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.

Safe Driving Practices

When might you want to slow down instead of traveling at the speed limit? (Select all that apply)

In poor weather conditions.

When you are coming up to a blind bend in the road.

Coming up to junctions where other road users may pull out with little warning.

On an empty road in good weather.

Sharing the Road

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

Alcohol and Drugs

How long does a DUI conviction remain on your record?

1 year.

90 days.

10 years.

Handling Emergencies

Your vehicle brakes too quickly in wet or icy conditions and begins to skid. How should you recover control of the vehicle?

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

Speed up whilst steering away from the skid.

Increase acceleration to speed up out of the skid.

Release the brakes. Steer into the skid.

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

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

Sharing the Road

Which of these light signals implies the motorcycle will turn left or move to the left?

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

That two way traffic is going to be head.

Neither option is correct.

That two way traffic is now allowed on this road.

Lane Control

In what situation is it okay to pass traffic on the right-hand side?

When there is an open highway with two or more lanes of travel in your direction.

When a driver is making a left-hand turn.

Both options are correct.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Which of the following is correct?

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

Proceed as normal when entering a crosswalk with pedestrians entering.

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

10.

Safe Driving Practices

How much time should you allow before turning on a freeway?

10 seconds.

30 seconds.

5 seconds.

11.

Vehicle Positioning

When you are on a city street, how much space should you leave to merge, cross, enter/exit traffic?

3 seconds.

A full city block.

Half of a city block.

12.

Laws and Rules of the Road

At intersections without a STOP or YIELD signs, what action is correct?

Yield to traffic and any pedestrians.

Slow down and be ready to stop.

Both options are correct.

13.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

How far can your cargo extend before you are required to use a 12 inch red or orange square flag to indicate the wideness of the load?

5 feet beyond the back rear bumper.

2 feet beyond the back rear bumper.

4 feet beyond the back rear bumper.

14.

Occupant Protection

An eight year old child is riding in the front seat of a vehicle. The vehicle does not have a backseat available. Is it lawful for this child to sit in the front seat?

Yes, since there is no rear seat available, the child may sit in the front seat lawfully.

No, as all children must ride in the backseat.

As long as the child is wearing their seatbelt, it does not matter.

15.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

What California penal code prohibits you from willfully fleeing a peace officer?

CVC 480.

CVC 21152

CVC 2800.3

16.

Lane Control

Which lane is generally the smoothest to drive in?

The middle lane

The right most lane

The left most lane

17.

Traffic Controls

What does a solid yellow traffic signal mean?

Stop under all circumstances.

Go.

Caution. Stop if you can do so safely.

18.

Lane Control

What lane should you generally drive in at all times unless otherwise posted?

Neither option is correct.

The lane that is very congested with traffic.

The lane with the smoothest flow of traffic.

19.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the maximum speed limit on a two lane undivided highway?

65 mph.

55 mph.

35 mph.

20.

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

21.

Special Driving Situations

What should you do if you are driving and there is heavy fog or smoke?

Increase your following distance to other vehicles.

Both options are correct.

The best advice is to not travel in those conditions.

22.

Occupant Protection

A child is sitting in the front seat with a rear facing child passenger restraint system. Is it lawful for the driver to allow this?

Yes, as long as the child is properly restrained in the passenger seat.

No, this is not lawful. The child must be in the backseat if they are restrained in a rear facing child seat.

Neither option is correct.

23.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

This sign indicates that there is a ski lodge near by.

This sign indicates that a trolley is near by.

This sign indicates that a rest area is near by.

24.

Safe Driving Practices

If you are under the age of 18, which of the of the following is correct regarding the use of electronic devices while driving?

It is unlawful for anyone under the age of 18 to use an electronic device while driving, unless it is in the case of an emergency.

Any driver, regardless of age, may use an electronic device while driving as long as they look up every two seconds.

Neither option is correct.

25.

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 would be subject to longer driver's license suspensions.

The driver would face no penalty as the law does not legally require you to submit these tests.

The driver will face additional points on their license if they refuse to submit to these tests.

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?

Nothing will happen, since nobody was injured.

Your driving privilege will be suspended.

Neither option is correct.

27.

Safe Driving Practices

When may you flash your headlights at another road user?

To warn oncoming drivers of a hidden police patrol.

To signal another stationary road user that they can proceed.

To alert other road users of your presence.

When another road user annoys you.

28.

Traffic Controls

What does this sign normally indicate?

A police vehicle.

A hazardous vehicle.

Slow moving vehicle.

29.

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.

30.

Handling Emergencies

You are traveling along a snowy or icy 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.

Release the brakes.

Increase speed.

Brake hard immediately.

31.

Sharing the Road

What is a NEV?

A type of emergency vehicle.

A type of public transit.

A neighborhood electric vehicle.

32.

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?

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

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

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

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

33.

Driver Readiness

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

Neither option is correct

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

Notify the Department of Motor Vehicles.

34.

Special Driving Situations

What effects can a soft road surface have on your vehicle? (Select all that apply)

Noisier exhaust.

Reduced tire grip.

Improved fuel efficiency.

Slippery road surface.

35.

Safe Driving Practices

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

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

Sharply and as late as possible.

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

Brake early and gently.

36.

Laws and Rules of the Road

When turning left, what is suggested to ensure your safety?

Neither option is correct.

There are no suggested safety tips when turning left.

Keep your wheels pointed straight to be prevent being thrown into oncoming traffic in the event of an accident.

37.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is not correct about wearing a shoulder harness style seatbelt?

The shoulder harness should be worn under the arm or the back.

The shoulder harness should be worn across the shoulder and chest.

The shoulder harness should have minimal to no slack.

38.

Special Driving Situations

When towing, if your caravan or trailer begins to swerve or snake you should:

Speed up to regain control.

Turn the steering wheel to follow the trailer or caravan.

Ease off the accelerator and reduce speed gently to regain control.

Stay at a constant speed until the problem resolves itself.

39.

Traffic Controls

What does this traffic symbol mean?

To turn left.

To Stop.

Caution.

40.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

End divided highway

Crossroad.

Divided highway.

41.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What should you do if you see a stray animal on the roadway?

Honk your horn until it moves.

Swerve to miss the animal.

Slow down and/or stop if it is safe to do so.

42.

Lane Control

What do broken yellow lines indicate on a roadway?

The center of a road for two-way traffic.

Indicates that you may not pass in this area.

Indicates that you may pass if the broken line is next to your driving lane.

43.

Visual Search

In this image, what do the shaded areas visualize?

The blind spots of your vehicle.

How far other vehicles should travel from your vehicle.

The correct way to travel down a highway.

44.

Parking

Which of the following is an example of illegal parking

Parking next to a school.

When a peace officer requires you to park off of the freeway.

At a red curb.

45.

Special Driving Situations

If your vehicle is stationary and is likely to remain so for more than a couple of minutes, you should reduce emissions and noise pollution by:

Checking your tires.

Switching off your engine.

Switching off any radios you have.

Revving your engine to keep it warm.

46.

Traffic Controls

Which of the following signs means to remain stopped until the green signal, or green arrow appears?

A red arrow traffic signal.

A flashing yellow traffic signal.

A flashing red traffic signal.

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