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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Alcohol and Drugs

If an officer suspects you of being under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol, which of the following is true?

They can arrest you based off of theory.

They cannot legally require you to take a test to prove if you are under the influence or not.

They can legally require you to take a blood or urine test.

Safe Driving Practices

You are preparing to pull away from a curb, but you do not see any oncoming vehicles in any direction. What is the safest course of action?

Signal that you are turning anyway.

Do not signal and take your time pulling out onto the roadway.

Neither option is correct.

Parking

Which California penal code prohibits parking in a crosshatched space?

CVC 597.7.

CVC 22507.8

CVC 480.

Visual Search

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

Always increase your speed to overtake a vehicle attempting to enter a freeway.

At freeway exits, do not drive alongside other vehicles.

Always increase your speed when driving along side other vehicles.

Sharing the Road

Which of these should you avoid when driving around large trucks?

Lingering alongside a truck when they are passing.

Following too closely or tailgating.

Both of these options are correct.

Alcohol and Drugs

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

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.

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

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct course of action when you stop in a crosswalk.

You are allowed to stop in a crosswalk in the event in you overpass the white limit line.

Ensure that no pedestrians are within a block of the cross walk.

It is not allowed to stop in a crosswalk.

Safe Driving Practices

Whilst driving or riding, you should avoid distractions such as: (Select all that apply)

Adjusting your rear-view mirror.

Listening to the radio at a loud volume.

Adjusting or starting the radio.

Listening to the radio at a low volume.

Parking

What does a yellow parking colored curb indicate?

No stopping is allowed at this curb.

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.

10.

Lane Control

What should motorized bicycle drivers do when using a bike lane?

Neither options are correct.

They should use caution to avoid bicyclists.

No special precautions are required since they are technically driving a bicycle.

11.

Special Driving Situations

Where are you most likely to be affect by crosswinds?

On a narrow country lane.

In heavy traffic.

In a built up area.

Travelling across a bridge on a freeway.

12.

Sharing the Road

Single-track roads are only wide enough for one vehicle. If you see an oncoming vehicle, you should:

Stop your vehicle and expect the other driver to reverse out of the way.

Pull into a passing place on your left or wait by a passing place on your right. If necessary, reverse to the nearest place.

Keep going if traveling down hill as you have right of way.

Attempt to squeeze by the other vehicle.

13.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you willfully flee a peace officer attempting to pull you over, what is the consequence?

Neither option is correct.

It is a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for no more than 1 year.

Nothing will happen as they had no reason to stop you.

14.

Alcohol and Drugs

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

Improve co-ordination and reaction times.

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

Affect judgement of speed, distance and risk.

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

15.

Special Driving Situations

If there is not a speed limit posted before a curve, which should you do?

Judge how sharp the curve is and adjust your speed.

Judge how sharp the curve is and make no speed adjustment.

Judge how sharp the curve is and increase your speed.

16.

Safe Driving Practices

You should use dipped headlights: (Select all that apply)

When another vehicle is overtaking you.

To dazzle other road users.

At night in built-up areas.

During dull daytime weather.

17.

Lane Control

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

The vehicle must have a minimum of two people to use the HOV lane.

Both options are correct.

The left lane is the designated HOV lane.

18.

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.

19.

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.

Get out of your vehicle and check before moving.

Use your horn and reverse slowly.

Ask for assistance from a passenger or passer-by.

20.

Sharing the Road

The motorcycle in front of you has a bright red light as shown. What do you expect the vehicle to do next?

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle is reversing.

21.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this traffic signal?

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

To yield to any pedestrians before continuing on.

To stop your vehicle entirely and to not continue forward.

22.

Vehicle Positioning

What does it mean to "split the difference"?

If there is a danger on both sides of the road at the same time, you split the difference with the driver.

If you do not have enough money for the toll on the HOT, you can split the difference with the toll man.

Neither option is correct.

23.

Traffic Controls

What does a red arrow light mean?

Right turns are not allowed at any time, even when the light is green.

It is similar to a red stop light, however, you cannot make a right turn at any time.

You are allowed to make a right turn like normal.

24.

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.

25.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

Which of the following is true regarding funeral processions?

Funeral processions have the right-of-way.

Neither option is correct.

Funeral processions never have the right-of-way.

26.

Handling Emergencies

You are traveling in snowy weather. How can you tell if your tires are no longer gripping the road?

The engine becomes louder.

The steering becomes light and unresponsive.

Your speed decreases unexpectedly.

Your speed increases unexpectedly.

27.

Special Driving Situations

Why are vehicles fitted with front fog lights?

To improve your visbility ahead.

For learner drivers on the freeway.

In case your headlights are broken.

In case your vehicle breaks down.

28.

Turns

What should you do when you are making a right turn?

Both options are correct.

Look over your right shoulder.

Reduce your speed.

29.

Handling Emergencies

If you are involved in an accident where no one was injured, how long do you have to notify the Department of Motor Vehicles?

30 days.

90 days.

10 days.

30.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is required to do when approaching a crosswalk?

Be prepared to stop to ensure the safety of the pedestrian.

Both options are correct.

Reduce your speed and exercise caution.

31.

Safe Driving Practices

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

On full beam setting when there is oncoming traffic.

In a way that dazzles other road users.

To flash other drivers if they annoy you.

During the day time.

32.

Sharing the Road

You are about to overtake a cyclist in windy weather. Why should you leave extra room as you overtake?

To avoid dazzling them with your lights.

To stop the wind blowing your exhaust fumes towards them.

To reduce fuel consumption.

In case a gust of wind pushes them across the lane.

33.

Turns

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

Neither option is correct.

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

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

34.

Safe Driving Practices

At what point, in poor conditions, should you turn your headlights on?

Neither option is correct.

When you are unable to see 500 feet ahead of you.

When you are unable to see 1,000 feet ahead of you.

35.

Parking

Where is it NOT acceptable to park and leave your vehicle? (Select all that apply)

On-street parking bays marked out by white lines.

On-street areas marked out by yellow zig zag lines along the road.

In off-street parking areas.

On-street areas marked out by double yellow lines.

36.

Sharing the Road

In windy weather, a motorcycle in front is overtaking a high-sided vehicle. What should you do?

Keep as close to the vehicle in front as possible.

Use your horn.

Keep well back to allow the motorcyclist room to manoeuvre.

Overtake the motorcyclist.

37.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

This sign means that there is an airport near by.

This sign indicates that you must be on the lookout for pedestrians.

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

38.

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.

39.

Visual Search

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

Be prepared to stop.

Slow down.

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

Speed up and overtake.

40.

Special Driving Situations

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

Both options are correct.

Reducing your speed.

Being proactive.

41.

Visual Search

What do you do if a vehicle merges in front of you too closely?

Decrease your speed.

Increase your speed.

Switch to another lane and pass that vehicle for merging too closely.

42.

Special Driving Situations

You are traveling in hot weather which is causing the road surface to become soft. What will be most affected on your vehicle?

The windows.

The exhaust.

The tires.

The air conditioning.

43.

Alcohol and Drugs

Which of the following is true regarding alcohol and/or drugs and driving?

Alcohol and/or drugs impair your judgement and driving abilities.

It is encouraged to take drugs or drink alcohol prior to driving.

Alcohol and drugs have no affect on your driving abilities.

44.

Sharing the Road

What is a Safety Enhanced-Double Fine Zone?

An area where fines are doubled for traffic violations.

There are no double fine zones in the state of California.

Neither option is correct.

45.

Special Driving Situations

While driving at night, where should you look when a car with bright headlights is coming from the other direction?

Look to the right edge of your lane.

Look at the left side of your lane.

Look at the other driver.

46.

Handling Emergencies

Another road user pulls out of a junction into your path. You should:

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

Flash your headlights at the other road user to get them to accelerate more quickly.

Use your horn to let them know you're annoyed.

Slow down and hold back to allow them to get clear.

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