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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Occupant Protection

At what age is it considered lawful to allow a child in a car without someone 12 years or older present?

6 years old.

10 years old.

7 years old.

Laws and Rules of the Road

How much distance should you include from your vehicle to the crosswalk when stopping?

5 feet.

10 feet.

1 foot.

Sharing the Road

You are traveling slowly behind a cyclist in front of you. Why should you give the cyclist plenty of space when overtaking?

To get a better view of the road ahead.

The cyclist might swerve to avoid an obstacle.

The rush of wind as you pass can destabilise a cyclist.

So that they are more likely to see you.

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.

Stop and turn off the ignition.

Keep your eyes on the road.

Sharing the Road

When passing a bicyclist, how much space should you leave between your vehicle and the bicyclist?

1 foot.

3 feet.

2 feet.

Special Driving Situations

A typical stopping distance of a vehicle in dry weather is approximately __________ the distance of a vehicle in ICY or SNOWY weather.

A third (33%)

Half (50%)

The same as

A tenth (10%).

Sharing the Road

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

Keep well back to allow the cyclist room to manoeuvre.

Keep as close to the vehicle in front as possible.

Overtake the cyclist as quickly as possible.

Use your horn.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Neither option is correct.

That two way traffic is now allowed on this road.

That two way traffic is going to be head.

Special Driving Situations

Whilst driving when it is snowing, you should:

Pull over into a service area and wait for the weather to improve.

Drive as quickly as possible.

Slow down and allow plenty of time to brake gently.

Never use your fog lights.

10.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If an individual is convicted of engaging in a speed contest that results in bodily injury to another person, what is the consequence?

A fine.

Imprisonment.

Both options are correct.

11.

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.

12.

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

13.

Parking

How long until your vehicle may be removed if it is stopped on the freeway?

4 hours.

24 hours.

1 hour.

14.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

No U-turns allowed.

No left turn.

No right turn.

15.

Traffic Controls

What does a white rectangular sign normally indicate?

There are no white rectangular signs in the state of California.

That you must consider following these rules, as they are entirely optional.

That you must obey important rules.

16.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are under the age of 21, and your BAC is 0.01%, how long will your driving privileges be suspended for?

10 years.

5 years.

1 year.

17.

Visual Search

What is the "3 second rule"?

A method in which you can ensure that there is enough distance between you and the vehicle in front of you.

Neither option is correct.

When you are passing another vehicle, you have three seconds to pass

18.

Driver Readiness

You develop poor vision, which of the following is correct after you have visited your doctor?

You should not notify the Department of Motor Vehicles as they are not required to know.

Neither option is correct

Notify the Department of Motor Vehicles.

19.

Sharing the Road

What is a NEV?

A type of emergency vehicle.

A neighborhood electric vehicle.

A type of public transit.

20.

Sharing the Road

Which of these are hazards you should be aware of on residential streets? (Select all that apply)

Children running out from behind parked cars.

Vehicles moving off.

Car doors opening.

Pedestrians.

21.

Traffic Controls

What does this sign mean?

Yield to other traffic.

No entry to all traffic.

Pedestrian zone ahead.

Stop at the junction.

22.

Lane Control

How is a low/zero emission vehicle indicated?

A homemade decal that you can put on any vehicle.

A special Department of Motor Vehicles-issued decal.

Neither option is correct.

23.

Turns

Which of the following is true regarding a public transit bus lane?

You may cross this lane in the event that you are making a turn.

You may drive in this lane for a maximum of one mile or ten minutes, whichever is greater.

Neither option is correct.

24.

Sharing the Road

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

CVC 22511.

CVC 42010

CVC 480.

25.

Sharing the Road

You are driving near to a school and see a school crossing guard ahead. How will they signal you to stop?

They will point to the children waiting to cross.

They will flash a light at you.

They will display a 'Crossing Guard' stop sign.

They will hold their arm out with the palm facing you.

26.

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.

27.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Railroad tracks.

Crossroad.

There is a hospital ahead.

28.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign means that you cannot do a certain action.

Slow down and stop.

Stop at the intersection before proceeding with caution.

29.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

No U-turns allowed.

No left turn.

No right turn.

30.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

You must stop at the limit line before proceeding.

You must slow down and be ready to stop.

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

31.

Special Driving Situations

If you come to a road that has ice, by how much should you reduce your speed?

Reduce your speed by half.

Increase your speed, as the faster you go the more traction you make with the ice.

Reduce your speed to a crawl.

32.

Special Driving Situations

Why are vehicles fitted with front fog lights?

In case your vehicle breaks down.

For learner drivers on the freeway.

In case your headlights are broken.

To improve your visbility ahead.

33.

Traffic Controls

Which of the following traffic signals means to "proceed with caution"?

A solid green traffic signal.

A green arrow traffic signal.

A flashing yellow traffic signal.

34.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are under the age of 21, and you are convicted of having a BAC of 0.01% or over, which of the following is a possible consequence?

No actions will be taken against you.

You will face life imprisonment.

Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.

35.

Handling Emergencies

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

Keep your eyes on the road.

Look for an alternate route away from traffic.

Stop and turn off of the ignition.

36.

Visual Search

Why should you scan your surroundings while driving?

It allows you time to react if another driver makes mistakes.

It allows you to enjoy the scenery around you.

Neither option is correct.

37.

Additional Driving Laws/Rules

If your vehicle's engine is running, you MUST NOT:

Leave your vehicle unattended.

Switch it off if you're waiting to pick someone up.

Rev the engine to warm it up.

Clean any ice of the windows.

38.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Which of the following does a roundabout not have?

A roadway.

Bicycle ways.

Neither option is correct.

39.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following are true regarding children under the age of 8, and are also less than 4 feet 9 inches tall?

They are not required to wear seatbelts due to their age and height.

They must be properly secured in a federally-approved child passenger restraint system.

They do not require a child passenger restraint system.

40.

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.

41.

Sharing the Road

A farmer is herding cows across the road. What should you do?

Speed up to get around them more quickly.

Use your horn.

Slow down and be ready to stop if necessary.

Turn around and find another route.

42.

Traffic Controls

You MUST obey signals given by the following: (Select all that apply)

School crossing patrols.

Police officers.

Traffic officers.

Traffic wardens.

43.

Handling Emergencies

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

Let go of the steering.

Release the brakes.

Increase speed.

Brake hard immediately.

44.

Driver Readiness

Which of the following will not prevent drowsy driving?

Rolling down the window.

Taking regular rest stops.

Calling a ride service to take you to your destination.

45.

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.

46.

Visual Search

In this image, what do the shaded areas visualize?

The blind spots of your vehicle.

How far other vehicles should travel from your vehicle.

The correct way to travel down a highway.

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