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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Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If an individual is convicted of engaging in a speed contest that results in bodily injury to another person, what is the consequence?

Imprisonment.

A fine.

Both options are correct.

Handling Emergencies

You are traveling along a wet road. Your steering begins to feel light and unresponsive. You should:

Brake hard immediately.

Turn the steering as far as you can to the right.

Increase speed.

Release the accelerator to gradually slow down.

Safe Driving Practices

If your vehicle is low on fuel, you should:

Keep driving until you almost run out. Cars are more efficient with less fuel in the tank.

Speed up to consume more fuel.

Begin a freeway journey.

Stop at the nearest service station to refuel as soon as possible.

Lane Control

Which of the following is true when passing vehicles at crossroads and railroad crossings?

It is not dangerous to pass vehicles at these points as long as you use caution.

It is dangerous to pass vehicles at these points.

It is not dangerous to pass other vehicles at these points.

Sharing the Road

Which of the following is an example of when you can pass a light-rail vehicle?

When the light-rail vehicle is in your way, and you need to get over.

Neither option is correct.

When you are on a one-way street.

Sharing the Road

You want to reverse your car but there is a pedestrian waiting to cross the road. You should:

Reverse quickly before pedestrian begins to cross.

Use your horn to get pedestrian to move out of the way.

Yield to the pedestrian and wait for them to finish crossing.

Wave the pedestrian to cross.

Special Driving Situations

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

Double

The same as

Triple

Half

Special Driving Situations

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

Increased use of the footbrake can reduce its effectiveness.

Vehicle is safer to drive.

Vehicle handling and response is improved.

It may become more difficult to select the appropriate gear when needed.

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.

10.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

What California penal code prohibits an individual from obstructing or interfering with a funeral procession?

CVC 2852

CVC 480.

CVC 2817.

11.

Handling Emergencies

In an emergency, how should you brake?

Brake hard immediately, but without locking your wheels.

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

Brake gently.

Speed up to get around the emergency.

12.

Sharing the Road

There are sheep in the road. What should you do?

Slow down and be ready to stop if necessary.

Use your horn.

Turn around and find another route.

Speed up to get around them more quickly.

13.

Handling Emergencies

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

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

Keep your eyes on the road.

Try to drive the car safely off the road.

14.

Vehicle Positioning

Why is it important to leave the traffic lane not too fast?

It allows you to remain in control of your vehicle.

You can choose any speed you wish to exit traffic, as long as you do not obstruct traffic.

Engage your turn signal and cross all lanes simultaneously without stopping.

15.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct definition of an intersection?

Neither option is correct.

An intersection is the part of the roadway set aside for pedestrian traffic.

An intersection is any place where one line of roadway meets another roadway.

16.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the penalty for failing to stop for a school bus?

Neither option is correct.

A fine of up to $1,000.

A traffic citation.

17.

Parking

What is parallel parking?

A driving technique that allows you to park adjacent to a public transit bus lane lawfully.

A driving technique that allows you to park parallel to the road in line with other vehicles.

A driving technique that allows you to park parallel to an interstate in the event that you are tired from driving.

18.

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

0.0008

0.0005

19.

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?

50 mph.

45 mph.

30 mph or below.

20.

Parking

What is a crosshatched area adjacent to a parking space mean?

This means that this is a no parking area.

Any vehicle can park here for a limited amount of time.

This means that only motorcyclists can park there.

21.

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 reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle is braking.

22.

Traffic Controls

What is this type of sign meant for?

This sign indicates what you should do in the event that your vehicle stalls on railroad tracks.

This sign provides you a number to make a complaint about another driver.

Nothing. This sign is meant for highway officials only.

23.

Sharing the Road

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

Truck drivers.

Pedestrians.

Motorcycle riders.

Car drivers.

24.

Handling Emergencies

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

Department of Motor Vehicles.

California Highway Patrol.

Freeway Service Patrol.

25.

Sharing the Road

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

Keep as close as possible to the vehicle in front.

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

Overtake slower vehicles only on the right hand side.

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

26.

Lane Control

If there are only two lanes, which lane should you choose for the smoothest driving?

The right lane.

Either lane is perfectly acceptable.

The left lane.

27.

Special Driving Situations

If there is not a speed limit posted before a curve, which should you do?

Judge how sharp the curve is and increase your speed.

Judge how sharp the curve is and adjust your speed.

Judge how sharp the curve is and make no speed adjustment.

28.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

What is the fee you may be required to pay to the Department of Motor Vehicles in the event that you driver's license is suspended?

200

29.

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.

30.

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.

31.

Turns

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

If there are no vehicles approaching you within 200 feet.

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

Both options are correct.

32.

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.

33.

Parking

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

CVC 480.

CVC 22651.

CVC 597.7.

34.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Curve.

Winding road.

Directional arrow.

35.

Traffic Controls

What does this sign mean?

No entry to all traffic.

No entry to only vehicular traffic.

Tunnel ahead.

Stop at the junction.

36.

Sharing the Road

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

Use your horn to speed the traffic up.

Block other vehicles from feeding onto the road from a slip road.

Allow access into and from sideroads.

Be aware of cyclists and motorcycles passing between vehicles.

37.

Special Driving Situations

You have driven through deep water. What should you check at the first safe opportunity?

Test the effectiveness of your brakes as they may be wet.

If any fish have become stuck on your vehicle.

If your vehicle left any pollution in the water.

There is no water in your exhaust system.

38.

Sharing the Road

The motorcycle in front of you has a flashing amber light as shown. What do you expect the vehicle to do next?

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle is braking.

39.

Alcohol and Drugs

Yourself, and your parent are in the vehicle when you are pulled over by a police officer. In the backseat of the vehicle, there is an unopened, sealed container of alcohol. Since you are the individual driving the vehicle, is it lawful for this container of alcohol to be in your vehicle?

Neither option is correct.

Yes, as your parent is in the vehicle with you and is over the age of 21.

No, as alcohol containers cannot be in your vehicle under any circumstance.

40.

Special Driving Situations

What are some of the dangers if you are driving on a flooded road?

Both options are correct.

The roadway can collapse.

The vehicle can be swept off of the road.

41.

Special Driving Situations

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

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

Begin moving around in your vehicle suddenly.

Both options are correct.

42.

Special Driving Situations

What is most commonly used to check the tread on your tires?

A dime.

A quarter.

A penny.

43.

Vehicle Positioning

What does it mean to "split the difference"?

If there is a danger on both sides of the road at the same time, you split the difference with the driver.

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

Neither option is correct.

44.

Occupant Protection

How many types of driver distractions are there?

45.

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.

46.

Lane Control

What should you do before overtaking? (Select all that apply)

Make sure the road is sufficiently clear ahead.

Make sure other road users are not overtaking you.

Make sure there is a suitable gap in front of the vehicle you plan to overtake.

Flash your lights first to try to get the vehicle you plan to overtake to speed up.

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