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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Alcohol and Drugs

In the event that you are convicted, for the first time, of DUI, how long will your driving privileges be suspended for?

15 days.

6 months.

1 month.

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.

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.

5 feet.

15 feet.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

You may not enter the road that the sign is adjacent to.

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

This sign means that you cannot do a certain action.

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

Special Driving Situations

If you drive through deep water your brakes might become less effective. What should you do?

Speed up then brake harshly to quickly dry them.

Speed up to dry your brakes faster.

Do not use your brakes for at least 10 minutes.

Gently apply light pressure to the brakes while driving slowly to dry them out.

Vehicle Positioning

What is the correct course of action when you are behind a driver who may be dangerous to others?

Neither option is correct.

Tailgate the driver.

Increase your following distance.

Handling Emergencies

What should you do in the event that your vehicle stalls or becomes disabled on railroad tracks, and there is not a train coming?

Stay in your vehicle and call for help.

Attempt to push your vehicle off of the railroad tracks by yourself.

Exit your vehicle immediately and call the Emergency Notification System number located nearby.

Safe Driving Practices

The driver ahead of you made a mistake while driving, and you want to alert them to it. What do you do?

Do nothing, and proceed with caution.

Honk your horn at them to let them know they made a mistake.

Honk your horn at them to alert them to pay attention.

10.

Parking

When parking downhill, what way should you turn your wheels?

Towards the shoulder of the road.

Away from the curb.

Towards the curb.

11.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Added lane.

Merging traffic.

Curve

12.

Sharing the Road

You are about to overtake a cyclist in windy weather. Why should you leave extra room as you overtake?

To avoid dazzling them with your lights.

To reduce fuel consumption.

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

To stop the wind blowing your exhaust fumes towards them.

13.

Occupant Protection

Under which circumstance is a child under the age of 8 NOT allowed to ride in the front seat of a vehicle?

The child passenger restraint system cannot be installed properly in the rear set.

There is no rear seat.

The driver of the vehicle is not able to purchase a federally-approved child passenger restraint system.

14.

Special Driving Situations

You are traveling along a road and you cannot see more than 100 meters (328 feet) in front. What should you do?

You MUST NOT switch on your fog lights.

You MUST use headlights. You may use fog lights if necessary.

You MUST NOT slow down.

You MUST switch on your hazard lights.

15.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct course of action when you stop in a crosswalk.

It is not allowed to stop in a crosswalk.

Ensure that no pedestrians are within a block of the cross walk.

You are allowed to stop in a crosswalk in the event in you overpass the white limit line.

16.

Safe Driving Practices

Which of the following is a suggestion provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration?

Both options are correct.

Hands positioned 9 and 3 o'clock.

Hands positioned at 8 and 4 o'clock.

17.

Safe Driving Practices

In which situation should you signal your turn?

Before pulling next to the curb or away from the curb.

When you are stopping your vehicle.

Neither option is correct.

18.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

You must slow down and be ready to stop.

You must stop at the limit line before proceeding.

You may not enter the road that the sign is adjacent to.

19.

Handling Emergencies

You are traveling along a wet road. Your steering begins to feel light and unresponsive. You should:

Increase speed.

Brake hard immediately.

Release the accelerator to gradually slow down.

Turn the steering as far as you can to the right.

20.

Traffic Controls

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

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

Yield to oncoming traffic.

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

21.

Alcohol and Drugs

What is an IID?

A type of headlight that allows you to see better at night.

An ignition interlock device.

A form of license plate that is optional for your vehicle.

22.

Traffic Controls

What does this sign normally indicate?

A police vehicle.

Slow moving vehicle.

A hazardous vehicle.

23.

Handling Emergencies

In an emergency, how should you brake?

Speed up to get around the emergency.

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

Brake hard immediately, but without locking your wheels.

Brake gently.

24.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct definition of an intersection?

An intersection is the part of the roadway set aside for pedestrian traffic.

Neither option is correct.

An intersection is any place where one line of roadway meets another roadway.

25.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct definition for California's Basic Speed Law?

The Basic Speed Law means that you may drive at whatever speed you feel comfortable with.

The Basic Speed Law does not exist in the state of California.

The Basic Speed Law means that you may never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

26.

Traffic Controls

What does a solid green traffic signal mean?

It means Go

It means Stop

It means proceed with caution

27.

Laws and Rules of the Road

If you are approaching a school safety patrol, what should you do?

Obey their directions.

Ignore them and continue observing the rules of the road.

Neither option is correct as most schools do not have school safety patrols.

28.

Traffic Controls

After stopping at a flashing red traffic signal, what should you do?

Wait until an official clears you to proceed.

You must wait until the light turns green.

Proceed with caution and observe the right-of-way rules.

29.

Occupant Protection

Why must a rear-facing baby seat not be placed in the front seat of a car with an active frontal airbag?

All airbags will become disabled.

An active passenger airbag can cause injury or death to the child.

The driver airbag will not deploy in an accident.

It will increase the risk of collisions.

30.

Special Driving Situations

If you come to a road that has ice, by how much should you reduce your speed?

Reduce your speed by half.

Increase your speed, as the faster you go the more traction you make with the ice.

Reduce your speed to a crawl.

31.

Parking

What is parallel parking?

A driving technique that allows you to park adjacent to a public transit bus lane lawfully.

A driving technique that allows you to park parallel to the road in line with other vehicles.

A driving technique that allows you to park parallel to an interstate in the event that you are tired from driving.

32.

Sharing the Road

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

Rev your engine loudly.

Travel closely behind the horses.

Use your horn.

Overtake slowly giving them plenty of space.

33.

Sharing the Road

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

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

Use your horn to speed the traffic up.

Allow access into and from sideroads.

Be aware of cyclists and motorcycles passing between vehicles.

34.

Sharing the Road

A farmer is herding sheep across the road and has asked you to stop your vehicle until he has finished. You should:

Keep going as you have right of way.

Ignore the farmer as he has no authority.

Use your horn to get the sheep to move faster.

Stop and turn your engine off until directed to continue.

35.

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?

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

To avoid an obstacle, such as a drain cover.

Motorcycle riders like to show off.

To get a better view of the road ahead.

36.

Safe Driving Practices

What should you do if you are experiencing vehicle troubles and are unable to continue driving?

Turn on your emergency flashers if possible.

Pull off of the road away from traffic.

Both options are correct.

37.

Special Driving Situations

Fast driving in wet or icy conditions may cause:

The vehicle to skid and lose control.

The vehicle to handle normally.

Improved wheel grip.

Better steering control.

38.

Occupant Protection

An eight year old child is riding in the front seat of a vehicle. The vehicle does not have a backseat available. Is it lawful for this child to sit in the front seat?

No, as all children must ride in the backseat.

Yes, since there is no rear seat available, the child may sit in the front seat lawfully.

As long as the child is wearing their seatbelt, it does not matter.

39.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign means that you are approaching a railroad crossing.

This sign means that you are entering a roundabout.

This sign means that you are entering an Emergency Only road.

40.

Occupant Protection

Under what circumstances are seatbelts required to be worn?

When there are more than two occupants in a vehicle.

At all times.

Only when the vehicle is traveling greater than 15 miles per hour.

41.

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?

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

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

Yes, as the alcohol container is not opened.

42.

Special Driving Situations

While driving at night, where should you look when a car with bright headlights is coming from the other direction?

Look to the right edge of your lane.

Look at the left side of your lane.

Look at the other driver.

43.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What should you do when you are approaching a sign such as this?

Neither option is correct.

This sign indicates what animals inhabit this area.

This sign means to be alert for possible animals in the area.

44.

Parking

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

Away from the curb.

Towards the curb.

Towards the shoulder of the road.

45.

Special Driving Situations

What is a symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning?

Nausea.

Both options are correct.

Dizziness.

46.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Which of the following is true when driving in a roundabout?

You may enter using a high rate of speed.

You may pass vehicles using any additional lanes.

Do not stop or pass vehicles.

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