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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Sharing the Road

You are traveling with a motorcycle riding in front of you. Why might they suddenly swerve or move across the traffic lane?

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

Motorcycle riders like to show off.

To get a better view of the road ahead.

To avoid an obstacle, such as a drain cover.

Lane Control

What are two sets of solid double yellow lines that are spaced 2 feet apart indicate?

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

The center of a road for two-way traffic.

They indicate that it is considered a barrier.

Parking

What should you do when you find a space to parallel park?

Neither option is correct.

Signal that you intend to park.

Park as quickly as possible to get out of the way of oncoming traffic.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If an individual is convicted of vandalism or graffiti, how long may their driver's license be suspended for?

Up to 1 year.

Up to 2 years.

Up to six months.

Parking

Before moving off in a vehicle, you should: (Select all that apply)

Speed off as quickly as possible.

Check your vehicle blind spots for hidden hazards.

Use your signals (if necessary) to warn other road users.

Use all mirrors to check road is clear.

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?

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

Cyclists like to show off.

To get a better view of the road ahead.

To avoid an obstacle, such as a drain cover.

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:

Revving your engine to keep it warm.

Checking your tires.

Switching off any radios you have.

Switching off your engine.

Safe Driving Practices

Why is it dangerous to use your fog lights when traveling in clear weather?

Other drivers may think there is fog ahead.

Your fog lights may dazzle other drivers.

Other drivers may mistake them for your brake lights.

They will reduce your concentration.

Occupant Protection

Pregnant women should do the following regarding a lap belt seatbelt?

The lap belt is optional because of pregnancy.

The lap belt must be worn with as little slack as possible for comfort.

The lap belt should be worn as low as possible under the abdomen.

10.

Handling Emergencies

You are traveling along a wet road. How can you tell if your tires are no longer gripping the road?

Your speed decreases unexpectedly.

The steering becomes light and unresponsive.

The engine becomes louder.

Your speed increases unexpectedly.

11.

Turns

What should you not do when making a right turn?

Increase your speed to make the turn quickly.

Turning wide into another lane.

Both options are correct.

12.

Lane Control

How is a low/zero emission vehicle indicated?

Neither option is correct.

A homemade decal that you can put on any vehicle.

A special Department of Motor Vehicles-issued decal.

13.

Occupant Protection

Children under what age must be secured in a rear facing passenger restraint system?

Under 1 year old.

Under 2 years old.

Under 5 years old.

14.

Traffic Controls

What does a white rectangular sign normally indicate?

That you must consider following these rules, as they are entirely optional.

That you must obey important rules.

There are no white rectangular signs in the state of California.

15.

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.

The best advice is to not travel in those conditions.

Both options are correct.

16.

Parking

Which of the following is an example of illegal parking

Parking where a "no parking" sign is posted.

Parking adjacent to the curb.

Both options are correct.

17.

Special Driving Situations

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

If your vehicle left any pollution in the water.

There is no water in your exhaust system.

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

If any fish have become stuck on your vehicle.

18.

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.

19.

Traffic Controls

Which of the following is NOT true regarding a flashing yellow traffic signal?

Proceed with caution.

Yield to any pedestrians, bicycles, or other vehicle in the intersection.

You may proceed like normal, as a flashing yellow traffic signal is a suggestion only.

20.

Parking

In the event that you have to stop on a freeway, how should you park?

Both options are correct.

Park in the middle of the lane with your warning lights engaged.

Park completely off of the pavement.

21.

Handling Emergencies

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

Keep your eyes on the road.

Apply the breaks.

Look for an alternate route away from traffic.

22.

Safe Driving Practices

What should you do if you have to stop in a tunnel?

Open your windows to improve ventilation.

Brake as quickly as possible to reduce time spent idle.

Leave at least a 5 meter gap between you and the vehicle in front.

Keep as close to the vehicle in front as possible.

23.

Occupant Protection

Under what circumstances are seatbelts required to be worn?

Only when the vehicle is traveling greater than 15 miles per hour.

When there are more than two occupants in a vehicle.

At all times.

24.

Safe Driving Practices

The driver ahead of you made a mistake while driving, and you want to alert them to it. What do you do?

Honk your horn at them to let them know they made a mistake.

Do nothing, and proceed with caution.

Honk your horn at them to alert them to pay attention.

25.

Visual Search

You want to reverse your car, but cannot see clearly behind using the mirrors. You should:

Get out of the car and push it backwards.

Open the car doors.

Ask for assistance from a passenger or passer-by.

Open the car windows.

26.

Special Driving Situations

Whilst driving when it is snowing, you should:

Slow down and allow plenty of time to brake gently.

Never use your fog lights.

Pull over into a service area and wait for the weather to improve.

Drive as quickly as possible.

27.

Sharing the Road

A farmer is herding cows across the road. What should you do?

Use your horn.

Slow down and be ready to stop if necessary.

Turn around and find another route.

Speed up to get around them more quickly.

28.

Safe Driving Practices

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

Flash your headlights to warn other road users.

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

Switch on your hazard lights.

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

29.

Alcohol and Drugs

What is a PAS?

There is no defined definition for PAS in the state of California.

Neither option is correct.

Preliminary alcohol screening.

30.

Occupant Protection

What brochure can you refer to in the event you are needing clarification regarding Driver Distractions?

The FFDL 28 Fast Facts Brochure

The United States Constitution

California Penal Code 597.7

31.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

5 feet.

1 foot.

10 feet.

32.

Safe Driving Practices

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

If a driver is moving slowly.

To try and get eye contact with other drivers.

To alert other drivers that they made a mistake.

33.

Vehicle Positioning

You are traveling at a safe distance between you and the vehicle in front. Another vehicle overtakes and pulls into this gap. What should you do?

Slow down to maintain a safe gap.

Speed up to overtake this new vehicle.

Use your horn

Flash your headlights.

34.

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.

35.

Safe Driving Practices

If you break down, and you have emergency flares available, what distance should you place them from your vehicle?

100 feet behind your vehicle.

200 feet behind your vehicle.

500 feet behind your vehicle.

36.

Vehicle Positioning

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

A full city block.

Half of a city block.

3 seconds.

37.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

How many points must you have in a 12 month period to be considered a negligent operator?

1 point

4 points.

2 points.

38.

Safe Driving Practices

At what times are you required to turn on your headlines?

Both options are correct.

30 minutes before sunrise.

30 minutes after sunset.

39.

Traffic Controls

Which traffic signal typically comes after the solid yellow traffic signal?

Flashing Yellow Arrow.

Solid Green.

Solid Red.

40.

Handling Emergencies

You are traveling in snowy weather. How can you tell if your tires are no longer gripping the road?

The steering becomes light and unresponsive.

Your speed increases unexpectedly.

Your speed decreases unexpectedly.

The engine becomes louder.

41.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Why is it not allowed to stop in a crosswalk?

You are not allowed to stop in a crosswalk, as it puts pedestrians in danger.

You are allowed to stop in a crosswalk, as long as you are doing it in a way that does not put pedestrians in danger.

Neither option is correct.

42.

Turns

Which of the following is true regarding a public transit bus lane?

Neither option is correct.

You may drive in this lane for a maximum of one mile or ten minutes, whichever is greater.

You may cross this lane in the event that you are making a turn.

43.

Handling Emergencies

If you are involved in an accident where no one was injured, how long do you have to notify the Department of Motor Vehicles?

10 days.

90 days.

30 days.

44.

Lane Control

When passing a vehicle, what is not allowed?

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

Check traffic behind and beside you.

Drive off the paved road to pass another vehicle in the event that you cannot do it on the paved road.

45.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Unregistered and untaxed vehicles can only be used:

On quiet roads with little traffic.

Between 10pm and 6am.

When the vehicle is off-road on private land and NEVER uses a public road.

When the driver or rider has an appropriate license.

46.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Which of the following does a roundabout not have?

Neither option is correct.

Bicycle ways.

A roadway.

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