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.

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?

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

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

Neither option is correct.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Why is it important to respect right-of-way rules?

It helps prevent collisions and other accidents.

You are not required to respect right-of-way rules.

It is common courtesy.

Driver Readiness

Which California penal code requires physicians to report conditions that may affect your ability to drive?

CVC 480.

CHSC 103900

CVC 22511.

Sharing the Road

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

Turns

If there is a bike lane in your path when you are making a right turn, how far can you drive in the bike lane?

200 feet.

400 feet.

1 mile.

Visual Search

Before changing lanes, what should you do?

Decrease your speed suddenly, give a turn signal, then merge into the other lane.

Increase your speed and quickly change lanes.

Look over your should to make sure you aren't going to collide with another vehicle.

Occupant Protection

What is the correct way to wear a shoulder harness style seatbelt?

Worn across the chest with minimal slack.

Worn across the abdomen with minimal slack.

Worn across the chest with as much slack as possible.

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.

Safe Driving Practices

What should you do when changing lanes, slowing down, stopping, or turning?

Always signal.

Both

Always decrease speed.

10.

Occupant Protection

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

California Penal Code 597.7

The United States Constitution

The FFDL 28 Fast Facts Brochure

11.

Lane Control

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

Either lane is perfectly acceptable.

The right lane.

The left lane.

12.

Safe Driving Practices

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

Keep as close to the vehicle in front as possible.

Brake as quickly as possible to reduce time spent idle.

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

Open your windows to improve ventilation.

13.

Lane Control

What is a buffered bike lane?

A route for bicyclists on streets that are shared with vehicle traffic.

Neither option is correct.

A lane that provides greater separation from adjacent vehicle traffic.

14.

Alcohol and Drugs

Which of the following is true for all DUI convictions, regardless of age?

The completion of a DUI program.

You are not required to complete anything in the event that you are convicted of a DUI.

Neither option is correct.

15.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct course of action when you approach a pedestrian?

Both options are correct.

Stop if necessary to allow the pedestrian to pass.

Exercise caution and reduce speed.

16.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

There is a hospital ahead.

Directional arrow.

No turns are permitted.

17.

Occupant Protection

A driver begins to eat something that they just bought a restaurant. Is this a distraction?

Yes, as the driver can become distracted while eating.

No, as long as the driver is keeping their eyes on the road, it is not a distraction.,

No, the driver purchased the items and has the right to eat it before it gets cold.

18.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

This sign indicates that you must be on the lookout for pedestrians.

This sign means that there is an airport near by.

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

19.

Visual Search

In this image, what does the blue area visualize?

What is at your side.

What is ahead.

Blind spots.

20.

Vehicle Positioning

In the event that you need to cross multiple freeway lanes, what is the best course of action.

Wait until all of the lanes are clear, then proceed to merge into the one you need to be in.

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

Cross them one at a time until each lane is clear.

21.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign indicates that you are not allowed to do a certain action.

This sign indicates that you must make a full stop.

This sign indicates that you must yield.

22.

Safe Driving Practices

If your vehicle is low on fuel, you should:

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

Speed up to consume more fuel.

Begin a freeway journey.

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

23.

Parking

When parking uphill, what way should you turn your wheels?

Away from the curb.

Towards the shoulder of the road.

Towards the curb.

24.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

Yield to traffic and any pedestrians.

Both options are correct.

Slow down and be ready to stop.

25.

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.

Reduce your speed to a crawl.

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

26.

Lane Control

Which lane is generally the smoothest to drive in?

The right most lane

The left most lane

The middle lane

27.

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.

28.

Visual Search

If it is hard to see 1,000 feet ahead of you, what should you do?

Pull over and wait until you can see better.

Proceed like normal.

Turn on your headlights.

29.

Lane Control

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

Both options are correct.

When a driver is making a left-hand turn.

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

30.

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.

31.

Driver Readiness

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

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

Neither option is correct

Notify the Department of Motor Vehicles.

32.

Sharing the Road

You are about to overtake a person riding a mobility scooter in windy weather. What should you do as you overtake?

Use a higher gear whilst overtaking.

Allow plenty of space.

Use your horn.

Keep as close as possible to them.

33.

Turns

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

Both options are correct.

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

If there are no vehicles approaching you within 200 feet.

34.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is a type of cognitive distraction?

Mind off of the road.

Paying full attention to the road.

Reaching down to pick up an object that fell onto the floor board.

35.

Parking

What does a yellow 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 is allowed at this curb.

36.

Parking

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

Check your vehicle blind spots for hidden hazards.

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

Speed off as quickly as possible.

Use all mirrors to check road is clear.

37.

Special Driving Situations

Which of the following is true regarding driving at high rates of speeds?

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

The faster your speed, the less control you have of your vehicle.

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

38.

Sharing the Road

When an emergency vehicle has their sirens activated, where should you drive to to allow them to pass?

The middle of the road.

The right side of the road.

Neither option is correct.

39.

Handling Emergencies

What can you do to dry your brakes in the event that they become wet?

Press the accelerator and the brake pedals at the same time lightly.

Increase how often you brake, as the more you brake, the hotter your brakes become.

Increase your speed, as the faster you go, the hotter your brakes become.

40.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Which is the correct definition of a roundabout?

A roundabout is an intersection where traffic travels around a central island in a counter-clockwise direction.

A roundabout is the part of the roadway set aside for pedestrian traffic.

A roundabout is any place where one line of the roadway meets another roadway.

41.

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.

42.

Sharing the Road

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Radioactive

Flammable

Corrosive

43.

Traffic Controls

What does a red arrow light mean?

You are allowed to make a right turn like normal.

It is similar to a red stop light, however, you cannot make a right turn at any time.

Right turns are not allowed at any time, even when the light is green.

44.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

That two way traffic is now allowed on this road.

Neither option is correct.

That two way traffic is going to be head.

45.

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 slow down.

You MUST NOT switch on your fog lights.

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

You MUST switch on your hazard lights.

46.

Sharing the Road

You are about to overtake a horse and rider. What should you NOT do? (Select all that apply)

Overtake slowly giving them plenty of space.

Travel closely behind the horses.

Rev your engine loudly.

Use your horn.

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