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 the correct course of action when you see a solid yellow traffic signal?

Stop under all circumstances and wait for the red light.

Stop and look for pedestrians, then proceed with caution.

Stop if it is safe to do so, otherwise slow down and proceed through the intersection with caution.

Handling Emergencies

You are traveling in snowy weather. How can you tell if your tires are no longer gripping the road?

The engine becomes louder.

Your speed decreases unexpectedly.

The steering becomes light and unresponsive.

Your speed increases unexpectedly.

Traffic Controls

What does a solid yellow traffic signal mean?

Stop under all circumstances.

Go.

Caution. Stop if you can do so safely.

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

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

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

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.

Park completely off of the pavement.

Both options are correct.

Occupant Protection

Under what circumstances are seatbelts required to be worn?

At all times.

When there are more than two occupants in a vehicle.

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

Sharing the Road

You are traveling slowly behind a cyclist in front of you. Why should you give the cyclist plenty of space when overtaking?

The cyclist might swerve to avoid an uneven road surface.

So that they are more likely to see you.

To get a better view of the road ahead.

So that you can travel faster.

Parking

When parking uphill or downhill, with no curb, what way should you turn your wheels?

Towards the shoulder of the road.

Towards the curb.

Away from the curb.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Directional arrow.

No turns are permitted.

There is a hospital ahead.

10.

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.

11.

Sharing the Road

When you are in a construction zone, what should you not do?

Stop and watch the road work.

Obey instructions from the flaggers present.

Obey special signs.

12.

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.

13.

Laws and Rules of the Road

You MUST NOT reverse your vehicle:

Without someone to act as a guide.

Further than is necessary.

Without using your horn to warn other road users.

Into a side road.

14.

Traffic Controls

Which of the following is allowed when you are at a red stop light?

You may make a right turn while yielding to all pedestrians vehicles.

You may ignore the red stop light and continue on.

You may continue forward, or make a left turn, whenever you decide.

15.

Driver Readiness

Which of the following is correct regarding emotions and driving?

Emotions can affect the way that you drive.

Neither option is correct.

Your emotions have no relation to how well you drive.

16.

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.

You will be required to complete a DUI program.

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

17.

Visual Search

What does it mean to tailgate another vehicle?

When you are passing another vehicle at a high rate of speed.

To drive too close behind another vehicle.

Neither option is correct.

18.

Sharing the Road

On a divided highway with 4 or more traffic lanes in one direction, what lane do large trucks typically drive in?

The lane just to the left of the right most lane.

Any lane they choose, as long as they maintain the posted speed limit.

The left lost lane.

19.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is true when a child is seated next to a side air bag?

You are encouraged to seat your child next to a side air bag.

The child may be at serious risk of injury or fatal injury.

There is no risk associated with seating a child next to a side airbag.

20.

Vehicle Positioning

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

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

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

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

21.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

Both options are correct.

The number and speed of other vehicles on the road.

Bicyclists or pedestrians crossing the road way.

22.

Sharing the Road

What California penal code allows Safety Enhanced-Double Fine Zones.

CVC 480.

CVC 42010

CVC 22511.

23.

Special Driving Situations

You are traveling in hot weather which is causing the road surface to become soft. What will be most affected on your vehicle?

The tires.

The air conditioning.

The exhaust.

The windows.

24.

Driver Readiness

Which of the following is an example of a condition that physicians are required to report to the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Alzheimer's disease.

Lapses of consciousness.

Both options are correct.

25.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you willfully flee a peace officer attempting to pull you over, what is the consequence?

Neither option is correct.

Nothing will happen as they had no reason to stop you.

It is a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for no more than 1 year.

26.

Handling Emergencies

Your vehicle brakes too quickly in wet or icy conditions and begins to skid. How should you recover control of the vehicle?

Release the brakes. Steer into the skid.

Increase acceleration to speed up out of the skid.

Speed up whilst steering away from the skid.

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

27.

Special Driving Situations

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

Begin moving around in your vehicle suddenly.

Both options are correct.

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

28.

Vehicle Positioning

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

Keep close to the vehicle in front.

Use your high-beam headlights.

Use your flashing hazard lights.

Use your dipped headlights so that you can be seen.

29.

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.

30.

Occupant Protection

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

16 years old.

21 years old.

18 years old.

31.

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.

32.

Laws and Rules of the Road

General crosswalks are normally marked with what color lines?

Black lines.

White lines.

Yellow lines.

33.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

What must vehicles in a funeral procession have?

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

Nothing is required to mark them.

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

34.

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.

35.

Occupant Protection

A child is sitting in the front seat with a rear facing child passenger restraint system. Is it lawful for the driver to allow this?

Yes, as long as the child is properly restrained in the passenger seat.

Neither option is correct.

No, this is not lawful. The child must be in the backseat if they are restrained in a rear facing child seat.

36.

Alcohol and Drugs

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

0.0001

0.0005

0.0008

37.

Driver Readiness

Which of the following over the counter medications could make you dizzy?

Tylenol.

Cold medications.

Vitamins

38.

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 shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle is reversing.

39.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

In the event that you are convicted of a hit-and-run accident that resulted in injury, what may the Department of Motor Vehicles do?

Revoke your driver's license.

Penalize you with additional points depending on the severity of the injury.

Do nothing as the Department of Motor Vehicles has no authority over accidents.

40.

Special Driving Situations

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

Double

Triple

Half

The same as

41.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Divided highway.

Crossroad.

End divided highway

42.

Vehicle Positioning

When you merge onto the freeway, how many seconds of space should you leave between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you?

3 seconds.

5 seconds.

1 second.

43.

Special Driving Situations

If your vehicle is stationary and is likely to remain so for more than a couple of minutes, you should reduce emissions and noise pollution by:

Checking your tires.

Switching off your engine.

Revving your engine to keep it warm.

Switching off any radios you have.

44.

Visual Search

You are traveling along a road and you see a car reversing out from a driveway on the left. You should NOT:

Speed up and overtake.

Slow down.

Be prepared to stop.

Use your horn to warn the other driver of your presence.

45.

Safe Driving Practices

You have turned into a sideroad and realise you have made a mistake. You should NOT:

Find an alternative route.

Reverse onto the main road.

Keep going forward to find a safe place to turn around.

Perform a three-point turn manoeuvre.

46.

Safe Driving Practices

Why is it dangerous to use your fog lights when traveling in clear weather?

Other drivers may mistake them for your brake lights.

Other drivers may think there is fog ahead.

Your fog lights may dazzle other drivers.

They will reduce your concentration.

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