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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Special Driving Situations

What should you do if you are driving and there is heavy fog or smoke?

The best advice is to not travel in those conditions.

Increase your following distance to other vehicles.

Both options are correct.

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.

Vehicle Positioning

In the event that you need to cross multiple freeway lanes, what is the best course of action.

Wait until all of the lanes are clear, then proceed to merge into the one you need to be in.

Cross them one at a time until each lane is clear.

Engage your turn signal and cross all lanes simultaneously without stopping.

Special Driving Situations

What is most commonly used to check the tread on your tires?

A dime.

A quarter.

A penny.

Special Driving Situations

Fast driving in wet or icy conditions may cause:

Improved wheel grip.

The vehicle to skid and lose control.

Better steering control.

The vehicle to handle normally.

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.

Use your horn.

Keep as close to the vehicle in front as possible.

Overtake the cyclist as quickly as possible.

Turns

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

At or on a rail road crossing.

When there is an opening available in the center divider.

Where a "no U-turn" sign is posted.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are convicted of DUI for the first time, in addition to having driving privileges suspended, what also may you be required to do?

Neither option is correct.

Nothing, as the suspension of driving privileges is enough of a punishment.

You will be required to complete a DUI program.

Sharing the Road

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Radioactive

Corrosive

Flammable

10.

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 is braking.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle is reversing.

11.

Safe Driving Practices

If your vehicle is low on fuel, you should:

Keep driving until you almost run out. Cars are more efficient with less fuel in the tank.

Begin a freeway journey.

Speed up to consume more fuel.

Stop at the nearest service station to refuel as soon as possible.

12.

Occupant Protection

Children under what age must be secured in a rear facing passenger restraint system?

Under 5 years old.

Under 2 years old.

Under 1 year old.

13.

Lane Control

What is a buffered bike lane?

A lane that provides greater separation from adjacent vehicle traffic.

A route for bicyclists on streets that are shared with vehicle traffic.

Neither option is correct.

14.

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 is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle is braking.

15.

Safe Driving Practices

Which steering method is recommended when turning at low speeds?

Hand-over-hand steering.

One hand steering

Hand-to-Hand steering

16.

Safe Driving Practices

What should you do if you have to stop in a tunnel?

Brake as quickly as possible to reduce time spent idle.

Open your windows to improve ventilation.

Keep as close to the vehicle in front as possible.

Leave at least a 5 meter gap between you and the vehicle in front.

17.

Traffic Controls

What does a red arrow light mean?

Right turns are not allowed at any time, even when the light is green.

You are allowed to make a right turn like normal.

It is similar to a red stop light, however, you cannot make a right turn at any time.

18.

Safe Driving Practices

When traveling behind another vehicle in fast moving traffic, what is a good rule-of-thumb for measuring a safe distance to the vehicle in front?

Always make sure you cannot read the license plate of the vehicle in front.

Always make sure you can read the license plate of the vehicle in front.

Leave at least a 2 second gap between you and the vehicle in front.

You can fit at least 2 other cars in the gap between you.

19.

Handling Emergencies

What can you do to prevent skidding?

Make no adjustments to your driving.

Avoid fast turns.

Increase your speed to create more traction.

20.

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.

21.

Alcohol and Drugs

What does a Preliminary Alcohol Screening not detect?

The presence of alcohol.

The presence of marijuana.

The presence of drugs.

22.

Special Driving Situations

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

Stop at the junction.

No entry.

Yield to traffic approaching from your right.

Reduce speed to 30 mph.

23.

Visual Search

If it is hard to see 1,000 feet ahead of you, what should you do?

Turn on your headlights.

Pull over and wait until you can see better.

Proceed like normal.

24.

Occupant Protection

Pregnant women should do the following regarding a lap belt seatbelt?

The lap belt must be worn with as little slack as possible for comfort.

The lap belt should be worn as low as possible under the abdomen.

The lap belt is optional because of pregnancy.

25.

Parking

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

Towards the shoulder of the road.

Away from the curb.

Towards the curb.

26.

Parking

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

It is illegal to park near a fire hydrant.

15 feet.

5 feet.

27.

Turns

To make a right turn, what should you drive close to?

The left side of the road.

The center of the road.

The right side of the road.

28.

Vehicle Positioning

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

Drivers who pass you when there is a curve ahead of you.

A driver on the freeway travelling at 55 mph.

Neither option is correct.

29.

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

30.

Lane Control

What do broken white lines indicate on a roadway?

They mark traffic lanes going in the same direction.

They indicate a lane barrier between regular use and a preferential use lane.

They separate traffic lanes on roads with two or more lanes in the same direction.

31.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Under what circumstance must you drive slower?

When there is bad weather.

Both options are correct.

When there is heavy traffic.

32.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Curve

Added lane.

Merging traffic.

33.

Parking

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

CVC 22511.

CVC 480.

CVC 22651.

34.

Visual Search

In this image, what does the yellow area visualize?

What is ahead.

Blind spots.

What is at your side.

35.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the speed limit when you are within 100 feet of a railroad?

40 mph

15 mph

25 mph

36.

Lane Control

What lane number is considered the fast lane?

Number 2

Number 3

Number 1

37.

Traffic Controls

What other information may be included on this sign?

No other information is ever included with this sign.

This sign may be show with or without words.

This sign may appear in different colors to indicate the severity of the action.

38.

Visual Search

Which one of the following is correct when giving enough space to another vehicle?

Always increase your speed to overtake a vehicle attempting to enter a freeway.

If possible and safe, make room for vehicles entering freeways.

Always increase your speed when driving along side other vehicles.

39.

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.

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

Close your eyes until the dazzling goes away.

40.

Alcohol and Drugs

Which of the following is true for all DUI convictions, regardless of age?

Neither option is correct.

You are not required to complete anything in the event that you are convicted of a DUI.

The completion of a DUI program.

41.

Visual Search

In this image, what does the red area visualize?

Blind spots.

What is ahead.

What is behind you.

42.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the speed limit when you are in a business district?

55 mph, unless otherwise posted.

25 mph, unless otherwise posted.

35 mph, unless otherwise posted.

43.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

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

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

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

Neither option is correct.

44.

Alcohol and Drugs

Which of the following is true regarding impaired judgement?

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.

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

45.

Visual Search

In this image, what do the shaded areas visualize?

The blind spots of your vehicle.

How far other vehicles should travel from your vehicle.

The correct way to travel down a highway.

46.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you receive a ticket during a traffic stop, what is the purpose of the promise that you sign?

By signing, you promise to appear in traffic court.

By signing, you promise to admit fault for the citation.

Neither option is correct.

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