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:

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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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Laws and Rules of the Road

What law requires you to remain stopped as long as a school bus has flashing red lights?

CVC 22454

CVC 597.7.

CVC 480.

Driver Readiness

You are traveling through a residential street. What should you be particularly aware of?

Children playing in the street.

Truck drivers.

Loud noises coming from houses.

Cars unexpectedly pulling out.

Alcohol and Drugs

What is the purpose of an IID?

A type of headlight that allows you to see better at night.

To prevent you from starting your vehicle if there is alcohol on your breath.

A device designed purely to make driving more difficult.

Handling Emergencies

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

California Highway Patrol.

Department of Motor Vehicles.

Freeway Service Patrol.

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.

When you are on a one-way street.

Neither option is correct.

Sharing the Road

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Corrosive

Explosives

Flammable

Parking

What California penal code allows local authorities to designate public spaces as an exclusive area for charging vehicles?

CVC 22651.

CVC 480.

CVC 22511.

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 alert them to pay attention.

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

Do nothing, and proceed with caution.

Visual Search

At intersections what should you do?

Look to the left first

Both options are correct.

Look to the right.

10.

Sharing the Road

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

Motorcycle riders.

Car drivers.

Pedestrians.

Truck drivers.

11.

Handling Emergencies

What can you do to prevent skidding?

Increase your speed to create more traction.

Avoid fast turns.

Make no adjustments to your driving.

12.

Traffic Controls

Where is this sign normally displayed?

High ways.

4 way intersections.

Freeways.

13.

Turns

What should you not do when making a right turn?

Both options are correct.

Increase your speed to make the turn quickly.

Turning wide into another lane.

14.

Special Driving Situations

Whilst driving when it is snowing, you should:

Drive as quickly as possible.

Never use your fog lights.

Slow down and allow plenty of time to brake gently.

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

15.

Occupant Protection

Until what age is a rear-facing child passenger restraint system required?

4 years old.

2 years old.

3 years old.

16.

Driver Readiness

Why should you be aware of warm air in the car whilst driving?

Unventilated warm air may cause the driver to become sleepy.

Warm air may be uncomfortable for your passengers.

It can reduce fuel efficiency.

May cause excessive sweat.

17.

Safe Driving Practices

In stationary traffic, you should:

Use your horn aggressively to speed up the traffic.

Apply the parking brake and release the foot brake to deactivate the brake lights.

Get out of the vehicle to have a stretch.

Use your mobile phone to report the traffic.

18.

Alcohol and Drugs

What does a Preliminary Alcohol Screening not detect?

The presence of drugs.

The presence of alcohol.

The presence of marijuana.

19.

Safe Driving Practices

You may use your hazard warning lights when you:

Park dangerously or illegally.

To thank other drivers.

Need to warn other road users of an obstruction ahead.

Are being towed on a freeway or unrestricted roadway.

20.

Parking

Which of the following is an example of illegal parking

Parking next to a school.

At a red curb.

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

21.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct definition of a pedestrian?

Any individual using a vehicle to travel.

A pedestrian is a person on foot who uses a conveyance.

There is no definition for a pedestrian in the state of California.

22.

Parking

What must you do in the event you are in possession of a deceased individual's disabled placard?

Return it to a Department of Motor Vehicles field office.

Neither option is correct.

Keep it for yourself as ownership transfers to you upon their death.

23.

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?

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.

Neither option is correct.

24.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

Exercise caution and reduce speed.

Stop if necessary to allow the pedestrian to pass.

Both options are correct.

25.

Occupant Protection

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

Worn across the chest with as much slack as possible.

Worn across the chest with minimal slack.

Worn across the abdomen with minimal slack.

26.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you fail to appear for traffic court, if you have received a traffic ticket, what can happen?

Your driver's license may be suspended.

Nothing will happen as you are not required to appear in traffic court unless you decide to go.

Nothing will happen.

27.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

End divided highway.

Lane ending.

Directional arrow.

28.

Lane Control

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

The right lane.

The left lane.

Either lane is perfectly acceptable.

29.

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?

To avoid an uneven road surface or an icy patch.

Motorcycle riders like to show off.

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

To get a better view of the road ahead.

30.

Sharing the Road

What is required to operate a LSV or NEV?

A valid driver's license.

A valid learner's permit.

No form of identification is needed to operate these vehicles.

31.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

No right turn.

No U-turns allowed.

No left turn.

32.

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 2 years.

Up to 1 year.

Up to six months.

33.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are convicted of DUI for the first time, in addition to having driving privileges suspended, what also may you be required to do?

Nothing, as the suspension of driving privileges is enough of a punishment.

You will be required to complete a DUI program.

Neither option is correct.

34.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are under the age of 21, and you are caught with an alcohol beverage in your vehicle, how much can the court fine you for?

3000

Up to $1,000

2000

35.

Parking

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

Towards the curb.

Away from the curb.

Towards the shoulder of the road.

36.

Laws and Rules of the Road

General crosswalks are normally marked with what color lines?

Yellow lines.

White lines.

Black lines.

37.

Lane Control

What lane number is considered the fast lane?

Number 3

Number 2

Number 1

38.

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.

39.

Handling Emergencies

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

Apply the breaks.

Shift to neutral.

Stop and turn off of the ignition.

40.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct course of action when it comes to traffic signs that are indicating pedestrians?

Obey them as they are there to ensure the safety of pedestrians.

Acknowledge them at your discretion, as they are not required by law.

Ignore them, as they are meant for pedestrians and not drivers.

41.

Traffic Controls

What does a solid green traffic signal mean?

It means proceed with caution

It means Stop

It means Go

42.

Sharing the Road

Which California penal code prohibits following an emergency vehicle, with a siren activated?

CVC 480.

CVC 21706

CVC 22511.

43.

Safe Driving Practices

What should you do if you are experiencing vehicle troubles and are unable to continue driving?

Turn on your emergency flashers if possible.

Pull off of the road away from traffic.

Both options are correct.

44.

Occupant Protection

At what age is it considered illegal to leave a child unattended in a vehicle?

6 years old.

5 years old.

12 years old.

45.

Laws and Rules of the Road

If there is a stop line before the crosswalk, where must you stop?

Neither option is correct.

Ignore the stop line and stop before the crosswalk.

The stop line must be obeyed first.

46.

Driver Readiness

What should you do to minimise the risk of tiredness? (Select all that apply)

Drink alcohol to boost alertness.

Stop in a safe place if you feel sleepy.

Avoid long journeys during the night when natural alertness is minimum.

Take a break for 15 minutes every 2 hours.

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