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

At minimum, if an individual is convicted of manslaughter resulting from evading police pursuit, how long can they serve in prison?

1 to 2 years.

4 to 10 years.

2 to 3 years.

Special Driving Situations

If you come to a wet road, by how much should you reduce your speed?

5 to 10 mph slower.

1 to 5 mph slower.

Do not adjust your speed at all, as you do not want to risk hydroplaning.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Railroad tracks.

There is a hospital ahead.

Crossroad.

Occupant Protection

Under which conditions may a child under 8 years old may ride in the front seat of a vehicle?

All of the above.

The child passenger restraint system cannot be installed properly in the rear set.

When there is no rear seat available.

Special Driving Situations

What should you do if you are driving and there is heavy fog or smoke?

The best advice is to not travel in those conditions.

Both options are correct.

Increase your following distance to other vehicles.

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.

Laws and Rules of the Road

School crosswalks are normally marked with what color lines?

Black lines.

Yellow lines.

Red lines.

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)

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

Vehicle handling and response is improved.

Vehicle is safer to drive.

Increased use of the footbrake can reduce its effectiveness.

Special Driving Situations

Fast driving in wet or icy conditions may cause:

Better steering control.

Improved wheel grip.

The vehicle to skid and lose control.

The vehicle to handle normally.

10.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the speed limit when you are within 100 feet of a railroad?

15 mph

40 mph

25 mph

11.

Alcohol and Drugs

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

It can invalidate your insurance.

You will only be able to ride a motorcycle instead.

You will no longer be allowed to carry passengers.

It will reduce your premiums.

12.

Traffic Controls

When you see a solid green traffic signal turn to a solid yellow traffic signal, what should you do?

Drive forward without reducing speed, observing the right-of-way rules.

Yield to oncoming traffic.

Stop if you can safely, otherwise, cross the intersection with caution.

13.

Special Driving Situations

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

Check your mirrors and slow down.

Use your hazard lights to warn other drivers.

Use your fog lights if necessary.

Speed up to travel through it as quickly as possible.

14.

Vehicle Positioning

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

Use your flashing hazard lights.

Keep close to the vehicle in front.

Use your high-beam headlights.

Use your dipped headlights so that you can be seen.

15.

Special Driving Situations

If you drive through deep water, why might your brakes become less effective?

You drive more quickly when coming out of the water.

They may be wet which reduces their friction.

Your attention is distracted by water on the windscreen.

A fish may be stuck on your wheel.

16.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Traffic signal ahead.

No traffic signal ahead.

Stop ahead.

17.

Visual Search

You are traveling along a road and you see a car reversing out from a driveway on the left. You should:

Use your horn, slow down and be prepared to stop.

Move to the right and overtake.

Speed up to get by the reversing vehicle.

Keep going as you have priority.

18.

Safe Driving Practices

What is this diagram representing?

The driver is indicating that they are turning left.

The driver is indicating that they are slowing down or stopping.

The driver is indicating that they are turning right.

19.

Occupant Protection

What brochure can you refer to in the event you are needing clarification regarding Driver Distractions?

The United States Constitution

California Penal Code 597.7

The FFDL 28 Fast Facts Brochure

20.

Visual Search

What is the "3 second rule"?

A method in which you can ensure that there is enough distance between you and the vehicle in front of you.

Neither option is correct.

When you are passing another vehicle, you have three seconds to pass

21.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are under the age of 21, and you are caught with an alcohol beverage in your vehicle, how much can the court fine you for?

Up to $1,000

3000

2000

22.

Vehicle Positioning

When you merge onto the freeway, how many seconds of space should you leave between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you?

5 seconds.

3 seconds.

1 second.

23.

Lane Control

What are sharrows?

A route that is for the exclusive use of bicyclists.

A route that alerts traffic that bicyclists are allowed to occupy the travel lane.

A route for bicyclists on streets shared with vehicle traffic.

24.

Sharing the Road

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

Pedestrians.

Car drivers.

Truck drivers.

Motorcycle riders.

25.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

In the event that you are convicted of a hit-and-run accident that resulted in injury, what may the Department of Motor Vehicles do?

Revoke your driver's license.

Do nothing as the Department of Motor Vehicles has no authority over accidents.

Penalize you with additional points depending on the severity of the injury.

26.

Lane Control

Why type of roadway marking is typically used to indicate bike lanes?

A double yellow line.

A broken white line

A single solid white line.

27.

Vehicle Positioning

When traveling in wet weather, you should keep well back from the vehicle in front. This will:

Decrease fuel consumption.

Reduce your typical stopping distance.

Increase your ability to accelerate.

Increase your ability to see and plan ahead.

28.

Lane Control

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

The vehicle must have a minimum of two people to use the HOV lane.

The left lane is the designated HOV lane.

Both options are correct.

29.

Lane Control

What is the correct interpretation of this diagram?

Double solid lines indicates that you may not pass.

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.

30.

Sharing the Road

Whilst traveling at night, another vehicle is overtaking you. You should:

Flash your lights at the other driver.

Speed up to prevent the overtaking.

Dip your headlights to avoid dazzling other road users.

Switch on your hazard warning lights.

31.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is a blind intersection?

An area where a railroad crossing intersects with a roadway.

There is no defined definition for a blind intersection.

A blind intersection is when there are no stop signs at any corner and you cannot see in either direction for 100 feet.

32.

Parking

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 parallel to an interstate in the event that you are tired from driving.

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

33.

Sharing the Road

Which of these light signals implies the motorcycle is slowing down and maybe about to stop?

34.

Traffic Controls

Which of the following is not true regarding a solid green traffic signal?

You are allowed to turn left from a turn right only lane.

Do not enter the intersection if you cannot get completely across traffic before the traffic signal turns red.

Give the right-of-way to any vehicle, pedestrian or bicyclist in the intersection.

35.

Sharing the Road

What does this diagram visualize?

A large truck's blind stop.

A representation of how large a large truck is compared to regular vehicles.

The distance that other vehicles should drive from a large truck.

36.

Special Driving Situations

What should you not do when being pulled over by law enforcement?

Both options are correct.

Refusal to roll down your window, or have your hands in open view.

Begin moving around in your vehicle suddenly.

37.

Handling Emergencies

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

Stop and turn off of the ignition.

Keep your eyes on the road.

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

38.

Turns

When a red arrow traffic signal is present, what is the correct course of action?

Neither option is correct.

Make the turn when there is no oncoming traffic. Follow the right-of-way rules.

Wait until the signal turns a solid green or green arrow.

39.

Visual Search

What does it mean to tailgate another vehicle?

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

To drive too close behind another vehicle.

Neither option is correct.

40.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

What must vehicles in a funeral procession have?

Nothing is required to mark them.

A large orange and red sticker that marks them as such.

A sticker that indicates that they are a part of a funeral procession.

41.

Driver Readiness

Which of the following will prevent drowsy driving?

Calling a ride service to take you to your destination.

Turning on the air conditioning.

Rolling down the window.

42.

Parking

When parking uphill, what should you also do?

Make sure that your wheels are pointing towards the curb.

Neither option is correct.

Engage your parking break.

43.

Special Driving Situations

Why MUST you switch off your fog lights when visibility improves?

They confused other drivers.

They drain your vehicle's battery.

They are bright and dazzle other road users.

It reduces control of your vehicle.

44.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is not correct about wearing a shoulder harness style seatbelt?

The shoulder harness should have minimal to no slack.

The shoulder harness should be worn across the shoulder and chest.

The shoulder harness should be worn under the arm or the back.

45.

Traffic Controls

What does this traffic symbol mean?

To turn left.

To Stop.

Caution.

46.

Special Driving Situations

What are some of the dangers if you are driving on a flooded road?

The vehicle can be swept off of the road.

The roadway can collapse.

Both options are correct.

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