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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Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

Indicates that you must yield before proceeding.

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

This sign indicates that you must follow its instruction.

Sharing the Road

You are traveling with a motorcycle riding in front of you. Why might they suddenly swerve or move across the traffic lane?

Motorcycle riders like to show off.

As a warning to you that you're traveling too closely.

To get a better view of the road ahead.

To avoid an uneven road surface or an icy patch.

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.

Use your dipped headlights so that you can be seen.

Use your flashing hazard lights.

Use your high-beam headlights.

Alcohol and Drugs

If an officer suspects you of being under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol, which of the following is true?

They can legally require you to take a blood or urine test.

They can arrest you based off of theory.

They cannot legally require you to take a test to prove if you are under the influence or not.

Safe Driving Practices

What is this diagram representing?

The driver is indicating that they are turning right.

The driver is indicating that they are slowing down or stopping.

The driver is indicating that they are turning left.

Sharing the Road

You are about to overtake a motorcyclist in windy weather. What should you do as you overtake?

Use your horn.

Keep as close as possible to them.

Overtake as quickly as possible.

Allow plenty of space.

Alcohol and Drugs

You are under the age of 21, and you are caught with an unopened, sealed container of alcohol in your vehicle. Is this lawful?

No, this is not legal as you cannot have any form of alcohol in the vehicle when you are under the age of 21.

Yes, as the alcohol container is not opened.

Yes, as long as the container of alcohol is in the trunk.

Parking

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

Away from the curb.

Towards the shoulder of the road.

Towards the curb.

Sharing the Road

You are about to overtake a cyclist in windy weather. Why should you leave extra room as you overtake?

To reduce fuel consumption.

In case a gust of wind pushes them across the lane.

To stop the wind blowing your exhaust fumes towards them.

To avoid dazzling them with your lights.

10.

Sharing the Road

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

Obey instructions from the flaggers present.

Stop and watch the road work.

Obey special signs.

11.

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

12.

Handling Emergencies

What is a possible punishment if you fail to notify the Department of Motor Vehicles in the event that you are in a collision?

Neither option is correct.

Your driving privilege will be suspended.

Nothing will happen, since nobody was injured.

13.

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.

14.

Sharing the Road

If you are needing to make a turn, and you must enter a bike lane to do so, how much distance can you drive into the bike lane?

1 mile.

200 feet.

500 feet.

15.

Parking

What should you do before backing up to parallel park?

Both options are correct.

Check your mirrors.

Lift your foot off of the brake.

16.

Turns

What is a public transit bus lane?

A lane that is shared by both transit vehicles and regular vehicles.

A lane specified for emergency vehicles.

A lane specifically designated for public transit vehicles.

17.

Alcohol and Drugs

What is an IID?

A form of license plate that is optional for your vehicle.

An ignition interlock device.

A type of headlight that allows you to see better at night.

18.

Sharing the Road

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

Be aware of cyclists and motorcycles passing between vehicles.

Allow access into and from sideroads.

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

Use your horn to speed the traffic up.

19.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are under the age of 21, and you are caught with an alcohol beverage in your vehicle, how much can the court fine you for?

Up to $1,000

3000

2000

20.

Sharing the Road

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Flammable

Radioactive

Corrosive

21.

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?

Increase speed.

Let go of the steering.

Release the brakes.

Brake hard immediately.

22.

Alcohol and Drugs

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

Take time to leave your body making you unfit to drive even hours later.

Reduce driving ability, even if you're below the legal limit.

Improve co-ordination and reaction times.

Affect judgement of speed, distance and risk.

23.

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.

24.

Lane Control

If there are only two lanes, which lane should you choose for the smoothest driving?

The right lane.

The left lane.

Either lane is perfectly acceptable.

25.

Lane Control

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

1 mile

200 feet

500 feet.

26.

Laws and Rules of the Road

At intersections without a STOP or YIELD signs, what action is correct?

Yield to traffic and any pedestrians.

Slow down and be ready to stop.

Both options are correct.

27.

Lane Control

What are two sets of solid double yellow lines that are spaced 2 feet apart indicate?

Indicates that you may pass if the solid line is next to your driving lane.

The center of a road for two-way traffic.

They indicate that it is considered a barrier.

28.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the speed limit when you are in a business district?

55 mph, unless otherwise posted.

25 mph, unless otherwise posted.

35 mph, unless otherwise posted.

29.

Sharing the Road

Which California penal code prohibits following an emergency vehicle, with a siren activated?

CVC 21706

CVC 480.

CVC 22511.

30.

Safe Driving Practices

Before making a manoeuvre, changing direction, slowing down or moving off you should always: (Select all that apply)

Give clear signals in plenty of time, having checked it is not misleading to signal at that time.

Flash your headlights to warn other road users.

Switch on your hazard lights.

Use an arm signal to emphasise or reinforce your signal if necessary.

31.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the speed limit when you are in a business district?

35 mph, unless otherwise posted.

25 mph, unless otherwise posted.

55 mph, unless otherwise posted.

32.

Turns

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

Neither option is correct.

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.

33.

Special Driving Situations

What should you not do when being pulled over by law enforcement?

Both options are correct.

Refusal to roll down your window, or have your hands in open view.

Begin moving around in your vehicle suddenly.

34.

Sharing the Road

Which of these other road users might not take a normal route through a roundabout? (Select all that apply)

Horse riders.

Cars

Cyclists

Long vehicles.

35.

Safe Driving Practices

Why should you reduce your speed when traveling in foggy conditions?

To avoid being dazzled by fog lights from other vehicles.

To reduce fuel consumption.

To allow more time to react to developing hazards.

Brakes are less effective in foggy conditions.

36.

Sharing the Road

The rider of the motorcycle in front of you is holding their arm out straight to the right as shown in the picture. 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 is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

37.

Sharing the Road

You are traveling slowly behind a cyclist in front of you. Why might they suddenly swerve or move across the traffic lane?

To get a better view of the road ahead.

To avoid an uneven road surface or an icy patch.

As a warning to you that you're traveling too closely.

Cyclists like to show off.

38.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

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

Any lanes regardless of the circumstance, or posted speed.

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

39.

Handling Emergencies

What should you do in the event that your vehicle stalls or becomes disabled on railroad tracks, and there is not a train coming?

Exit your vehicle immediately and call the Emergency Notification System number located nearby.

Attempt to push your vehicle off of the railroad tracks by yourself.

Stay in your vehicle and call for help.

40.

Visual Search

In this image, what does the red area visualize?

What is behind you.

Blind spots.

What is ahead.

41.

Parking

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

Both options are correct.

Park completely off of the pavement.

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

42.

Safe Driving Practices

Which steering method is recommended when turning at low speeds?

Hand-to-Hand steering

Hand-over-hand steering.

One hand steering

43.

Handling Emergencies

In the event that you hit a parked vehicle, what should you do?

Take a picture of their license plate and inform the Department of Motor Vehicles when you have time.

Do nothing as no one is in the vehicle and no one was hurt.

Leave a note with your information.

44.

Vehicle Positioning

Why is it important to leave the traffic lane not too fast?

You can choose any speed you wish to exit traffic, as long as you do not obstruct traffic.

Engage your turn signal and cross all lanes simultaneously without stopping.

It allows you to remain in control of your vehicle.

45.

Special Driving Situations

If you are not able to see any farther than 100 feet in front of you, what should you reduce your speed to?

30 mph or below.

50 mph.

45 mph.

46.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct definition for California's Basic Speed Law?

The Basic Speed Law means that you may drive at whatever speed you feel comfortable with.

The Basic Speed Law means that you may never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

The Basic Speed Law does not exist in the state of California.

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