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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Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the speed limit for a blind intersection?

35 mph

25 mph

15 mph

Traffic Controls

What does this sign normally indicate?

A hazardous vehicle.

A police vehicle.

Slow moving vehicle.

Laws and Rules of the Road

When approaching a pedestrian where do you stop in the event that you have to?

You are not required to stop as you have the right-of-way since you are driving a vehicle.

Before the painted lines that mark the crosswalk.

After the painted lines that mark the crosswalk.

Handling Emergencies

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

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

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

Leave the accident.

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?

6 months.

15 days.

1 month.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are driving a vehicle that requires a CDL, what is the minimum level of BAC before it becomes unlawful to drive?

0.0005

0.0001

0.0004

Sharing the Road

If you are needing to make a turn, and you must enter a bike lane to do so, how much distance can you drive into the bike lane?

200 feet.

500 feet.

1 mile.

Vehicle Positioning

What is an example of a distracted person?

Construction workers.

Both options are correct.

Delivery persons.

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?

Yield to the pedestrian.

In means that they are ready to cross the street.

Both options are correct.

10.

Parking

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

Towards the shoulder of the road.

Away from the curb.

Towards the curb.

11.

Sharing the Road

Which of these light signals implies the car is slowing down and maybe stop?

12.

Special Driving Situations

You are traveling in hot weather which is causing the road surface to become soft. What will be most affected on your vehicle?

The exhaust.

The windows.

The tires.

The air conditioning.

13.

Safe Driving Practices

What is this diagram representing?

The driver is waving at oncoming traffic.

The driver is indicating that they are turning left.

The driver is indicating that they are turning right.

14.

Handling Emergencies

You are traveling in snowy weather. Your steering begins to feel light and unresponsive. You should:

Brake hard immediately.

Increase speed.

Turn the steering as far as you can to the right.

Release the accelerator to gradually slow down.

15.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Be prepared to yield ahead.

Directional arrow.

There is a stop sign ahead.

16.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What law requires you to remain stopped as long as a school bus has flashing red lights?

CVC 597.7.

CVC 22454

CVC 480.

17.

Occupant Protection

If a passenger is under what age, you may be cited for them not wearing a seatbelt?

21 years old.

16 years old.

18 years old.

18.

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?

Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.

No actions will be taken against you.

You will face life imprisonment.

19.

Safe Driving Practices

You should adjust your seat and mirrors correctly in order to:

Ensure you can see yourself whilst you drive.

Keep the distracting vehicle controls out of reach.

Ensure comfort, full control and maximum field of vision.

Keep your body as close as possible to the steering wheel, even if its uncomfortable.

20.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

45 mph

25 mph

55 mph

21.

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.

500 feet behind your vehicle.

100 feet behind your vehicle.

22.

Lane Control

When you approach a junction, you see a long vehicle in front of you is signalling to turn right, but is positioned on the left. What should you do?

Overtake the long vehicle on the right.

Use your horn to warn the other driver.

Stay back and allow the long vehicle to finish its manoeuvre.

Overtake the long vehicle on the left.

23.

Handling Emergencies

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

Safely pull to the right shoulder.

Both options are correct.

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

24.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

How far can your cargo extend before you are required to use a 12 inch red or orange square flag to indicate the wideness of the load?

2 feet beyond the back rear bumper.

4 feet beyond the back rear bumper.

5 feet beyond the back rear bumper.

25.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the speed limit when you are within 100 feet of a railroad?

25 mph

40 mph

15 mph

26.

Sharing the Road

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

To reduce fuel consumption.

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

To avoid dazzling them with your lights.

To stop the wind blowing your exhaust fumes towards them.

27.

Sharing the Road

The rider of the motorcycle in front of you is holding their arm out straight to the left as shown in the picture. 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.

28.

Special Driving Situations

This road sign has been covered in snow. What does it indicate?

Stop at the junction.

No entry.

Reduce speed to 30 mph.

Yield to traffic approaching from your right.

29.

Lane Control

Which lane should you drive in if you plan on making a right turn?

The left most lane.

The middle lane.

The right most lane.

30.

Driver Readiness

Which of the following is an example of a condition that physicians are required to report to the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Alzheimer's disease.

Lapses of consciousness.

Both options are correct.

31.

Sharing the Road

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

300 feet.

1,000 feet.

500 feet.

32.

Alcohol and Drugs

How long does a DUI conviction remain on your record?

90 days.

10 years.

1 year.

33.

Traffic Controls

Which of the following traffic signals means to "proceed with caution"?

A green arrow traffic signal.

A solid green traffic signal.

A flashing yellow traffic signal.

34.

Traffic Controls

The driver must increase their speed.

The signal is about to turn to a red traffic light.

Oncoming traffic is stopped and they may turn left.

35.

Special Driving Situations

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

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

Move your vehicle to the right shoulder of the road.

Both options are correct.

36.

Occupant Protection

Apart from the required age, what is the other exception for having a rear-facing child passenger restraint system?

The child is 40 pounds or more.

The child is 20 pounds or more.

The child is 30 pounds or more, and is 3 feet 2 inches taller.

37.

Parking

Which of the following is an example of disabled placard abuse?

Both options are correct.

Using a placard issued to you by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Loaning your placard to friends or family.

38.

Sharing the Road

What is required to operate a LSV or NEV?

A valid learner's permit.

No form of identification is needed to operate these vehicles.

A valid driver's license.

39.

Visual Search

Why is it important to not develop a "fixed stare" while driving?

It is a good habit to develop as it decreases the chances of an accident.

It prevents you from seeing potential hazards ahead of you.

Neither option is correct.

40.

Alcohol and Drugs

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

0.0008

0.0005

0.0001

41.

Parking

Which of the following is an example of illegal parking

Parking adjacent to the curb.

Parking where a "no parking" sign is posted.

Both options are correct.

42.

Safe Driving Practices

The driver ahead of you made a mistake while driving, and you want to alert them to it. What do you do?

Do nothing, and proceed with caution.

Honk your horn at them to let them know they made a mistake.

Honk your horn at them to alert them to pay attention.

43.

Lane Control

You may never drive to the left of two solid yellow lines unless:

You are in a carpool lane.

Both options are correct.

Instructed by construction or other signs.

44.

Sharing the Road

The car in front of you has three (3) red lights 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 reversing.

The vehicle is braking.

45.

Sharing the Road

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

To reduce fuel consumption.

To stop the wind blowing your exhaust fumes towards them.

To avoid dazzling them with your lights.

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

46.

Visual Search

What should you do before changing lanes?

Increase speed and change lanes.

Look into your rearview mirror for nearby vehicles.

Increase speed and give a signal before changing lanes.

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