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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[ Handling Emergencies ]

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

Release the accelerator. Steer into the skid.

Increase acceleration to speed up out of the skid.

Speed up whilst steering away from the skid.

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

Hint

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

If you purchase a vehicle from a private property, how long do you have to transfer the ownership of the vehicle?

10 days.

5 days.

30 days.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

When may you use your vehicle's fog lights?

In a tunnel.

If your headlights are not working.

Any time at night.

When visibility is severely reduced.

Hint

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

If you are caught dumping or abandoning animals on a highway, how much can you be fined?

Up to $1,000

1 year in jail.

Up to $2,000.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

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

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

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

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

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

Hint

[ Sharing the Road ]

The car in front of you has a flashing amber light as shown. What do you expect the vehicle to do next?

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

Hint

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

Which of the following must you do when driving through a crosswalk?

Do not change your speed and proceed like normal, regardless of whether or not pedestrians are attempting to cross.

Ensure that all pedestrians have crossed, and proceed with caution.

Increase your speed so you may pass over the crosswalk before the pedestrians do.

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

If you are under the age of 18, and you are driving, what is required of your parents?

Your parents are not required to assume financial responsibility of your driving, as they are not the one driving the vehicle.

Your parents must assume all financial responsibility for your driving.

Your parents are not required to do anything.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

When traveling at night, your vehicles headlights MUST be switched on. For this purpose, night time is defined as:

The period between half an hour after sunset and half an hour before sunrise.

Between 8pm and 8am.

Whenever the street lights are switched on.

Whenever the sun is not visible in the sky.

Hint

10.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

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

You may pass vehicles using any additional lanes.

You may enter using a high rate of speed.

Do not stop or pass vehicles.

11.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

What is the speed limit when you are in a business district?

25 mph, unless otherwise posted.

55 mph, unless otherwise posted.

35 mph, unless otherwise posted.

12.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

If you break down, and you have emergency flares available, what distance should you place them from your vehicle?

200 feet behind your vehicle.

500 feet behind your vehicle.

100 feet behind your vehicle.

13.

[ Occupant Protection ]

Pregnant women should do the following regarding a lap belt seatbelt?

The lap belt must be worn with as little slack as possible for comfort.

The lap belt should be worn as low as possible under the abdomen.

The lap belt is optional because of pregnancy.

14.

[ Turns ]

What is a public transit bus lane?

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

A lane specified for emergency vehicles.

A lane specifically designated for public transit vehicles.

15.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

You may not enter the road that the sign is adjacent to.

This sign means that you cannot do a certain action.

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

16.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What does a red arrow light mean?

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.

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

17.

[ Lane Control ]

Which of the following may apply to you if you drive a low/zero emission vehicle?

You may drive at any speed you wish, regardless of posted signs.

You may be exempt from all Department of Motor Vehicles related charges for your vehicle.

You may be exempt from all toll charges on HOT lanes.

18.

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

What should you do if you purchase a vehicle from another state?

Ensure that it drives properly.

Neither option is correct.

Ensure that it meets California's smog laws.

19.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

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

0.0005

0.0001

0.0008

20.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

At T intersections without STOP or YIELD signs, what action is correct?

No specific rules are defined for T intersections.

Yield to traffic and any pedestrians.

Proceed like normal.

21.

[ Sharing the Road ]

Which of the following is true regarding blind pedestrians?

No special precautions are required.

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

Neither option is correct.

22.

[ Sharing the Road ]

Why should you not move in front of a large truck and suddenly stop or slow down?

Neither option is correct

You can move in front of a large truck and stop or slow down suddenly, as they can stop quicker than a regular vehicle.

Because they are a much larger vehicle, it takes longer for them to stop.

23.

[ Sharing the Road ]

What is required to operate a LSV or NEV?

A valid learner's permit.

No form of identification is needed to operate these vehicles.

A valid driver's license.

24.

[ Vehicle Positioning ]

When traveling in wet weather, you should keep well back from the vehicle in front. This will:

Decrease fuel consumption.

Increase your ability to accelerate.

Reduce your typical stopping distance.

Increase your ability to see and plan ahead.

Hint

25.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign means that you are entering a roundabout.

This sign means that you are approaching a railroad crossing.

This sign means that you are entering an Emergency Only road.

26.

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

How much can you be fined if you are smoking while there is a minor in your vehicle?

500

200

100

27.

[ Turns ]

What should you not do when making a right turn?

Turning wide into another lane.

Both options are correct.

Increase your speed to make the turn quickly.

28.

[ Sharing the Road ]

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Explosives

Flammable

Corrosive

29.

[ Occupant Protection ]

Which of the following is a type of cognitive distraction?

Paying full attention to the road.

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

Mind off of the road.

30.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

If you are going to consume alcohol before a journey, you should:

Arrange another means of transport.

Drive faster to reduce risk of collisions.

Only drink wine and not spirits.

Drive with your hazard lights flashing to warn other vehicles.

Hint

31.

[ Sharing the Road ]

Some of the most vulnerable road users are: (Select all that apply)

Truck drivers.

Motorcycle riders.

Pedestrians.

Car drivers.

Hint

32.

[ 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 NOT slow down.

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

You MUST switch on your hazard lights.

Hint

33.

[ Vehicle Positioning ]

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

Half of a city block.

3 seconds.

A full city block.

34.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

What can you do to dry your brakes in the event that they become wet?

Press the accelerator and the brake pedals at the same time lightly.

Increase your speed, as the faster you go, the hotter your brakes become.

Increase how often you brake, as the more you brake, the hotter your brakes become.

35.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

This sign means that there is an airport near by.

This sign means that a rest area is one mile ahead.

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

36.

[ 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

37.

[ Vehicle Positioning ]

In the event that you need to cross multiple freeway lanes, what is the best course of action.

Cross them one at a time until each lane is clear.

Engage your turn signal and cross all lanes simultaneously without stopping.

Wait until all of the lanes are clear, then proceed to merge into the one you need to be in.

38.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

What is the correct definition of a crosswalk?

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

Neither option is correct.

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

39.

[ Lane Control ]

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

The lane with the smoothest flow of traffic.

The lane that is very congested with traffic.

Neither option is correct.

40.

[ Driver Readiness ]

You are traveling through a residential street. What should you be particularly aware of?

Loud noises coming from houses.

Children playing in the street.

Truck drivers.

Cars unexpectedly pulling out.

Hint

41.

[ Turns ]

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

200 feet

100 feet

500 feet

42.

[ Occupant Protection ]

Which of the following is a type of manual distraction?

Listening to the radio at high volumes.

Taking your hands off of the steering wheel while your vehicle is in motion.

Speaking with your passenger(s).

43.

[ Parking ]

What is parallel parking?

A driving technique that allows you to park parallel to the road in line with other vehicles.

A driving technique that allows you to park parallel to an interstate in the event that you are tired from driving.

A driving technique that allows you to park adjacent to a public transit bus lane lawfully.

44.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

What is the fifth step you must do in the event that your accelerator becomes stuck?

Warn other drivers by honking and turning on your emergency lights.

Keep your eyes on the road.

Stop and turn off the ignition.

45.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

When approaching a pedestrian where do you stop in the event that you have to?

Before the painted lines that mark the crosswalk.

After the painted lines that mark the crosswalk.

You are not required to stop as you have the right-of-way since you are driving a vehicle.

46.

[ Parking ]

What does a white parking colored curb indicate?

Park for a limited time as indicated by the sign.

No stopping is allowed at this curb.

Stop only long enough to pick up/drop off passengers or mail.

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