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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Occupant Protection

Which of the following is a type of cognitive distraction?

Paying full attention to the road.

Mind off of the road.

Reaching down to pick up an object that fell onto the floor board.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If your driver's license is suspended, once the suspension period has ended, what must you do to apply for a new driver's license?

You must show proof of financial responsibility.

You must show a copy of your previous driver's license.

Neither option is correct.

Sharing the Road

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

Use your horn.

Keep well back to allow the cyclist room to manoeuvre.

Overtake the cyclist as quickly as possible.

Keep as close to the vehicle in front as possible.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What direction does traffic travel on a roundabout?

Clockwise

Straight.

Counter-clockwise

Special Driving Situations

Fast driving in wet or icy conditions may cause:

The vehicle to skid and lose control.

Better steering control.

Improved wheel grip.

The vehicle to handle normally.

Parking

When you back up to parallel park, at what degree angle should you back up at?

Approximately 75 degrees.

Approximately 20 degrees.

Approximately 45 degrees.

Turns

Why should you keep your wheels pointed straight until you start your turn?

It reduces the stress on your wheels.

In the event you are hit from behind, you will not be pushed into oncoming traffic.

It reduces the risk of a vehicle accident.

Special Driving Situations

Where are you most likely to be affect by crosswinds?

In a built up area.

Travelling across a bridge on a freeway.

On a narrow country lane.

In heavy traffic.

Parking

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

Towards the shoulder of the road.

Towards the curb.

Away from the curb.

10.

Sharing the Road

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

3 seconds.

4 seconds.

1 second.

11.

Traffic Controls

What does a solid green traffic signal mean?

It means Go

It means Stop

It means proceed with caution

12.

Sharing the Road

What is this diagram representing?

A light-rail vehicle.

A slow moving vehicle.

An emergency vehicle.

13.

Safe Driving Practices

If you become agitated or annoyed at another road user, you should:

Rev your engine loudly to get them to move out of the way.

Use your horn to tell them you're annoyed.

Pull over, calm down and continue your journey after relaxing

Travel as closely as possible behind them to let them know you want to overtake.

14.

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?

1 month.

15 days.

6 months.

15.

Vehicle Positioning

When you are on the highway, how much space should you leave to merge, cross, enter/exit traffic?

Half of a city block.

5 seconds

A full city block.

16.

Special Driving Situations

You are about to enter a bank of fog. What should you do? (Select all that apply)

Use your fog lights if necessary.

Speed up to travel through it as quickly as possible.

Check your mirrors and slow down.

Use your hazard lights to warn other drivers.

17.

Special Driving Situations

If your vehicle is stationary and is likely to remain so for more than a couple of minutes, you should apply the parking brake and switch off the engine in order to: (Select all that apply)

Reduce emissions.

Reduce noise pollution.

Get out of the vehicle to have a stretch.

Reduce fuel consumption.

18.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What also can be classified as an intersection?

Cross streets.

Alleys.

Both options are correct.

19.

Parking

While parked, what should you do when you are ready to exit your vehicle?

Both options are correct.

Do not open your door unless it does not interfere with traffic.

Look for passing vehicles.

20.

Lane Control

Which of the following may apply to you if you drive a low/zero emission vehicle?

You may drive at any speed you wish, regardless of posted signs.

You may be exempt from all Department of Motor Vehicles related charges for your vehicle.

You may be exempt from all toll charges on HOT lanes.

21.

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 left or turn left.

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle is reversing.

22.

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.

Return it to a Department of Motor Vehicles field office.

Neither option is correct.

23.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Merging traffic.

Added lane.

Curve

24.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

25 mph

55 mph

45 mph

25.

Alcohol and Drugs

If an officer suspects you of being under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol, and you refuse to submit to a test, what can happen?

The driver would be subject to longer driver's license suspensions.

The driver would face no penalty as the law does not legally require you to submit these tests.

The driver will face additional points on their license if they refuse to submit to these tests.

26.

Safe Driving Practices

When may you flash your headlights at another road user?

To signal another stationary road user that they can proceed.

To warn oncoming drivers of a hidden police patrol.

When another road user annoys you.

To alert other road users of your presence.

27.

Vehicle Positioning

What should you do when entering the freeway?

Decrease your speed below the speed of traffic.

Enter the freeway at or near the speed of traffic.

Increase your speed so you can overtake the vehicle closest to you.,

28.

Occupant Protection

Why is it unlawful to leave a child or animal in an unattended car?

The car can rise to high temperatures quickly.

It is not unlawful to leave a child or animal unattended in a vehicle.

Neither option is correct.

29.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

What California penal code prohibits driving with an unsecured load that is a potential safety hazard?

CVC 480.

CVC 21152

CVC 24002

30.

Sharing the Road

You want to reverse your car but there is a pedestrian waiting to cross the road. You should:

Reverse quickly before pedestrian begins to cross.

Use your horn to get pedestrian to move out of the way.

Yield to the pedestrian and wait for them to finish crossing.

Wave the pedestrian to cross.

31.

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.

At any time.

Only when a green signal or a green arrow appears.

32.

Special Driving Situations

A typical stopping distance of a vehicle in dry weather is approximately __________ the distance of a vehicle in ICY or SNOWY weather.

The same as

Half (50%)

A tenth (10%).

A third (33%)

33.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What do you do in the event that a pedestrian makes eye contact with your vehicle at a crosswalk?

In means that they are ready to cross the street.

Yield to the pedestrian.

Both options are correct.

34.

Handling Emergencies

According to the California Highway Patrol, what should you do if your vehicle becomes disabled on the freeway?

Both options are correct.

Safely pull to the right shoulder.

Stay inside your vehicle with the seat belt on until help arrives.

35.

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.

Both options are correct.

Increase your following distance to other vehicles.

36.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Neither option is correct.

That two way traffic is going to be head.

That two way traffic is now allowed on this road.

37.

Lane Control

What should you do if you miss a turn?

Proceed as normal until you can legally, and safely, turn around.

Make a U-Turn where possible.

Slam on your breaks so you do not miss the turn.

38.

Safe Driving Practices

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

No need to plan, just follow the signs.

Use a map or route planner.

Consult with your local fuel station.

Read your local newspaper.

39.

Sharing the Road

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Flammable

Explosives

Corrosive

40.

Handling Emergencies

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

Increase speed.

Let go of the steering.

Release the brakes.

Brake hard immediately.

41.

Safe Driving Practices

Which steering method is recommended when backing up?

Hand-to-Hand steering

Hand-over-hand steering.

One hand steering.

42.

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.

CVC 32152.

Both options are correct.

43.

Lane Control

What is the correct interpretation of this diagram?

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.

Double solid lines indicates that you may not pass.

44.

Alcohol and Drugs

What is a PAS?

There is no defined definition for PAS in the state of California.

Preliminary alcohol screening.

Neither option is correct.

45.

Traffic Controls

What is this type of sign meant for?

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

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

Nothing. This sign is meant for highway officials only.

46.

Driver Readiness

You develop poor vision, which of the following is correct after you have visited your doctor?

Notify the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Neither option is correct

You should not notify the Department of Motor Vehicles as they are not required to know.

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