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.
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Handling Emergencies

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

The engine becomes louder.

The steering becomes light and unresponsive.

Your speed increases unexpectedly.

Your speed decreases unexpectedly.

Sharing the Road

What does this diagram visualize?

A large truck's blind stop.

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

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

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

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

CVC 480.

CVC 2852

CVC 2817.

Sharing the Road

When overtaking a horse and rider, what should you NOT do?

Use your horn.

Keep your distance from the horses.

Overtake slowly.

Wait until it is safe to overtake.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What does it mean when a blind pedestrian pulls in their cane and steps away from the crosswalk?

It means that they are not going to cross.

It means nothing as this is a common gesture.

It generally means for you to go.

Turns

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

the left turn lane.

Both options are correct.

Drive close to the center divider line.

Handling Emergencies

What can you do to prevent skidding?

Avoid fast turns.

Make no adjustments to your driving.

Increase your speed to create more traction.

Special Driving Situations

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

The same as

Double

Half

Triple

Safe Driving Practices

You MUST NOT use your vehicle's lights: (Select all that apply)

During the day time.

On full beam setting when there is oncoming traffic.

To flash other drivers if they annoy you.

In a way that dazzles other road users.

10.

Special Driving Situations

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

No entry.

Reduce speed to 30 mph.

Yield to traffic approaching from your right.

Stop at the junction.

11.

Parking

What must you do in the event you are in possession of a deceased individual's disabled placard?

Keep it for yourself as ownership transfers to you upon their death.

Neither option is correct.

Return it to a Department of Motor Vehicles field office.

12.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you receive too many negligent driver points, what may the Department of Motor Vehicles do?

Place you on a probation for 1 year.

Both options are correct.

Suspend your license for 6 months.

13.

Driver Readiness

Why should you be aware of warm air in the car whilst driving?

Warm air may be uncomfortable for your passengers.

It can reduce fuel efficiency.

Unventilated warm air may cause the driver to become sleepy.

May cause excessive sweat.

14.

Traffic Controls

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

The driver must stop.

The driver may proceed.

The driver must proceed with caution.

15.

Lane Control

In what situation is it okay to pass traffic on the right-hand side?

When there is an open highway with two or more lanes of travel in your direction.

When a driver is making a left-hand turn.

Both options are correct.

16.

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 may pass as long as you proceed with caution.

You are not allowed to pass a vehicle at a crosswalk.

17.

Safe Driving Practices

You have turned into a sideroad and realise you have made a mistake. You should NOT:

Keep going forward to find a safe place to turn around.

Perform a three-point turn manoeuvre.

Find an alternative route.

Reverse onto the main road.

18.

Sharing the Road

In slow moving traffic, you should: (Select all that apply)

Allow access into and from sideroads.

Be aware of cyclists and motorcycles passing between vehicles.

Use your horn to speed the traffic up.

Block other vehicles from feeding onto the road from a slip road.

19.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign indicates that you are entering the incorrect road with the incorrect vehicle.

This sign indicates that you are not allowed to do a certain action.

This sign indicates that you are entering the wrong way of traffic.

20.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

Which of the following is true regarding funeral processions?

Funeral processions have the right-of-way.

Funeral processions never have the right-of-way.

Neither option is correct.

21.

Sharing the Road

When overtaking a horse and rider, what should you do?

Use your horn to warn the rider of our presence.

Flash your headlights at the horse rider.

Drive around as quickly as possible.

Overtake slowly if it is safe to do so.

22.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Curve.

T Intersection

Winding Road

23.

Sharing the Road

In windy weather, a motorcycle in front is overtaking a high-sided vehicle. What should you do?

Keep well back to allow the motorcyclist room to manoeuvre.

Keep as close to the vehicle in front as possible.

Overtake the motorcyclist.

Use your horn.

24.

Additional Driving Laws/Rules

If your vehicle's engine is running, you MUST NOT:

Leave your vehicle unattended.

Rev the engine to warm it up.

Switch it off if you're waiting to pick someone up.

Clean any ice of the windows.

25.

Traffic Controls

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

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

Only when a green signal or a green arrow appears.

At any time.

26.

Alcohol and Drugs

What California penal code allows an officer to arrest you if they reasonably believe if you are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs?

CVC 23153.

Both options are correct.

CVC 32152.

27.

Driver Readiness

What can fatigue or drowsiness affect?

The speed of your vehicle.

Your vision.

Neither option is correct.

28.

Sharing the Road

Which California penal code prohibits following an emergency vehicle, with a siren activated?

CVC 22511.

CVC 21706

CVC 480.

29.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

Both A and B.

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

This sign means that you are approaching a railroad crossing.

30.

Lane Control

Which of the following is true regarding bicycle lane?

It is illegal to drive in a bicycle lane, unless under certain circumstances.

Neither options are correct.

It is legal to drive your vehicle in all bicycle lanes.

31.

Laws and Rules of the Road

When turning left, what is suggested to ensure your safety?

Keep your wheels pointed straight to be prevent being thrown into oncoming traffic in the event of an accident.

There are no suggested safety tips when turning left.

Neither option is correct.

32.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Where are you required to stop, because of a stop light or sign?

You must stop before the stop line, sign, or signal.

Both options are correct.

Before the crosswalk.

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.

To get a better view of the road ahead.

Cyclists like to show off.

34.

Traffic Controls

What does a solid yellow traffic signal mean?

Caution. Stop if you can do so safely.

Go.

Stop under all circumstances.

35.

Handling Emergencies

You are traveling along a wet road in a vehicle without anti-lock brakes. You apply the brakes and your vehicle begins to skid. What should you do?

Let go of the steering.

Increase speed.

Release the brakes.

Brake hard immediately.

36.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation for this flashing traffic signal?

Proceed with a high rate of speed.

Stop and proceed when it is safe to do so.

Stop and go back.

37.

Laws and Rules of the Road

If you choose to drive slower than normal at any other time, what lane do you not drive in?

Lane Two

Lane One

Lane Three

38.

Driver Readiness

Which of the following will not prevent drowsy driving?

Taking regular rest stops.

Calling a ride service to take you to your destination.

Rolling down the window.

39.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit when driving near a school?

55 mph

25 mph

45 mph

40.

Turns

What is a U-Turn?

There is no definition for a U-Turn in the state of California.

Turning your vehicle around in the street to go back the way you came.

Passing a vehicle at a high rate of speed.

41.

Laws and Rules of the Road

In the event that you have to drive on a sidewalk, what is the correct course of action?

Decrease your speed to five miles per hour, and continue forward.

You are not allowed to drive on sidewalks, as they are meant for pedestrians.

Ensure that there are no pedestrians on the sidewalk for the next block.

42.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

T Intersection.

Slippery when wet.

Curve.

43.

Sharing the Road

What is a LSV?

A type of public transit.

A neighborhood electric vehicle.

A low-speed vehicle.

44.

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 rush of wind as you pass can destabilise a cyclist.

So that they are more likely to see you.

To get a better view of the road ahead.

The cyclist might swerve to avoid an obstacle.

45.

Handling Emergencies

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

Stop and turn off of the ignition.

Keep your eyes on the road.

Look for an alternate route away from traffic.

46.

Occupant Protection

A driver begins to eat something that they just bought a restaurant. Is this a distraction?

No, the driver purchased the items and has the right to eat it before it gets cold.

Yes, as the driver can become distracted while eating.

No, as long as the driver is keeping their eyes on the road, it is not a distraction.,

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