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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[ Safe Driving Practices ]

Before beginning a journey, how can you best plan your route?

Use a map or route planner.

Read your local newspaper.

No need to plan, just follow the signs.

Consult with your local fuel station.

Hint

[ 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

[ 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

[ Special Driving Situations ]

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

Triple

Double

Half

The same as

Hint

[ Lane Control ]

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

500 feet.

1 mile

200 feet

[ Sharing the Road ]

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

Truck drivers.

Car drivers.

Cyclists.

Horse riders.

Hint

[ Occupant Protection ]

Children under what age must be secured in a rear facing passenger restraint system?

Under 2 years old.

Under 1 year old.

Under 5 years old.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

Who should you allow sufficient time to cross the street?

Older pedestrians.

Both options are correct.

Disabled pedestrians.

[ Parking ]

Which California penal code prohibits parking in a crosshatched space?

CVC 480.

CVC 22507.8

CVC 597.7.

10.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

You are preparing to pull away from a curb, but you do not see any oncoming vehicles in any direction. What is the safest course of action?

Do not signal and take your time pulling out onto the roadway.

Signal that you are turning anyway.

Neither option is correct.

11.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

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

Reduce your speed so you can see what happened.

Neither option is correct.

Reduce your speed and proceed with caution.

12.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

When traveling behind another vehicle in fast moving traffic, what is a good rule-of-thumb for measuring a safe distance to the vehicle in front?

Always make sure you cannot read the license plate of the vehicle in front.

Leave at least a 2 second gap between you and the vehicle in front.

Always make sure you can read the license plate of the vehicle in front.

You can fit at least 2 other cars in the gap between you.

Hint

13.

[ 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.

Treat the blind pedestrian as a standard pedestrian.

Be especially aware and use extreme caution.

14.

[ Turns ]

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

500 feet

100 feet

200 feet

15.

[ Visual Search ]

If it is hard to see 1,000 feet ahead of you, what should you do?

Turn on your headlights.

Proceed like normal.

Pull over and wait until you can see better.

16.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

When towing, you should: (Select all that apply)

Avoid accelerating or braking too sharply.

Check your headlights are properly adjusted.

Ensure heavy and sharp objects are secured safely.

Carry as much as you can in your trailer or caravan and not your vehicle.

Hint

17.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

When MUST your vehicle's headlights be switched on?

At night.

Any time other vehicles are on the road.

Whenever visibility is reduced.

At all times.

Hint

18.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

If there is not a speed limit posted before a curve, which should you do?

Judge how sharp the curve is and make no speed adjustment.

Judge how sharp the curve is and adjust your speed.

Judge how sharp the curve is and increase your speed.

19.

[ 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?

Neither option is correct.

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

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

20.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

When towing a vehicle or trailer, which lanes must you drive in?

Any lane as long as you are maintaining the posted speed.

The lane that is closest to the right side of the road.

Any lanes regardless of the circumstance, or posted speed.

21.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

What is the correct definition for California's Basic Speed Law?

The Basic Speed Law means that you may never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

The Basic Speed Law means that you may drive at whatever speed you feel comfortable with.

The Basic Speed Law does not exist in the state of California.

22.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

At intersections without a STOP or YIELD signs, what action is correct?

Proceed like normal.

Slow down and be ready to stop.

Neither option is correct.

23.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

No traffic signal ahead.

Traffic signal ahead.

Stop ahead.

24.

[ Sharing the Road ]

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

Rev your engine to show your annoyance.

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.

Hint

25.

[ Turns ]

If there is a bike lane in your path when you are making a right turn, how far can you drive in the bike lane?

200 feet.

1 mile.

400 feet.

26.

[ 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 is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

Hint

27.

[ Sharing the Road ]

When overtaking a horse and rider, what should you do?

Drive around as quickly as possible.

Use your horn to warn the rider of our presence.

Overtake slowly if it is safe to do so.

Flash your headlights at the horse rider.

Hint

28.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

When driving on snow, why should you stay in a higher gear?

To consume less fuel.

To allow for easier braking.

To reduce likelihood of wheel spin.

To drive faster.

Hint

29.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

Where are you required to stop, because of a stop light or sign?

Before the crosswalk.

You must stop before the stop line, sign, or signal.

Both options are correct.

30.

[ Sharing the Road ]

Who should you particularly look out for when reversing?

Motorcycle riders.

Traffic police.

Pedestrians.

Children.

Hint

31.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

What should you do if you see senior citizens crossing the road ahead?

Use your horn to alert them to your presence.

Flash your lights in case they are hard of hearing.

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

Slow down and prepare to stop. Be patient and allow them to finish crossing.

Hint

32.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

Why is it important to only honk your horn when necessary?

Honking your horn may startle other drivers.

It may make the driver angry if they made a mistake.,

Both options are correct.

33.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

What is the correct definition of an intersection?

An intersection is any place where one line of roadway meets another roadway.

Neither option is correct.

An intersection is the part of the roadway set aside for pedestrian traffic.

34.

[ Lane Control ]

Which of the following is true regarding bicycle lane?

Neither options are correct.

It is illegal to drive in a bicycle lane, unless under certain circumstances.

It is legal to drive your vehicle in all bicycle lanes.

35.

[ Sharing the Road ]

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

CVC 21706

CVC 480.

CVC 22511.

36.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

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

Increase acceleration to speed up out of the skid.

Release the accelerator. Steer into the skid.

Speed up whilst steering away from the skid.

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

Hint

37.

[ Lane Control ]

What should you do before overtaking? (Select all that apply)

Make sure other road users are not overtaking you.

Make sure there is a suitable gap in front of the vehicle you plan to overtake.

Make sure the road is sufficiently clear ahead.

Flash your lights first to try to get the vehicle you plan to overtake to speed up.

38.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

Coasting is a term used to describe a vehicle traveling in neutral or with the clutch on. How does this affect your control of the vehicle? (Select all that apply)

Vehicle handling and response is improved.

Increased use of the footbrake can reduce its effectiveness.

It may become more difficult to select the appropriate gear when needed.

Vehicle is safer to drive.

Hint

39.

[ Lane Control ]

In what situation is it okay to pass traffic on the right-hand side?

When a driver is making a left-hand turn.

Both options are correct.

When there is an open highway with two or more lanes of travel in your direction.

40.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

What is hand-to-hand steering also referred to as?

Push/pull steering.

Hand-over-hand steering.

One hand steering.

41.

[ Traffic Controls ]

Which of the following types of signs indicate that you must slow down and be ready to stop if necessary?

A square red and white regulatory sign.

An eight sided red sign.

A three sided red sign.

42.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

Directional arrow.

There is a stop sign ahead.

Be prepared to proceed with caution.

43.

[ Driver Readiness ]

Why should you be aware of warm air in the car whilst driving?

May cause excessive sweat.

Warm air may be uncomfortable for your passengers.

Unventilated warm air may cause the driver to become sleepy.

It can reduce fuel efficiency.

Hint

44.

[ Lane Control ]

What is the correct interpretation of this diagram?

Double solid lines indicates that you may not pass.

No passing if the solid yellow line is on your side.

Broken yellow line indicates that you may pass if it can be done so safely.

45.

[ 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?

0.0001

0.0005

0.0004

46.

[ Sharing the Road ]

Why should you not move in front of a large truck and suddenly stop or slow down?

Neither option is correct

You can move in front of a large truck and stop or slow down suddenly, as they can stop quicker than a regular vehicle.

Because they are a much larger vehicle, it takes longer for them to stop.

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