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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Additional Driving Laws / Rules

What is the NOTS?

Neither option is correct.

The Negligent Operator Treatment System.

A type of public transit.

Handling Emergencies

You are traveling along a wet road. Your steering begins to feel light and unresponsive. You should:

Release the accelerator to gradually slow down.

Brake hard immediately.

Increase speed.

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

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.

Traffic Controls

What does this sign mean?

Pedestrian zone ahead.

Stop at the junction.

No entry to all traffic.

Yield to other traffic.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What direction does traffic travel on a roundabout?

Clockwise

Counter-clockwise

Straight.

Vehicle Positioning

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

Keep a safer distance from the vehicle in front.

Use your high-beam headlights.

Keep close to the vehicle in front.

Use your flashing hazard lights.

Safe Driving Practices

What should you do in the event that it is too bright for your signal lights to be seen easily?

Use hand-and-arm positions to indicate what you are doing.

Slow down and proceed with caution.

Neither option is correct.

Laws and Rules of the Road

How much distance should you include from your vehicle to the crosswalk when stopping?

10 feet.

5 feet.

1 foot.

Visual Search

To avoid last minute moves or corrections, how far ahead should you scan?

0 - 5 seconds.

Do not scan as this can distract you from driving.

10 - 15 seconds.

10.

Parking

What is parallel parking?

A driving technique that allows you to park parallel to an interstate in the event that you are tired from driving.

A driving technique that allows you to park parallel to the road in line with other vehicles.

A driving technique that allows you to park adjacent to a public transit bus lane lawfully.

11.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following are true regarding children under the age of 8, and are also less than 4 feet 9 inches tall?

They do not require a child passenger restraint system.

They are not required to wear seatbelts due to their age and height.

They must be properly secured in a federally-approved child passenger restraint system.

12.

Parking

What is the distance that is allowed to park in front of a fire hydrant?

15 feet.

5 feet.

It is illegal to park near a fire hydrant.

13.

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 480.

CVC 22454

14.

Parking

What California penal code allows local authorities to designate public spaces as an exclusive area for charging vehicles?

CVC 22511.

CVC 480.

CVC 22651.

15.

Safe Driving Practices

When MUST your vehicle's headlights be switched on?

At night.

Any time other vehicles are on the road.

At all times.

Whenever visibility is reduced.

16.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Why is it not allowed to stop in a crosswalk?

You are allowed to stop in a crosswalk, as long as you are doing it in a way that does not put pedestrians in danger.

Neither option is correct.

You are not allowed to stop in a crosswalk, as it puts pedestrians in danger.

17.

Visual Search

At intersections what should you do?

Both options are correct.

Look to the left first

Look to the right.

18.

Parking

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

Loaning your placard to friends or family.

Both options are correct.

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

19.

Safe Driving Practices

Before making a manoeuvre, changing direction, slowing down or moving off you should always: (Select all that apply)

Flash your headlights to warn other road users.

Switch on your hazard lights.

Give clear signals in plenty of time, having checked it is not misleading to signal at that time.

Use an arm signal to emphasise or reinforce your signal if necessary.

20.

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?

Your parents or guardians may be liable for civil damagers.

You may be fined for the damages.

Both options are correct.

21.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Who should you allow sufficient time to cross the street?

Pedestrians with young children.

Both options are correct.

Older pedestrians.

22.

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.

23.

Laws and Rules of the Road

If a school bus stops on the other side of a divided highway, what must you do?

You are not required to stop your vehicle.

Stop your vehicle and wait until the lights are no longer red.

There is no defined rule for this situation.

24.

Safe Driving Practices

In which situation should you signal your turn?

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

When you are stopping your vehicle.

Neither option is correct.

25.

Sharing the Road

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

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

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.

26.

Lane Control

What lane is considered the left most lane?

Number 3

Number 2

Number 1

27.

Parking

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

Away from the curb.

Towards the curb.

Towards the shoulder of the road.

28.

Safe Driving Practices

Which circumstance is an example of when to use your horn?

Because you are angry or upset.

To avoid collisions.

To alert other drivers that they made a mistake.

29.

Lane Control

If you are driving slowly on a two lane road, how many vehicles must be behind you before you are required to turn into a turnout area?

5 vehicles

3 vehicles.

1 vehicle.

30.

Parking

What does a yellow parking colored curb indicate?

Park for a limited time as indicated by a sign or the time painted on the curb.

Stop no longer than the time posted to load/unload passengers or freight.

No stopping is allowed at this curb.

31.

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 is braking.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle is reversing.

32.

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

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

Use your horn to tell them you're annoyed.

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

33.

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

34.

Alcohol and Drugs

What does a Preliminary Alcohol Screening not detect?

The presence of alcohol.

The presence of marijuana.

The presence of drugs.

35.

Lane Control

Apart from looking in your mirrors, what should you do before changing lanes?

Check for vehicles that may or may not be in your blind spot.

Signal and change lanes without any other precautionary measures.

Change lanes without a signal, as long as you do it slowly to let other drivers know.

36.

Visual Search

You are traveling along a road and you see a car reversing out from a driveway on the left. You should NOT:

Be prepared to stop.

Speed up and overtake.

Use your horn to warn the other driver of your presence.

Slow down.

37.

Alcohol and Drugs

What is a PAS?

There is no defined definition for PAS in the state of California.

Preliminary alcohol screening.

Neither option is correct.

38.

Alcohol and Drugs

When you are driving in the state of California, what do you automatically give your consent for?

Neither option is correct as driving in the state of California does not automatically make you give your consent for anything.

Breath, blood, or urine tests if you are suspected of DUI.

Searches of your vehicle.

39.

Occupant Protection

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

Dehydration

Starvation

Heat stroke

40.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

You may not enter the road that the sign is adjacent to.

This sign means that you cannot do a certain action.

This sign indicates that you are entering the incorrect road with the incorrect vehicle.

41.

Visual Search

Why should you scan your surroundings while driving?

Neither option is correct.

It allows you time to react if another driver makes mistakes.

It allows you to enjoy the scenery around you.

42.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are under the age of 21, and you are caught with an alcohol beverage in your vehicle, how long can you vehicle be impounded for?

30 days.

7 days.

21 days.

43.

Parking

How much space should you leave between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you when you parallel park?

5 feet.

2 feet.

1 foot.

44.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

Both options are correct.

Before the crosswalk.

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

45.

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.

To get a better view of the road ahead.

So that you can travel faster.

So that they are more likely to see you.

46.

Parking

What should you do when you find a space to parallel park?

Park as quickly as possible to get out of the way of oncoming traffic.

Neither option is correct.

Signal that you intend to park.

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