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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Some questions may have more than one answer, a note will be displayed when to do this.
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[ Occupant Protection ]

Under which conditions may a child under 8 years old may ride in the front seat of a vehicle?

All of the above.

The child passenger restraint system cannot be installed properly in the rear set.

When there is no rear seat available.

[ Additional Driving Laws/Rules ]

If your vehicle's engine is running, you MUST NOT:

Leave your vehicle unattended.

Clean any ice of the windows.

Rev the engine to warm it up.

Switch it off if you're waiting to pick someone up.

Hint

[ Sharing the Road ]

In slow moving traffic, you should: (Select all that apply)

Allow sufficient space to manoeuvre should an emergency vehicle need to pass.

Keep as close as possible to the vehicle in front.

Overtake slower vehicles only on the right hand side.

Overtake slower vehicles on either the left or the right side.

Hint

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

What is the fee you may be required to pay to the Department of Motor Vehicles in the event that you driver's license is suspended?

200

[ Traffic Controls ]

When you see a solid green traffic signal turn to a solid yellow traffic signal, what should you do?

Drive forward without reducing speed, observing the right-of-way rules.

Stop if you can safely, otherwise, cross the intersection with caution.

Yield to oncoming traffic.

[ 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.

[ 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?

Release the brakes.

Let go of the steering.

Brake hard immediately.

Increase speed.

Hint

[ Parking ]

Which California penal code prohibits parking in a crosshatched space?

CVC 597.7.

CVC 480.

CVC 22507.8

[ Occupant Protection ]

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

Dehydration

Starvation

Heat stroke

10.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

Unregistered and untaxed vehicles can only be used:

When the driver or rider has an appropriate license.

On quiet roads with little traffic.

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

Between 10pm and 6am.

Hint

11.

[ Lane Control ]

What is the correct interpretation of this diagram?

Double solid lines indicates that you may not pass.

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.

12.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

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

Switch on your hazard lights.

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

Flash your headlights to warn other road users.

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

Hint

13.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

If a school bus stops on the other side of a divided highway, what must you do?

You are not required to stop your vehicle.

There is no defined rule for this situation.

Stop your vehicle and wait until the lights are no longer red.

14.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

This sign indicates that a trolley is near by.

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

This sign indicates that a rest area is near by.

15.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

When may you flash your headlights at another road user?

To warn oncoming drivers of a hidden police patrol.

To alert other road users of your presence.

To signal another stationary road user that they can proceed.

When another road user annoys you.

Hint

16.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

You are driving your car along a wet road. Spray from the road is limiting your visibility. You should:

Use dipped headlights.

Speed up get through the wet area.

Use your flashing hazard lights.

Pull over into a service area and wait for the road to dry.

Hint

17.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

If you are under the age of 21, what is the minimum level of BAC before it becomes unlawful to drive?

0.0008

0.0005

0.0001

18.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

What is the correct course of action when you stop in a crosswalk.

It is not allowed to stop in a crosswalk.

Ensure that no pedestrians are within a block of the cross walk.

You are allowed to stop in a crosswalk in the event in you overpass the white limit line.

19.

[ 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.

Use your mobile phone to report the traffic.

Get out of the vehicle to have a stretch.

Hint

20.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

If a vehicle is stopped at a crosswalk, what is the correct course of action to pass the vehicle?

Ensure that no pedestrians are in front of that vehicle.

You are not allowed to pass a vehicle at a crosswalk.

You may pass as long as you proceed with caution.

21.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

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

Yield to traffic and any pedestrians.

No specific rules are defined for T intersections.

Proceed like normal.

22.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

What also can be classified as an intersection?

Both options are correct.

Cross streets.

Alleys.

23.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

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

Warn other drivers by honking and turning on your emergency lights.

Stop and turn off the ignition.

Keep your eyes on the road.

24.

[ Driver Readiness ]

How frequently is it recommended to have your vision checked?

Biennially

Annually

Both options are correct.

25.

[ Sharing the Road ]

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

CVC 22511.

CVC 21706

CVC 480.

26.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

What should you do if you see a vehicle's hazard lights ahead?

Reduce your speed and proceed with caution.

Reduce your speed so you can see what happened.

Neither option is correct.

27.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign indicates that you must make a full stop.

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

This sign indicates that you must yield.

28.

[ 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.

Neither option is correct.

You will be required to complete a DUI program.

29.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

If you have an excessive BAC level, how long may you serve in jail for?

6 months.

2 years.

1 month.

30.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

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

Keep your eyes on the road.

Apply the breaks.

Stop and turn off of the ignition.

31.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

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

On an empty road in good weather.

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

In poor weather conditions.

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

Hint

32.

[ 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.

33.

[ 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.

34.

[ Turns ]

What is a public transit bus lane?

A lane specifically designated for public transit vehicles.

A lane specified for emergency vehicles.

A lane that is shared by both transit vehicles and regular vehicles.

35.

[ Driver Readiness ]

Which of the following is an example of a condition that physicians are required to report to the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Lapses of consciousness.

Alzheimer's disease.

Both options are correct.

36.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

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

Five times (5x)

Triple

The same as

Ten times (10x)

Hint

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.

This sign indicates what animals inhabit this area.

Neither option is correct.

38.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

What should you do if you are involved in a collision?

Argue with the other person, regardless of who caused it.

Stop and call 9-1-1 if anyone is hurt.

Leave the accident.

39.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

You are traveling along a wet road. Your steering begins to feel light and unresponsive. You should:

Brake hard immediately.

Turn the steering as far as you can to the right.

Increase speed.

Release the accelerator to gradually slow down.

Hint

40.

[ Lane Control ]

What is the correct definition of a bicycle lane?

Neither option is correct

A section of the interstate where bicyclists are allowed to be.

A designated traffic lane for bicyclists defined by pavement markings and signage.

41.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

Two way traffic.

Curve.

Sharp turn.

42.

[ Traffic Controls ]

Which of the following is not true regarding a solid green traffic signal?

Give the right-of-way to any vehicle, pedestrian or bicyclist in the intersection.

Do not enter the intersection if you cannot get completely across traffic before the traffic signal turns red.

You are allowed to turn left from a turn right only lane.

43.

[ Sharing the Road ]

At what speed do slow moving vehicles typically travel?

65 mph.

25 mph or less.

55 mph.

44.

[ 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.

45.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

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

Because you are angry or upset.

On the freeway when changing lanes.

On narrow mountain roads when you can not see 200 feet ahead.

46.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

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

They will reduce your concentration.

Your fog lights may dazzle other drivers.

Other drivers may mistake them for your brake lights.

Other drivers may think there is fog ahead.

Hint

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