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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Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the maximum speed limit on a two lane undivided highway?

55 mph.

65 mph.

35 mph.

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:

Stop and turn your engine off until directed to continue.

Use your horn to get the sheep to move faster.

Keep going as you have right of way.

Ignore the farmer as he has no authority.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the penalty for failing to stop for a school bus?

Neither option is correct.

A traffic citation.

A fine of up to $1,000.

Visual Search

In this image, what does the red area visualize?

What is behind you.

Blind spots.

What is ahead.

Turns

What is a public transit bus lane?

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

A lane specifically designated for public transit vehicles.

A lane specified for emergency vehicles.

Special Driving Situations

If your vehicle is stationary and is likely to remain so for more than a couple of minutes, you should reduce emissions and noise pollution by:

Switching off any radios you have.

Switching off your engine.

Checking your tires.

Revving your engine to keep it warm.

Handling Emergencies

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

Both options are correct.

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

Safely pull to the right shoulder.

Special Driving Situations

What should you do in the event that you begin to hydroplane?

Slam down on your brakes to try and come to a complete stop.

Slow down gradually, and do not apply your brakes

Slow down suddenly by applying your brakes.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Crossroad.

Yield ahead.

Two way traffic.

10.

Sharing the Road

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

11.

Sharing the Road

Which of these light signals implies the car will turn right or move to the right?

12.

Turns

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

Where a "no U-turn" sign is posted.

At or on a rail road crossing.

When there is an opening available in the center divider.

13.

Sharing the Road

The rider of the motorcycle in front of you is moving their hand up and down as shown in the picture. 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.

14.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Merging traffic

Lane ending.

Added lane.

15.

Sharing the Road

Which of these light signals implies the car will turn left or move to the left?

16.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

Which of the following is true regarding funeral processions?

Funeral processions never have the right-of-way.

Funeral processions have the right-of-way.

Neither option is correct.

17.

Parking

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

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

Park completely off of the pavement.

Both options are correct.

18.

Lane Control

What do two solid yellow lines on a roadway indicate?

Indicates that you may pass if the broken line is next to your driving lane.

The center of a road for two-way traffic.

No passing.

19.

Safe Driving Practices

What is hand-to-hand steering also referred to as?

Push/pull steering.

Hand-over-hand steering.

One hand steering.

20.

Safe Driving Practices

When should you reverse from a side road into a main road?

When you have another person acting as a guide.

If there is no traffic on the main road.

When there is a safe gap in the traffic. Use your horn to warn other vehicles.

Never reverse onto a main road.

21.

Visual Search

You want to reverse your car, but cannot see clearly behind using the mirrors. You should:

Open the car doors.

Open the car windows.

Ask for assistance from a passenger or passer-by.

Get out of the car and push it backwards.

22.

Turns

At what distance should you signal before making a right turn?

200 feet

100 feet

500 feet

23.

Special Driving Situations

Why are vehicles fitted with front fog lights?

For learner drivers on the freeway.

To improve your visbility ahead.

In case your headlights are broken.

In case your vehicle breaks down.

24.

Sharing the Road

Which of these light signals implies the car is reversing or will reverse?

25.

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.

Use your dipped headlights so that you can be seen.

Keep close to the vehicle in front.

Use your flashing hazard lights.

26.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

Which of the following is one form of financial responsibility of your vehicle?

A copy of your bank statement that shows you have at least $4,000 in it.

A blank cheque that you can use in the event that you are in a vehicle accident.

A deposit of $35,000 with the Department of Motor Vehicles.

27.

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.

28.

Traffic Controls

What does a solid yellow traffic signal mean?

Go.

Caution. Stop if you can do so safely.

Stop under all circumstances.

29.

Visual Search

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

500 feet.

150 feet

210 feet.

30.

Driver Readiness

Which of the following will prevent drowsy driving?

Rolling down the window.

Turning on the air conditioning.

Calling a ride service to take you to your destination.

31.

Sharing the Road

You are about to overtake a horse and rider. What should you NOT do? (Select all that apply)

Rev your engine loudly.

Use your horn.

Overtake slowly giving them plenty of space.

Travel closely behind the horses.

32.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

What California penal code prohibits you from willfully fleeing a peace officer?

CVC 2800.3

CVC 21152

CVC 480.

33.

Traffic Controls

What other information may be included on this sign?

This sign may appear in different colors to indicate the severity of the action.

This sign may be show with or without words.

No other information is ever included with this sign.

34.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Stop ahead.

Traffic signal ahead.

No traffic signal ahead.

35.

Visual Search

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

Always tailgate another vehicle.

Do not stay in another driver's blind spot.

Neither option is correct.

36.

Occupant Protection

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

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

All of the above.

When there is no rear seat available.

37.

Lane Control

What is the correct interpretation of this diagram?

No passing if the solid yellow line is on your side.

Double solid lines indicates that you may not pass.

Broken yellow line indicates that you may pass if it can be done so safely.

38.

Visual Search

What should you do when backing up?

Neither option is correct.

Back up quickly to get out of the way of oncoming traffic.

Back up slowly to avoid collisions.

39.

Lane Control

What lane number is considered the fast lane?

Number 3

Number 2

Number 1

40.

Special Driving Situations

On curves, there is ___ pull on your vehicle.

no pull.

A strong downward pull.

A strong outward pull

41.

Vehicle Positioning

What is an example of a distracted person?

Both options are correct.

Construction workers.

Delivery persons.

42.

Parking

What is a crosshatched area adjacent to a parking space mean?

Any vehicle can park here for a limited amount of time.

This means that this is a no parking area.

This means that only motorcyclists can park there.

43.

Special Driving Situations

Accelerating very quickly on a wet or icy road may cause:

The vehicle to skid and lose control.

Improved wheel grip.

Better steering control.

The vehicle to speed up normally.

44.

Sharing the Road

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

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

Long vehicles require more space to manoeuvre.

The driver of the long vehicle cannot see you.

Their bright colour may dazzle you.

45.

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?

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

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

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.

46.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign indicates that you are entering the wrong way of traffic.

This sign indicates that you are not allowed to do a certain action.

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

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