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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1. What California penal code prohibits driving with an unsecured load that is a potential safety hazard?

CVC 24002

CVC 480.

CVC 21152

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

No entry.

Reduce speed to 30 mph.

Stop at the junction.

Yield to traffic approaching from your right.

Hint

3. What is most commonly used to check the tread on your tires?

A dime.

A quarter.

A penny.

4. A child is sitting in the front seat with a rear facing child passenger restraint system. Is it lawful for the driver to allow this?

Yes, as long as the child is properly restrained in the passenger seat.

Neither option is correct.

No, this is not lawful. The child must be in the backseat if they are restrained in a rear facing child seat.

5. When are you required to turn your headlights on?

30 minutes before sunrise.

30 minutes after sunset.

Both options are correct.

6. Braking harshly on a wet or icy road may cause:

Improved wheel grip.

The vehicle to skid and lose control.

The vehicle to slow down normally.

Better steering control.

Hint

7. A driver decides to answer a text message that they just received while driving down the interstate. Is this a distraction?

Yes, as this is taking your attention away from the road.

No, as you are allowed to answer text messages while driving as long as you are looking at the road every two seconds.

No, as there is no law against using your phone while driving.

8. What is the correct course of action when you are behind a driver who may be dangerous to others?

Increase your following distance.

Neither option is correct.

Tailgate the driver.

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

Read your local newspaper.

Consult with your local fuel station.

No need to plan, just follow the signs.

Use a map or route planner.

Hint

10. At T intersections without STOP or YIELD signs, what action is correct?

Proceed like normal.

Yield to traffic and any pedestrians.

No specific rules are defined for T intersections.

11. What is parallel parking?

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.

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

12. If an individual is convicted of vandalism or graffiti, how long may their driver's license be suspended for?

Up to six months.

Up to 2 years.

Up to 1 year.

13. Why can backing up your vehicle be dangerous?

Backing your vehicle up is not dangerous in any circumstance.

Neither option is correct.

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

14. What should you do before passing another vehicle?

There are no suggestions when passing another vehicle, only to do it with caution.

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

Pass the other vehicle at a high rate of speed to beat any traffic.

15. Unregistered and untaxed vehicles can only be used:

When the driver or rider has an appropriate license.

Between 10pm and 6am.

When the vehicle is off-road on private land and NEVER uses a public road.

On quiet roads with little traffic.

Hint

16. What is the penalty for abusing disabled placards?

Both options are correct.

A misdemeanor charge.

A fine of up to $1,000.

17. 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 reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle is braking.

Hint

18. Your car has been covered in snow. Which of these parts of the car should be cleared of ice and snow before beginning a journey: (Select all that apply)

The license plates.

The windows.

The hood.

The doors.

Hint

19. When might you want to slow down instead of traveling at the speed limit? (Select all that apply)

In poor weather conditions.

On an empty road in good weather.

Coming up to junctions where other road users may pull out with little warning.

When you are coming up to a blind bend in the road.

Hint

20. What do all gas-powered vehicles produce?

Sodium chloride.

Oxygen.

Carbon monoxide.

21. When should you switch off your fog lights?

When visibility is greater than 1000 feet.

Visibility is greater than 2000 feet.

When visibility is greater than 200 feet.

When visibility is greater than 500 feet.

Hint

22. General crosswalks are normally marked with what color lines?

Black lines.

White lines.

Yellow lines.

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

Keep as close to the vehicle in front as possible.

Use your horn.

Keep well back to allow the cyclist room to manoeuvre.

Overtake the cyclist as quickly as possible.

Hint

24. A typical stopping distance of a vehicle in dry weather is approximately __________ the distance of a vehicle in ICY or SNOWY weather.

A tenth (10%).

The same as

Half (50%)

A third (33%)

Hint

25. Why is it unlawful to leave a child or animal in an unattended car?

Neither option is correct.

It is not unlawful to leave a child or animal unattended in a vehicle.

The car can rise to high temperatures quickly.

26. If your driver's license is suspended, once the suspension period has ended, what must you do to apply for a new driver's license?

You must show a copy of your previous driver's license.

You must show proof of financial responsibility.

Neither option is correct.

27. 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.

28. You need to park and leave your vehicle on a foggy road. You should:

Leave your headlights on.

Never leave any lights switched on.

Leave your fog lights on.

Leave your parking lights on.

Hint

29. What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign means that you are entering an Emergency Only road.

This sign means that you are entering a roundabout.

This sign means that you are approaching a railroad crossing.

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

Speed up whilst steering away from the skid.

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

Increase acceleration to speed up out of the skid.

Release the accelerator. Steer into the skid.

Hint

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

Both options are correct.

When a driver is making a left-hand turn.

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

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

The right most lane.

The left most lane.

The middle lane.

33. What do you do in the event that a pedestrian makes eye contact with your vehicle at a crosswalk?

Both options are correct.

In means that they are ready to cross the street.

Yield to the pedestrian.

34. While driving at night, where should you look when a car with bright headlights is coming from the other direction?

Look to the right edge of your lane.

Look at the left side of your lane.

Look at the other driver.

35. The rider of the motorcycle in front of you is moving their hand up and down 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 shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle is reversing.

Hint

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

Check your headlights are properly adjusted.

Avoid accelerating or braking too sharply.

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

Ensure heavy and sharp objects are secured safely.

Hint

37. What does a white rectangular sign normally indicate?

That you must obey important rules.

There are no white rectangular signs in the state of California.

That you must consider following these rules, as they are entirely optional.

38. In addition to yielding, what must you also do when you come to a YIELD sign?

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

You must let any vehicle, bicyclist, or pedestrian pass before you proceed.

You must stop at the limit line before proceeding.

39. How long can traffic convictions and collisions, at minimum, stay on your record for?

72 months.,

36 months.

12 months.

40. If an officer suspects you of being under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol, and you refuse to submit to a test, what can happen?

The driver would be subject to longer driver's license suspensions.

The driver will face additional points on their license if they refuse to submit to these tests.

The driver would face no penalty as the law does not legally require you to submit these tests.

41. Which one of the following is correct when giving enough space to another vehicle?

Always increase your speed to overtake a vehicle attempting to enter a freeway.

Always increase your speed when driving along side other vehicles.

If possible and safe, make room for vehicles entering freeways.

42. What does it mean to tailgate another vehicle?

To drive too close behind another vehicle.

When you are passing another vehicle at a high rate of speed.

Neither option is correct.

43. What is this sign indicating?

Two way traffic.

Traffic signal ahead.

Merging traffic

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

1 second.

4 seconds.

3 seconds.

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

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

Drive forward and find a safe place to turn around.

Stop and reverse quickly into the main road.

Reverse into the main road when the traffic is clear.

Hint

46. What is this sign indicating?

Directional arrow.

End divided highway.

Lane ending.

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