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.

Ready? Click 'Next' to begin.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

In stationary traffic, you should:

Apply the parking brake and release the foot brake to deactivate the brake lights.

Use your horn aggressively to speed up the traffic.

Use your mobile phone to report the traffic.

Get out of the vehicle to have a stretch.

Hint

[ Traffic Controls ]

What does this sign mean?

No entry to only vehicular traffic.

No entry to all traffic.

Stop at the junction.

Tunnel ahead.

Hint

[ 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

[ Sharing the Road ]

The motorcycle in front of you has a bright red 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 is braking.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

Hint

[ Lane Control ]

What is the correct interpretation of this diagram?

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.

Double solid lines indicates that you may not pass.

[ Driver Readiness ]

Which California penal code requires physicians to report conditions that may affect your ability to drive?

CVC 480.

CHSC 103900

CVC 22511.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

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

Reduce your speed and proceed with caution.

Neither option is correct.

Reduce your speed so you can see what happened.

[ Visual Search ]

Under ideal circumstances, how long will it take to stop if you are travelling 55 mph?

500 feet.

210 feet.

400 feet.

[ 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 braking.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

Hint

10.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

What is the number available for the Freeway Service Patrol?

8-1-1.

5-1-1.

9-1-1.

11.

[ 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.

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

Neither option is correct.

12.

[ Parking ]

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

Leave your parking lights on.

Never leave any lights switched on.

Leave your fog lights on.

Leave your headlights on.

Hint

13.

[ Turns ]

What should you not do when making a right turn?

Turning wide into another lane.

Both options are correct.

Increase your speed to make the turn quickly.

14.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign means to stop and help someone cross the road.

There is a school ahead, and you must let the children pass before proceeding.

Allow any elderly people, or other pedestrians to cross before proceeding.

15.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What does this sign mean?

Yield to other traffic.

Pedestrian zone ahead.

Stop at the junction.

No entry to all traffic.

Hint

16.

[ Sharing the Road ]

How much distance does it typically take for a large truck travelling 55 mph to stop?

400 feet.

800 feet.

200 feet.

17.

[ Sharing the Road ]

What is required to operate a LSV or NEV?

A valid driver's license.

No form of identification is needed to operate these vehicles.

A valid learner's permit.

18.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

What can you do to dry your brakes in the event that they become wet?

Press the accelerator and the brake pedals at the same time lightly.

Increase how often you brake, as the more you brake, the hotter your brakes become.

Increase your speed, as the faster you go, the hotter your brakes become.

19.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

In the event that you hit a parked vehicle, what should you do?

Take a picture of their license plate and inform the Department of Motor Vehicles when you have time.

Do nothing as no one is in the vehicle and no one was hurt.

Leave a note with your information.

20.

[ 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 improves how well you response to sounds and what you see.

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

21.

[ Sharing the Road ]

Which of the following is correct regarding emergency vehicles with their sirens activated?

You must yield the right-of-way.

Decrease your speed and proceed like normal.

You can proceed like normal, ignoring the sirens and lights.

22.

[ Vehicle Positioning ]

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

Keep close to the vehicle in front.

Keep a safer distance from the vehicle in front.

Use your flashing hazard lights.

Use your high-beam headlights.

Hint

23.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

Traffic signal ahead.

No traffic signal ahead.

Stop ahead.

24.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

When making a right turn, what should you be considering?

Check for pedestrians, and for bicyclists.

Ensure that you keep a minimum of ten feet from the stop line.

Ensure that you signal oncoming motorists they can cross.

25.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

What is the fifth step you must do in the event that your accelerator becomes stuck?

Stop and turn off the ignition.

Keep your eyes on the road.

Warn other drivers by honking and turning on your emergency lights.

26.

[ Driver Readiness ]

Which of the following is correct regarding emotions and driving?

Your emotions have no relation to how well you drive.

Emotions can affect the way that you drive.

Neither option is correct.

27.

[ Lane Control ]

What is the correct interpretation of this diagram?

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

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

Double solid lines indicates that you may not pass.

28.

[ Turns ]

Which of the following is an example of an illegal U-turn?

In business districts.

Both options are correct.

On a roadway with two sets of double yellow lines.

29.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What other information may be included on this sign?

This sign may be show with or without words.

This sign may appear in different colors to indicate the severity of the action.

No other information is ever included with this sign.

30.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

Which headlights should you use in the event that you have to drive in heavy fog or smoke?

Low beam headlights.

Fog headlights.

High beam headlights.

31.

[ Parking ]

How much distance should your vehicle be visible in the event that you have to park off of the freeway.

It does not matter as you will be parking off of the pavement.

100 feet in each direction.

200 feet in each direction.

32.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

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

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

Both options are correct.

Safely pull to the right shoulder.

33.

[ Visual Search ]

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

Speed up and overtake.

Slow down.

Be prepared to stop.

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

Hint

34.

[ Lane Control ]

What are the purpose of yield lines?

To indicate at which point you must speed up.

They serve no purpose. They are included in the design of the roadway.

To indicate where a vehicle must stop or yield at.

35.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

You MUST NOT use your vehicle's lights: (Select all that apply)

In a way that dazzles other road users.

During the day time.

On full beam setting when there is oncoming traffic.

To flash other drivers if they annoy you.

Hint

36.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

If you have an open container of alcohol, where must you keep it stored at in your vehicle?

In the trunk of your vehicle.

You are not allowed to have opened containers of alcohol in your vehicle under any circumstance.

In your cup holder.

37.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

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

At night in built-up areas.

During dull daytime weather.

To dazzle other road users.

When another vehicle is overtaking you.

Hint

38.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

In which situation should you signal your turn?

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

Neither option is correct.

When you are stopping your vehicle.

39.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is the correct course of action in the event that the traffic signal is not working?

Proceed cautiously as if the intersection is controlled by a stop sign in all directions

You are allowed to make unprotected turns at your discretion.

You are allowed to make protected turns. Proceed with the right-of-way rules in mind.

40.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

A road user in front of you is traveling slowly. You should:

Flash your headlights to tell them to speed up or move aside.

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

Use your horn to tell them to speed up or move aside.

Wait patiently at a safe distance behind them. Overtake when it is safe to do so.

Hint

41.

[ Lane Control ]

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

The middle lane.

The left most lane.

The right most lane.

42.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

Merging traffic

Lane ending.

Added lane.

43.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

Whilst driving or riding, you should avoid distractions such as: (Select all that apply)

Listening to the radio at a low volume.

Adjusting or starting the radio.

Listening to the radio at a loud volume.

Adjusting your rear-view mirror.

Hint

44.

[ Sharing the Road ]

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

Speed up to get around them more quickly.

Slow down and be ready to stop if necessary.

Turn around and find another route.

Use your horn.

Hint

45.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

What is the seventh step you must do in the event that your accelerator becomes stuck?

Keep your eyes on the road.

Stop and turn off of the ignition.

Look for an alternate route away from traffic.

46.

[ 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.

Increase your speed and quickly change lanes.

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

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