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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Parking

While parked, what should you do when you are ready to exit your vehicle?

Look for passing vehicles.

Both options are correct.

Do not open your door unless it does not interfere with traffic.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are working for a rideshare service, and you are pulled over with a passenger in your vehicle, what is the minimum level of BAC before it becomes unlawful for you to drive?

0.0001

0.0005

0.0004

Safe Driving Practices

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

Brake as quickly as possible to reduce time spent idle.

Open your windows to improve ventilation.

Keep as close to the vehicle in front as possible.

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

Parking

Which California penal code prohibits parking in a crosshatched space?

CVC 597.7.

CVC 22507.8

CVC 480.

Special Driving Situations

You are about to enter a bank of fog. What should you do? (Select all that apply)

Use your hazard lights to warn other drivers.

Check your mirrors and slow down.

Use your fog lights if necessary.

Speed up to travel through it as quickly as possible.

Special Driving Situations

What effects can a soft road surface have on your vehicle? (Select all that apply)

Improved fuel efficiency.

Reduced tire grip.

Slippery road surface.

Noisier exhaust.

Occupant Protection

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

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

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

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

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?

0.0005

0.0001

0.0008

Special Driving Situations

When towing, you MUST NOT: (Select all that apply)

Overload your vehicle or trailer.

Tow more than your licence permits.

Properly distribute the weight in your caravan or trailer.

Secure your load.

10.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

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

This sign means that there is an airport near by.

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

11.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Which of the following is true when driving in a roundabout?

You may pass vehicles using any additional lanes.

You may enter using a high rate of speed.

Do not stop or pass vehicles.

12.

Special Driving Situations

Which headlights should you use in the event that you have to drive in heavy fog or smoke?

Low beam headlights.

High beam headlights.

Fog headlights.

13.

Laws and Rules of the Road

On a school bus, what does the yellow flashing lights mean?

The mean nothing as they are built as a part of the school bus to fulfil a government mandate.

They are there to indicate that they are a school bus.

They warn you to slow down and prepare to stop.

14.

Special Driving Situations

If you drive through deep water your brakes might become less effective. What should you do?

Gently apply light pressure to the brakes while driving slowly to dry them out.

Speed up then brake harshly to quickly dry them.

Speed up to dry your brakes faster.

Do not use your brakes for at least 10 minutes.

15.

Special Driving Situations

If there is not a speed limit posted before a curve, which should you do?

Judge how sharp the curve is and adjust your speed.

Judge how sharp the curve is and increase your speed.

Judge how sharp the curve is and make no speed adjustment.

16.

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.

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

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

17.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation for this flashing traffic signal?

Proceed with a high rate of speed.

Stop and proceed when it is safe to do so.

Stop and go back.

18.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct definition of a pedestrian?

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

Any individual using a vehicle to travel.

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

19.

Sharing the Road

Why should you be aware of long vehicles when at a junction or roundabout?

Long vehicles require more space to manoeuvre.

Their bright colour may dazzle you.

The driver of the long vehicle cannot see you.

It is more difficult for a heavy vehicle to stop for a signal.

20.

Handling Emergencies

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

The engine becomes louder.

Your speed decreases unexpectedly.

The steering becomes light and unresponsive.

Your speed increases unexpectedly.

21.

Sharing the Road

You are traveling slowly behind a cyclist in front of you. Why should you give the cyclist plenty of space when overtaking?

The cyclist might swerve to avoid an uneven road surface.

So that they are more likely to see you.

So that you can travel faster.

To get a better view of the road ahead.

22.

Handling Emergencies

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

Keep your eyes on the road.

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

Try to drive the car safely off the road.

23.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct course of action in the event that the traffic signal is not working?

You are allowed to make unprotected turns at your discretion.

You are allowed to make protected turns. Proceed with the right-of-way rules in mind.

Proceed cautiously as if the intersection is controlled by a stop sign in all directions

24.

Traffic Controls

What does this sign mean?

Yield to other traffic.

Stop at the junction.

Pedestrian zone ahead.

No entry to all traffic.

25.

Parking

What California penal code allows a vehicle to be removed after 4 hours?

CVC 597.7.

CVC 22651.

CVC 480.

26.

Special Driving Situations

On curves, there is ___ pull on your vehicle.

no pull.

A strong downward pull.

A strong outward pull

27.

Special Driving Situations

Whilst driving when it is snowing, you should:

Slow down and allow plenty of time to brake gently.

Drive as quickly as possible.

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

Never use your fog lights.

28.

Laws and Rules of the Road

If you choose to drive slower than normal at any other time, what lane do you not drive in?

Lane Three

Lane One

Lane Two

29.

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.

30.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

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

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

Your driver's license may be suspended.

Nothing will happen.

31.

Sharing the Road

The car in front of you has a flashing amber light as shown. What do you expect the vehicle to do next?

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

32.

Lane Control

What is the correct definition of a bicycle lane?

Neither option is correct

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

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

33.

Vehicle Positioning

You are driving along a freeway in wet weather. You should keep well back from the vehicle in front because:

Reduce your typical stopping distance.

Decrease fuel consumption.

Increase your ability to see and plan ahead.

Increase your ability to accelerate.

34.

Alcohol and Drugs

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

6 months.

2 years.

1 month.

35.

Occupant Protection

If a passenger is under what age, you may be cited for them not wearing a seatbelt?

18 years old.

16 years old.

21 years old.

36.

Laws and Rules of the Road

If you have parked on the side of the road, what should you do before reentering the lane?

Yield to all traffic.

Quickly turn onto the road before another vehicle comes.

Proceed with high speed when entering the roadway.

37.

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.

38.

Safe Driving Practices

Why is it important to only honk your horn when necessary?

Honking your horn may startle other drivers.

It may make the driver angry if they made a mistake.,

Both options are correct.

39.

Safe Driving Practices

If you are dazzled by another vehicle's lights, you should:

Reduce your speed and be prepared to stop if necessary.

Keep driving, but look away from the lights.

Speed up to reduce the time you are dazzled.

Put on a pair of sunglasses.

40.

Laws and Rules of the Road

In unmarked crosswalks, who has the right-of-way?

Vehicles.

Pedestrians.

Bicyclists.

41.

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.

Yield to oncoming traffic.

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

42.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

It is common courtesy.

It helps prevent collisions and other accidents.

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

43.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are convicted of a DUI for the second time, how many years will your license be suspended for?

2 years.

5 years.

1 year.

44.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you receive too many negligent driver points, what may the Department of Motor Vehicles do?

Suspend your license for 6 months.

Both options are correct.

Place you on a probation for 1 year.

45.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are going to consume alcohol before a journey, you should:

Drive faster to reduce risk of collisions.

Arrange another means of transport.

Only drink wine and not spirits.

Drive with your hazard lights flashing to warn other vehicles.

46.

Special Driving Situations

You are traveling in hot weather which is causing the road surface to become soft. What will be most affected on your vehicle?

The windows.

The exhaust.

The air conditioning.

The tires.

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