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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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.

Turns

What is a public transit bus lane?

A lane that is shared by both transit vehicles and regular vehicles.

A lane specified for emergency vehicles.

A lane specifically designated for public transit vehicles.

Turns

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

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.

Neither option is correct.

Handling Emergencies

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

Both options are correct.

Safely pull to the right shoulder.

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

Special Driving Situations

You are driving your car in wet weather. Rain and spray from the road are limiting visibility. You should: (Select all that apply)

Use your flashing hazard lights.

Use dipped headlights.

Use your horn so other road users are aware of you.

Use your fog lights if visibility is below 100m.

Traffic Controls

What does a white rectangular sign normally indicate?

That you must consider following these rules, as they are entirely optional.

That you must obey important rules.

There are no white rectangular signs in the state of California.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign means that you cannot do a certain action.

This sign indicates that you are entering the incorrect road with the incorrect vehicle.

You may not enter the road that the sign is adjacent to.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

This sign indicates that you must be on the lookout for planes landing on the road you are driving on.

This sign indicates that planes fly through this area.

This sign means that there is an airport near by.

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

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

10.

Lane Control

What is bicycle boulevard?

A lane that provides greater separation from adjacent vehicle traffic.

A designated route for bicyclists on streets shared with vehicle traffic that prioritize bicycle travel.

Neither option is correct.

11.

Safe Driving Practices

What can cause a vehicle to skid? (Select all that apply)

Accelerating quickly.

Driving slowly and carefully.

Braking quickly.

Steering harshly.

12.

Parking

Which of the following is an example of illegal parking

Neither option is correct.

Parking within 7.5 feet of a railroad track.

Parking adjacent to a hospital.

13.

Occupant Protection

How many types of driver distractions are there?

14.

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?

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

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.

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

15.

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 32152.

Both options are correct.

CVC 23153.

16.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation for this flashing traffic signal?

Stop and go back.

Proceed with a high rate of speed.

Stop and proceed when it is safe to do so.

17.

Traffic Controls

In addition to yielding, what must you also do when you come to a YIELD sign?

You must stop at the limit line before proceeding.

You must let any vehicle, bicyclist, or pedestrian pass before you proceed.

You may not enter the road that the sign is adjacent to.

18.

Sharing the Road

The rear of the car in front of you has a white light. 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.

19.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

Yield to traffic and any pedestrians.

Slow down and be ready to stop.

Both options are correct.

20.

Parking

What is the penalty for abusing disabled placards?

Both options are correct.

A misdemeanor charge.

A fine of up to $1,000.

21.

Parking

When parking uphill, what way should you turn your wheels?

Away from the curb.

Towards the shoulder of the road.

Towards the curb.

22.

Turns

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

Both options are correct.

On a roadway with two sets of double yellow lines.

In business districts.

23.

Turns

Under which circumstance can you make a legal U-turn in a residential district?

If there are no vehicles approaching you within 200 feet.

Across a double yellow line when it is safe and legal.

Both options are correct.

24.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

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

Ensure that it meets California's smog laws.

Ensure that it drives properly.

Neither option is correct.

25.

Special Driving Situations

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

Fog headlights.

High beam headlights.

Low beam headlights.

26.

Alcohol and Drugs

Consuming alcohol will have the following effect: (Select all that apply)

Reduce driving ability, even if you're below the legal limit.

Affect judgement of speed, distance and risk.

Improve co-ordination and reaction times.

Take time to leave your body making you unfit to drive even hours later.

27.

Safe Driving Practices

Coasting is a term used to describe a vehicle with manual transmission traveling in neutral or with the clutch on. How does this reduce your control of the vehicle? (Check all that apply)

More fuel is consumed.

Speed will increase when traveling downhill.

You can no longer hear the engine.

Engine braking is eliminated.

28.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

This sign indicates that a trolley is near by.

This sign indicates that there is a ski lodge near by.

This sign indicates that a rest area is near by.

29.

Lane Control

How is a low/zero emission vehicle indicated?

A homemade decal that you can put on any vehicle.

A special Department of Motor Vehicles-issued decal.

Neither option is correct.

30.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Curve

Added lane.

Merging traffic.

31.

Sharing the Road

Which California penal code prohibits following an emergency vehicle, with a siren activated?

CVC 21706

CVC 22511.

CVC 480.

32.

Lane Control

What is a center left turn lane?

There are no left turn lanes indicated on a roadway.

A lane that is used for left turns on any roadway.

A lane that is located in the middle of a two-way street.

33.

Parking

When parking downhill, what way should you turn your wheels?

Towards the shoulder of the road.

Away from the curb.

Towards the curb.

34.

Traffic Controls

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

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

Yield to oncoming traffic.

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

35.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

How long can traffic convictions and collisions, at minimum, stay on your record for?

12 months.

36 months.

72 months.,

36.

Parking

Which of the following is an example of illegal parking

Both options are correct.

Parking adjacent to the curb.

Parking where a "no parking" sign is posted.

37.

Parking

What does a red parking colored curb indicate?

No stopping, standing, or parking is permitted.

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.

38.

Parking

What should you do before backing up to parallel park?

Both options are correct.

Lift your foot off of the brake.

Check your mirrors.

39.

Vehicle Positioning

What should you do when entering the freeway?

Increase your speed so you can overtake the vehicle closest to you.,

Decrease your speed below the speed of traffic.

Enter the freeway at or near the speed of traffic.

40.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following are true regarding children under the age of 8, and are also less than 4 feet 9 inches tall?

They must be properly secured in a federally-approved child passenger restraint system.

They do not require a child passenger restraint system.

They are not required to wear seatbelts due to their age and height.

41.

Laws and Rules of the Road

If you choose to drive slower than normal at any other time, what lane do you not drive in?

Lane One

Lane Two

Lane Three

42.

Turns

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

The center of the road.

The right side of the road.

The left side of the road.

43.

Visual Search

Under ideal circumstances, how long will it take to stop if you are travelling 35 mph?

150 feet

210 feet.

500 feet.

44.

Handling Emergencies

Who can you call for free assistance in the event that your car becomes disabled on the freeway?

California Highway Patrol.

Freeway Service Patrol.

Department of Motor Vehicles.

45.

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.

46.

Safe Driving Practices

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

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

Sharply and as late as possible.

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

Brake early and gently.

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