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.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

This sign means that there is an airport near by.

This sign indicates that you must be on the lookout for planes landing on the road you are driving on.

This sign indicates that planes fly through this area.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

What California penal code prohibits driving with an unsecured load that is a potential safety hazard?

CVC 24002

CVC 21152

CVC 480.

Handling Emergencies

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

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

Release the accelerator. Steer into the skid.

Increase acceleration to speed up out of the skid.

Speed up whilst steering away from the skid.

Alcohol and Drugs

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

It will reduce your premiums.

You will no longer be allowed to carry passengers.

You will only be able to ride a motorcycle instead.

It can invalidate your insurance.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct definition of a pedestrian?

There is no definition for a pedestrian in the state of California.

A pedestrian is a person on foot who uses a conveyance.

Any individual using a vehicle to travel.

Alcohol and Drugs

When taking medication, whom should you consult before operating a vehicle?

Your breakdown service.

Your doctor or pharmacist

A passenger in your vehicle.

The local fuel station.

Sharing the Road

What is required to operate a LSV or NEV?

A valid driver's license.

A valid learner's permit.

No form of identification is needed to operate these vehicles.

Turns

What is a U-Turn?

Passing a vehicle at a high rate of speed.

Turning your vehicle around in the street to go back the way you came.

There is no definition for a U-Turn in the state of California.

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?

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.

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

10.

Sharing the Road

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

11.

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 heavy traffic.

In a built up area.

12.

Parking

You need to park and leave your vehicle on a foggy road. You should:

Never leave any lights switched on.

Leave your headlights on.

Leave your parking lights on.

Leave your fog lights on.

13.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct course of action when you stop in a crosswalk.

It is not allowed to stop in a crosswalk.

Ensure that no pedestrians are within a block of the cross walk.

You are allowed to stop in a crosswalk in the event in you overpass the white limit line.

14.

Lane Control

What is a center left turn lane?

There are no left turn lanes indicated on a roadway.

A lane that is used for left turns on any roadway.

A lane that is located in the middle of a two-way street.

15.

Handling Emergencies

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

Apply the breaks.

Stop and turn off of the ignition.

Keep your eyes on the road.

16.

Traffic Controls

Which of the following is not true regarding a solid green traffic signal?

Do not enter the intersection if you cannot get completely across traffic before the traffic signal turns red.

You are allowed to turn left from a turn right only lane.

Give the right-of-way to any vehicle, pedestrian or bicyclist in the intersection.

17.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct definition for California's Basic Speed Law?

The Basic Speed Law means that you may never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

The Basic Speed Law means that you may drive at whatever speed you feel comfortable with.

The Basic Speed Law does not exist in the state of California.

18.

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 stop your vehicle entirely and to not continue forward.

To yield to any pedestrians before continuing on.

19.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Which of the following is true when driving in a roundabout?

You may enter using a high rate of speed.

You may pass vehicles using any additional lanes.

Do not stop or pass vehicles.

20.

Visual Search

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

Pull over and wait until you can see better.

Turn on your headlights.

Proceed like normal.

21.

Special Driving Situations

When towing, you MUST NOT: (Select all that apply)

Properly distribute the weight in your caravan or trailer.

Tow more than your licence permits.

Overload your vehicle or trailer.

Secure your load.

22.

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 shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

23.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

What should you do if you purchase a vehicle from another state?

Neither option is correct.

Ensure that it drives properly.

Ensure that it meets California's smog laws.

24.

Safe Driving Practices

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

Your mirrors and seat are adjusted correctly.

You are wearing baggy clothes.

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.

25.

Safe Driving Practices

Coasting is a term used to describe a vehicle with manual transmission traveling in neutral or with the clutch on. How does this reduce your control of the vehicle? (Check all that apply)

Speed will increase when traveling downhill.

More fuel is consumed.

You can no longer hear the engine.

Engine braking is eliminated.

26.

Turns

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

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

Signs will be posted that designate it.

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

27.

Occupant Protection

Why must a rear-facing baby seat not be placed in the front seat of a car with an active frontal airbag?

An active passenger airbag can cause injury or death to the child.

It will increase the risk of collisions.

The driver airbag will not deploy in an accident.

All airbags will become disabled.

28.

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.

29.

Parking

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

CVC 22651.

CVC 480.

CVC 597.7.

30.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are under the age of 21, and you are convicted of having a BAC of 0.01% or over, which of the following is a possible consequence?

No actions will be taken against you.

Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.

You will face life imprisonment.

31.

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 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.

32.

Parking

Which of the following is an example of illegal parking

Parking within 7.5 feet of a railroad track.

Parking adjacent to a hospital.

Neither option is correct.

33.

Handling Emergencies

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

Brake hard immediately.

Release the brakes.

Increase speed.

Let go of the steering.

34.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is a type of visual distraction?

Keeping your eyes on the road.

Mind off of the road.

Eyes off of the road.

35.

Sharing the Road

Whilst traveling at night, another vehicle is overtaking you. You should:

Dip your headlights to avoid dazzling other road users.

Switch on your hazard warning lights.

Flash your lights at the other driver.

Speed up to prevent the overtaking.

36.

Sharing the Road

It is particularly important to be aware of: (Select all that apply)

Truck drivers.

Disabled people.

Older drivers.

Fields filled with animals.

37.

Turns

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

500 feet

100 feet

200 feet

38.

Safe Driving Practices

You have turned into a sideroad and realise you have made a mistake. You should:

Stop and reverse quickly into the main road.

Use your horn and reverse around the corner to the main road.

Drive forward and find a safe place to turn around.

Reverse into the main road when the traffic is clear.

39.

Alcohol and Drugs

Regardless of age, if you are on probation for DUI, what is the minimum level of BAC before it becomes unlawful to drive?

0.0001

0.0005

0.0008

40.

Alcohol and Drugs

Which of the following is true regarding alcohol and/or drugs and driving?

It is encouraged to take drugs or drink alcohol prior to driving.

Alcohol and/or drugs impair your judgement and driving abilities.

Alcohol and drugs have no affect on your driving abilities.

41.

Safe Driving Practices

When may you use your vehicle's fog lights?

If your headlights are not working.

Any time at night.

When visibility is severely reduced.

In a tunnel.

42.

Handling Emergencies

Who can you call for free assistance in the event that your car becomes disabled on the freeway?

California Highway Patrol.

Department of Motor Vehicles.

Freeway Service Patrol.

43.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are under the age of 21, and your BAC is 0.01%, how long will your driving privileges be suspended for?

5 years.

10 years.

1 year.

44.

Safe Driving Practices

You are driving down the road and you witness a collision. Regarding using electronic devices, what may you do?

Neither option is correct.

Call for help, since this is an emergency.

Take a picture of the accident and continue driving.

45.

Parking

When you back up to parallel park, at what degree angle should you back up at?

Approximately 45 degrees.

Approximately 75 degrees.

Approximately 20 degrees.

46.

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.

Thank you for completing the 'Car Practice Test'

If you would like to review your answers before scoring, use the 'Previous' and 'Next' buttons.

Click 'Submit' to be shown a review of your scores and suggested revision.

Massachusetts Full Car Written Test