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.

Handling Emergencies

According to the California Highway Patrol, what should you do if your vehicle becomes disabled on the freeway?

Stay inside your vehicle with the seat belt on until help arrives.

Both options are correct.

Safely pull to the right shoulder.

Safe Driving Practices

What should you do to alert other drivers if an accident has happened ahead of you?

Both options are correct.

Tapping your brake pedal 3 or 4 times quickly.

By turning on your emergency flashers.

Safe Driving Practices

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

During the day time.

On full beam setting when there is oncoming traffic.

To flash other drivers if they annoy you.

In a way that dazzles other road users.

Special Driving Situations

Which of the following is true regarding driving at high rates of speeds?

The faster your speed, the less control you have of your vehicle.

The faster you drive, the better your gas mileage will be.

The faster your speed, the more control you have of your vehicle.

Special Driving Situations

Braking harshly on a wet or icy road may cause:

Better steering control.

The vehicle to slow down normally.

Improved wheel grip.

The vehicle to skid and lose control.

Handling Emergencies

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

Your speed decreases unexpectedly.

The engine becomes louder.

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.

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.

Lane Control

Which direction should you pass traffic?

You must pass traffic on the left hand side.

You must pass traffic on the right hand side.

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

10.

Special Driving Situations

You are traveling in heavy traffic in wet weather. Rain and spray from the road are limiting visibility. You should: (Select all that apply)

Use dipped headlights.

Use your fog lights if visibility is below 100m.

Use your horn so other road users are aware of you.

Use your flashing hazard lights.

11.

Handling Emergencies

Which of the following the Freeway Service Patrol not provide assistance with?

Towing your vehicle to a location approved by the California Highway Patrol.

Change a flat tire.

Tow your motorcycle.

12.

Sharing the Road

You are about to overtake a horse and rider. What should you NOT do? (Select all that apply)

Travel closely behind the horses.

Overtake slowly giving them plenty of space.

Use your horn.

Rev your engine loudly.

13.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Be prepared to proceed with caution.

Directional arrow.

There is a stop sign ahead.

14.

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

15.

Turns

Under which circumstance can you make a legal U-turn in a residential district?

Both options are correct.

Across a double yellow line when it is safe and legal.

If there are no vehicles approaching you within 200 feet.

16.

Sharing the Road

How much can you be fined if you commit a traffic violating in a construction zone?

Up to $1,000

Up to $2,000.

One year in prison.

17.

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.

Pedestrians in crosswalks.

Bicyclists and motorcyclists.

18.

Turns

Under which circumstance can you make a legal U-turn in a residential district?

At any time, as long as you are not obstructing traffic.

Whenever a traffic light or signal protects you from approaching vehicles.

Neither option is correct.

19.

Sharing the Road

Some of the most vulnerable road users are: (Select all that apply)

Truck drivers.

Cyclists.

Horse riders.

Car drivers.

20.

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 entering a roundabout.

This sign means that you are approaching a railroad crossing.

21.

Special Driving Situations

If you drive through deep water your brakes might become less effective. What should you do?

Speed up then brake harshly to quickly dry them.

Speed up to dry your brakes faster.

Gently apply light pressure to the brakes while driving slowly to dry them out.

Do not use your brakes for at least 10 minutes.

22.

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.

Only to enter or exit a driveway or alley.

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

23.

Handling Emergencies

What is a possible punishment if you fail to notify the Department of Motor Vehicles in the event that you are in a collision?

Neither option is correct.

Nothing will happen, since nobody was injured.

Your driving privilege will be suspended.

24.

Traffic Controls

You MUST obey signals given by the following: (Select all that apply)

Traffic wardens.

Police officers.

Traffic officers.

School crossing patrols.

25.

Special Driving Situations

If you are not able to see any farther than 100 feet in front of you, what should you reduce your speed to?

30 mph or below.

50 mph.

45 mph.

26.

Alcohol and Drugs

Consuming alcohol will have the following effect: (Select all that apply)

Improve co-ordination and reaction times.

Reduce driving ability, even if you're below the legal limit.

Take time to leave your body making you unfit to drive even hours later.

Affect judgement of speed, distance and risk.

27.

Turns

What is a U-Turn?

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.

Passing a vehicle at a high rate of speed.

28.

Sharing the Road

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

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

Decrease your speed and proceed like normal.

You must yield the right-of-way.

29.

Sharing the Road

What is a LSV?

A low-speed vehicle.

A type of public transit.

A neighborhood electric vehicle.

30.

Vehicle Positioning

When traveling in wet weather, you should keep well back from the vehicle in front. This will:

Increase your ability to accelerate.

Reduce your typical stopping distance.

Decrease fuel consumption.

Increase your ability to see and plan ahead.

31.

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?

To get a better view of the road ahead.

The cyclist might swerve to avoid an uneven road surface.

So that you can travel faster.

So that they are more likely to see you.

32.

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.

33.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What should you do if you see senior citizens crossing the road ahead?

Rev your engine loudly to get them to move out of the way.

Use your horn to alert them to your presence.

Slow down and prepare to stop. Be patient and allow them to finish crossing.

Flash your lights in case they are hard of hearing.

34.

Driver Readiness

What should you not do before driving?

Neither option is correct.

Ensure that you have enough rest to drive.

Mix alcohol with your medications.

35.

Sharing the Road

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

Allow plenty of space.

Use a higher gear whilst overtaking.

Use your horn.

Keep as close as possible to them.

36.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct course of action if you see a sign that states "Wrong Way"?

Slow down and be ready to stop.

Back out or turn around and return to the correct side of the road.

This sign indicates that danger is ahead.

37.

Visual Search

Even though signal lights are generally followed, what else should you do?

Neither option is correct.

Follow the traffic lights at all times as they are always followed by other vehicles.

Always look left, right, and ahead for approaching traffic before continuing.

38.

Safe Driving Practices

The driver ahead of you made a mistake while driving, and you want to alert them to it. What do you do?

Do nothing, and proceed with caution.

Honk your horn at them to let them know they made a mistake.

Honk your horn at them to alert them to pay attention.

39.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

How much can you be fined if you are smoking while there is a minor in your vehicle?

100

200

500

40.

Safe Driving Practices

When should you reverse from a side road into a main road?

When there is a safe gap in the traffic. Use your horn to warn other vehicles.

When you have another person acting as a guide.

Never reverse onto a main road.

If there is no traffic on the main road.

41.

Occupant Protection

Children under what age must be secured in a rear facing passenger restraint system?

Under 5 years old.

Under 2 years old.

Under 1 year old.

42.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

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

It is common courtesy.

It helps prevent collisions and other accidents.

43.

Special Driving Situations

While driving at night, where should you look when a car with bright headlights is coming from the other direction?

Look to the right edge of your lane.

Look at the other driver.

Look at the left side of your lane.

44.

Handling Emergencies

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

Stop and turn off the ignition.

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

Keep your eyes on the road.

45.

Occupant Protection

At what age is it considered illegal to leave a child unattended in a vehicle?

6 years old.

12 years old.

5 years old.

46.

Parking

What should you do before backing up to parallel park?

Lift your foot off of the brake.

Both options are correct.

Check your mirrors.

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