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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[ Special Driving Situations ]

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

Triple

Half

The same as

Double

Hint

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is the correct interpretation of a solid green traffic signal?

The driver must stop.

The driver may proceed.

The driver must proceed with caution.

[ Lane Control ]

How is a low/zero emission vehicle indicated?

A special Department of Motor Vehicles-issued decal.

Neither option is correct.

A homemade decal that you can put on any vehicle.

[ 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.

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

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

[ Occupant Protection ]

At what age is it considered lawful to allow a child in a car without someone 12 years or older present?

10 years old.

6 years old.

7 years old.

[ Vehicle Positioning ]

You are traveling in fog behind another vehicle. What should you do to reduce the chances of an accident?

Use your high-beam headlights.

Keep close to the vehicle in front.

Use your flashing hazard lights.

Keep a safer distance from the vehicle in front.

Hint

[ Special Driving Situations ]

Where are you most likely to be affect by crosswinds?

In heavy traffic.

On a narrow country lane.

Travelling across a bridge on a freeway.

In a built up area.

Hint

[ Parking ]

What is a crosshatched area adjacent to a parking space mean?

This means that this is a no parking area.

This means that only motorcyclists can park there.

Any vehicle can park here for a limited amount of time.

[ Occupant Protection ]

Which of the following is true when a child is seated next to a side air bag?

There is no risk associated with seating a child next to a side airbag.

The child may be at serious risk of injury or fatal injury.

You are encouraged to seat your child next to a side air bag.

10.

[ Visual Search ]

Why can backing up your vehicle be dangerous?

Backing your vehicle can be dangerous because you may not see behind your vehicle.

Neither option is correct.

Backing your vehicle up is not dangerous in any circumstance.

11.

[ Lane Control ]

Which lane should you drive in if you are going faster?

The right most lane.

The middle lane.

The left most lane.

12.

[ Traffic Controls ]

Which of the following is allowed when you are at a red stop light?

You may ignore the red stop light and continue on.

You may continue forward, or make a left turn, whenever you decide.

You may make a right turn while yielding to all pedestrians vehicles.

13.

[ Visual Search ]

You want to reverse your car but cannot see if it is safe. You should NOT:

Glance over your shoulders to check blindspots.

Ask for assistance from a passenger or passer-by.

Get out of your vehicle and check before moving.

Use your horn and reverse slowly.

Hint

14.

[ 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?

Both options are correct.

Your parents or guardians may be liable for civil damagers.

You may be fined for the damages.

15.

[ Lane Control ]

What lane number is considered the fast lane?

Number 3

Number 1

Number 2

16.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

Your vehicle accelerates too quickly in wet or icy conditions and begins to skid. How should you recover control of the vehicle?

Release the accelerator. Steer into the skid.

Increase acceleration to speed up out of the skid.

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

Speed up whilst steering away from the skid.

Hint

17.

[ Parking ]

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

Both options are correct.

Look for passing vehicles.

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

18.

[ Sharing the Road ]

Which of these vehicles might not take the normal route through a roundabout?

Cars

Motorcycles

Vans

Long vehicles

Hint

19.

[ Sharing the Road ]

It is against the law to follow how many feet behind an emergency vehicle while their emergency lights are activated?

500 feet.

1,000 feet.

300 feet.

20.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

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

Pull over, calm down and continue your journey after relaxing

Use your horn to tell them you're annoyed.

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

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

Hint

21.

[ Lane Control ]

What is a buffered bike lane?

Neither option is correct.

A lane that provides greater separation from adjacent vehicle traffic.

A route for bicyclists on streets that are shared with vehicle traffic.

22.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

If you are convicted of DUI for the first time, in addition to having driving privileges suspended, what also may you be required to do?

Neither option is correct.

Nothing, as the suspension of driving privileges is enough of a punishment.

You will be required to complete a DUI program.

23.

[ Driver Readiness ]

Which California penal code requires physicians to report conditions that may affect your ability to drive?

CVC 22511.

CHSC 103900

CVC 480.

24.

[ Turns ]

What should you not do when making a left turn?

Look over your left shoulder.

Decrease your speed.

Cut the corner of the lane belonging to the vehicles coming towards you.

25.

[ Turns ]

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

Both options are correct.

Drive close to the center divider line.

the left turn lane.

26.

[ Sharing the Road ]

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

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

Rev your engine to show your annoyance.

Keep going as you have right of way.

Stop and wait for the pedestrian to finish crossing.

Hint

27.

[ Parking ]

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

Away from the curb.

Towards the shoulder of the road.

Towards the curb.

28.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

What is the first step you must do in the event that your accelerator becomes stuck?

Stop and turn off of the ignition.

Apply the breaks.

Shift to neutral.

29.

[ Traffic Controls ]

Which of the following is NOT true regarding a flashing yellow traffic signal?

Yield to any pedestrians, bicycles, or other vehicle in the intersection.

You may proceed like normal, as a flashing yellow traffic signal is a suggestion only.

Proceed with caution.

30.

[ Parking ]

In the event that you have to stop on a freeway, how should you park?

Both options are correct.

Park completely off of the pavement.

Park in the middle of the lane with your warning lights engaged.

31.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

What is the purpose of an IID?

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.

A device designed purely to make driving more difficult.

32.

[ 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.

Check your mirrors and slow down.

Use your hazard lights to warn other drivers.

Speed up to travel through it as quickly as possible.

Hint

33.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

Whilst driving or riding, you should avoid distractions such as: (Select all that apply)

Switching on your headlights.

Using your mirrors to check for other vehicles and hazards.

Eating and drinking.

Trying to read a map.

Hint

34.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

You have turned into a sideroad and realise you have made a mistake. You should:

Drive forward and find a safe place to turn around.

Reverse into the main road when the traffic is clear.

Stop and reverse quickly into the main road.

Use your horn and reverse around the corner to the main road.

Hint

35.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

What should you do if you are involved in a collision?

Leave the accident.

Argue with the other person, regardless of who caused it.

Stop and call 9-1-1 if anyone is hurt.

36.

[ 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?

You will face life imprisonment.

Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.

No actions will be taken against you.

37.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

What should you do when you are being pulled over by law enforcement?

Both options are correct.

Move your vehicle to the right shoulder of the road.

Turn on your right turn signal to indicate to the police officer that you acknowledge them.

38.

[ 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.

39.

[ Visual Search ]

At intersections what should you do?

Look to the left first

Look to the right.

Both options are correct.

40.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

Ice and snowy weather has been forecasted. You should: (Select all that apply)

Allow more time for your journey.

Keep your fog lights on at all times.

Drive more quickly to reduce time in the snow.

Only travel if the journey is essential.

Hint

41.

[ Sharing the Road ]

Which of these other road users might not take a normal route through a roundabout? (Select all that apply)

Cyclists

Horse riders.

Long vehicles.

Cars

Hint

42.

[ Parking ]

Where is it acceptable to park and leave your vehicle? (Select all that apply)

On-street areas marked out by double yellow lines.

In off-street parking areas.

On-street areas marked out by yellow zig zag lines along the road.

On-street parking bays marked out by white lines.

Hint

43.

[ Occupant Protection ]

Which of the following is NOT a result from overexposure to heat?

Starvation

Heat stroke

Dehydration

44.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

In which situation should you signal your turn?

When you are stopping your vehicle.

Neither option is correct.

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

45.

[ Driver Readiness ]

Which of the following over the counter medications could make you dizzy?

Tylenol.

Vitamins

Cold medications.

46.

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

If you sell or transfer a vehicle in the state of California, how long do you have to report it to the Department of Motor Vehicles.

90 days.

5 days.

30 days.

47 out of 46

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