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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[ Safe Driving Practices ]

A road user in front of you is traveling slowly. You should:

Use your horn to tell them to speed up or move aside.

Flash your headlights to tell them to speed up or move aside.

Wait patiently at a safe distance behind them. Overtake when it is safe to do so.

Travel as closely as possible behind them to let them know you want to overtake.

Hint

[ Parking ]

When parking uphill or downhill, with no curb, what way should you turn your wheels?

Towards the shoulder of the road.

Towards the curb.

Away from the curb.

[ 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.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

Which organization has provided suggestions on the correct way for hand positioning on steering wheels?

Department of Motor Vehicles.

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Transportation Security Administration.

[ Occupant Protection ]

At what age is it considered illegal to leave a child unattended in a vehicle?

5 years old.

6 years old.

12 years old.

[ 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 increase going downhill.

Vehicle speed will reduce going downhill.

Steering control will improve.

Hint

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

When towing a vehicle or trailer, which lanes must you drive in?

The lane that is closest to the right side of the road.

Any lanes regardless of the circumstance, or posted speed.

Any lane as long as you are maintaining the posted speed.

[ Lane Control ]

What do double white lines indicate on a roadway?

They separate traffic lanes on roads with two or more lanes in the same direction.

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

They mark traffic lanes going in the same direction.

[ Sharing the Road ]

What is a LSV?

A type of public transit.

A neighborhood electric vehicle.

A low-speed vehicle.

10.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is the correct course of action when you see a solid yellow traffic signal?

Stop under all circumstances and wait for the red light.

Stop and look for pedestrians, then proceed with caution.

Stop if it is safe to do so, otherwise slow down and proceed through the intersection with caution.

11.

[ Sharing the Road ]

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

Be aware of cyclists and motorcycles passing between vehicles.

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

Allow access into and from sideroads.

Use your horn to speed the traffic up.

Hint

12.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

If you are using a penny to check the tread on your tires, what is the indicator that you need to change your tires?

Neither option is correct, as a penny is an unreliable way to check the tread on your tires.

If you can only see Abraham Lincoln's neck.

If you can see the top of Abraham Lincoln's head.

13.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

What is this diagram representing?

The driver is indicating that they are turning left.

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

The driver is indicating that they are turning right.

14.

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

How many points must you have in a 12 month period to be considered a negligent operator?

2 points.

4 points.

1 point

15.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

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

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

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

Pedestrians must abide by the rules of the road.

16.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

Which of the following is correct?

Proceed as normal when entering a crosswalk with pedestrians entering.

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.

17.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What does a flashing red traffic signal mean?

You must stop your vehicle and wait for the light to turn green.

Continue on like normal, however, expect a delay ahead.

You must stop your vehicle, and proceed when it is safe.

18.

[ Vehicle Positioning ]

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.

Keep a safer distance from the vehicle in front.

Hint

19.

[ Parking ]

Which of the following is an example of illegal parking

Parking within 7.5 feet of a railroad track.

Neither option is correct.

Parking adjacent to a hospital.

20.

[ 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

21.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

Pedestrian crossing.

School zone ahead.

Caution.

22.

[ Lane Control ]

What is a bike route?

A lane that provides greater separation from adjacent vehicle traffic.

A route for bicyclists on streets shared with vehicle traffic.

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

23.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

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

40 mph

25 mph

15 mph

24.

[ Vehicle Positioning ]

What should you do when entering the freeway?

Enter the freeway at or near the speed of traffic.

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

Decrease your speed below the speed of traffic.

25.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What does this sign mean?

Stop at the junction.

No entry to only vehicular traffic.

No entry to all traffic.

Tunnel ahead.

Hint

26.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

You should adjust your seat and mirrors correctly in order to:

Keep your body as close as possible to the steering wheel, even if its uncomfortable.

Ensure you can see yourself whilst you drive.

Ensure comfort, full control and maximum field of vision.

Keep the distracting vehicle controls out of reach.

Hint

27.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

You want to reverse your car but cannot see if it is safe. You should:

Use your horn.

Get out of your vehicle and check before moving.

Rev your engine loudly.

Reverse very slowly.

Hint

28.

[ Sharing the Road ]

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 avoid an uneven road surface or an icy patch.

To get a better view of the road ahead.

Motorcycle riders like to show off.

Hint

29.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

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.

Your mirrors and seat are adjusted correctly.

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

You are wearing baggy clothes.

Hint

30.

[ Sharing the Road ]

When overtaking a horse and rider, what should you NOT do?

Keep your distance from the horses.

Overtake slowly.

Wait until it is safe to overtake.

Use your horn.

Hint

31.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

Before beginning a journey, how can you best plan your route?

Read your local newspaper.

Consult with your local fuel station.

Use a map or route planner.

No need to plan, just follow the signs.

Hint

32.

[ Vehicle Positioning ]

When you merge onto the freeway, how many seconds of space should you leave between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you?

3 seconds.

5 seconds.

1 second.

33.

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

What must vehicles in a funeral procession have?

A sticker that indicates that they are a part of a funeral procession.

A large orange and red sticker that marks them as such.

Nothing is required to mark them.

34.

[ Lane Control ]

What do two solid yellow lines on a roadway indicate?

No passing.

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

The center of a road for two-way traffic.

35.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

Fast driving in wet or icy conditions may cause:

Improved wheel grip.

Better steering control.

The vehicle to skid and lose control.

The vehicle to handle normally.

Hint

36.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

When towing, if your caravan or trailer begins to swerve or snake you should:

Speed up to regain control.

Ease off the accelerator and reduce speed gently to regain control.

Turn the steering wheel to follow the trailer or caravan.

Stay at a constant speed until the problem resolves itself.

37.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

You have driven through deep water. What should you check at the first safe opportunity?

If any fish have become stuck on your vehicle.

Test the effectiveness of your brakes as they may be wet.

There is no water in your exhaust system.

If your vehicle left any pollution in the water.

Hint

38.

[ Parking ]

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

Signal that you intend to park.

Neither option is correct.

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

39.

[ Sharing the Road ]

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Flammable

Radioactive

Corrosive

40.

[ Lane Control ]

What is the correct interpretation of this diagram?

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

Double solid lines indicates that you may not pass.

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

41.

[ Sharing the Road ]

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

CVC 22511.

CVC 42010

CVC 480.

42.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

When may you use your vehicle's horn? (Select all that apply)

When another road user annoys you.

When another road user poses a danger.

On am empty road in a built up area between 11.30pm and 7am.

To alert other road users of your presence.

Hint

43.

[ 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.

Revving your engine to keep it warm.

Checking your tires.

Switching off your engine.

Hint

44.

[ Occupant Protection ]

What is the correct way to wear a shoulder harness style seatbelt?

Worn across the chest with as much slack as possible.

Worn across the abdomen with minimal slack.

Worn across the chest with minimal slack.

45.

[ Turns ]

What is a U-Turn?

Passing a vehicle at a high rate of speed.

Turning your vehicle around in the street to go back the way you came.

There is no definition for a U-Turn in the state of California.

46.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

While driving slower than normal, under what circumstance may you be cited?

When you block normal and reasonable movement.

Neither option is correct.

You will not be cited because you may have to drive slower under certain circumstances.

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