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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Vehicle Positioning

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

Increase your ability to see and plan ahead.

Reduce your typical stopping distance.

Increase your ability to accelerate.

Decrease fuel consumption.

Parking

What is the penalty for abusing disabled placards?

A fine of up to $1,000.

Both options are correct.

A misdemeanor charge.

Visual Search

What should you do before changing lanes?

Increase speed and change lanes.

Increase speed and give a signal before changing lanes.

Look into your rearview mirror for nearby vehicles.

Lane Control

Which of the following is true when passing vehicles at crossroads and railroad crossings?

It is not dangerous to pass other vehicles at these points.

It is dangerous to pass vehicles at these points.

It is not dangerous to pass vehicles at these points as long as you use caution.

Sharing the Road

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

Car drivers.

Truck drivers.

Motorcycle riders.

Pedestrians.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is true when a child is seated next to a side air bag?

The child may be at serious risk of injury or fatal injury.

There is no risk associated with seating a child next to a side airbag.

You are encouraged to seat your child next to a side air bag.

Safe Driving Practices

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

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

Flash your headlights to warn other road users.

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

Switch on your hazard lights.

Traffic Controls

When coming to a stop sign, where must you fully stop your vehicle at?

You must stop at the white limit line.

You must stop after the stop sign.

You may choose where you are allowed to stop, as long as you make a full stop.

Sharing the Road

How far away should a bicyclist's rear red reflector be seen at night?

200 feet.

500 feet.

100 feet.

10.

Lane Control

What do solid white lines indicate on a roadway?

They separate traffic lanes on roads with two or more lanes.

They mark traffic lanes going in the same direction.

They indicate a lane barrier between regular use and a preferential use lane.

11.

Sharing the Road

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

12.

Alcohol and Drugs

Which of the following is true regarding alcohol and/or drugs and driving?

Alcohol and drugs have no affect on your driving abilities.

It is encouraged to take drugs or drink alcohol prior to driving.

Alcohol and/or drugs impair your judgement and driving abilities.

13.

Occupant Protection

Pregnant women should do the following regarding a lap belt seatbelt?

The lap belt must be worn with as little slack as possible for comfort.

The lap belt should be worn as low as possible under the abdomen.

The lap belt is optional because of pregnancy.

14.

Special Driving Situations

What is a symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning?

Dizziness.

Both options are correct.

Nausea.

15.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

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

There is no defined rule for this situation.

You are not required to stop your vehicle.

16.

Laws and Rules of the Road

At intersections without a STOP or YIELD signs, what action is correct?

Proceed like normal.

Slow down and be ready to stop.

Neither option is correct.

17.

Safe Driving Practices

What is this diagram representing?

The driver is indicating that they are turning right.

The driver is waving at oncoming traffic.

The driver is indicating that they are turning left.

18.

Occupant Protection

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

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

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

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

19.

Handling Emergencies

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

Leave a note with your information.

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

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

20.

Vehicle Positioning

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

Use your high-beam headlights.

Keep close to the vehicle in front.

Keep a safer distance from the vehicle in front.

Use your flashing hazard lights.

21.

Parking

What does a blue parking colored curb indicate?

No stopping, standing, or parking is permitted.

This parking is only permitted for those with a disabled placard or license plate.

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

22.

Occupant Protection

At what age is it considered lawful to allow a child in a car without someone 12 years or older present?

10 years old.

6 years old.

7 years old.

23.

Parking

Before moving off in a vehicle, you should: (Select all that apply)

Use your signals (if necessary) to warn other road users.

Check your vehicle blind spots for hidden hazards.

Speed off as quickly as possible.

Use all mirrors to check road is clear.

24.

Driver Readiness

Which of the following will not prevent drowsy driving?

Calling a ride service to take you to your destination.

Taking regular rest stops.

Rolling down the window.

25.

Parking

In the event that you have to stop on a freeway, how should you park?

Park completely off of the pavement.

Park in the middle of the lane with your warning lights engaged.

Both options are correct.

26.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is a type of cognitive distraction?

Mind off of the road.

Paying full attention to the road.

Reaching down to pick up an object that fell onto the floor board.

27.

Laws and Rules of the Road

If two vehicles meet on a steep road where neither car can pass, who has the right-of-way?

Neither vehicle has the right-of-way. Both vehicles are responsible for determining who may go.

The vehicle going uphill.

The vehicle going downhill.

28.

Lane Control

If there are only two lanes, which lane should you choose for the smoothest driving?

Either lane is perfectly acceptable.

The left lane.

The right lane.

29.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Which of the following must you do when driving through a crosswalk?

Increase your speed so you may pass over the crosswalk before the pedestrians do.

Do not change your speed and proceed like normal, regardless of whether or not pedestrians are attempting to cross.

Ensure that all pedestrians have crossed, and proceed with caution.

30.

Visual Search

Why can backing up your vehicle be dangerous?

Backing your vehicle up is not dangerous in any circumstance.

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

Neither option is correct.

31.

Occupant Protection

Under what circumstances are seatbelts required to be worn?

When there are more than two occupants in a vehicle.

At all times.

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

32.

Sharing the Road

What is a LSV?

A low-speed vehicle.

A type of public transit.

A neighborhood electric vehicle.

33.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

25 mph

40 mph

15 mph

34.

Lane Control

What is a buffered bike lane?

A lane that provides greater separation from adjacent vehicle traffic.

A route for bicyclists on streets that are shared with vehicle traffic.

Neither option is correct.

35.

Safe Driving Practices

What is this diagram representing?

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

The driver is indicating that they are turning right.

The driver is indicating that they are turning left.

36.

Handling Emergencies

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

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

Increase acceleration to speed up out of the skid.

Speed up whilst steering away from the skid.

Release the accelerator. Steer into the skid.

37.

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)

Steering response may be reduced.

Vehicle speed will reduce going downhill.

Vehicle speed will increase going downhill.

Steering control will improve.

38.

Alcohol and Drugs

What California penal code allows an officer to arrest you if they reasonably believe if you are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs?

CVC 23153.

Both options are correct.

CVC 32152.

39.

Visual Search

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

Always increase your speed when driving along side other vehicles.

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

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

40.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What should drivers of hybrid of electric vehicles do when a blind pedestrian is attempting to cross?

Follow standard right-of-way rules when it comes to blind pedestrians.

Treat the blind pedestrian as a standard pedestrian.

Be especially aware and use extreme caution.

41.

Parking

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

Using a placard after it has been reporting that it has been lost or stolen.

Neither option is correct.

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

42.

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?

Nothing, as the suspension of driving privileges is enough of a punishment.

Neither option is correct.

You will be required to complete a DUI program.

43.

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.

Both options are correct.

The roadway can collapse.

44.

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.

45.

Driver Readiness

What should you not do before driving?

Mix alcohol with your medications.

Ensure that you have enough rest to drive.

Neither option is correct.

46.

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

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