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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Special Driving Situations

Braking harshly on a wet or icy road may cause:

The vehicle to skid and lose control.

Improved wheel grip.

The vehicle to slow down normally.

Better steering control.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

CVC 480.

CVC 597.7.

CVC 22454

Turns

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

At any point in the roadway, as long as you are not obstructing traffic.

Neither option is correct.

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

Alcohol and Drugs

You and two passengers are pulled over by a police officer. Your backseat passenger has an open container of alcohol that they are actively drinking. Is this against the law?

Neither option is correct.

No, as the driver is not the one holding or actively drinking the open container of alcohol.

Yes, as all open containers of alcohol must be kept in the trunk, or where passengers are not seated.

Special Driving Situations

Fast driving in wet or icy conditions may cause:

The vehicle to handle normally.

The vehicle to skid and lose control.

Improved wheel grip.

Better steering control.

Parking

Where is it NOT acceptable to park and leave your vehicle? (Select all that apply)

On-street areas marked out by double yellow lines.

On-street areas marked out by yellow zig zag lines along the road.

On-street parking bays marked out by white lines.

In off-street parking areas.

Visual Search

In this image, what does the yellow area visualize?

What is at your side.

What is ahead.

Blind spots.

Special Driving Situations

After how many miles should you rotate your tires?

Every 3,000 to 5,000 miles.

Every 1,000 - 2,000 miles.

Every 6,000 to 7,000 miles.

Parking

What California penal code allows local authorities to designate public spaces as an exclusive area for charging vehicles?

CVC 480.

CVC 22651.

CVC 22511.

10.

Occupant Protection

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

It will increase the risk of collisions.

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

The driver airbag will not deploy in an accident.

All airbags will become disabled.

11.

Parking

How much distance should your vehicle be visible in the event that you have to park off of the freeway.

200 feet in each direction.

It does not matter as you will be parking off of the pavement.

100 feet in each direction.

12.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

1 foot.

10 feet.

5 feet.

13.

Sharing the Road

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

Truck drivers.

Car drivers.

Cyclists.

Horse riders.

14.

Special Driving Situations

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

No entry.

Reduce speed to 30 mph.

Yield to traffic approaching from your right.

Stop at the junction.

15.

Lane Control

Apart from looking in your mirrors, what should you do before changing lanes?

Signal and change lanes without any other precautionary measures.

Be sure that there is enough room for your vehicle in the next lane.

Change lanes without a signal, as long as you do it slowly to let other drivers know.

16.

Lane Control

What should you do before passing another vehicle?

Pass the other vehicle at a high rate of speed to beat any traffic.

Look ahead for road conditions and traffic that may cause other vehicles to merge as well.

There are no suggestions when passing another vehicle, only to do it with caution.

17.

Turns

What should you not do when making a left turn?

Cut the corner of the lane belonging to the vehicles coming towards you.

Look over your left shoulder.

Decrease your speed.

18.

Sharing the Road

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

19.

Safe Driving Practices

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

To alert other drivers that they made a mistake.

If a driver is moving slowly.

To try and get eye contact with other drivers.

20.

Parking

What does a red parking colored curb indicate?

Park for a limited time as indicated by a sign or the time painted on the curb.

Stop no longer than the time posted to load/unload passengers or freight.

No stopping, standing, or parking is permitted.

21.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

When are you required to turn your headlights on?

30 minutes before sunrise.

Both options are correct.

30 minutes after sunset.

22.

Handling Emergencies

What do you need to provide to the Emergency Notification System if you have to call them due to your vehicle stalling on railroad tracks?

Your location and the railroad crossing number if posted.

The year and make of your vehicle.

Neither option is correct as you do not call the Emergency Notification System in this situation

23.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Sharp turn.

Curve.

Two way traffic.

24.

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.

25.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What also can be classified as an intersection?

Cross streets.

Alleys.

Both options are correct.

26.

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.

27.

Sharing the Road

Where are Low Speed Vehicles and Neighborhood Electric Vehicles restricted to?

Roadways where the speed limit is greater than 55 mph.

Roadways where the speed limit is greater than 40 mph.

Roadways where the speed limit is greater than 35 mph.

28.

Safe Driving Practices

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

In a way that dazzles other road users.

On full beam setting when there is oncoming traffic.

During the day time.

To flash other drivers if they annoy you.

29.

Vehicle Positioning

What should you do when entering the freeway?

Enter the freeway at or near the speed of traffic.

Decrease your speed below the speed of traffic.

Increase your speed so you can overtake the vehicle closest to you.,

30.

Safe Driving Practices

When may you use your vehicle's horn? (Select all that apply)

To alert other road users of your presence.

When another road user annoys you.

When another road user poses a danger.

On am empty road in a built up area between 11.30pm and 7am.

31.

Parking

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

Approximately 20 degrees.

Approximately 75 degrees.

Approximately 45 degrees.

32.

Driver Readiness

Why should you be aware of warm air in the car whilst driving?

Warm air may be uncomfortable for your passengers.

It can reduce fuel efficiency.

May cause excessive sweat.

Unventilated warm air may cause the driver to become sleepy.

33.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Why is it encouraged for a driver to not pass another vehicle that is stopped at a crosswalk?

Neither option is correct.

You are allowed to pass another vehicle stopped at a crosswalk.

A pedestrian may be in front of the vehicle in a position where you cannot see them.

34.

Parking

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

Return it to a Department of Motor Vehicles field office.

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

Neither option is correct.

35.

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.

36.

Driver Readiness

You develop poor vision, which of the following is correct after you have visited your doctor?

Neither option is correct

Notify the Department of Motor Vehicles.

You should not notify the Department of Motor Vehicles as they are not required to know.

37.

Traffic Controls

What does a flashing red traffic signal mean?

Continue on like normal, however, expect a delay ahead.

You must stop your vehicle, and proceed when it is safe.

You must stop your vehicle and wait for the light to turn green.

38.

Turns

To make a right turn, what should you drive close to?

The center of the road.

The right side of the road.

The left side of the road.

39.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Added lane.

Merging traffic.

Curve

40.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

No U-turns allowed.

No right turn.

No left turn.

41.

Occupant Protection

Until what age is a rear-facing child passenger restraint system required?

2 years old.

3 years old.

4 years old.

42.

Special Driving Situations

You are traveling along a road and you cannot see more than 100 meters (328 feet) in front. What should you do?

You MUST NOT switch on your fog lights.

You MUST NOT slow down.

You MUST use headlights. You may use fog lights if necessary.

You MUST switch on your hazard lights.

43.

Sharing the Road

What is a Safety Enhanced-Double Fine Zone?

An area where fines are doubled for traffic violations.

There are no double fine zones in the state of California.

Neither option is correct.

44.

Turns

On a divided highway, when can you make a legal U-turn?

An opening that is typically used for first responder use.

Only if an opening is provided in the center divider.

Neither option is correct.

45.

Visual Search

Under ideal circumstances, how long will it take to stop if you are travelling 35 mph?

500 feet.

210 feet.

150 feet

46.

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.

Both options are correct.

Place you on a probation for 1 year.

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