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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Traffic Controls

Which of the following is true regarding a green arrow traffic signal?

You must turn in any direction as it is a green arrow.

You must turn in the direction the arrow is pointing.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Which of the following is correct?

You must yield to all pedestrians entering or crossing a crosswalk.

No specific rules apply to a crosswalk when you are crossing it with your vehicle.

Proceed as normal when entering a crosswalk with pedestrians entering.

Special Driving Situations

At what speed can your tires loss all contact with the road if there is a lot of water?

20 mph.

50 mph.

30 mph.

Alcohol and Drugs

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

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

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

Parking

What should you do when you find a space to parallel park?

Park as quickly as possible to get out of the way of oncoming traffic.

Signal that you intend to park.

Neither option is correct.

Sharing the Road

What California penal code allows Safety Enhanced-Double Fine Zones.

CVC 480.

CVC 22511.

CVC 42010

Sharing the Road

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 right or turn right.

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

Occupant Protection

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

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

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

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

Laws and Rules of the Road

Where are you required to stop, because of a stop light or sign?

You must stop before the stop line, sign, or signal.

Both options are correct.

Before the crosswalk.

10.

Alcohol and Drugs

You are pulled over for possible Driving under the Influence, and you refuse to submit to a blood or urine test. However, you change your mind later. What is the consequence?

You will be allowed to go since you have changed your mind to submit to the required tests.

There will be no consequences, as you have changed your mind and you are wiling to submit.

Your driving privilege will may still be suspended.

11.

Laws and Rules of the Road

General crosswalks are normally marked with what color lines?

Black lines.

White lines.

Yellow lines.

12.

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 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.

13.

Laws and Rules of the Road

While pedestrians have the right-of-way, what is also required of them?

Pedestrians are not required to abide by the rules of the road.

Pedestrians have their own set of rules that they must abide to since they are not in a vehicle.

Pedestrians must abide by the rules of the road.

14.

Special Driving Situations

What do all gas-powered vehicles produce?

Carbon monoxide.

Oxygen.

Sodium chloride.

15.

Turns

To make a right turn, what should you drive close to?

The left side of the road.

The right side of the road.

The center of the road.

16.

Special Driving Situations

When should you switch off your fog lights?

When visibility is greater than 500 feet.

Visibility is greater than 2000 feet.

When visibility is greater than 1000 feet.

When visibility is greater than 200 feet.

17.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are under the age of 21, and your BAC is 0.01%, how long will your driving privileges be suspended for?

5 years.

1 year.

10 years.

18.

Alcohol and Drugs

Which of the following is true regarding impaired judgement?

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

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.

19.

Safe Driving Practices

Before setting off on a journey, you should ensure that: (Select all that apply)

You have planned your route allowing plenty of time.

You consume alcohol to improve your performance.

Any restraints are adjusted to reduce risk of neck and back injuries in a collision.

You have sufficient fuel for your journey and planned where you can refuel if necessary.

20.

Sharing the Road

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

21.

Special Driving Situations

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

They are bright and dazzle other road users.

It reduces control of your vehicle.

They confused other drivers.

They drain your vehicle's battery.

22.

Occupant Protection

Under which circumstance is a child under the age of 8 NOT allowed to ride in the front seat of a vehicle?

The driver of the vehicle is not able to purchase a federally-approved child passenger restraint system.

There is no rear seat.

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

23.

Vehicle Positioning

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

Use your dipped headlights so that you can be seen.

Use your flashing hazard lights.

Use your high-beam headlights.

Keep close to the vehicle in front.

24.

Safe Driving Practices

Which circumstance is an example of when to use your horn?

On narrow mountain roads when you can not see 200 feet ahead.

Because you are angry or upset.

On the freeway when changing lanes.

25.

Safe Driving Practices

When traveling behind another vehicle in fast moving traffic, what is a good rule-of-thumb for measuring a safe distance to the vehicle in front?

Always make sure you cannot read the license plate of the vehicle in front.

Leave at least a 2 second gap between you and the vehicle in front.

Always make sure you can read the license plate of the vehicle in front.

You can fit at least 2 other cars in the gap between you.

26.

Occupant Protection

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

California Penal Code 597.7

The United States Constitution

The FFDL 28 Fast Facts Brochure

27.

Alcohol and Drugs

How long does a DUI conviction remain on your record?

10 years.

90 days.

1 year.

28.

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.

You will be required to complete a DUI program.

Neither option is correct.

29.

Parking

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

100 feet in each direction.

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

200 feet in each direction.

30.

Safe Driving Practices

In normal circumstances, what is the safest way to use the brakes?

Slow down by reducing gear and using engine braking. Only brake as late as possible.

Brake early and gently.

Sharply and as late as possible.

Slow down quickly as early as possible and then travel very slowly up to the stopping point.

31.

Lane Control

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

The middle lane.

The left most lane.

The right most lane.

32.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

What should you do if you purchase a vehicle from another state?

Neither option is correct.

Ensure that it drives properly.

Ensure that it meets California's smog laws.

33.

Parking

While parked, what should you do when you are ready to exit your vehicle?

Both options are correct.

Look for passing vehicles.

Do not open your door unless it does not interfere with traffic.

34.

Lane Control

What is a HOV lane?

A special lane used only for carpools, buses, motorcycles, or decaled low-emission vehicles.

HOV lanes are used for emergency vehicles only.

HOV lanes are not present in the state of California.

35.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

Slow down and be ready to stop.

Proceed like normal.

Neither option is correct.

36.

Laws and Rules of the Road

If you have parked on the side of the road, what should you do before reentering the lane?

Yield to all traffic.

Quickly turn onto the road before another vehicle comes.

Proceed with high speed when entering the roadway.

37.

Sharing the Road

A farmer is herding sheep across the road and has asked you to stop your vehicle until he has finished. You should:

Keep going as you have right of way.

Use your horn to get the sheep to move faster.

Ignore the farmer as he has no authority.

Stop and turn your engine off until directed to continue.

38.

Special Driving Situations

Which of the following is a way to reduce the hazard associated with high winds while driving?

Reducing your speed.

Both options are correct.

Being proactive.

39.

Alcohol and Drugs

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

It is entirely safe to drive.

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

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

40.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you receive a ticket during a traffic stop, what is the purpose of the promise that you sign?

Neither option is correct.

By signing, you promise to admit fault for the citation.

By signing, you promise to appear in traffic court.

41.

Lane Control

What is the other common name for yield lines?

Passing lanes.

Shark's teeth.

Stopping points.

42.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Added lane.

Curve

Merging traffic.

43.

Alcohol and Drugs

What is an IID?

A type of headlight that allows you to see better at night.

A form of license plate that is optional for your vehicle.

An ignition interlock device.

44.

Sharing the Road

Which of these vehicles might not take the normal route through a roundabout?

Motorcycles

Vans

Cars

Long vehicles

45.

Turns

If there is a bike lane in your path when you are making a right turn, how far can you drive in the bike lane?

1 mile.

200 feet.

400 feet.

46.

Handling Emergencies

You are traveling along a snowy or icy road in a vehicle without anti-lock brakes. You apply the brakes and your vehicle begins to skid. What should you do?

Brake hard immediately.

Let go of the steering.

Release the brakes.

Increase speed.

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