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:

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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.
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[ 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.

Keep your eyes on the road.

Apply the breaks.

[ Parking ]

What California penal code allows a vehicle to be removed after 4 hours?

CVC 597.7.

CVC 22651.

CVC 480.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

When towing a vehicle or trailer, which lanes must you drive in?

Any lanes regardless of the circumstance, or posted speed.

Any lane as long as you are maintaining the posted speed.

The lane that is closest to the right side of the road.

[ Sharing the Road ]

Which of the following is correct regarding emergency vehicles with their sirens activated?

You can proceed like normal, ignoring the sirens and lights.

You must yield the right-of-way.

Decrease your speed and proceed like normal.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

No right turn.

No U-turns allowed.

No left turn.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

Regardless of the posted speed limit, what should your speed also depend on?

The number and speed of other vehicles on the road.

Bicyclists or pedestrians crossing the road way.

Both options are correct.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

Where are you required to stop, because of a stop light or sign?

You must stop before the stop line, sign, or signal.

Before the crosswalk.

Both options are correct.

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

What California penal code prohibits you from willfully fleeing a peace officer?

CVC 480.

CVC 21152

CVC 2800.3

[ Sharing the Road ]

You want to reverse your car but there is a pedestrian waiting to cross the road. You should:

Reverse quickly before pedestrian begins to cross.

Wave the pedestrian to cross.

Use your horn to get pedestrian to move out of the way.

Yield to the pedestrian and wait for them to finish crossing.

Hint

10.

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

If you are under the age of 18, what can your parents or guardians do regarding your driver's license?

They cannot do anything, as you have proven that you can drive since you have a driver's license.

Neither option is correct.

They can have your driver's license cancelled.

11.

[ 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 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.

Hint

12.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

You have been convicted of driving a car whilst intoxicated (after drinking too much alcohol). What will happen to your insurance?

It will reduce your premiums.

You will no longer be allowed to carry passengers.

You will only be able to ride a motorcycle instead.

It can invalidate your insurance.

Hint

13.

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

If an individual is convicted of causing serious bodily injury during the course of a police pursuit, what is a potential consequence?

A fine no less than $3,000.

A fine no less than $2,000.

A fine no less than $1,000.

14.

[ Occupant Protection ]

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

Not at all, as it is unlawful and dangerous.

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

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

15.

[ Driver Readiness ]

Why should you be aware of warm air in the car whilst driving?

May cause excessive sweat.

Unventilated warm air may cause the driver to become sleepy.

It can reduce fuel efficiency.

Warm air may be uncomfortable for your passengers.

Hint

16.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

What should you do if you see senior citizens crossing the road ahead?

Slow down and prepare to stop. Be patient and allow them to finish crossing.

Rev your engine loudly to get them to move out of the way.

Flash your lights in case they are hard of hearing.

Use your horn to alert them to your presence.

Hint

17.

[ Parking ]

What should you do when you find a space to parallel park?

Signal that you intend to park.

Neither option is correct.

Park as quickly as possible to get out of the way of oncoming traffic.

18.

[ 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.

Your speed increases unexpectedly.

The steering becomes light and unresponsive.

Your speed decreases unexpectedly.

Hint

19.

[ Vehicle Positioning ]

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

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.

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

20.

[ Visual Search ]

Before changing lanes, what should you do?

Look over your should to make sure you aren't going to collide with another vehicle.

Decrease your speed suddenly, give a turn signal, then merge into the other lane.

Increase your speed and quickly change lanes.

21.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

Which of the following is true regarding blind pedestrians?

Blind pedestrians rely on someone else telling them when it is safe across the street.

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

Blind pedestrians rely on the sound of your vehicle to know when it's safe to cross the street.

22.

[ Traffic Controls ]

In addition to yielding, what must you also do when you come to a YIELD sign?

You must let any vehicle, bicyclist, or pedestrian pass before you proceed.

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

You must stop at the limit line before proceeding.

23.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

If you are under the age of 21, and your BAC is 0.05%, what may you be required to submit to?

Another PAS to confirm the BAC.

Either a breath or blood test.

Neither option is correct.

24.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

When MUST your vehicle's headlights be switched on?

Visibility is reduced to 200 feet.

Visibility is reduced to 1000 feet.

Visibility is reduced to 500 feet.

Visibility is reduced to 2000 feet.

Hint

25.

[ Parking ]

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

24 hours.

1 hour.

4 hours.

26.

[ Sharing the Road ]

The car in front of you has three (3) red lights as shown. What do you expect the vehicle to do next?

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

Hint

27.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

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

0.0001

0.0005

0.0008

28.

[ Visual Search ]

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

Increase your speed.

Decrease your speed.

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

29.

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

At minimum, if an individual is convicted of manslaughter resulting from evading police pursuit, how long can they serve in prison?

4 to 10 years.

2 to 3 years.

1 to 2 years.

30.

[ Lane Control ]

When passing a vehicle, what is not allowed?

Look ahead for road conditions and traffic that may cause other vehicles to merge as well.

Check traffic behind and beside you.

Drive off the paved road to pass another vehicle in the event that you cannot do it on the paved road.

31.

[ Sharing the Road ]

When you are in a construction zone, what should you not do?

Obey special signs.

Stop and watch the road work.

Obey instructions from the flaggers present.

32.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

If there is a stop line before the crosswalk, where must you stop?

Ignore the stop line and stop before the crosswalk.

The stop line must be obeyed first.

Neither option is correct.

33.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

Which of the following the Freeway Service Patrol not provide assistance with?

Change a flat tire.

Towing your vehicle to a location approved by the California Highway Patrol.

Tow your motorcycle.

34.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

If you have an excessive BAC level, how long may you serve in jail for?

6 months.

1 month.

2 years.

35.

[ 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?

Both options are correct.

A fine.

Imprisonment.

36.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What should you do when you are coming to a railroad crossing?

Slow down, look and listen for any oncoming trains. Be prepared to stop.

Increase your speed to beat the train before it crosses.

Continue forward without reducing speed.

37.

[ Occupant Protection ]

Which of the following is a type of visual distraction?

Keeping your eyes on the road.

Mind off of the road.

Eyes off of the road.

38.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

Slow down and stop.

Stop at the intersection before proceeding with caution.

This sign means that you cannot do a certain action.

39.

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

What must vehicles in a funeral procession have?

A sticker that indicates that they are a part of a funeral procession.

Nothing is required to mark them.

A large orange and red sticker that marks them as such.

40.

[ 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 shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle is reversing.

Hint

41.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

Which of the following is the correct assumption regarding right-of-way rules?

Never assume that other drivers will give you the right-of-way.

Other drivers will always give you the right-of-way.

There are no defined right-of-way rules.

42.

[ Lane Control ]

Which lane is generally the smoothest to drive in?

The left most lane

The middle lane

The right most lane

43.

[ Additional Driving Laws/Rules ]

You MUST NOT leave your vehicle unattended if:

Your vehicle has broken down.

Your vehicle's engine is running.

Your vehicle is unlocked.

Your vehicle is not immobilised.

Hint

44.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

If you come to a road that is packed with snow, by how much should you reduce your speed?

Come to a complete stop and call for help.

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

Reduce your speed by half.

45.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

The driver ahead of you made a mistake while driving, and you want to alert them to it. What do you do?

Honk your horn at them to alert them to pay attention.

Honk your horn at them to let them know they made a mistake.

Do nothing, and proceed with caution.

46.

[ 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?

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

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.

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