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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Vehicle Positioning

When you are on the highway, how much space should you leave to merge, cross, enter/exit traffic?

A full city block.

5 seconds

Half of a city block.

Traffic Controls

Which of the following is true regarding a green arrow traffic signal?

You must turn in any direction as it is a green arrow.

You must turn in the direction the arrow is pointing.

Sharing the Road

Single-track roads are only wide enough for one vehicle. If you see an oncoming vehicle, you should:

Attempt to squeeze by the other vehicle.

Keep going if traveling down hill as you have right of way.

Stop your vehicle and expect the other driver to reverse out of the way.

Pull into a passing place on your left or wait by a passing place on your right. If necessary, reverse to the nearest place.

Special Driving Situations

When driving on snow, why should you stay in a higher gear?

To consume less fuel.

To drive faster.

To allow for easier braking.

To reduce likelihood of wheel spin.

Handling Emergencies

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

Apply the breaks.

Keep your eyes on the road.

Stop and turn off of the ignition.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

No right turn.

No U-turns allowed.

No left turn.

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 the alcohol container is not opened.

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

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

Sharing the Road

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

Car drivers.

Truck drivers.

Horse riders.

Cyclists.

Safe Driving Practices

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

To alert other drivers that they made a mistake.

To avoid collisions.

Because you are angry or upset.

10.

Sharing the Road

Which of the following can you do to prevent other drivers from becoming angry?

Do not tailgate other drivers.

Both options are correct.

Using your horn for non-emergencies.

11.

Handling Emergencies

What is the fourth 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.

Apply the breaks.

12.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you receive too many negligent driver points, what may the Department of Motor Vehicles do?

Suspend your license for 6 months.

Place you on a probation for 1 year.

Both options are correct.

13.

Lane Control

Where are bike lanes typically located?

Alongside streets adjacent to vehicle traffic.

Alongside the interstate.

There are no designated bike lanes in the state of California.

14.

Handling Emergencies

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

Look for an alternate route away from traffic.

Keep your eyes on the road.

Stop and turn off of the ignition.

15.

Traffic Controls

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

Police officers.

Traffic officers.

Traffic wardens.

School crossing patrols.

16.

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 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.

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

17.

Lane Control

What is a buffered bike lane?

A route for bicyclists on streets that are shared with vehicle traffic.

A lane that provides greater separation from adjacent vehicle traffic.

Neither option is correct.

18.

Traffic Controls

Oncoming traffic is stopped and they may turn left.

The signal is about to turn to a red traffic light.

The driver must increase their speed.

19.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Which of the following is the correct assumption regarding right-of-way rules?

There are no defined right-of-way rules.

Other drivers will always give you the right-of-way.

Never assume that other drivers will give you the right-of-way.

20.

Visual Search

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

Decrease your speed.

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

Increase your speed.

21.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Which of the following is correct?

No specific rules apply to a crosswalk when you are crossing it with your vehicle.

Proceed as normal when entering a crosswalk with pedestrians entering.

You must yield to all pedestrians entering or crossing a crosswalk.

22.

Handling Emergencies

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

Try to drive the car safely off the road.

Keep your eyes on the road.

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

23.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you have been drinking, and your BAC is below legal limits, which of the following is true?

You may still show impairments, even though you are below the legal limit.

Neither option is correct, as the BAC is not a reliable way to determine how much you have had to drink.

It is entirely safe to drive.

24.

Traffic Controls

What does this sign mean?

Pedestrian zone ahead.

Stop at the junction.

Yield to other traffic.

No entry to all traffic.

25.

Lane Control

What is the correct definition of a bicycle lane?

Neither option is correct

A section of the interstate where bicyclists are allowed to be.

A designated traffic lane for bicyclists defined by pavement markings and signage.

26.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

Pedestrians.

Vehicles.

Bicyclists.

27.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

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

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

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

Neither option is correct.

28.

Turns

Which of the following is not an illegal U-turn?

On a one-way street

If there are no vehicles approaching you within 200 feet.

When other vehicles may hit you.

29.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct definition of a pedestrian?

Any individual using a vehicle to travel.

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

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

30.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What law requires you to remain stopped as long as a school bus has flashing red lights?

CVC 22454

CVC 480.

CVC 597.7.

31.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you forfeit the citation fee, what is it the same as?

Pleading guilty.

Neither option is correct.

Pleading not guilty.

32.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is a type of cognitive distraction?

Reaching down to pick up an object that fell onto the floor board.

Paying full attention to the road.

Mind off of the road.

33.

Traffic Controls

What should you do when you are coming to a railroad crossing?

Continue forward without reducing speed.

Increase your speed to beat the train before it crosses.

Slow down, look and listen for any oncoming trains. Be prepared to stop.

34.

Lane Control

What is the correct interpretation of this diagram?

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

Double solid lines indicates that you may not pass.

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

35.

Lane Control

Which lane is generally the smoothest to drive in?

The middle lane

The left most lane

The right most lane

36.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are under the age of 21, and you are caught with an alcohol beverage in your vehicle, how long can you vehicle be impounded for?

7 days.

30 days.

21 days.

37.

Occupant Protection

Why is it unlawful to leave a child or animal in an unattended car?

Neither option is correct.

It is not unlawful to leave a child or animal unattended in a vehicle.

The car can rise to high temperatures quickly.

38.

Safe Driving Practices

At what point, in poor conditions, should you turn your headlights on?

When you are unable to see 1,000 feet ahead of you.

Neither option is correct.

When you are unable to see 500 feet ahead of you.

39.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What direction does traffic travel on a roundabout?

Counter-clockwise

Straight.

Clockwise

40.

Handling Emergencies

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

Ease off of the accelerator.

Slam on your brakes.

Increase your speed to create more traction.

41.

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 get a better view of the road ahead.

To avoid an obstacle, such as a drain cover.

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

42.

Visual Search

Under ideal circumstances, how long will it take to stop if you are travelling 55 mph?

500 feet.

210 feet.

400 feet.

43.

Handling Emergencies

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

Tow your motorcycle.

Change a flat tire.

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

44.

Special Driving Situations

Braking harshly on a wet or icy road may cause:

The vehicle to slow down normally.

Better steering control.

The vehicle to skid and lose control.

Improved wheel grip.

45.

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 is braking.

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

46.

Parking

How long of a parking space should you find before parallel parking?

2 feet longer than your vehicle.

3 feet longer than your vehicle.

1 foot longer than your vehicle.

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