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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Turns

What is 200 feet most often compared to, to help visualize the distance?

Neither option is correct.

A quarter the distance of an average airport.

Half of an American football field.

Alcohol and Drugs

Yourself, and your parent are in the vehicle when you are pulled over by a police officer. In the backseat of the vehicle, there is an unopened, sealed container of alcohol. Since you are the individual driving the vehicle, is it lawful for this container of alcohol to be in your vehicle?

Neither option is correct.

Yes, as your parent is in the vehicle with you and is over the age of 21.

No, as alcohol containers cannot be in your vehicle under any circumstance.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you receive a ticket during a traffic stop, what is the purpose of the promise that you sign?

Neither option is correct.

By signing, you promise to admit fault for the citation.

By signing, you promise to appear in traffic court.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What should drivers of hybrid of electric vehicles do when a blind pedestrian is attempting to cross?

Be especially aware and use extreme caution.

Follow standard right-of-way rules when it comes to blind pedestrians.

Treat the blind pedestrian as a standard pedestrian.

Turns

At what distance should you signal before making a right turn?

200 feet

100 feet

500 feet

Parking

What should you do before backing up to parallel park?

Lift your foot off of the brake.

Check your mirrors.

Both options are correct.

Turns

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

The right side of the road.

The center of the road.

The left side of the road.

Alcohol and Drugs

You and two passengers are pulled over by a police officer. Your backseat passenger has an open container of alcohol that they are actively drinking. Is this against the law?

Yes, as all open containers of alcohol must be kept in the trunk, or where passengers are not seated.

Neither option is correct.

No, as the driver is not the one holding or actively drinking the open container of alcohol.

Sharing the Road

You are about to overtake a motorcyclist in windy weather. What should you do as you overtake?

Overtake as quickly as possible.

Allow plenty of space.

Keep as close as possible to them.

Use your horn.

10.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you purchase a vehicle from a private property, how long do you have to transfer the ownership of the vehicle?

5 days.

30 days.

10 days.

11.

Turns

Under which circumstance can you make a legal U-turn?

Across a double yellow line when it is safe and legal.

At any point in the roadway, as long as you are not obstructing traffic.

Neither option is correct.

12.

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.

To get a better view of the road ahead.

The cyclist might swerve to avoid an obstacle.

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

13.

Special Driving Situations

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

Use your hazard lights to warn other drivers.

Use your fog lights if necessary.

Check your mirrors and slow down.

Speed up to travel through it as quickly as possible.

14.

Sharing the Road

What California penal code allows Safety Enhanced-Double Fine Zones.

CVC 22511.

CVC 480.

CVC 42010

15.

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.

45 mph.

30 mph or below.

16.

Lane Control

When passing a vehicle, what is not allowed?

Look ahead for road conditions and traffic that may cause other vehicles to merge as well.

Check traffic behind and beside you.

Drive off the paved road to pass another vehicle in the event that you cannot do it on the paved road.

17.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you are caught dumping or abandoning animals on a highway, how much can you be fined?

Up to $1,000

1 year in jail.

Up to $2,000.

18.

Safe Driving Practices

Which circumstance is an example of when to use your horn?

To alert other drivers that they made a mistake.

Because you are angry or upset.

To avoid collisions.

19.

Sharing the Road

The rider of the motorcycle in front of you is moving their hand up and down as shown in the picture. What do you expect the vehicle to do next?

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

20.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

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

Indicates that you must yield before proceeding.

This sign indicates that you must follow its instruction.

21.

Safe Driving Practices

What is this diagram representing?

The driver is indicating that they are turning right.

The driver is indicating that they are slowing down or stopping.

The driver is indicating that they are turning left.

22.

Parking

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

3 feet longer than your vehicle.

2 feet longer than your vehicle.

1 foot longer than your vehicle.

23.

Occupant Protection

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

Neither option is correct.

The car can rise to high temperatures quickly.

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

24.

Alcohol and Drugs

Regardless of age, if you are on probation for DUI, what is the minimum level of BAC before it becomes unlawful to drive?

0.0001

0.0008

0.0005

25.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Merging traffic

Traffic signal ahead.

Two way traffic.

26.

Vehicle Positioning

Why is it important to leave the traffic lane not too fast?

It allows you to remain in control of your vehicle.

Engage your turn signal and cross all lanes simultaneously without stopping.

You can choose any speed you wish to exit traffic, as long as you do not obstruct traffic.

27.

Lane Control

What lane should you generally drive in at all times unless otherwise posted?

The lane with the smoothest flow of traffic.

Neither option is correct.

The lane that is very congested with traffic.

28.

Safe Driving Practices

If you are dazzled by another vehicle's lights, you should:

Speed up to reduce the time you are dazzled.

Reduce your speed and be prepared to stop if necessary.

Keep driving, but look away from the lights.

Put on a pair of sunglasses.

29.

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.

Half (50%)

The same as

A third (33%)

A tenth (10%).

30.

Alcohol and Drugs

Consuming alcohol will have the following effect: (Select all that apply)

Give a false sense of confidence.

Make you a better driver.

Decrease the risk of collisions.

Reduce co-ordination and slow down reactions.

31.

Safe Driving Practices

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

Find an alternative route.

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

Perform a three-point turn manoeuvre.

Reverse onto the main road.

32.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Which of the following is the correct assumption regarding right-of-way rules?

Other drivers will always give you the right-of-way.

Never assume that other drivers will give you the right-of-way.

There are no defined right-of-way rules.

33.

Special Driving Situations

You have driven through deep water. What should you check at the first safe opportunity?

Test the effectiveness of your brakes as they may be wet.

If any fish have become stuck on your vehicle.

There is no water in your exhaust system.

If your vehicle left any pollution in the water.

34.

Lane Control

What is the maximum amount of distance that you can drive in a center left turn lane?

1 mile

500 feet.

200 feet

35.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you willfully flee a peace officer attempting to pull you over, what is the consequence?

Neither option is correct.

It is a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for no more than 1 year.

Nothing will happen as they had no reason to stop you.

36.

Vehicle Positioning

You are driving along a freeway in wet weather. You should keep well back from the vehicle in front because:

Increase your ability to accelerate.

Decrease fuel consumption.

Increase your ability to see and plan ahead.

Reduce your typical stopping distance.

37.

Sharing the Road

Which of these should you avoid when driving around large trucks?

Both of these options are correct.

Lingering alongside a truck when they are passing.

Following too closely or tailgating.

38.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

End divided highway

Crossroad.

Divided highway.

39.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Why is it encouraged for a driver to not pass another vehicle that is stopped at a crosswalk?

A pedestrian may be in front of the vehicle in a position where you cannot see them.

Neither option is correct.

You are allowed to pass another vehicle stopped at a crosswalk.

40.

Turns

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

On a one-way street

When other vehicles may hit you.

If there are no vehicles approaching you within 200 feet.

41.

Turns

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

When you cannot see clearly 200 feet in each direction.

Across a double yellow line when it is safe and legal.

In front of a fire station.

42.

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?

You may pass as long as you proceed with caution.

Ensure that no pedestrians are in front of that vehicle.

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

43.

Safe Driving Practices

When should you reverse from a side road into a main road?

When you have another person acting as a guide.

When there is a safe gap in the traffic. Use your horn to warn other vehicles.

If there is no traffic on the main road.

Never reverse onto a main road.

44.

Special Driving Situations

At what speed can your tires loss all contact with the road if there is a lot of water?

20 mph.

30 mph.

50 mph.

45.

Handling Emergencies

What is a possible punishment if you fail to notify the Department of Motor Vehicles in the event that you are in a collision?

Your driving privilege will be suspended.

Nothing will happen, since nobody was injured.

Neither option is correct.

46.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

How long can traffic convictions and collisions, at minimum, stay on your record for?

72 months.,

36 months.

12 months.

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