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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[ Occupant Protection ]

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

CVC 597.7.

CVC 15620.

CVC 480.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

When MUST your vehicle's headlights be switched on?

Whenever visibility is reduced.

At all times.

Any time other vehicles are on the road.

At night.

Hint

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

Which of the following is true regarding alcohol and/or drugs and driving?

Alcohol and/or drugs impair your judgement and driving abilities.

Alcohol and drugs have no affect on your driving abilities.

It is encouraged to take drugs or drink alcohol prior to driving.

[ Visual Search ]

To avoid last minute moves or corrections, how far ahead should you scan?

Do not scan as this can distract you from driving.

10 - 15 seconds.

0 - 5 seconds.

[ 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.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

End divided highway.

Lane ending.

Directional arrow.

[ Parking ]

In the event that you have to stop on a freeway, how should you park?

Both options are correct.

Park completely off of the pavement.

Park in the middle of the lane with your warning lights engaged.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

If your vehicle is stationary and is likely to remain so for more than a couple of minutes, you should reduce emissions and noise pollution by:

Switching off your engine.

Revving your engine to keep it warm.

Checking your tires.

Switching off any radios you have.

Hint

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

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

Honking your horn may startle other drivers.

Both options are correct.

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

10.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

You want to reverse your car but cannot see if it is safe. You should:

Rev your engine loudly.

Use your horn.

Reverse very slowly.

Get out of your vehicle and check before moving.

Hint

11.

[ 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 tires.

The exhaust.

The windows.

The air conditioning.

Hint

12.

[ Sharing the Road ]

Which of the following can you do to prevent other drivers from becoming angry?

Do not tailgate other drivers.

Using your horn for non-emergencies.

Both options are correct.

13.

[ Occupant Protection ]

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

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.

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

14.

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

If you willfully flee a peace officer attempting to pull you over, what is the consequence?

It is a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for no more than 1 year.

Nothing will happen as they had no reason to stop you.

Neither option is correct.

15.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

Be prepared to proceed with caution.

Directional arrow.

There is a stop sign ahead.

16.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

While driving at night, where should you look when a car with bright headlights is coming from the other direction?

Look at the left side of your lane.

Look at the other driver.

Look to the right edge of your lane.

17.

[ Traffic Controls ]

After stopping at a flashing red traffic signal, what should you do?

You must wait until the light turns green.

Proceed with caution and observe the right-of-way rules.

Wait until an official clears you to proceed.

18.

[ Turns ]

What is a public transit bus lane?

A lane specified for emergency vehicles.

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

A lane specifically designated for public transit vehicles.

19.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What does this sign mean?

Yield to other traffic.

No entry to all traffic.

Pedestrian zone ahead.

Stop at the junction.

Hint

20.

[ Parking ]

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

CVC 480.

CVC 22511.

CVC 22651.

21.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

You are on snow and about to begin moving. As you set off, you should:

Quickly turn the steering to loosen the snow.

Always use 1st gear.

Leave your handbrake on.

Use the highest gear you can.

Hint

22.

[ Sharing the Road ]

You are reversing your car and a pedestrian starts walking behind you. You should:

Stop and wait for the pedestrian to finish crossing.

Keep going as you have right of way.

Use your horn to get pedestrian to move out of the way.

Rev your engine to show your annoyance.

Hint

23.

[ Occupant Protection ]

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

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

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

Yes, as the driver can become distracted while eating.

24.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

What should you do in the event that your vehicle stalls or becomes disabled on railroad tracks, and there is not a train coming?

Attempt to push your vehicle off of the railroad tracks by yourself.

Exit your vehicle immediately and call the Emergency Notification System number located nearby.

Stay in your vehicle and call for help.

25.

[ Driver Readiness ]

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

Cars unexpectedly pulling out.

Truck drivers.

Loud noises coming from houses.

Children playing in the street.

Hint

26.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

Which of the following is one of the most common causes of collisions?

Improper turns.

Both options are correct.

Unsafe speeds.

27.

[ Sharing the Road ]

The rider of the motorcycle in front of you is holding their arm out straight to the left as shown in the picture. What do you expect the vehicle to do next?

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

Hint

28.

[ 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.

Keep as close to the vehicle in front as possible.

Use your horn.

Overtake the cyclist as quickly as possible.

Hint

29.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

If you are under the age of 21, and you are convicted of having a BAC of 0.01% or over, which of the following is a possible consequence?

Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.

No actions will be taken against you.

You will face life imprisonment.

30.

[ Occupant Protection ]

How far should your passengers ride from the airbag cover?

10 inches

13 inches

5 inches.

31.

[ Driver Readiness ]

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

CVC 480.

CVC 22511.

CHSC 103900

32.

[ Sharing the Road ]

The car in front of you has three (3) red lights as shown. What do you expect the vehicle to do next?

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle is reversing.

Hint

33.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

What is the consequence if your BAC is 0.08% or higher?

The officer may let you go, as long as you promise to drive straight home at a reduced speed.

The officer may arrest you.

Neither option is correct, as the BAC is not a reliable way to determine how much you have had to drink.

34.

[ Sharing the Road ]

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

Hint

35.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

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

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

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

Switch on your hazard lights.

Flash your headlights to warn other road users.

Hint

36.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

If you break down, and you have emergency flares available, what distance should you place them from your vehicle?

200 feet behind your vehicle.

500 feet behind your vehicle.

100 feet behind your vehicle.

37.

[ Sharing the Road ]

Which of the following is a way for a motorcyclist to increase their chances of being seen by other drivers?

Using high beam headlights during daylight hours.

Wearing a bright colored jacket.

Both options are correct.

38.

[ Vehicle Positioning ]

When traveling in wet weather, you should keep well back from the vehicle in front. This will:

Decrease fuel consumption.

Increase your ability to see and plan ahead.

Increase your ability to accelerate.

Reduce your typical stopping distance.

Hint

39.

[ Traffic Controls ]

When coming to a stop sign, if there is no limit line or cross walk present, where must you stop your vehicle?

Anywhere, as it doesn't matter.

You must stop after the stop sign.

You must stop before entering the intersection.

40.

[ Sharing the Road ]

Which of the following is true regarding blind pedestrians?

They must be given the right-of-way at all times.

No special precautions are required.

Neither option is correct.

41.

[ 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.

42.

[ Turns ]

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

If there are no vehicles approaching you within 200 feet.

Both options are correct.

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

43.

[ Visual Search ]

What does it mean to tailgate another vehicle?

To drive too close behind another vehicle.

When you are passing another vehicle at a high rate of speed.

Neither option is correct.

44.

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

If you are under the age of 18 and you are in a vehicle accident, which of the following is true?

You may be fined for the damages.

Both options are correct.

Your parents or guardians may be liable for civil damagers.

45.

[ Sharing the Road ]

What is a NEV?

A neighborhood electric vehicle.

A type of emergency vehicle.

A type of public transit.

46.

[ Driver Readiness ]

Which of the following is correct regarding emotions and driving?

Your emotions have no relation to how well you drive.

Neither option is correct.

Emotions can affect the way that you drive.

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