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.

Ready? Click 'Next' to begin.

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?

Both options are correct.

In means that they are ready to cross the street.

Yield to the pedestrian.

Lane Control

What lane number is considered the fast lane?

Number 2

Number 3

Number 1

Vehicle Positioning

What is an example of a distracted person?

Delivery persons.

Both options are correct.

Construction workers.

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.

Alcohol and Drugs

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

2 years.

1 month.

6 months.

Parking

What does a blue parking colored curb indicate?

Park for a limited time as indicated by a sign or the time painted on the curb.

This parking is only permitted for those with a disabled placard or license plate.

No stopping, standing, or parking is permitted.

Visual Search

In this image, what does the blue area visualize?

Blind spots.

What is ahead.

What is at your side.

Sharing the Road

You are traveling with a motorcycle riding in front of you. Why might they suddenly swerve or move across the traffic lane?

Motorcycle riders like to show off.

As a warning to you that you're traveling too closely.

To get a better view of the road ahead.

To avoid an obstacle, such as a drain cover.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are under the age of 21, and you are caught with an alcohol beverage in your vehicle, how much can the court fine you for?

2000

Up to $1,000

3000

10.

Handling Emergencies

In an emergency, how should you brake?

Brake hard immediately, but without locking your wheels.

Brake gently.

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

Speed up to get around the emergency.

11.

Safe Driving Practices

How much distance should be between your vehicle and your turn before you signal?

50 feet.

100 feet.

500 feet.

12.

Driver Readiness

What should you not do before driving?

Ensure that you have enough rest to drive.

Neither option is correct.

Mix alcohol with your medications.

13.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

In the event that you are convicted of a hit-and-run accident that resulted in injury, what may the Department of Motor Vehicles do?

Penalize you with additional points depending on the severity of the injury.

Do nothing as the Department of Motor Vehicles has no authority over accidents.

Revoke your driver's license.

14.

Sharing the Road

A farmer is herding cows across the road. What should you do?

Turn around and find another route.

Slow down and be ready to stop if necessary.

Speed up to get around them more quickly.

Use your horn.

15.

Special Driving Situations

What is a symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning?

Nausea.

Both options are correct.

Dizziness.

16.

Alcohol and Drugs

You are stopped by a police offer, and you have hidden an open container of alcohol in your glove compartment. Is this allowed?

Yes, as this is in a secured area and does not violate the law.

Yes, as you are not actively drinking the open container.

No, as it is prohibited by law to have an open container of alcohol in the glove compartment of your vehicle.

17.

Handling Emergencies

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

Change a flat tire.

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

Tow your motorcycle.

18.

Safe Driving Practices

If you become agitated or annoyed at another road user, you should:

Use your horn to tell them you're annoyed.

Pull over, calm down and continue your journey after relaxing

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

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

19.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What law requires you to remain stopped as long as a school bus has flashing red lights?

CVC 22454

CVC 597.7.

CVC 480.

20.

Traffic Controls

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

A railroad crossing sign.

A traffic light.

A yield sign.

21.

Occupant Protection

How many types of driver distractions are there?

22.

Lane Control

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

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.

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

23.

Parking

Which of the following is an example of illegal parking

Parking adjacent to the curb.

Both options are correct.

Parking where a "no parking" sign is posted.

24.

Sharing the Road

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

25.

Special Driving Situations

A typical stopping distance of a vehicle in dry weather is approximately __________ the normal distance of a vehicle in wet weather.

Triple

Half

Double

The same as

26.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

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

This sign indicates that a rest area is near by.

This sign indicates that a trolley is near by.

27.

Alcohol and Drugs

You are pulled over for possible Driving under the Influence, and you refuse to submit to a blood or urine test. However, you change your mind later. What is the consequence?

Your driving privilege will may still be suspended.

There will be no consequences, as you have changed your mind and you are wiling to submit.

You will be allowed to go since you have changed your mind to submit to the required tests.

28.

Special Driving Situations

You are traveling in heavy traffic in wet weather. Rain and spray from the road are limiting visibility. You should: (Select all that apply)

Use dipped headlights.

Use your fog lights if visibility is below 100m.

Use your flashing hazard lights.

Use your horn so other road users are aware of you.

29.

Sharing the Road

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

Motorcycles

Vans

Cars

Long vehicles

30.

Handling Emergencies

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

Keep your eyes on the road.

Look for an alternate route away from traffic.

Stop and turn off of the ignition.

31.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are under the age of 21, and your BAC is 0.05%, what may you be required to submit to?

Either a breath or blood test.

Another PAS to confirm the BAC.

Neither option is correct.

32.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of a solid green traffic signal?

The driver must stop.

The driver must proceed with caution.

The driver may proceed.

33.

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 shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle is reversing.

34.

Turns

How do you know what lane is designated as a public transit bus lane?

There are no specified public transit bus lanes in the state of California.

It is common knowledge to know what is designated as such.

Signs will be posted that designate it.

35.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

No right turn.

No left turn.

No U-turns allowed.

36.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is not correct about wearing a shoulder harness style seatbelt?

The shoulder harness should be worn under the arm or the back.

The shoulder harness should have minimal to no slack.

The shoulder harness should be worn across the shoulder and chest.

37.

Special Driving Situations

Coasting is a term used to describe a vehicle traveling in neutral or with the clutch on. How does this affect your control of the vehicle? (Select all that apply)

Vehicle handling and response is improved.

Vehicle is safer to drive.

Increased use of the footbrake can reduce its effectiveness.

It may become more difficult to select the appropriate gear when needed.

38.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

25 mph

55 mph

15 mph

39.

Driver Readiness

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

CHSC 103900

CVC 480.

CVC 22511.

40.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

What California penal code prohibits driving with an unsecured load that is a potential safety hazard?

CVC 480.

CVC 24002

CVC 21152

41.

Handling Emergencies

Another road user pulls out of a junction into your path. You should:

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

Use your horn to let them know you're annoyed.

Flash your headlights at the other road user to get them to accelerate more quickly.

Slow down and hold back to allow them to get clear.

42.

Turns

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

100 feet

500 feet

200 feet

43.

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.

44.

Sharing the Road

When you are in a construction zone, what should you not do?

Stop and watch the road work.

Obey instructions from the flaggers present.

Obey special signs.

45.

Alcohol and Drugs

You are under the age of 21, and you are caught with an unopened, sealed container of alcohol in your vehicle. Is this lawful?

Yes, as the alcohol container is not opened.

Yes, as long as the container of alcohol is in the trunk.

No, this is not legal as you cannot have any form of alcohol in the vehicle when you are under the age of 21.

46.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Crossroad.

Divided highway.

End divided highway

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