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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Vehicle Positioning

What is an example of a distracted person?

Delivery persons.

Both options are correct.

Construction workers.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is correct regarding lap belt and shoulder harness style seatbelts?

Wearing both may cause greater injury in the event of a vehicle accident.

Wearing both will decrease the chance of a survival in a vehicle accident.

Wearing both will increase the chance of a survival in a vehicle accident.

Lane Control

What do solid white lines indicate on a roadway?

They separate traffic lanes on roads with two or more lanes.

They mark traffic lanes going in the same direction.

They indicate a lane barrier between regular use and a preferential use lane.

Lane Control

Which lane is generally the smoothest to drive in?

The right most lane

The left most lane

The middle lane

Occupant Protection

Which Penal Code prohibits leaving or confining an animal in an unattended, hot vehicle?

CVC 480.

CVC 15620.

CVC 597.7.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

25 mph

45 mph

55 mph

Sharing the Road

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Corrosive

Flammable

Explosives

Safe Driving Practices

If you break down, and you have emergency flares available, what distance should you place them from your vehicle?

200 feet behind your vehicle.

100 feet behind your vehicle.

500 feet behind your vehicle.

Parking

When parking uphill, what should you also do?

Make sure that your wheels are pointing towards the curb.

Neither option is correct.

Engage your parking break.

10.

Sharing the Road

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

CVC 21706

CVC 22511.

CVC 480.

11.

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?

To avoid an obstacle, such as a drain cover.

Motorcycle riders like to show off.

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

To get a better view of the road ahead.

12.

Sharing the Road

Which of these light signals implies the car is reversing or will reverse?

13.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign indicates that you must make a full stop.

This sign indicates that you must yield.

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

14.

Sharing the Road

Which of these light signals implies the motorcycle will turn right or move to the right?

15.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign means to stop and help someone cross the road.

Allow any elderly people, or other pedestrians to cross before proceeding.

There is a school ahead, and you must let the children pass before proceeding.

16.

Turns

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

A quarter the distance of an average airport.

Half of an American football field.

Neither option is correct.

17.

Alcohol and Drugs

What is the purpose of an IID?

A device designed purely to make driving more difficult.

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

To prevent you from starting your vehicle if there is alcohol on your breath.

18.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are under the age of 21, and your BAC is 0.01%, how long will your driving privileges be suspended for?

10 years.

1 year.

5 years.

19.

Turns

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

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.

Neither option is correct.

20.

Lane Control

What do solid yellow lines indicate on a roadway?

The center of a road for two-way traffic.

Indicates that you may pass freely.

Neither option is correct.

21.

Special Driving Situations

Which of the following is a way to reduce the hazard associated with high winds while driving?

Reducing your speed.

Being proactive.

Both options are correct.

22.

Special Driving Situations

If you come to a road that is packed with snow, 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 snow.

Come to a complete stop and call for help.

23.

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 see and plan ahead.

Reduce your typical stopping distance.

Increase your ability to accelerate.

Decrease fuel consumption.

24.

Sharing the Road

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

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

To reduce fuel consumption.

To stop the wind blowing your exhaust fumes towards them.

To avoid dazzling them with your lights.

25.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are over the age of 21, what is the minimum level of BAC before it becomes unlawful to drive?

0.0005

0.0001

0.0008

26.

Safe Driving Practices

In stationary traffic, you should:

Use your horn aggressively to speed up the traffic.

Get out of the vehicle to have a stretch.

Use your mobile phone to report the traffic.

Apply the parking brake and release the foot brake to deactivate the brake lights.

27.

Parking

What does a white parking colored curb indicate?

Stop only long enough to pick up/drop off passengers or mail.

Park for a limited time as indicated by the sign.

No stopping is allowed at this curb.

28.

Visual Search

Which one of the following is correct when giving enough space to another vehicle?

At freeway exits, do not drive alongside other vehicles.

Always increase your speed when driving along side other vehicles.

Always increase your speed to overtake a vehicle attempting to enter a freeway.

29.

Turns

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

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

Both options are correct.

If there are no vehicles approaching you within 200 feet.

30.

Sharing the Road

The rear of the car in front of you has a white light. What do you expect the vehicle to do next?

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle is reversing.

31.

Special Driving Situations

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

Ten times (10x)

Triple

Five times (5x)

The same as

32.

Visual Search

What should you do before changing lanes?

Look into your rearview mirror for nearby vehicles.

Increase speed and give a signal before changing lanes.

Increase speed and change lanes.

33.

Sharing the Road

Some of the most vulnerable road users are: (Select all that apply)

Car drivers.

Cyclists.

Truck drivers.

Horse riders.

34.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this traffic signal?

To continue driving as long as you keep an eye out for other vehicles.

To yield to any pedestrians before continuing on.

To stop your vehicle entirely and to not continue forward.

35.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you are under the age of 18 and you are in a vehicle accident, which of the following is true?

You may be fined for the damages.

Your parents or guardians may be liable for civil damagers.

Both options are correct.

36.

Laws and Rules of the Road

When making a right turn, what should you be considering?

Check for pedestrians, and for bicyclists.

Ensure that you signal oncoming motorists they can cross.

Ensure that you keep a minimum of ten feet from the stop line.

37.

Occupant Protection

Under which conditions may a child under 8 years old may ride in the front seat of a vehicle?

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

All of the above.

When there is no rear seat available.

38.

Sharing the Road

Which of these light signals implies the car will turn left or move to the left?

39.

Lane Control

How is a low/zero emission vehicle indicated?

A homemade decal that you can put on any vehicle.

A special Department of Motor Vehicles-issued decal.

Neither option is correct.

40.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If an individual is from out of state, once they receive a job or become a resident, how long do they have to register their vehicle with the state of California?

5 days.

20 days.

7 days.

41.

Lane Control

What should you NOT do before overtaking? (Select all that apply)

Follow a vehicle already overtaking.

Use your mirrors and only overtake when safe to do so.

Get as close as possible to the vehicle you plan to overtake.

Yield to oncoming traffic before passing parked vehicles.

42.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you fail to appear for traffic court, if you have received a traffic ticket, what can happen?

Your driver's license may be suspended.

Nothing will happen as you are not required to appear in traffic court unless you decide to go.

Nothing will happen.

43.

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.

Cyclists like to show off.

To avoid an obstacle, such as a drain cover.

To get a better view of the road ahead.

44.

Turns

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

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

It reduces the risk of a vehicle accident.

It reduces the stress on your wheels.

45.

Driver Readiness

You are traveling through a residential street. What should you be particularly aware of?

Children playing in the street.

Loud noises coming from houses.

Truck drivers.

Cars unexpectedly pulling out.

46.

Safe Driving Practices

Before setting off on a journey, you should ensure that: (Select all that apply)

Your mobile phone can be easily reached in case you receive a call.

Your mirrors and seat are adjusted correctly.

You are wearing baggy clothes.

You know all the controls in your vehicle and how to use them.

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