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.
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Turns

Which of the following is correct when making a left turn?

Increase your speed and quickly make the turn.

Look over your left shoulder and reduce your speed.

Decrease your speed and make the turn as quickly as possible.

Turns

Which of the following is not an illegal U-turn?

When other vehicles may hit you.

If there are no vehicles approaching you within 200 feet.

On a one-way street

Driver Readiness

If you are dazzled by bright sunlight, you should:

Turn your head and face away from the road.

Slow down, and if necessary stop.

Close your eyes until the dazzling goes away.

Speed up to get through the dazzle as quickly as possible.

Lane Control

Which of the following is true regarding double white lines?

Neither option is correct.

You must wait until a single broken white line appears before changing lanes.

You may change lanes freely.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What should you do if you see senior citizens crossing the road ahead?

Flash your lights in case they are hard of hearing.

Use your horn to alert them to your presence.

Slow down and prepare to stop. Be patient and allow them to finish crossing.

Rev your engine loudly to get them to move out of the way.

Handling Emergencies

Which of the following the Freeway Service Patrol not provide assistance with?

Change a flat tire.

Tow your motorcycle.

Towing your vehicle to a location approved by the California Highway Patrol.

Alcohol and Drugs

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

6 months.

2 years.

1 month.

Visual Search

Why should you scan your surroundings while driving?

It allows you to enjoy the scenery around you.

It allows you time to react if another driver makes mistakes.

Neither option is correct.

Alcohol and Drugs

What does a Preliminary Alcohol Screening not detect?

The presence of marijuana.

The presence of drugs.

The presence of alcohol.

10.

Sharing the Road

The motorcycle 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 shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle is reversing.

11.

Parking

Which of the following is an example of illegal parking

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

At a red curb.

Parking next to a school.

12.

Traffic Controls

Which of the following is NOT true regarding a flashing yellow traffic signal?

Proceed with caution.

You may proceed like normal, as a flashing yellow traffic signal is a suggestion only.

Yield to any pedestrians, bicycles, or other vehicle in the intersection.

13.

Safe Driving Practices

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

Always decrease speed.

Always signal.

Both

14.

Special Driving Situations

Your car has been covered in snow. Which of these parts of the car should be cleared of ice and snow before beginning a journey: (Select all that apply)

The license plates.

The windows.

The hood.

The doors.

15.

Sharing the Road

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Corrosive

Explosives

Flammable

16.

Visual Search

You want to reverse your car, but cannot see clearly behind using the mirrors. You should:

Open the car doors.

Ask for assistance from a passenger or passer-by.

Get out of the car and push it backwards.

Open the car windows.

17.

Vehicle Positioning

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

Both options are correct.

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

Drivers backing out of driveways or parking space.

18.

Safe Driving Practices

When may you use your vehicle's horn? (Select all that apply)

When another road user poses a danger.

When another road user annoys you.

To alert other road users of your presence.

On am empty road in a built up area between 11.30pm and 7am.

19.

Sharing the Road

Which of these vehicles might not take the normal route through a roundabout?

Motorcycles

Vans

Long vehicles

Cars

20.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Under what circumstances are you allowed to cross a sidewalk with your vehicle?

Only to enter or exit a driveway or alley.

You are allowed to cross the sidewalk in the event that you are trying to pass another vehicle.

You are allowed to cross a sidewalk with your vehicle for any reason.

21.

Safe Driving Practices

Which steering method is recommended when backing up?

One hand steering.

Hand-over-hand steering.

Hand-to-Hand steering

22.

Safe Driving Practices

A driver is moving slowly, and you want them to go faster. Should you honk your horn at them?

No, as the driver may not be able to go any faster due to one reason or another

Yes, as you are in a hurry and you need to get to your destination.

Yes, as you want them to get out of the way.

23.

Traffic Controls

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

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

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

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

24.

Safe Driving Practices

Before beginning a journey, how can you best plan your route?

Consult with your local fuel station.

Use a map or route planner.

Read your local newspaper.

No need to plan, just follow the signs.

25.

Safe Driving Practices

Which steering method is recommended when turning at low speeds?

Hand-to-Hand steering

Hand-over-hand steering.

One hand steering

26.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is considered a driver's distraction?

Reaching for an object inside of the vehicle.

Not using handheld devices while driving.

Looking at Google Maps or another GPS application.

27.

Lane Control

Apart from looking in your mirrors, what should you do before changing lanes?

Check for vehicles that may or may not be in your blind spot.

Change lanes without a signal, as long as you do it slowly to let other drivers know.

Signal and change lanes without any other precautionary measures.

28.

Parking

What should you do when you find a space to parallel park?

Signal that you intend to park.

Neither option is correct.

Park as quickly as possible to get out of the way of oncoming traffic.

29.

Driver Readiness

Which of the following will prevent drowsy driving?

Turning on the air conditioning.

Calling a ride service to take you to your destination.

Rolling down the window.

30.

Sharing the Road

What does this diagram visualize?

A representation of how large a large truck is compared to regular vehicles.

The distance that other vehicles should drive from a large truck.

A large truck's blind stop.

31.

Visual Search

In this image, what do the shaded areas visualize?

How far other vehicles should travel from your vehicle.

The correct way to travel down a highway.

The blind spots of your vehicle.

32.

Occupant Protection

Which Penal Code prohibits leaving or confining an animal in an unattended, hot vehicle?

CVC 15620.

CVC 480.

CVC 597.7.

33.

Special Driving Situations

When towing, if your caravan or trailer begins to swerve or snake you should:

Speed up to regain control.

Ease off the accelerator and reduce speed gently to regain control.

Stay at a constant speed until the problem resolves itself.

Turn the steering wheel to follow the trailer or caravan.

34.

Safe Driving Practices

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

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.

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

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

35.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Which of the following is the correct assumption regarding right-of-way rules?

There are no defined right-of-way rules.

Other drivers will always give you the right-of-way.

Never assume that other drivers will give you the right-of-way.

36.

Sharing the Road

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

Motorcycle riders.

Pedestrians.

Car drivers.

Truck drivers.

37.

Alcohol and Drugs

Which of the following is true regarding impaired judgement?

Impaired judgement affects how you react to sounds and what you see.

Impaired judgement improves how well you response to sounds and what you see.

Impaired judgement does not affect how you react to sounds and what you see.

38.

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.

39.

Handling Emergencies

You are traveling in snowy weather. How can you tell if your tires are no longer gripping the road?

The steering becomes light and unresponsive.

Your speed decreases unexpectedly.

Your speed increases unexpectedly.

The engine becomes louder.

40.

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.

41.

Special Driving Situations

If you are not able to see any farther than 100 feet in front of you, what should you reduce your speed to?

50 mph.

30 mph or below.

45 mph.

42.

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?

To get a better view of the road ahead.

So that they are more likely to see you.

The cyclist might swerve to avoid an obstacle.

The rush of wind as you pass can destabilise a cyclist.

43.

Sharing the Road

In windy weather, a high-sided vehicle in front is overtaking a cyclist. What should you do?

Keep well back to allow the cyclist room to manoeuvre.

Overtake the cyclist as quickly as possible.

Use your horn.

Keep as close to the vehicle in front as possible.

44.

Parking

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

Towards the curb.

Away from the curb.

Towards the shoulder of the road.

45.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Who should you allow sufficient time to cross the street?

Both options are correct.

Older pedestrians.

Disabled pedestrians.

46.

Traffic Controls

This type of sign is often paired with which of the following signs?

A yield sign.

A railroad crossing sign.

A traffic light.

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