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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Safe Driving Practices

A road user in front of you is traveling slowly. You should:

Travel as closely as possible behind them to let them know you want to overtake.

Flash your headlights to tell them to speed up or move aside.

Use your horn to tell them to speed up or move aside.

Wait patiently at a safe distance behind them. Overtake when it is safe to do so.

Laws and Rules of the Road

While pedestrians have the right-of-way, what is also required of them?

Pedestrians are not required to abide by the rules of the road.

Pedestrians must abide by the rules of the road.

Pedestrians have their own set of rules that they must abide to since they are not in a vehicle.

Visual Search

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

500 feet.

210 feet.

150 feet

Handling Emergencies

What is the number available for the Freeway Service Patrol?

5-1-1.

8-1-1.

9-1-1.

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.

Both options are correct.

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

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Curve.

Two way traffic.

Sharp turn.

Safe Driving Practices

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

5 seconds.

10 seconds.

30 seconds.

Safe Driving Practices

You may use your hazard warning lights when you:

Are being towed on a freeway or unrestricted roadway.

Need to warn other road users of an obstruction ahead.

Park dangerously or illegally.

To thank other drivers.

Lane Control

What is a HOV lane?

A special lane used only for carpools, buses, motorcycles, or decaled low-emission vehicles.

HOV lanes are used for emergency vehicles only.

HOV lanes are not present in the state of California.

10.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign means that you cannot do a certain action.

Stop at the intersection before proceeding with caution.

Slow down and stop.

11.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Slippery when wet.

Curve.

T Intersection.

12.

Traffic Controls

What does this sign mean?

No entry to all traffic.

Pedestrian zone ahead.

Yield to other traffic.

Stop at the junction.

13.

Special Driving Situations

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

Yield to traffic approaching from your right.

Stop at the junction.

No entry.

Reduce speed to 30 mph.

14.

Vehicle Positioning

Which of the following is a safe way to exit the freeway?

Both options are correct.

Signal and look over your shoulder.

Signal your intention to exit 5 seconds before reaching the exit.

15.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you are under the age of 18 and you are in a vehicle accident, which of the following is true?

Both options are correct.

Your parents or guardians may be liable for civil damagers.

You may be fined for the damages.

16.

Alcohol and Drugs

When you are driving in the state of California, what do you automatically give your consent for?

Searches of your vehicle.

Breath, blood, or urine tests if you are suspected of DUI.

Neither option is correct as driving in the state of California does not automatically make you give your consent for anything.

17.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is NOT a result from overexposure to heat?

Dehydration

Starvation

Heat stroke

18.

Special Driving Situations

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

There is no water in your exhaust system.

If any fish have become stuck on your vehicle.

If your vehicle left any pollution in the water.

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

19.

Handling Emergencies

In an emergency, how should you brake?

Speed up to get around the emergency.

Brake hard immediately, but without locking your wheels.

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

Brake gently.

20.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

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

CVC 480.

CVC 2852

CVC 2817.

21.

Vehicle Positioning

What is the correct course of action when you are behind a driver who may be dangerous to others?

Neither option is correct.

Tailgate the driver.

Increase your following distance.

22.

Special Driving Situations

A typical stopping distance of a vehicle in dry weather is approximately __________ the distance of a vehicle in ICY or SNOWY weather.

The same as

A third (33%)

Half (50%)

A tenth (10%).

23.

Lane Control

What is the maximum amount of distance that you can drive in a center left turn lane?

200 feet

500 feet.

1 mile

24.

Sharing the Road

Who should you particularly look out for when reversing?

Pedestrians.

Traffic police.

Motorcycle riders.

Children.

25.

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?

No, as all children must ride in the backseat.

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

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

26.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

Allow any elderly people, or other pedestrians to cross before proceeding.

There is a school ahead, and you must let the children pass before proceeding.

This sign means to stop and help someone cross the road.

27.

Sharing the Road

What is a LSV?

A low-speed vehicle.

A neighborhood electric vehicle.

A type of public transit.

28.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

What California penal code prohibits driving with an unsecured load that is a potential safety hazard?

CVC 480.

CVC 24002

CVC 21152

29.

Special Driving Situations

Braking harshly on a wet or icy road may cause:

Improved wheel grip.

The vehicle to skid and lose control.

The vehicle to slow down normally.

Better steering control.

30.

Turns

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

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

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

Neither option is correct.

31.

Special Driving Situations

If you come to a wet road, by how much should you reduce your speed?

5 to 10 mph slower.

Do not adjust your speed at all, as you do not want to risk hydroplaning.

1 to 5 mph slower.

32.

Special Driving Situations

If your vehicle is stationary and is likely to remain so for more than a couple of minutes, you should apply the parking brake and switch off the engine in order to: (Select all that apply)

Get out of the vehicle to have a stretch.

Reduce noise pollution.

Reduce fuel consumption.

Reduce emissions.

33.

Occupant Protection

A driver decides to answer a text message that they just received while driving down the interstate. Is this a distraction?

No, as there is no law against using your phone while driving.

Yes, as this is taking your attention away from the road.

No, as you are allowed to answer text messages while driving as long as you are looking at the road every two seconds.

34.

Handling Emergencies

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

Speed up whilst steering away from the skid.

Increase acceleration to speed up out of the skid.

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

Release the accelerator. Steer into the skid.

35.

Vehicle Positioning

What is an example of a driver who may present danger to other individuals?

Drivers backing out of driveways or parking space.

Both options are correct.

Drivers who cannot see other drivers because their view is blocked.

36.

Alcohol and Drugs

Regardless of age, if you are on probation for DUI, what is the minimum level of BAC before it becomes unlawful to drive?

0.0008

0.0005

0.0001

37.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What should you do when you are approaching a sign such as this?

This sign means to be alert for possible animals in the area.

Neither option is correct.

This sign indicates what animals inhabit this area.

38.

Lane Control

What is the correct interpretation of this diagram?

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

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

Double solid lines indicates that you may not pass.

39.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

No traffic signal ahead.

Traffic signal ahead.

Stop ahead.

40.

Driver Readiness

What should you not do before driving?

Ensure that you have enough rest to drive.

Mix alcohol with your medications.

Neither option is correct.

41.

Safe Driving Practices

When should you reverse from a side road into a main road?

When there is a safe gap in the traffic. Use your horn to warn other vehicles.

Never reverse onto a main road.

If there is no traffic on the main road.

When you have another person acting as a guide.

42.

Safe Driving Practices

What is hand-to-hand steering also referred to as?

Hand-over-hand steering.

Push/pull steering.

One hand steering.

43.

Special Driving Situations

If you come to a road that has ice, by how much should you reduce your speed?

Reduce your speed by half.

Increase your speed, as the faster you go the more traction you make with the ice.

Reduce your speed to a crawl.

44.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Regardless of the posted speed limit, what should your speed also depend on?

Bicyclists or pedestrians crossing the road way.

The number and speed of other vehicles on the road.

Both options are correct.

45.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

Slow down and be ready to stop.

Both options are correct.

Yield to traffic and any pedestrians.

46.

Special Driving Situations

On curves, there is ___ pull on your vehicle.

no pull.

A strong downward pull.

A strong outward pull

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