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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1. You are stopped by a police offer, and you have hidden an open container of alcohol in your glove compartment. Is this allowed?

Yes, as this is in a secured area and does not violate the law.

No, as it is prohibited by law to have an open container of alcohol in the glove compartment of your vehicle.

Yes, as you are not actively drinking the open container.

2. Why should you be aware of long vehicles when at a junction or roundabout?

Long vehicles require more space to manoeuvre.

Their bright colour may dazzle you.

The driver of the long vehicle cannot see you.

It is more difficult for a heavy vehicle to stop for a signal.

Hint

3. Which of the following is correct?

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

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

Proceed as normal when entering a crosswalk with pedestrians entering.

4. What is the correct course of action if you see a sign that states "Wrong Way"?

Slow down and be ready to stop.

This sign indicates that danger is ahead.

Back out or turn around and return to the correct side of the road.

5. Which of these light signals implies the motorcycle will turn left or move to the left?

Hint

6. What does a white rectangular sign normally indicate?

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

That you must obey important rules.

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

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

CHSC 103900

CVC 480.

CVC 22511.

8. You MUST obey signals given by the following: (Select all that apply)

School crossing patrols.

Traffic wardens.

Traffic officers.

Police officers.

Hint

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

20 mph.

30 mph.

50 mph.

10. In the event that you are convicted, for the first time, of DUI, how long will your driving privileges be suspended for?

15 days.

1 month.

6 months.

11. If you are driving slowly on a two lane road, how many vehicles must be behind you before you are required to turn into a turnout area?

1 vehicle.

5 vehicles

3 vehicles.

12. What direction does traffic travel on a roundabout?

Straight.

Clockwise

Counter-clockwise

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

Use your flashing hazard lights.

Use your high-beam headlights.

Keep close to the vehicle in front.

Use your dipped headlights so that you can be seen.

Hint

14. What should you do if you see senior citizens crossing the road ahead?

Flash your lights in case they are hard of hearing.

Use your horn to alert them to your presence.

Slow down and prepare to stop. Be patient and allow them to finish crossing.

Rev your engine loudly to get them to move out of the way.

Hint

15. It is particularly important to be aware of: (Select all that apply)

Fields filled with animals.

Older drivers.

Disabled people.

Truck drivers.

Hint

16. Which of the following is not an illegal U-turn?

In front of a fire station.

When you cannot see clearly 200 feet in each direction.

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

17. What is this sign indicating?

No U-turns allowed.

No left turn.

No right turn.

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

Speed up whilst steering away from the skid.

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

Increase acceleration to speed up out of the skid.

Release the brakes. Steer into the skid.

Hint

19. An eight year old child is riding in the front seat of a vehicle. The vehicle does not have a backseat available. Is it lawful for this child to sit in the front seat?

Yes, since there is no rear seat available, the child may sit in the front seat lawfully.

No, as all children must ride in the backseat.

As long as the child is wearing their seatbelt, it does not matter.

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

Leave your parking lights on.

Leave your fog lights on.

Leave your headlights on.

Never leave any lights switched on.

Hint

21. What is the correct course of action when it comes to traffic signs that are indicating pedestrians?

Ignore them, as they are meant for pedestrians and not drivers.

Acknowledge them at your discretion, as they are not required by law.

Obey them as they are there to ensure the safety of pedestrians.

22. When may you use your vehicle's fog lights?

Any time at night.

In a tunnel.

When visibility is severely reduced.

If your headlights are not working.

Hint

23. What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Corrosive

Flammable

Explosives

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

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

Speed up and overtake.

Be prepared to stop.

Slow down.

Hint

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

Both options are correct.

Being proactive.

Reducing your speed.

26. 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.

27. What is the correct definition of a crosswalk?

A crosswalk is the part of roadway set aside for vehicle traffic.

Neither option is correct.

A crosswalk is the part of the roadway set aside for pedestrian traffic.

28. You are traveling slowly behind a cyclist in front of you. Why might they suddenly swerve or move across the traffic lane?

To avoid an obstacle, such as a drain cover.

As a warning to you that you're traveling too closely.

Cyclists like to show off.

To get a better view of the road ahead.

Hint

29. You are traveling with a motorcycle riding in front of you. Why might they suddenly swerve or move across the traffic lane?

As a warning to you that you're traveling too closely.

To get a better view of the road ahead.

Motorcycle riders like to show off.

To avoid an obstacle, such as a drain cover.

Hint

30. When you are on a city street, how much space should you leave to merge, cross, enter/exit traffic?

3 seconds.

A full city block.

Half of a city block.

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

To flash other drivers if they annoy you.

During the day time.

In a way that dazzles other road users.

On full beam setting when there is oncoming traffic.

Hint

32. Which of these other road users might not take a normal route through a roundabout? (Select all that apply)

Cyclists

Long vehicles.

Cars

Horse riders.

Hint

33. In slow moving traffic, you should: (Select all that apply)

Use your horn to speed the traffic up.

Allow access into and from sideroads.

Be aware of cyclists and motorcycles passing between vehicles.

Block other vehicles from feeding onto the road from a slip road.

Hint

34. Before changing lanes, what should you do?

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

Increase your speed and quickly change lanes.

Look over your should to make sure you aren't going to collide with another vehicle.

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

Speed off as quickly as possible.

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

Check your vehicle blind spots for hidden hazards.

Use all mirrors to check road is clear.

Hint

36. What are sharrows?

A route for bicyclists on streets shared with vehicle traffic.

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

A route that is for the exclusive use of bicyclists.

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

Your mobile phone can be easily reached in case you receive a call.

You know all the controls in your vehicle and how to use them.

You are wearing baggy clothes.

Your mirrors and seat are adjusted correctly.

Hint

38. What is the correct interpretation of this traffic signal?

To yield to any pedestrians before continuing on.

To stop your vehicle entirely and to not continue forward.

To continue driving as long as you keep an eye out for other vehicles.

39. How much time should you allow before turning on a freeway?

5 seconds.

10 seconds.

30 seconds.

40. Yourself, and your parent are in the vehicle when you are pulled over by a police officer. In the backseat of the vehicle, there is an unopened, sealed container of alcohol. Since you are the individual driving the vehicle, is it lawful for this container of alcohol to be in your vehicle?

No, as alcohol containers cannot be in your vehicle under any circumstance.

Neither option is correct.

Yes, as your parent is in the vehicle with you and is over the age of 21.

41. What California penal code allows local authorities to designate public spaces as an exclusive area for charging vehicles?

CVC 22511.

CVC 480.

CVC 22651.

42. What should you do if you are involved in a collision?

Stop and call 9-1-1 if anyone is hurt.

Argue with the other person, regardless of who caused it.

Leave the accident.

43. You are reversing your car and a pedestrian starts walking behind you. You should:

Use your horn to get pedestrian to move out of the way.

Rev your engine to show your annoyance.

Keep going as you have right of way.

Stop and wait for the pedestrian to finish crossing.

Hint

44. If a vehicle is stopped at a crosswalk, what is the correct course of action to pass the vehicle?

You may pass as long as you proceed with caution.

You are not allowed to pass a vehicle at a crosswalk.

Ensure that no pedestrians are in front of that vehicle.

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

The left most lane.

The middle lane.

The right most lane.

46. Which of the following is true when driving in a roundabout?

You may enter using a high rate of speed.

You may pass vehicles using any additional lanes.

Do not stop or pass vehicles.

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