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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Sharing the Road

What is a LSV?

A low-speed vehicle.

A type of public transit.

A neighborhood electric vehicle.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is considered a driver's distraction?

Not using handheld devices while driving.

Reaching for an object inside of the vehicle.

Looking at Google Maps or another GPS application.

Handling Emergencies

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

Release the accelerator. Steer into the skid.

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.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Winding Road

T Intersection

Curve.

Special Driving Situations

What do all gas-powered vehicles produce?

Carbon monoxide.

Sodium chloride.

Oxygen.

Traffic Controls

Which of the following is NOT true regarding a flashing yellow traffic signal?

You may proceed like normal, as a flashing yellow traffic signal is a suggestion only.

Proceed with caution.

Yield to any pedestrians, bicycles, or other vehicle in the intersection.

Handling Emergencies

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

Warn other drivers by honking and turning on your emergency lights.

Keep your eyes on the road.

Stop and turn off the ignition.

Special Driving Situations

If you are not able to see any farther than 100 feet in front of you, what should you reduce your speed to?

50 mph.

30 mph or below.

45 mph.

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?

The cyclist might swerve to avoid an uneven road surface.

So that they are more likely to see you.

So that you can travel faster.

To get a better view of the road ahead.

10.

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 right or turn right.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle is braking.

11.

Lane Control

What is a bike route?

A route for bicyclists on streets shared with vehicle traffic.

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

A lane that provides greater separation from adjacent vehicle traffic.

12.

Handling Emergencies

You are traveling along a wet road. How can you tell if your tires are no longer gripping the road?

The steering becomes light and unresponsive.

Your speed increases unexpectedly.

The engine becomes louder.

Your speed decreases unexpectedly.

13.

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.

To stop the wind blowing your exhaust fumes towards them.

To avoid dazzling them with your lights.

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

14.

Parking

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

No further than 6 inches.

No further than 24 inches

No further than 18 inches.

15.

Lane Control

What is bicycle boulevard?

Neither option is correct.

A designated route for bicyclists on streets shared with vehicle traffic that prioritize bicycle travel.

A lane that provides greater separation from adjacent vehicle traffic.

16.

Occupant Protection

How many types of driver distractions are there?

17.

Sharing the Road

How much space should you leave between your vehicle and a motorcyclist?

3 seconds.

4 seconds.

1 second.

18.

Handling Emergencies

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

Keep your eyes on the road.

Stop and turn off of the ignition.

Apply the breaks.

19.

Turns

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

If there are no vehicles approaching you within 200 feet.

On a one-way street

When other vehicles may hit you.

20.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Regardless of the posted speed limit, what should your speed also depend on?

Both options are correct.

The number and speed of other vehicles on the road.

Bicyclists or pedestrians crossing the road way.

21.

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?

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

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

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

22.

Turns

Which of the following is true regarding a public transit bus lane?

Neither option is correct.

You may cross this lane in the event that you are making a turn.

You may drive in this lane for a maximum of one mile or ten minutes, whichever is greater.

23.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

There is no defined rule for this situation.

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

You are not required to stop your vehicle.

24.

Special Driving Situations

When towing, if your caravan or trailer begins to swerve or snake you should:

Speed up to regain control.

Stay at a constant speed until the problem resolves itself.

Ease off the accelerator and reduce speed gently to regain control.

Turn the steering wheel to follow the trailer or caravan.

25.

Lane Control

Which lane should you drive in if you are going faster?

The right most lane.

The left most lane.

The middle lane.

26.

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 is braking.

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

27.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

When are you required to turn your headlights on?

30 minutes before sunrise.

30 minutes after sunset.

Both options are correct.

28.

Traffic Controls

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

School crossing patrols.

Traffic wardens.

Police officers.

Traffic officers.

29.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

This sign indicates that a trolley is near by.

This sign indicates that a rest area is near by.

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

30.

Special Driving Situations

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

Use dipped headlights.

Use your flashing hazard lights.

Speed up get through the wet area.

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

31.

Vehicle Positioning

When you merge onto the freeway, how many seconds of space should you leave between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you?

5 seconds.

3 seconds.

1 second.

32.

Visual Search

What is the "3 second rule"?

Neither option is correct.

A method in which you can ensure that there is enough distance between you and the vehicle in front of you.

When you are passing another vehicle, you have three seconds to pass

33.

Sharing the Road

You are traveling slowly behind a cyclist in front of you. Why might they suddenly swerve or move across the traffic lane?

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

To avoid an obstacle, such as a drain cover.

Cyclists like to show off.

To get a better view of the road ahead.

34.

Visual Search

In this image, what does the red area visualize?

What is behind you.

Blind spots.

What is ahead.

35.

Handling Emergencies

What should you do in the event that your vehicle stalls or becomes disabled on railroad tracks?

Attempt to push your car off of the railroad tracks before the train arrives.

Stay in your vehicle and call for help.

Exit your vehicle immediately and dial 9-1-1 when you are from the railroad tracks.

36.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

65 mph.

35 mph.

55 mph.

37.

Handling Emergencies

Which of the following is one of the most common causes of collisions?

Unsafe speeds.

Both options are correct.

Improper turns.

38.

Parking

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

CVC 22511.

CVC 22651.

CVC 480.

39.

Lane Control

What is the correct interpretation of this diagram?

No passing if the solid yellow line is on your side.

Double solid lines indicates that you may not pass.

Broken yellow line indicates that you may pass if it can be done so safely.

40.

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?

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

Revoke your driver's license.

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

41.

Sharing the Road

Where are Low Speed Vehicles and Neighborhood Electric Vehicles restricted to?

Roadways where the speed limit is greater than 35 mph.

Roadways where the speed limit is greater than 40 mph.

Roadways where the speed limit is greater than 55 mph.

42.

Sharing the Road

The motorcycle in front of you has a bright red light as shown. What do you expect the vehicle to do next?

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

43.

Visual Search

What should you do when backing up?

Neither option is correct.

Back up slowly to avoid collisions.

Back up quickly to get out of the way of oncoming traffic.

44.

Parking

Where is it acceptable to park and leave your vehicle? (Select all that apply)

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

On-street parking bays marked out by white lines.

In off-street parking areas.

On-street areas marked out by double yellow lines.

45.

Visual Search

Under ideal circumstances, how long will it take to stop if you are travelling 35 mph?

500 feet.

150 feet

210 feet.

46.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign means that you are approaching a railroad crossing.

Both A and B.

This sign means that you should stop and wait for the signal before crossing the railroad tracks.

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