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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[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

Which of the following is true regarding impaired judgement?

Impaired judgement does not affect how you react to sounds and what you see.

Impaired judgement affects how you react to sounds and what you see.

Impaired judgement improves how well you response to sounds and what you see.

[ 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.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

You should use dipped headlights: (Select all that apply)

To dazzle other road users.

When another vehicle is overtaking you.

At night in built-up areas.

During dull daytime weather.

Hint

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

If you have been drinking, and your BAC is below legal limits, which of the following is true?

You may still show impairments, even though you are below the legal limit.

It is entirely safe to drive.

Neither option is correct, as the BAC is not a reliable way to determine how much you have had to drink.

[ Sharing the Road ]

Which of these light signals implies the motorcycle will turn right or move to the right?

Hint

[ Sharing the Road ]

You are about to overtake a person riding a mobility scooter in windy weather. What should you do as you overtake?

Use your horn.

Keep as close as possible to them.

Use a higher gear whilst overtaking.

Allow plenty of space.

Hint

[ Special Driving Situations ]

If you are not able to see any farther than 100 feet in front of you, what should you reduce your speed to?

30 mph or below.

45 mph.

50 mph.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

Two way traffic.

Sharp turn.

Slippery when wet.

[ 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.

10.

[ Occupant Protection ]

Under what circumstances are seatbelts required to be worn?

When there are more than two occupants in a vehicle.

Only when the vehicle is traveling greater than 15 miles per hour.

At all times.

11.

[ Visual Search ]

Before changing lanes, what should you do?

Look over your should to make sure you aren't going to collide with another vehicle.

Decrease your speed suddenly, give a turn signal, then merge into the other lane.

Increase your speed and quickly change lanes.

12.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What does this sign mean?

No entry to all traffic.

Pedestrian zone ahead.

Stop at the junction.

Yield to other traffic.

Hint

13.

[ Sharing the Road ]

You are about to overtake a horse and rider. What should you NOT do? (Select all that apply)

Use your horn.

Overtake slowly giving them plenty of space.

Rev your engine loudly.

Travel closely behind the horses.

Hint

14.

[ Occupant Protection ]

Which Penal Code prohibits leaving or confining an animal in an unattended, hot vehicle?

CVC 15620.

CVC 597.7.

CVC 480.

15.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

You have been convicted of driving a car whilst intoxicated (after drinking too much alcohol). What will happen to your insurance?

You will only be able to ride a motorcycle instead.

It will reduce your premiums.

You will no longer be allowed to carry passengers.

It can invalidate your insurance.

Hint

16.

[ 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

17.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

You are about to enter a bank of fog. What should you do? (Select all that apply)

Use your hazard lights to warn other drivers.

Speed up to travel through it as quickly as possible.

Check your mirrors and slow down.

Use your fog lights if necessary.

Hint

18.

[ Sharing the Road ]

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

Overtake slowly if it is safe to do so.

Flash your headlights at the horse rider.

Drive around as quickly as possible.

Use your horn to warn the rider of our presence.

Hint

19.

[ Lane Control ]

What do broken yellow lines indicate on a roadway?

The center of a road for two-way traffic.

Indicates that you may not pass in this area.

Indicates that you may pass if the broken line is next to your driving lane.

20.

[ Sharing the Road ]

The motorcycle 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 right or turn right.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle is braking.

Hint

21.

[ Parking ]

What does a red parking colored curb indicate?

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

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

No stopping, standing, or parking is permitted.

22.

[ Lane Control ]

What is the correct definition of a bicycle lane?

Neither option is correct

A designated traffic lane for bicyclists defined by pavement markings and signage.

A section of the interstate where bicyclists are allowed to be.

23.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

A driver is moving slowly, and you want them to go faster. Should you honk your horn at them?

Yes, as you are in a hurry and you need to get to your destination.

Yes, as you want them to get out of the way.

No, as the driver may not be able to go any faster due to one reason or another

24.

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

What is the NOTS?

The Negligent Operator Treatment System.

Neither option is correct.

A type of public transit.

25.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is the correct interpretation for this traffic signal?

This traffic signal means that it is legal for a pedestrian to cross the street.

This traffic signal means that you may cross the street with caution.

This traffic signal means that you may not cross the street.

26.

[ Parking ]

Which of the following is an example of illegal parking

Parking where a "no parking" sign is posted.

Parking adjacent to the curb.

Both options are correct.

27.

[ Visual Search ]

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

Always tailgate another vehicle.

Do not stay in another driver's blind spot.

Neither option is correct.

28.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

At what point, in poor conditions, should you turn your headlights on?

When you are unable to see 1,000 feet ahead of you.

Neither option is correct.

When you are unable to see 500 feet ahead of you.

29.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

Why is it encouraged for a driver to not pass another vehicle that is stopped at a crosswalk?

A pedestrian may be in front of the vehicle in a position where you cannot see them.

Neither option is correct.

You are allowed to pass another vehicle stopped at a crosswalk.

30.

[ Occupant Protection ]

Until what age is a rear-facing child passenger restraint system required?

3 years old.

4 years old.

2 years old.

31.

[ Parking ]

Which California penal code prohibits parking in a crosshatched space?

CVC 480.

CVC 22507.8

CVC 597.7.

32.

[ 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.

A three sided red sign.

An eight sided red sign.

33.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

What is the correct definition of a pedestrian?

There is no definition for a pedestrian in the state of California.

A pedestrian is a person on foot who uses a conveyance.

Any individual using a vehicle to travel.

34.

[ Turns ]

What is 200 feet most often compared to, to help visualize the distance?

Neither option is correct.

Half of an American football field.

A quarter the distance of an average airport.

35.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

Directional arrow.

There is a hospital ahead.

No turns are permitted.

36.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

Which steering method is recommended when backing up?

Hand-over-hand steering.

One hand steering.

Hand-to-Hand steering

37.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

Be prepared to proceed with caution.

There is a stop sign ahead.

Directional arrow.

38.

[ Turns ]

Which of the following is true regarding a public transit bus lane?

You may drive in this lane for a maximum of one mile or ten minutes, whichever is greater.

Neither option is correct.

You may cross this lane in the event that you are making a turn.

39.

[ Turns ]

Which of the following is correct when making a left turn?

Look over your left shoulder and reduce your speed.

Increase your speed and quickly make the turn.

Decrease your speed and make the turn as quickly as possible.

40.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

What can you do to prevent skidding?

Make no adjustments to your driving.

Increase your speed to create more traction.

Avoid fast turns.

41.

[ 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.

Keep going as you have right of way.

Rev your engine to show your annoyance.

Stop and wait for the pedestrian to finish crossing.

Hint

42.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

When should you reverse from a side road into a main road?

Never reverse onto a main road.

When there is a safe gap in the traffic. Use your horn to warn other vehicles.

If there is no traffic on the main road.

When you have another person acting as a guide.

Hint

43.

[ 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.

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

Use your horn to warn the other driver.

Overtake the long vehicle on the left.

Hint

44.

[ Sharing the Road ]

A farmer is herding cows across the road. What should you do?

Turn around and find another route.

Speed up to get around them more quickly.

Slow down and be ready to stop if necessary.

Use your horn.

Hint

45.

[ 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.

46.

[ Visual Search ]

In this image, what do the shaded areas visualize?

The blind spots of your vehicle.

The correct way to travel down a highway.

How far other vehicles should travel from your vehicle.

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