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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Turns

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

500 feet

200 feet

100 feet

Traffic Controls

When you see a solid green traffic signal turn to a solid yellow traffic signal, what should you do?

Stop if you can safely, otherwise, cross the intersection with caution.

Yield to oncoming traffic.

Drive forward without reducing speed, observing the right-of-way rules.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign indicates that you are not allowed to do a certain action.

This sign indicates that you must make a full stop.

This sign indicates that you must yield.

Sharing the Road

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

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

Neither option is correct

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

Alcohol and Drugs

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

6 months.

2 years.

1 month.

Handling Emergencies

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

Shift to neutral.

Apply the breaks.

Stop and turn off of the ignition.

Sharing the Road

In slow moving traffic, you should: (Select all that apply)

Overtake slower vehicles only on the right hand side.

Overtake slower vehicles on either the left or the right side.

Keep as close as possible to the vehicle in front.

Allow sufficient space to manoeuvre should an emergency vehicle need to pass.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

No right turn.

No left turn.

No U-turns allowed.

Alcohol and Drugs

If an officer suspects you of being under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol, and you refuse to submit to a test, what can happen?

The driver would face no penalty as the law does not legally require you to submit these tests.

The driver would be subject to longer driver's license suspensions.

The driver will face additional points on their license if they refuse to submit to these tests.

10.

Occupant Protection

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

7 years old.

10 years old.

6 years old.

11.

Parking

How many inches should your vehicle be from the curve when you have finished parallel parking?

No further than 24 inches

No further than 18 inches.

No further than 6 inches.

12.

Vehicle Positioning

You are traveling in fog behind another vehicle. What should you do to reduce the chances of an accident?

Keep close to the vehicle in front.

Keep a safer distance from the vehicle in front.

Use your high-beam headlights.

Use your flashing hazard lights.

13.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

Which of the following is true regarding funeral processions?

Funeral processions never have the right-of-way.

Funeral processions have the right-of-way.

Neither option is correct.

14.

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.

15.

Handling Emergencies

You are traveling along a wet road. Your steering begins to feel light and unresponsive. You should:

Release the accelerator to gradually slow down.

Increase speed.

Brake hard immediately.

Turn the steering as far as you can to the right.

16.

Visual Search

If it is hard to see 1,000 feet ahead of you, what should you do?

Pull over and wait until you can see better.

Proceed like normal.

Turn on your headlights.

17.

Parking

Which California penal code prohibits parking in a crosshatched space?

CVC 480.

CVC 22507.8

CVC 597.7.

18.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit when driving near a school?

45 mph

25 mph

55 mph

19.

Safe Driving Practices

When MUST your vehicle's headlights be switched on?

Visibility is reduced to 500 feet.

Visibility is reduced to 1000 feet.

Visibility is reduced to 200 feet.

Visibility is reduced to 2000 feet.

20.

Alcohol and Drugs

Yourself, and your parent are in the vehicle when you are pulled over by a police officer. In the backseat of the vehicle, there is an unopened, sealed container of alcohol. Since you are the individual driving the vehicle, is it lawful for this container of alcohol to be in your vehicle?

No, as alcohol containers cannot be in your vehicle under any circumstance.

Yes, as your parent is in the vehicle with you and is over the age of 21.

Neither option is correct.

21.

Lane Control

What are the purpose of yield lines?

To indicate at which point you must speed up.

They serve no purpose. They are included in the design of the roadway.

To indicate where a vehicle must stop or yield at.

22.

Occupant Protection

If a passenger is under what age, you may be cited for them not wearing a seatbelt?

18 years old.

21 years old.

16 years old.

23.

Parking

How much distance should your vehicle be visible in the event that you have to park off of the freeway.

100 feet in each direction.

It does not matter as you will be parking off of the pavement.

200 feet in each direction.

24.

Special Driving Situations

What is a symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning?

Both options are correct.

Dizziness.

Nausea.

25.

Parking

In the event that you have to stop on a freeway, how should you park?

Park completely off of the pavement.

Park in the middle of the lane with your warning lights engaged.

Both options are correct.

26.

Traffic Controls

The driver must increase their speed.

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

Oncoming traffic is stopped and they may turn left.

27.

Special Driving Situations

What effects can a soft road surface have on your vehicle? (Select all that apply)

Improved fuel efficiency.

Reduced tire grip.

Noisier exhaust.

Slippery road surface.

28.

Safe Driving Practices

Why is it important to only honk your horn when necessary?

Honking your horn may startle other drivers.

It may make the driver angry if they made a mistake.,

Both options are correct.

29.

Handling Emergencies

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

The steering becomes light and unresponsive.

The engine becomes louder.

Your speed decreases unexpectedly.

Your speed increases unexpectedly.

30.

Parking

You need to park and leave your vehicle on a foggy road. You should:

Leave your fog lights on.

Never leave any lights switched on.

Leave your parking lights on.

Leave your headlights on.

31.

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 let them know they made a mistake.

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

Do nothing, and proceed with caution.

32.

Laws and Rules of the Road

If a vehicle is stopped at a crosswalk, what is the correct course of action to pass the vehicle?

You are not allowed to pass a vehicle at a crosswalk.

You may pass as long as you proceed with caution.

Ensure that no pedestrians are in front of that vehicle.

33.

Special Driving Situations

When towing, you MUST NOT: (Select all that apply)

Overload your vehicle or trailer.

Secure your load.

Tow more than your licence permits.

Properly distribute the weight in your caravan or trailer.

34.

Special Driving Situations

Why are vehicles fitted with rear fog lights?

To allow other vehicles to see you in fog.

In case your brake lights don't work.

For learner drivers on the freeway.

In case your vehicle breaks down.

35.

Sharing the Road

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

Use your horn.

Speed up to get around them more quickly.

Slow down and be ready to stop if necessary.

Turn around and find another route.

36.

Sharing the Road

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

Following too closely or tailgating.

Lingering alongside a truck when they are passing.

Both of these options are correct.

37.

Visual Search

In this image, what does the yellow area visualize?

What is ahead.

Blind spots.

What is at your side.

38.

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?

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

Yes, as you are not actively drinking the open container.

No, as it is prohibited by law to have an open container of alcohol in the glove compartment of your vehicle.

39.

Laws and Rules of the Road

While driving slower than normal, under what circumstance may you be cited?

You will not be cited because you may have to drive slower under certain circumstances.

Neither option is correct.

When you block normal and reasonable movement.

40.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is a type of visual distraction?

Mind off of the road.

Keeping your eyes on the road.

Eyes off of the road.

41.

Parking

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

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

Loaning your placard to friends or family.

Both options are correct.

42.

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.

Both options are correct.

Bicyclists or pedestrians crossing the road way.

43.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is NOT a result from overexposure to heat?

Heat stroke

Dehydration

Starvation

44.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Why is it encouraged for a driver to not pass another vehicle that is stopped at a crosswalk?

You are allowed to pass another vehicle stopped at a crosswalk.

A pedestrian may be in front of the vehicle in a position where you cannot see them.

Neither option is correct.

45.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

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

100

500

200

46.

Special Driving Situations

Braking harshly on a wet or icy road may cause:

Improved wheel grip.

The vehicle to slow down normally.

The vehicle to skid and lose control.

Better steering control.

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