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.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

How much can you be fined if you are smoking while there is a minor in your vehicle?

100

200

500

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation for this traffic signal?

This traffic signal means that you may not cross the street.

This traffic signal means that it is legal for a pedestrian to cross the street.

This traffic signal means that you may cross the street with caution.

Safe Driving Practices

When may you use your vehicle's horn? (Select all that apply)

When another road user annoys you.

On am empty road in a built up area between 11.30pm and 7am.

To alert other road users of your presence.

When another road user poses a danger.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

25 mph, unless otherwise posted.

55 mph, unless otherwise posted.

35 mph, unless otherwise posted.

Sharing the Road

The car 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 right or turn right.

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

Traffic Controls

What is this type of sign meant for?

This sign provides you a number to make a complaint about another driver.

This sign indicates what you should do in the event that your vehicle stalls on railroad tracks.

Nothing. This sign is meant for highway officials only.

Sharing the Road

You are traveling slowly behind a cyclist in front of you. Why should you give the cyclist plenty of space when overtaking?

So that they are more likely to see you.

The rush of wind as you pass can destabilise a cyclist.

To get a better view of the road ahead.

The cyclist might swerve to avoid an obstacle.

Traffic Controls

Which of the following types of signs indicate that you must slow down and be ready to stop if necessary?

A three sided red sign.

A square red and white regulatory sign.

An eight sided red sign.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

This sign means that a rest area is one mile ahead.

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

This sign means that there is an airport near by.

10.

Occupant Protection

How many types of driver distractions are there?

11.

Sharing the Road

Who should you particularly look out for when reversing?

Children.

Motorcycle riders.

Pedestrians.

Traffic police.

12.

Sharing the Road

What is a LSV?

A low-speed vehicle.

A type of public transit.

A neighborhood electric vehicle.

13.

Safe Driving Practices

Before beginning a journey, how can you best plan your route?

No need to plan, just follow the signs.

Read your local newspaper.

Consult with your local fuel station.

Use a map or route planner.

14.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is a blind intersection?

There is no defined definition for a blind intersection.

An area where a railroad crossing intersects with a roadway.

A blind intersection is when there are no stop signs at any corner and you cannot see in either direction for 100 feet.

15.

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.

16.

Parking

How many inches should your vehicle be from the curve when you have finished parallel parking?

No further than 24 inches

No further than 6 inches.

No further than 18 inches.

17.

Lane Control

What are sharrows?

A route that alerts traffic that bicyclists are allowed to occupy the travel lane.

A route for bicyclists on streets shared with vehicle traffic.

A route that is for the exclusive use of bicyclists.

18.

Parking

How long of a parking space should you find before parallel parking?

2 feet longer than your vehicle.

3 feet longer than your vehicle.

1 foot longer than your vehicle.

19.

Special Driving Situations

Fast driving in wet or icy conditions may cause:

Better steering control.

Improved wheel grip.

The vehicle to handle normally.

The vehicle to skid and lose control.

20.

Traffic Controls

What does a red arrow light mean?

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

You are allowed to make a right turn like normal.

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

21.

Parking

When parking uphill, what should you also do?

Engage your parking break.

Neither option is correct.

Make sure that your wheels are pointing towards the curb.

22.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following are true regarding children under the age of 8, and are also less than 4 feet 9 inches tall?

They must be properly secured in a federally-approved child passenger restraint system.

They are not required to wear seatbelts due to their age and height.

They do not require a child passenger restraint system.

23.

Safe Driving Practices

When MUST your vehicle's headlights be switched on?

Visibility is reduced to 2000 feet.

Visibility is reduced to 1000 feet.

Visibility is reduced to 200 feet.

Visibility is reduced to 500 feet.

24.

Sharing the Road

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

Overtake slowly giving them plenty of space.

Travel closely behind the horses.

Use your horn.

Rev your engine loudly.

25.

Parking

Which California penal code prohibits parking in a crosshatched space?

CVC 480.

CVC 597.7.

CVC 22507.8

26.

Sharing the Road

If you are a minor using a bicycle for transportation, what is required?

A helmet.

A valid learner's permit.

A valid driver's license.

27.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you sell or transfer a vehicle in the state of California, how long do you have to report it to the Department of Motor Vehicles.

90 days.

30 days.

5 days.

28.

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 shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

29.

Parking

Where is it NOT acceptable to park and leave your vehicle? (Select all that apply)

On-street areas marked out by yellow zig zag lines along the road.

In off-street parking areas.

On-street parking bays marked out by white lines.

On-street areas marked out by double yellow lines.

30.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the maximum speed limit on a two lane undivided highway?

35 mph.

55 mph.

65 mph.

31.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Crossroad.

Railroad tracks.

There is a hospital ahead.

32.

Lane Control

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

Signal and change lanes without any other precautionary measures.

Change lanes without a signal, as long as you do it slowly to let other drivers know.

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

33.

Special Driving Situations

When should you switch off your fog lights?

Visibility is greater than 2000 feet.

When visibility is greater than 1000 feet.

When visibility is greater than 200 feet.

When visibility is greater than 500 feet.

34.

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.

35.

Special Driving Situations

On curves, there is ___ pull on your vehicle.

A strong outward pull

A strong downward pull.

no pull.

36.

Sharing the Road

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

37.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

Which of the following is true regarding funeral processions?

Neither option is correct.

Funeral processions never have the right-of-way.

Funeral processions have the right-of-way.

38.

Special Driving Situations

After how many miles should you rotate your tires?

Every 3,000 to 5,000 miles.

Every 1,000 - 2,000 miles.

Every 6,000 to 7,000 miles.

39.

Handling Emergencies

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

Shift to neutral.

Apply the breaks.

Stop and turn off of the ignition.

40.

Special Driving Situations

Which headlights should you use in the event that you have to drive in heavy fog or smoke?

Low beam headlights.

High beam headlights.

Fog headlights.

41.

Traffic Controls

What does this sign mean?

Stop at the junction.

No entry to all traffic.

Pedestrian zone ahead.

Yield to other traffic.

42.

Turns

If there is a bike lane in your path when you are making a right turn, how far can you drive in the bike lane?

200 feet.

1 mile.

400 feet.

43.

Occupant Protection

How far should your passengers ride from the airbag cover?

10 inches

5 inches.

13 inches

44.

Traffic Controls

When you see a solid green traffic signal turn to a solid yellow traffic signal, what should you do?

Yield to oncoming traffic.

Drive forward without reducing speed, observing the right-of-way rules.

Stop if you can safely, otherwise, cross the intersection with caution.

45.

Visual Search

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

10 - 15 seconds.

Do not scan as this can distract you from driving.

0 - 5 seconds.

46.

Sharing the Road

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

Turn around and find another route.

Use your horn.

Slow down and be ready to stop if necessary.

Speed up to get around them more quickly.

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