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.
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[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

If you have an open container of alcohol, where must you keep it stored at in your vehicle?

You are not allowed to have opened containers of alcohol in your vehicle under any circumstance.

In your cup holder.

In the trunk of your vehicle.

[ Lane Control ]

Which of the following is true regarding double white lines?

Neither option is correct.

You may change lanes freely.

You must wait until a single broken white line appears before changing lanes.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

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

On narrow mountain roads when you can not see 200 feet ahead.

On the freeway when changing lanes.

Because you are angry or upset.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

No U-turns allowed.

No right turn.

No left turn.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

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

Begin moving around in your vehicle suddenly.

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

Both options are correct.

[ Lane Control ]

What are turnout areas?

Designated areas that allow other cars behind you to pass.

Neither option is correct.

Special areas where you are allowed to make U-Turns.

[ Sharing the Road ]

Which of these light signals implies the car is reversing or will reverse?

Hint

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

How much distance should you include from your vehicle to the crosswalk when stopping?

10 feet.

1 foot.

5 feet.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

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

0.0008

0.0005

0.0001

10.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

A typical stopping distance of a vehicle in dry weather is approximately __________ the distance of a vehicle in ICY or SNOWY weather.

Half (50%)

A tenth (10%).

The same as

A third (33%)

Hint

11.

[ Traffic Controls ]

After stopping at a flashing red traffic signal, what should you do?

You must wait until the light turns green.

Wait until an official clears you to proceed.

Proceed with caution and observe the right-of-way rules.

12.

[ Sharing the Road ]

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Flammable

Radioactive

Corrosive

13.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

Who should you allow sufficient time to cross the street?

Older pedestrians.

Disabled pedestrians.

Both options are correct.

14.

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

What is the NOTS?

A type of public transit.

The Negligent Operator Treatment System.

Neither option is correct.

15.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

In normal circumstances, what is the safest way to use the brakes?

Sharply and as late as possible.

Brake early and gently.

Slow down by reducing gear and using engine braking. Only brake as late as possible.

Slow down quickly as early as possible and then travel very slowly up to the stopping point.

Hint

16.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

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

Increase your speed to create more traction.

Ease off of the accelerator.

Slam on your brakes.

17.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

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

Triple

The same as

Double

Half

Hint

18.

[ Sharing the Road ]

When overtaking a horse and rider, what should you NOT do?

Wait until it is safe to overtake.

Use your horn.

Keep your distance from the horses.

Overtake slowly.

Hint

19.

[ Lane Control ]

What is bicycle boulevard?

A designated route for bicyclists on streets shared with vehicle traffic that prioritize bicycle travel.

Neither option is correct.

A lane that provides greater separation from adjacent vehicle traffic.

20.

[ Sharing the Road ]

If you are needing to make a turn, and you must enter a bike lane to do so, how much distance can you drive into the bike lane?

200 feet.

500 feet.

1 mile.

21.

[ 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?

Your driving privilege will be suspended.

Nothing will happen, since nobody was injured.

Neither option is correct.

22.

[ Sharing the Road ]

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

Overtake slower vehicles only on the right hand side.

Overtake slower vehicles on either the left or the right side.

Keep as close as possible to the vehicle in front.

Allow sufficient space to manoeuvre should an emergency vehicle need to pass.

Hint

23.

[ Vehicle Positioning ]

What does it mean to "split the difference"?

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

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.

24.

[ 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?

Let go of the steering.

Brake hard immediately.

Release the brakes.

Increase speed.

Hint

25.

[ Visual Search ]

In this image, what do the shaded areas visualize?

How far other vehicles should travel from your vehicle.

The blind spots of your vehicle.

The correct way to travel down a highway.

26.

[ Driver Readiness ]

What can fatigue or drowsiness affect?

The speed of your vehicle.

Neither option is correct.

Your vision.

27.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

When traveling behind another vehicle in fast moving traffic, what is a good rule-of-thumb for measuring a safe distance to the vehicle in front?

You can fit at least 2 other cars in the gap between you.

Leave at least a 2 second gap between you and the vehicle in front.

Always make sure you cannot read the license plate of the vehicle in front.

Always make sure you can read the license plate of the vehicle in front.

Hint

28.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

This road sign has been covered in snow. What does it indicate?

Stop at the junction.

No entry.

Yield to traffic approaching from your right.

Reduce speed to 30 mph.

Hint

29.

[ Parking ]

What must you do in the event you are in possession of a deceased individual's disabled placard?

Keep it for yourself as ownership transfers to you upon their death.

Return it to a Department of Motor Vehicles field office.

Neither option is correct.

30.

[ Sharing the Road ]

What does this diagram visualize?

A large truck's blind stop.

A representation of how large a large truck is compared to regular vehicles.

The distance that other vehicles should drive from a large truck.

31.

[ Traffic Controls ]

When you see a solid green traffic signal turn to a solid yellow traffic signal, what should you do?

Yield to oncoming traffic.

Stop if you can safely, otherwise, cross the intersection with caution.

Drive forward without reducing speed, observing the right-of-way rules.

32.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

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

Keep your eyes on the road.

Look for an alternate route away from traffic.

Stop and turn off of the ignition.

33.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

What should you do in the event that it is too bright for your signal lights to be seen easily?

Neither option is correct.

Slow down and proceed with caution.

Use hand-and-arm positions to indicate what you are doing.

34.

[ Sharing the Road ]

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

Cars

Motorcycles

Long vehicles

Vans

Hint

35.

[ Parking ]

When parking uphill, what should you also do?

Neither option is correct.

Engage your parking break.

Make sure that your wheels are pointing towards the curb.

36.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

Which of the following is true regarding impaired judgement?

Impaired judgement does not affect how you react to sounds and what you see.

Impaired judgement improves how well you response to sounds and what you see.

Impaired judgement affects how you react to sounds and what you see.

37.

[ Parking ]

When parking uphill, what way should you turn your wheels?

Away from the curb.

Towards the shoulder of the road.

Towards the curb.

38.

[ Sharing the Road ]

You are traveling slowly behind a cyclist in front of you. Why might they suddenly swerve or move across the traffic lane?

Cyclists like to show off.

To avoid an uneven road surface or an icy patch.

To get a better view of the road ahead.

As a warning to you that you're traveling too closely.

Hint

39.

[ Occupant Protection ]

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

21 years old.

16 years old.

18 years old.

40.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

What is the speed limit in any alley in the state of California?

25 mph

55 mph

15 mph

41.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

Under what circumstance must you drive slower?

Both options are correct.

When there is heavy traffic.

When there is bad weather.

42.

[ Sharing the Road ]

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Corrosive

Explosives

Flammable

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?

1 year.

5 years.

10 years.

44.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

Before making a manoeuvre, changing direction, slowing down or moving off you should always: (Select all that apply)

Give clear signals in plenty of time, having checked it is not misleading to signal at that time.

Switch on your hazard lights.

Flash your headlights to warn other road users.

Use an arm signal to emphasise or reinforce your signal if necessary.

Hint

45.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

Whilst driving or riding, you should avoid distractions such as: (Select all that apply)

Listening to the radio at a low volume.

Listening to the radio at a loud volume.

Adjusting your rear-view mirror.

Adjusting or starting the radio.

Hint

46.

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

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

Ensure that it meets California's smog laws.

Ensure that it drives properly.

Neither option is correct.

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