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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Lane Control

What is the correct interpretation of this diagram?

Double solid lines indicates that you may not pass.

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

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

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Curve.

Directional arrow.

Winding road.

Parking

What is parallel parking?

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 parallel to the road in line with other vehicles.

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

Special Driving Situations

You are about to enter a bank of fog. What should you do? (Select all that apply)

Use your fog lights if necessary.

Speed up to travel through it as quickly as possible.

Use your hazard lights to warn other drivers.

Check your mirrors and slow down.

Parking

When parking uphill, what way should you turn your wheels?

Towards the curb.

Towards the shoulder of the road.

Away from the curb.

Parking

Which of the following is an example of disabled placard abuse?

Using a placard after it has been reporting that it has been lost or stolen.

Neither option is correct.

Using a placard issued to you by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Laws and Rules of the Road

When turning left, what is suggested to ensure your safety?

Neither option is correct.

Keep your wheels pointed straight to be prevent being thrown into oncoming traffic in the event of an accident.

There are no suggested safety tips when turning left.

Traffic Controls

Which of the following is allowed when you are at a red stop light?

You may continue forward, or make a left turn, whenever you decide.

You may make a right turn while yielding to all pedestrians vehicles.

You may ignore the red stop light and continue on.

Vehicle Positioning

What is an example of a driver who may present danger to other individuals?

Drivers who cannot see other drivers because their view is blocked.

Both options are correct.

Drivers backing out of driveways or parking space.

10.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Curve

Added lane.

Merging traffic.

11.

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.

Proceed like normal.

Yield to traffic and any pedestrians.

12.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Two way traffic.

Crossroad.

Yield ahead.

13.

Lane Control

Apart from looking in your mirrors, what should you do before changing lanes?

Be sure that there is enough room for your vehicle in the next lane.

Signal and change lanes without any other precautionary measures.

Change lanes without a signal, as long as you do it slowly to let other drivers know.

14.

Special Driving Situations

Why are vehicles fitted with front fog lights?

In case your vehicle breaks down.

To improve your visbility ahead.

For learner drivers on the freeway.

In case your headlights are broken.

15.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct definition of an intersection?

Neither option is correct.

An intersection is the part of the roadway set aside for pedestrian traffic.

An intersection is any place where one line of roadway meets another roadway.

16.

Visual Search

To avoid last minute moves or corrections, how far ahead should you scan?

10 - 15 seconds.

Do not scan as this can distract you from driving.

0 - 5 seconds.

17.

Parking

When you back up to parallel park, at what degree angle should you back up at?

Approximately 45 degrees.

Approximately 20 degrees.

Approximately 75 degrees.

18.

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.

19.

Traffic Controls

The driver must increase their speed.

Oncoming traffic is stopped and they may turn left.

The signal is about to turn to a red traffic light.

20.

Special Driving Situations

If you drive through deep water, why might your brakes become less effective?

Your attention is distracted by water on the windscreen.

They may be wet which reduces their friction.

You drive more quickly when coming out of the water.

A fish may be stuck on your wheel.

21.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Merging traffic

Two way traffic.

Traffic signal ahead.

22.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the speed limit in any alley in the state of California?

25 mph

15 mph

55 mph

23.

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.

Mind off of the road.

Paying full attention to the road.

24.

Sharing the Road

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

Both of these options are correct.

Lingering alongside a truck when they are passing.

Following too closely or tailgating.

25.

Special Driving Situations

On curves, there is ___ pull on your vehicle.

A strong outward pull

no pull.

A strong downward pull.

26.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Railroad tracks.

There is a hospital ahead.

Crossroad.

27.

Sharing the Road

What is a Safety Enhanced-Double Fine Zone?

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

An area where fines are doubled for traffic violations.

Neither option is correct.

28.

Alcohol and Drugs

You are pulled over for possible Driving under the Influence, and you refuse to submit to a blood or urine test. However, you change your mind later. What is the consequence?

Your driving privilege will may still be suspended.

There will be no consequences, as you have changed your mind and you are wiling to submit.

You will be allowed to go since you have changed your mind to submit to the required tests.

29.

Safe Driving Practices

What should you do in the event that it is too bright for your signal lights to be seen easily?

Neither option is correct.

Use hand-and-arm positions to indicate what you are doing.

Slow down and proceed with caution.

30.

Occupant Protection

What brochure can you refer to in the event you are needing clarification regarding Driver Distractions?

California Penal Code 597.7

The United States Constitution

The FFDL 28 Fast Facts Brochure

31.

Parking

When parking uphill, what should you also do?

Engage your parking break.

Neither option is correct.

Make sure that your wheels are pointing towards the curb.

32.

Lane Control

Which direction should you pass traffic?

You must pass traffic on the left hand side.

It is not lawful to pass any vehicle under any circumstance.

You must pass traffic on the right hand side.

33.

Laws and Rules of the Road

On a school bus, what does the yellow flashing lights mean?

They warn you to slow down and prepare to stop.

They are there to indicate that they are a school bus.

The mean nothing as they are built as a part of the school bus to fulfil a government mandate.

34.

Handling Emergencies

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

Stop and turn off of the ignition.

Apply the breaks.

Keep your eyes on the road.

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.

Special Driving Situations

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

If your vehicle left any pollution in the water.

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

There is no water in your exhaust system.

If any fish have become stuck on your vehicle.

37.

Sharing the Road

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

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

38.

Turns

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

When you cannot see clearly 200 feet in each direction.

Across a double yellow line when it is safe and legal.

In front of a fire station.

39.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

You may enter using a high rate of speed.

You may pass vehicles using any additional lanes.

Do not stop or pass vehicles.

40.

Sharing the Road

Which of the following can you do to prevent other drivers from becoming angry?

Using your horn for non-emergencies.

Do not tailgate other drivers.

Both options are correct.

41.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

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

Ensure that it meets California's smog laws.

Ensure that it drives properly.

Neither option is correct.

42.

Sharing the Road

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

Keep as close to the vehicle in front as possible.

Use your horn.

Keep well back to allow the cyclist room to manoeuvre.

Overtake the cyclist as quickly as possible.

43.

Handling Emergencies

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

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

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

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

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

44.

Handling Emergencies

What is the number available for the Freeway Service Patrol?

5-1-1.

8-1-1.

9-1-1.

45.

Special Driving Situations

Which of the following is true regarding driving at high rates of speeds?

The faster your speed, the more control you have of your vehicle.

The faster your speed, the less control you have of your vehicle.

The faster you drive, the better your gas mileage will be.

46.

Lane Control

In what situation is it okay to pass traffic on the right-hand side?

When a driver is making a left-hand turn.

Both options are correct.

When there is an open highway with two or more lanes of travel in your direction.

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