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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[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

In addition to respecting right-of-way rules to vehicles, who does it also apply to?

Pedestrians in crosswalks.

All of the options are correct.

Bicyclists and motorcyclists.

[ Lane Control ]

What is bicycle boulevard?

A designated route for bicyclists on streets shared with vehicle traffic that prioritize bicycle travel.

Neither option is correct.

A lane that provides greater separation from adjacent vehicle traffic.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

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

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

Be especially aware and use extreme caution.

Treat the blind pedestrian as a standard pedestrian.

[ Vehicle Positioning ]

When you merge onto the freeway, how many seconds of space should you leave between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you?

3 seconds.

1 second.

5 seconds.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

A driver is moving slowly, and you want them to go faster. Should you honk your horn at them?

No, as the driver may not be able to go any faster due to one reason or another

Yes, as you are in a hurry and you need to get to your destination.

Yes, as you want them to get out of the way.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

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

Both A and B.

This sign means that you are approaching a railroad crossing.

[ Visual Search ]

What do you do if a vehicle merges in front of you too closely?

Decrease your speed.

Increase your speed.

Switch to another lane and pass that vehicle for merging too closely.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

If you are under the age of 21, and you are convicted of having a BAC of 0.01% or over, which of the following is a possible consequence?

No actions will be taken against you.

You will face life imprisonment.

Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What does this sign normally indicate?

Slow moving vehicle.

A police vehicle.

A hazardous vehicle.

10.

[ Sharing the Road ]

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

3 seconds.

4 seconds.

1 second.

11.

[ Sharing the Road ]

Why should you be aware of long vehicles when at a junction or roundabout?

Their bright colour may dazzle you.

Long vehicles require more space to manoeuvre.

The driver of the long vehicle cannot see you.

It is more difficult for a heavy vehicle to stop for a signal.

Hint

12.

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

If you are under the age of 18, what can your parents or guardians do regarding your driver's license?

They can have your driver's license cancelled.

Neither option is correct.

They cannot do anything, as you have proven that you can drive since you have a driver's license.

13.

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

What is the fee you may be required to pay to the Department of Motor Vehicles in the event that you driver's license is suspended?

200

14.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

Pedestrian crossing.

School zone ahead.

Caution.

15.

[ Lane Control ]

Which of the following is true regarding double white lines?

You must wait until a single broken white line appears before changing lanes.

You may change lanes freely.

Neither option is correct.

16.

[ Turns ]

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

You may drive in this lane for a maximum of one mile or ten minutes, whichever is greater.

Neither option is correct.

You may cross this lane in the event that you are making a turn.

17.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What does this traffic symbol mean?

To turn left.

Caution.

To Stop.

18.

[ 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?

7 days.

20 days.

5 days.

19.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

When you are signalling before making a manoeuvre, you should always:

Use your hazard lights to alert other road users.

Begin your manoeuvre immediately as you have right of way.

Watch out for signals given by other road users and proceed only when you are satisfied that it is safe.

Keep signalling for about a minute before you manoeuvre as a warning.

Hint

20.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

Who can you call for free assistance in the event that your car becomes disabled on the freeway?

Department of Motor Vehicles.

California Highway Patrol.

Freeway Service Patrol.

21.

[ 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?

0.0008

0.0001

0.0005

22.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

What should you do in the event that you begin to skid while driving on ice?

Ease off of the accelerator.

Increase your speed to create more traction.

Slam on your brakes.

23.

[ 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 right or turn right.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle is reversing.

Hint

24.

[ Sharing the Road ]

You are reversing your car and a pedestrian starts walking behind you. You should:

Keep going as you have right of way.

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

Stop and wait for the pedestrian to finish crossing.

Rev your engine to show your annoyance.

Hint

25.

[ 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 cyclist might swerve to avoid an uneven road surface.

So that they are more likely to see you.

So that you can travel faster.

To get a better view of the road ahead.

Hint

26.

[ Occupant Protection ]

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

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

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

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

27.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

What is the maximum speed limit on a two lane undivided highway?

65 mph.

55 mph.

35 mph.

28.

[ Vehicle Positioning ]

When traveling in wet weather, you should keep well back from the vehicle in front. This will:

Increase your ability to see and plan ahead.

Decrease fuel consumption.

Increase your ability to accelerate.

Reduce your typical stopping distance.

Hint

29.

[ Vehicle Positioning ]

When you are on a city street, how much space should you leave to merge, cross, enter/exit traffic?

3 seconds.

A full city block.

Half of a city block.

30.

[ Lane Control ]

When passing a vehicle, what is not allowed?

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

Check traffic behind and beside you.

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

31.

[ Parking ]

Before moving off in a vehicle, you should: (Select all that apply)

Speed off as quickly as possible.

Use all mirrors to check road is clear.

Check your vehicle blind spots for hidden hazards.

Use your signals (if necessary) to warn other road users.

Hint

32.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

In the event that you hit a parked vehicle, what should you do?

Do nothing as no one is in the vehicle and no one was hurt.

Leave a note with your information.

Take a picture of their license plate and inform the Department of Motor Vehicles when you have time.

33.

[ Sharing the Road ]

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

Use your horn.

Keep well back to allow the motorcyclist room to manoeuvre.

Overtake the motorcyclist.

Keep as close to the vehicle in front as possible.

Hint

34.

[ Occupant Protection ]

Until what age is a rear-facing child passenger restraint system required?

2 years old.

4 years old.

3 years old.

35.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

What should you do if you see a vehicle's hazard lights ahead?

Reduce your speed and proceed with caution.

Neither option is correct.

Reduce your speed so you can see what happened.

36.

[ Occupant Protection ]

How many types of driver distractions are there?

37.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is the correct course of action in the event that the traffic signal is not working?

You are allowed to make unprotected turns at your discretion.

You are allowed to make protected turns. Proceed with the right-of-way rules in mind.

Proceed cautiously as if the intersection is controlled by a stop sign in all directions

38.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

In an emergency, how should you brake?

Brake hard immediately, but without locking your wheels.

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

Speed up to get around the emergency.

Brake gently.

Hint

39.

[ Occupant Protection ]

In what situation is it okay to leave your child and/or animals in a hot vehicle?

When the windows are fully opened to allow as much air as possible into the vehicle.

When the windows are cracked slightly to allow air to enter the vehicle.

Not at all, as it is unlawful and dangerous.

40.

[ 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.

41.

[ Sharing the Road ]

The rider of the motorcycle in front of you is holding their arm out straight to the right as shown in the picture. What do you expect the vehicle to do next?

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

Hint

42.

[ Vehicle Positioning ]

What does it mean to "split the difference"?

If there is a danger on both sides of the road at the same time, you split the difference with the driver.

Neither option is correct.

If you do not have enough money for the toll on the HOT, you can split the difference with the toll man.

43.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

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

Never reverse onto a main road.

When you have another person acting as a guide.

If there is no traffic on the main road.

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

Hint

44.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What does this sign mean?

Stop at the junction.

No entry to only vehicular traffic.

Tunnel ahead.

No entry to all traffic.

Hint

45.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

When should you switch off your fog lights?

When visibility is greater than 200 feet.

Visibility is greater than 2000 feet.

When visibility is greater than 500 feet.

When visibility is greater than 1000 feet.

Hint

46.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

You are driving down the road after having left the liquor store. The items you bought are in the front passenger seat. Is this legal?

Yes, this is legal as long as the alcohol is sealed and, full, and unopened.

No, this is not legal as you cannot have unsealed alcohol containers within arm's reach.

No, this is not legal. You cannot have any form of alcohol in the vehicle.

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