A route that is for the exclusive use of bicyclists.

45.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

When are you required to turn your headlights on?

Both options are correct.

30 minutes before sunrise.

30 minutes after sunset.

46.

Occupant Protection

What is the correct way to wear a shoulder harness style seatbelt?

Worn across the abdomen with minimal slack.

Worn across the chest with as much slack as possible.

Worn across the chest with minimal slack.

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