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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Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation for this pedestrian signal?

Neither option is correct.

This pedestrian signal means to not cross the street.

This pedestrian signal means you are allowed to cross the street.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

What must vehicles in a funeral procession have?

A large orange and red sticker that marks them as such.

Nothing is required to mark them.

A sticker that indicates that they are a part of a funeral procession.

Special Driving Situations

After how many miles should you rotate your tires?

Every 6,000 to 7,000 miles.

Every 1,000 - 2,000 miles.

Every 3,000 to 5,000 miles.

Alcohol and Drugs

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

0.0001

0.0008

0.0005

Safe Driving Practices

How can you reduce injury when gripping your steering wheel?

You should grip the outside of your steering wheel.

Grip the steering wheel with your knuckles outside of the wheel.

Both options are correct.

Lane Control

What should you do if you miss a turn?

Slam on your breaks so you do not miss the turn.

Proceed as normal until you can legally, and safely, turn around.

Make a U-Turn where possible.

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 other driver.

Look to the right edge of your lane.

Look at the left side of your lane.

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?

Let go of the steering.

Increase speed.

Brake hard immediately.

Release the brakes.

Turns

At what distance should you signal before making a left turn?

100 feet

500 feet

200 feet

10.

Lane Control

What is the maximum amount of distance that you can drive in a center left turn lane?

1 mile

200 feet

500 feet.

11.

Lane Control

What lane is considered the left most lane?

Number 3

Number 2

Number 1

12.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What do you do when a school bus begins to flash red lights?

Ignore them as they are a suggestion only.

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

You must stop until the children cross the street. You may proceed when the lights are no longer flashing red.

13.

Traffic Controls

Which of the following traffic signals means to "proceed with caution"?

A flashing yellow traffic signal.

A green arrow traffic signal.

A solid green traffic signal.

14.

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.

15.

Parking

Which of the following is an example of disabled placard abuse?

Using a placard issued to you by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Neither option is correct.

Using a placard after it has been reporting that it has been lost or stolen.

16.

Safe Driving Practices

What is this diagram representing?

The driver is waving at oncoming traffic.

The driver is indicating that they are turning left.

The driver is indicating that they are turning right.

17.

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.

Neither option is correct.

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

18.

Safe Driving Practices

You are driving down the road and you witness a collision. Regarding using electronic devices, what may you do?

Take a picture of the accident and continue driving.

Call for help, since this is an emergency.

Neither option is correct.

19.

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.

20.

Alcohol and Drugs

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

Alcohol and drugs have no affect on your driving abilities.

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

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

21.

Alcohol and Drugs

What is a PAS?

Preliminary alcohol screening.

There is no defined definition for PAS in the state of California.

Neither option is correct.

22.

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.

23.

Safe Driving Practices

Which steering method is recommended when backing up?

Hand-over-hand steering.

One hand steering.

Hand-to-Hand steering

24.

Driver Readiness

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

CVC 22511.

CHSC 103900

CVC 480.

25.

Lane Control

What do two solid yellow lines on a roadway indicate?

The center of a road for two-way traffic.

No passing.

Indicates that you may pass if the broken line is next to your driving lane.

26.

Sharing the Road

You are about to overtake a horse and rider. What should you NOT do? (Select all that apply)

Rev your engine loudly.

Overtake slowly giving them plenty of space.

Use your horn.

Travel closely behind the horses.

27.

Occupant Protection

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

16 years old.

18 years old.

21 years old.

28.

Parking

What is the distance that is allowed to park in front of a fire hydrant?

15 feet.

5 feet.

It is illegal to park near a fire hydrant.

29.

Special Driving Situations

If you come to a road that has ice, by how much should you reduce your speed?

Increase your speed, as the faster you go the more traction you make with the ice.

Reduce your speed to a crawl.

Reduce your speed by half.

30.

Safe Driving Practices

When should you reverse from a side road into a main road?

If there is no traffic on the main road.

Never reverse onto a main road.

When there is a safe gap in the traffic. Use your horn to warn other vehicles.

When you have another person acting as a guide.

31.

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.

32.

Driver Readiness

Which of the following over the counter medications could make you dizzy?

Vitamins

Cold medications.

Tylenol.

33.

Special Driving Situations

This road sign has been covered in snow. What does it indicate?

Reduce speed to 30 mph.

No entry.

Stop at the junction.

Yield to traffic approaching from your right.

34.

Special Driving Situations

At what speed can your tires loss all contact with the road if there is a lot of water?

30 mph.

20 mph.

50 mph.

35.

Sharing the Road

You are about to overtake a cyclist in windy weather. Why should you leave extra room as you overtake?

To reduce fuel consumption.

In case a gust of wind pushes them across the lane.

To stop the wind blowing your exhaust fumes towards them.

To avoid dazzling them with your lights.

36.

Safe Driving Practices

In which situation should you signal your turn?

Before pulling next to the curb or away from the curb.

When you are stopping your vehicle.

Neither option is correct.

37.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Railroad tracks.

Crossroad.

There is a hospital ahead.

38.

Traffic Controls

You MUST obey signals given by the following: (Select all that apply)

Police officers.

Traffic wardens.

School crossing patrols.

Traffic officers.

39.

Lane Control

What lane should you generally drive in at all times unless otherwise posted?

The lane with the smoothest flow of traffic.

Neither option is correct.

The lane that is very congested with traffic.

40.

Visual Search

In this image, what does the yellow area visualize?

What is at your side.

Blind spots.

What is ahead.

41.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

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

There is no defined rule for this situation.

You are not required to stop your vehicle.

42.

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.

43.

Occupant Protection

Apart from the required age, what is the other exception for having a rear-facing child passenger restraint system?

The child is 40 pounds or more.

The child is 30 pounds or more, and is 3 feet 2 inches taller.

The child is 20 pounds or more.

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.

Special Driving Situations

Fast driving in wet or icy conditions may cause:

Improved wheel grip.

Better steering control.

The vehicle to skid and lose control.

The vehicle to handle normally.

46.

Occupant Protection

What is the correct way to wear a lap belt seatbelt?

The lap belt should lie across your hips with as much slack as possible for comfort.

The lap belt should not be worn at all since it can cause greater injury in the case of a vehicle accident.

The lap belt should be snug and lies low across your hips.

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