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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[ Turns ]

What should you not do when making a right turn?

Both options are correct.

Turning wide into another lane.

Increase your speed to make the turn quickly.

[ Lane Control ]

You may never drive to the left of two solid yellow lines unless:

You are in a carpool lane.

Instructed by construction or other signs.

Both options are correct.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

You are traveling along a wet road. How can you tell if your tires are no longer gripping the road?

The engine becomes louder.

Your speed decreases unexpectedly.

The steering becomes light and unresponsive.

Your speed increases unexpectedly.

Hint

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

If you have an open container of alcohol, where must you keep it stored at in your vehicle?

In the trunk of your vehicle.

In your cup holder.

You are not allowed to have opened containers of alcohol in your vehicle under any circumstance.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

In which situation should you signal your turn?

Before pulling next to the curb or away from the curb.

Neither option is correct.

When you are stopping your vehicle.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

You MUST NOT reverse your vehicle:

Into a side road.

Without someone to act as a guide.

Further than is necessary.

Without using your horn to warn other road users.

Hint

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign indicates that you must make a full stop.

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

This sign indicates that you must yield.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

When towing, you should: (Select all that apply)

Ensure heavy and sharp objects are secured safely.

Avoid accelerating or braking too sharply.

Check your headlights are properly adjusted.

Carry as much as you can in your trailer or caravan and not your vehicle.

Hint

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

How long does a DUI conviction remain on your record?

90 days.

10 years.

1 year.

10.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

A driver is moving slowly, and you want them to go faster. Should you honk your horn at them?

Yes, as you are in a hurry and you need to get to your destination.

Yes, as you want them to get out of the way.

No, as the driver may not be able to go any faster due to one reason or another

11.

[ Visual Search ]

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

Glance over your shoulders to check blindspots.

Ask for assistance from a passenger or passer-by.

Use your horn and reverse slowly.

Get out of your vehicle and check before moving.

Hint

12.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

When you are signalling before making a manoeuvre, you should always:

Watch out for signals given by other road users and proceed only when you are satisfied that it is safe.

Keep signalling for about a minute before you manoeuvre as a warning.

Use your hazard lights to alert other road users.

Begin your manoeuvre immediately as you have right of way.

Hint

13.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

What should you do if you are experiencing vehicle troubles and are unable to continue driving?

Turn on your emergency flashers if possible.

Both options are correct.

Pull off of the road away from traffic.

14.

[ Lane Control ]

What should you do before overtaking? (Select all that apply)

Make sure the road is sufficiently clear ahead.

Flash your lights first to try to get the vehicle you plan to overtake to speed up.

Make sure there is a suitable gap in front of the vehicle you plan to overtake.

Make sure other road users are not overtaking you.

15.

[ Lane Control ]

Which lane should you drive in if you plan on making a right turn?

The left most lane.

The middle lane.

The right most lane.

16.

[ Occupant Protection ]

Which of the following is a type of cognitive distraction?

Reaching down to pick up an object that fell onto the floor board.

Paying full attention to the road.

Mind off of the road.

17.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

You are traveling along a wet road. Your steering begins to feel light and unresponsive. You should:

Release the accelerator to gradually slow down.

Increase speed.

Brake hard immediately.

Turn the steering as far as you can to the right.

Hint

18.

[ Traffic Controls ]

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

Slow down and be ready to stop.

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

This sign indicates that danger is ahead.

19.

[ Sharing the Road ]

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

Hint

20.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

You are traveling along a road and you cannot see more than 100 meters (328 feet) in front. What should you do?

You MUST NOT switch on your fog lights.

You MUST use headlights. You may use fog lights if necessary.

You MUST NOT slow down.

You MUST switch on your hazard lights.

Hint

21.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

What should you do when you are being pulled over by law enforcement?

Move your vehicle to the right shoulder of the road.

Turn on your right turn signal to indicate to the police officer that you acknowledge them.

Both options are correct.

22.

[ Sharing the Road ]

Which of the following is true regarding blind pedestrians?

They must be given the right-of-way at all times.

Neither option is correct.

No special precautions are required.

23.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

What is a symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning?

Dizziness.

Both options are correct.

Nausea.

24.

[ Parking ]

Which California penal code prohibits parking in a crosshatched space?

CVC 597.7.

CVC 22507.8

CVC 480.

25.

[ Parking ]

Under what circumstances may you park on a freeway?

When a stop is specifically permitted.

Both options are correct.

In an emergency.

26.

[ Vehicle Positioning ]

Which of the following is a safe way to exit the freeway?

Signal and look over your shoulder.

Both options are correct.

Signal your intention to exit 5 seconds before reaching the exit.

27.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

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

Release the brakes.

Let go of the steering.

Increase speed.

Brake hard immediately.

Hint

28.

[ Lane Control ]

What lane should you generally drive in at all times unless otherwise posted?

The lane that is very congested with traffic.

Neither option is correct.

The lane with the smoothest flow of traffic.

29.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

Lane ending.

Merging traffic

Added lane.

30.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

You and two passengers are pulled over by a police officer. Your backseat passenger has an open container of alcohol that they are actively drinking. Is this against the law?

Yes, as all open containers of alcohol must be kept in the trunk, or where passengers are not seated.

No, as the driver is not the one holding or actively drinking the open container of alcohol.

Neither option is correct.

31.

[ Parking ]

Which of the following is an example of illegal parking

Parking within 7.5 feet of a railroad track.

Parking adjacent to a hospital.

Neither option is correct.

32.

[ 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.

33.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

Allow any elderly people, or other pedestrians to cross before proceeding.

There is a school ahead, and you must let the children pass before proceeding.

This sign means to stop and help someone cross the road.

34.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

If two vehicles meet on a steep road where neither car can pass, who has the right-of-way?

Neither vehicle has the right-of-way. Both vehicles are responsible for determining who may go.

The vehicle going uphill.

The vehicle going downhill.

35.

[ Occupant Protection ]

In what situation is it okay to leave your child and/or animals in a hot vehicle?

When the windows are fully opened to allow as much air as possible into the vehicle.

Not at all, as it is unlawful and dangerous.

When the windows are cracked slightly to allow air to enter the vehicle.

36.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

What should drivers of hybrid of electric vehicles do when a blind pedestrian is attempting to cross?

Be especially aware and use extreme caution.

Treat the blind pedestrian as a standard pedestrian.

Follow standard right-of-way rules when it comes to blind pedestrians.

37.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

You are driving down the road and you witness a collision. Regarding using electronic devices, what may you do?

Neither option is correct.

Take a picture of the accident and continue driving.

Call for help, since this is an emergency.

38.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

If you are over the age of 21, what is the minimum level of BAC before it becomes unlawful to drive?

0.0005

0.0008

0.0001

39.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

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

One hand steering.

Push/pull steering.

Hand-over-hand steering.

40.

[ Turns ]

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

At any time, as long as you are not obstructing traffic.

Neither option is correct.

Whenever a traffic light or signal protects you from approaching vehicles.

41.

[ Sharing the Road ]

How much space should you leave between your vehicle and a motorcyclist?

4 seconds.

1 second.

3 seconds.

42.

[ Turns ]

Which of the following is correct when making a left turn?

Look over your left shoulder and reduce your speed.

Decrease your speed and make the turn as quickly as possible.

Increase your speed and quickly make the turn.

43.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

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

They are bright and dazzle other road users.

They confused other drivers.

It reduces control of your vehicle.

They drain your vehicle's battery.

Hint

44.

[ Turns ]

What should you not do when making a left turn?

Decrease your speed.

Cut the corner of the lane belonging to the vehicles coming towards you.

Look over your left shoulder.

45.

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

If you forfeit the citation fee, what is it the same as?

Pleading not guilty.

Neither option is correct.

Pleading guilty.

46.

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

When are you required to turn your headlights on?

Both options are correct.

30 minutes after sunset.

30 minutes before sunrise.

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