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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Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If an individual is from out of state, once they receive a job or become a resident, how long do they have to register their vehicle with the state of California?

7 days.

5 days.

20 days.

Special Driving Situations

Where are you most likely to be affect by crosswinds?

In a built up area.

In heavy traffic.

Travelling across a bridge on a freeway.

On a narrow country lane.

Handling Emergencies

What is the number available for the Freeway Service Patrol?

5-1-1.

9-1-1.

8-1-1.

Special Driving Situations

You are on snow and about to begin moving. As you set off, you should:

Use the highest gear you can.

Quickly turn the steering to loosen the snow.

Leave your handbrake on.

Always use 1st gear.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the penalty for failing to stop for a school bus?

A fine of up to $1,000.

Neither option is correct.

A traffic citation.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

In the event that you are convicted of a hit-and-run accident that resulted in injury, what may the Department of Motor Vehicles do?

Do nothing as the Department of Motor Vehicles has no authority over accidents.

Penalize you with additional points depending on the severity of the injury.

Revoke your driver's license.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign means that you are approaching a railroad crossing.

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

This sign means that you are entering a roundabout.

Lane Control

What is the maximum amount of distance that you can drive in a center left turn lane?

1 mile

500 feet.

200 feet

Laws and Rules of the Road

Why is it important to respect right-of-way rules?

It is common courtesy.

You are not required to respect right-of-way rules.

It helps prevent collisions and other accidents.

10.

Occupant Protection

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

The FFDL 28 Fast Facts Brochure

California Penal Code 597.7

The United States Constitution

11.

Sharing the Road

Where are Low Speed Vehicles and Neighborhood Electric Vehicles restricted to?

Roadways where the speed limit is greater than 55 mph.

Roadways where the speed limit is greater than 40 mph.

Roadways where the speed limit is greater than 35 mph.

12.

Visual Search

Under ideal circumstances, how long will it take to stop if you are travelling 35 mph?

500 feet.

210 feet.

150 feet

13.

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.

14.

Sharing the Road

Which of the following is true regarding blind pedestrians?

No special precautions are required.

Neither option is correct.

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

15.

Special Driving Situations

What is most commonly used to check the tread on your tires?

A dime.

A penny.

A quarter.

16.

Safe Driving Practices

You should adjust your seat and mirrors correctly in order to:

Ensure comfort, full control and maximum field of vision.

Ensure you can see yourself whilst you drive.

Keep the distracting vehicle controls out of reach.

Keep your body as close as possible to the steering wheel, even if its uncomfortable.

17.

Special Driving Situations

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

Secure your load.

Properly distribute the weight in your caravan or trailer.

Overload your vehicle or trailer.

Tow more than your licence permits.

18.

Safe Driving Practices

When should you NOT reverse from a side road into a main road?

When a pedestrian is waiting to cross the road.

If there is traffic on the main road.

If you don't have another person acting as a guide.

At any time.

19.

Handling Emergencies

What should you do in the event that you begin to skid while driving on ice?

Ease off of the accelerator.

Slam on your brakes.

Increase your speed to create more traction.

20.

Safe Driving Practices

Which of the following is a suggestion provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration?

Both options are correct.

Hands positioned at 8 and 4 o'clock.

Hands positioned 9 and 3 o'clock.

21.

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 can have your driver's license cancelled.

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

Neither option is correct.

22.

Turns

What should you do when you are making a right turn?

Both options are correct.

Look over your right shoulder.

Reduce your speed.

23.

Sharing the Road

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

Allow access into and from sideroads.

Use your horn to speed the traffic up.

Be aware of cyclists and motorcycles passing between vehicles.

Block other vehicles from feeding onto the road from a slip road.

24.

Parking

What does a green parking colored curb indicate?

No stopping is allowed at this curb.

Park for a limited time as indicated by a sign or the time painted on the curb.

Stop no longer than the time posted to load/unload passengers or freight.

25.

Special Driving Situations

When should you switch off your fog lights?

Visibility is greater than 2000 feet.

When visibility is greater than 1000 feet.

When visibility is greater than 500 feet.

When visibility is greater than 200 feet.

26.

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?

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

Neither option is correct.

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

27.

Safe Driving Practices

When might you want to slow down instead of traveling at the speed limit? (Select all that apply)

On an empty road in good weather.

When you are coming up to a blind bend in the road.

In poor weather conditions.

Coming up to junctions where other road users may pull out with little warning.

28.

Alcohol and Drugs

Consuming alcohol will have the following effect: (Select all that apply)

Give a false sense of confidence.

Make you a better driver.

Decrease the risk of collisions.

Reduce co-ordination and slow down reactions.

29.

Vehicle Positioning

What should you do when entering the freeway?

Enter the freeway at or near the speed of traffic.

Increase your speed so you can overtake the vehicle closest to you.,

Decrease your speed below the speed of traffic.

30.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

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

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

They warn you to slow down and prepare to stop.

31.

Parking

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

No further than 6 inches.

No further than 18 inches.

No further than 24 inches

32.

Vehicle Positioning

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

Use your high-beam headlights.

Use your flashing hazard lights.

Keep close to the vehicle in front.

Keep a safer distance from the vehicle in front.

33.

Parking

What does a white parking colored curb indicate?

Park for a limited time as indicated by the sign.

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

No stopping is allowed at this curb.

34.

Sharing the Road

The rear of the car in front of you has a white light. What do you expect the vehicle to do next?

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle is reversing.

35.

Lane Control

What are the purpose of yield lines?

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

To indicate where a vehicle must stop or yield at.

To indicate at which point you must speed up.

36.

Safe Driving Practices

Which circumstance is an example of when to use your horn?

To alert other drivers that they made a mistake.

To avoid collisions.

Because you are angry or upset.

37.

Alcohol and Drugs

You are driving down the road after having left the liquor store. The items you bought are in the front passenger seat. Is this legal?

No, this is not legal as you cannot have unsealed alcohol containers within arm's reach.

Yes, this is legal as long as the alcohol is sealed and, full, and unopened.

No, this is not legal. You cannot have any form of alcohol in the vehicle.

38.

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?

Do nothing, and proceed with caution.

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

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

39.

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

40.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of a solid green traffic signal?

The driver must proceed with caution.

The driver must stop.

The driver may proceed.

41.

Alcohol and Drugs

Which of the following is true regarding alcohol and/or drugs and driving?

Alcohol and/or drugs impair your judgement and driving abilities.

Alcohol and drugs have no affect on your driving abilities.

It is encouraged to take drugs or drink alcohol prior to driving.

42.

Driver Readiness

What should you not do before driving?

Neither option is correct.

Ensure that you have enough rest to drive.

Mix alcohol with your medications.

43.

Sharing the Road

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

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

Wave the pedestrian to cross.

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

Reverse quickly before pedestrian begins to cross.

44.

Special Driving Situations

If you are using a penny to check the tread on your tires, what is the indicator that you need to change your tires?

If you can see the top of Abraham Lincoln's head.

If you can only see Abraham Lincoln's neck.

Neither option is correct, as a penny is an unreliable way to check the tread on your tires.

45.

Special Driving Situations

Braking harshly on a wet or icy road may cause:

Improved wheel grip.

The vehicle to slow down normally.

Better steering control.

The vehicle to skid and lose control.

46.

Turns

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

200 feet

100 feet

500 feet

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