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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Handling Emergencies

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

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

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

Leave the accident.

Special Driving Situations

Which of the following is true regarding driving at high rates of speeds?

The faster your speed, the more control you have of your vehicle.

The faster your speed, the less control you have of your vehicle.

The faster you drive, the better your gas mileage will be.

Special Driving Situations

What should you not do when being pulled over by law enforcement?

Both options are correct.

Begin moving around in your vehicle suddenly.

Refusal to roll down your window, or have your hands in open view.

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.

Occupant Protection

Pregnant women should do the following regarding a harness style seatbelt?

No harness should be worn because it can cause greater injury.

The harness should be placed between the breasts and to the side of the abdomen's bulge.

The harness should be worn across the breasts and over the abdomen's bulge.

Handling Emergencies

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

Stop and turn off of the ignition.

Apply the breaks.

Shift to neutral.

Special Driving Situations

Where are you most likely to be affect by crosswinds?

In a built up area.

On a narrow country lane.

Travelling across a bridge on a freeway.

In heavy traffic.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct course of action when you approach a pedestrian?

Both options are correct.

Exercise caution and reduce speed.

Stop if necessary to allow the pedestrian to pass.

Occupant Protection

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

21 years old.

16 years old.

18 years old.

10.

Occupant Protection

How far should your passengers ride from the airbag cover?

5 inches.

10 inches

13 inches

11.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the speed limit in any alley in the state of California?

55 mph

15 mph

25 mph

12.

Special Driving Situations

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

Use your flashing hazard lights.

Use dipped headlights.

Speed up get through the wet area.

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

13.

Visual Search

Under ideal circumstances, how long will it take to stop if you are travelling 55 mph?

500 feet.

210 feet.

400 feet.

14.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the penalty for failing to stop for a school bus?

Neither option is correct.

A fine of up to $1,000.

A traffic citation.

15.

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

0.0005

0.0008

16.

Lane Control

What are the purpose of yield lines?

They serve no purpose. They are included in the design of the roadway.

To indicate at which point you must speed up.

To indicate where a vehicle must stop or yield at.

17.

Parking

When parking uphill or downhill, with no curb, what way should you turn your wheels?

Towards the shoulder of the road.

Towards the curb.

Away from the curb.

18.

Turns

Which of the following is an example of an illegal U-turn?

Both options are correct.

In business districts.

On a roadway with two sets of double yellow lines.

19.

Sharing the Road

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

The driver of the long vehicle cannot see you.

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

Long vehicles require more space to manoeuvre.

Their bright colour may dazzle you.

20.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

Which of the following is true regarding funeral processions?

Neither option is correct.

Funeral processions have the right-of-way.

Funeral processions never have the right-of-way.

21.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct definition for California's Basic Speed Law?

The Basic Speed Law means that you may never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

The Basic Speed Law means that you may drive at whatever speed you feel comfortable with.

The Basic Speed Law does not exist in the state of California.

22.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you purchase a vehicle from a private property, how long do you have to transfer the ownership of the vehicle?

10 days.

5 days.

30 days.

23.

Traffic Controls

What does this sign normally indicate?

A police vehicle.

Slow moving vehicle.

A hazardous vehicle.

24.

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.

0 - 5 seconds.

10 - 15 seconds.

25.

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

26.

Safe Driving Practices

At what point, in poor conditions, should you turn your headlights on?

Neither option is correct.

When you are unable to see 1,000 feet ahead of you.

When you are unable to see 500 feet ahead of you.

27.

Parking

Before moving off in a vehicle, you should: (Select all that apply)

Check your vehicle blind spots for hidden hazards.

Use all mirrors to check road is clear.

Use your signals (if necessary) to warn other road users.

Speed off as quickly as possible.

28.

Sharing the Road

What does this diagram visualize?

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

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

A large truck's blind stop.

29.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

What is the NOTS?

A type of public transit.

Neither option is correct.

The Negligent Operator Treatment System.

30.

Handling Emergencies

If you are involved in an accident where no one was injured, how long do you have to notify the Department of Motor Vehicles?

10 days.

90 days.

30 days.

31.

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 reversing.

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

32.

Traffic Controls

When are you allowed to make a right turn when a red arrow light is present?

At any time.

You can, applying the same rules as a regular red stop light.

Only when a green signal or a green arrow appears.

33.

Vehicle Positioning

What is the correct course of action when you are behind a driver who may be dangerous to others?

Increase your following distance.

Tailgate the driver.

Neither option is correct.

34.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

What California penal code prohibits an individual from obstructing or interfering with a funeral procession?

CVC 2817.

CVC 2852

CVC 480.

35.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What do you do in the event that a pedestrian makes eye contact with your vehicle at a crosswalk?

In means that they are ready to cross the street.

Yield to the pedestrian.

Both options are correct.

36.

Alcohol and Drugs

In the event that you are convicted, for the first time, of DUI, how long will your driving privileges be suspended for?

6 months.

15 days.

1 month.

37.

Special Driving Situations

What is a symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning?

Nausea.

Both options are correct.

Dizziness.

38.

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 hood.

The doors.

The license plates.

The windows.

39.

Sharing the Road

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Corrosive

Flammable

Radioactive

40.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What should drivers of hybrid of electric vehicles do when a blind pedestrian is attempting to cross?

Follow standard right-of-way rules when it comes to blind pedestrians.

Treat the blind pedestrian as a standard pedestrian.

Be especially aware and use extreme caution.

41.

Occupant Protection

A child is sitting in the front seat with a rear facing child passenger restraint system. Is it lawful for the driver to allow this?

Neither option is correct.

Yes, as long as the child is properly restrained in the passenger seat.

No, this is not lawful. The child must be in the backseat if they are restrained in a rear facing child seat.

42.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Which of the following is true regarding blind pedestrians?

Follow standard right-of-way rules when it comes to blind pedestrians.

Blind pedestrians rely on someone else telling them when it is safe across the street.

Blind pedestrians rely on the sound of your vehicle to know when it's safe to cross the street.

43.

Parking

What does a white parking colored curb indicate?

No stopping is allowed at this curb.

Park for a limited time as indicated by the sign.

Stop only long enough to pick up/drop off passengers or mail.

44.

Handling Emergencies

Your vehicle accelerates too quickly in wet or icy conditions and begins to skid. How should you recover control of the vehicle?

Speed up whilst steering away from the skid.

Increase acceleration to speed up out of the skid.

Brake hard immediately. It doesn't matter if the wheels lock.

Release the accelerator. Steer into the skid.

45.

Special Driving Situations

When should you switch off your fog lights?

Visibility is greater than 2000 feet.

When visibility is greater than 200 feet.

When visibility is greater than 500 feet.

When visibility is greater than 1000 feet.

46.

Special Driving Situations

On curves, there is ___ pull on your vehicle.

A strong outward pull

A strong downward pull.

no pull.

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