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.
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Lane Control

What is the correct interpretation of this diagram?

No passing if the solid yellow line is on your side.

Broken yellow line indicates that you may pass if it can be done so safely.

Double solid lines indicates that you may not pass.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

How long can traffic convictions and collisions, at minimum, stay on your record for?

12 months.

36 months.

72 months.,

Visual Search

You are traveling along a road and you see a car reversing out from a driveway on the left. You should:

Use your horn, slow down and be prepared to stop.

Move to the right and overtake.

Keep going as you have priority.

Speed up to get by the reversing vehicle.

Safe Driving Practices

How can you reduce injury when gripping your steering wheel?

Grip the steering wheel with your knuckles outside of the wheel.

You should grip the outside of your steering wheel.

Both options are correct.

Visual Search

Why can backing up your vehicle be dangerous?

Neither option is correct.

Backing your vehicle can be dangerous because you may not see behind your vehicle.

Backing your vehicle up is not dangerous in any circumstance.

Alcohol and Drugs

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

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

Improve co-ordination and reaction times.

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

Affect judgement of speed, distance and risk.

Safe Driving Practices

When may you flash your headlights at another road user?

When another road user annoys you.

To signal another stationary road user that they can proceed.

To alert other road users of your presence.

To warn oncoming drivers of a hidden police patrol.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

What is the NOTS?

A type of public transit.

The Negligent Operator Treatment System.

Neither option is correct.

Turns

Under which circumstance can you make a legal U-turn in a residential district?

Both options are correct.

If there are no vehicles approaching you within 200 feet.

Across a double yellow line when it is safe and legal.

10.

Alcohol and Drugs

What California penal code allows an officer to arrest you if they reasonably believe if you are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs?

CVC 32152.

Both options are correct.

CVC 23153.

11.

Visual Search

Which one of the following is correct when giving enough space to another vehicle?

Avoid driving directly along other vehicles on multilane streets.

Always increase your speed when driving along side other vehicles.

Neither option is correct.

12.

Handling Emergencies

Another road user pulls out of a junction into your path. You should:

Flash your headlights at the other road user to get them to accelerate more quickly.

Travel as closely as possible behind them to let them know you want to overtake.

Use your horn to let them know you're annoyed.

Slow down and hold back to allow them to get clear.

13.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

That two way traffic is going to be head.

Neither option is correct.

That two way traffic is now allowed on this road.

14.

Sharing the Road

When you enter a construction zone, what should you do?

Reduce your speed.

Be prepared to stop.

Both options are correct.

15.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

No left turn.

No right turn.

No U-turns allowed.

16.

Sharing the Road

When overtaking a horse and rider, what should you NOT do?

Keep your distance from the horses.

Use your horn.

Overtake slowly.

Wait until it is safe to overtake.

17.

Special Driving Situations

What should you do when you are being pulled over by law enforcement?

Both options are correct.

Move your vehicle to the right shoulder of the road.

Turn on your right turn signal to indicate to the police officer that you acknowledge them.

18.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are convicted of DUI for the first time, in addition to having driving privileges suspended, what also may you be required to do?

You will be required to complete a DUI program.

Neither option is correct.

Nothing, as the suspension of driving privileges is enough of a punishment.

19.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What law requires you to remain stopped as long as a school bus has flashing red lights?

CVC 597.7.

CVC 480.

CVC 22454

20.

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 is reversing.

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

21.

Special Driving Situations

Which of the following is true regarding driving at high rates of speeds?

The faster you drive, the better your gas mileage will be.

The faster your speed, the less control you have of your vehicle.

The faster your speed, the more control you have of your vehicle.

22.

Traffic Controls

Which of the following is NOT true regarding a flashing yellow traffic signal?

Proceed with caution.

Yield to any pedestrians, bicycles, or other vehicle in the intersection.

You may proceed like normal, as a flashing yellow traffic signal is a suggestion only.

23.

Laws and Rules of the Road

If two vehicles meet on a steep road where neither car can pass, who has the right-of-way?

The vehicle going downhill.

Neither vehicle has the right-of-way. Both vehicles are responsible for determining who may go.

The vehicle going uphill.

24.

Alcohol and Drugs

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

6 months.

1 month.

2 years.

25.

Vehicle Positioning

What is an example of a driver who may present danger to other individuals?

Neither option is correct.

Drivers who pass you when there is a curve ahead of you.

A driver on the freeway travelling at 55 mph.

26.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is not correct about wearing a shoulder harness style seatbelt?

The shoulder harness should be worn across the shoulder and chest.

The shoulder harness should have minimal to no slack.

The shoulder harness should be worn under the arm or the back.

27.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

You must slow down and be ready to stop.

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

You must stop at the limit line before proceeding.

28.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct course of action in the event that the traffic signal is not working?

Proceed cautiously as if the intersection is controlled by a stop sign in all directions

You are allowed to make unprotected turns at your discretion.

You are allowed to make protected turns. Proceed with the right-of-way rules in mind.

29.

Lane Control

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

The left lane.

Either lane is perfectly acceptable.

The right lane.

30.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is a type of visual distraction?

Eyes off of the road.

Keeping your eyes on the road.

Mind off of the road.

31.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

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

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

Neither option is correct.

32.

Visual Search

You want to reverse your car but cannot see if it is safe. You should NOT:

Use your horn and reverse slowly.

Ask for assistance from a passenger or passer-by.

Glance over your shoulders to check blindspots.

Get out of your vehicle and check before moving.

33.

Alcohol and Drugs

What is the consequence if your BAC is 0.08% or higher?

The officer may arrest you.

The officer may let you go, as long as you promise to drive straight home at a reduced speed.

Neither option is correct, as the BAC is not a reliable way to determine how much you have had to drink.

34.

Parking

What must you do in the event you are in possession of a deceased individual's disabled placard?

Keep it for yourself as ownership transfers to you upon their death.

Neither option is correct.

Return it to a Department of Motor Vehicles field office.

35.

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 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.

36.

Safe Driving Practices

You should use dipped headlights: (Select all that apply)

When another vehicle is overtaking you.

To dazzle other road users.

During dull daytime weather.

At night in built-up areas.

37.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Under what circumstance must you drive slower?

Both options are correct.

When there is heavy traffic.

When there is bad weather.

38.

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.

39.

Parking

What does a red parking colored curb indicate?

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

No stopping, standing, or parking is permitted.

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

40.

Safe Driving Practices

You have turned into a sideroad and realise you have made a mistake. You should:

Reverse into the main road when the traffic is clear.

Use your horn and reverse around the corner to the main road.

Drive forward and find a safe place to turn around.

Stop and reverse quickly into the main road.

41.

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 is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

42.

Safe Driving Practices

What is hand-to-hand steering also referred to as?

One hand steering.

Push/pull steering.

Hand-over-hand steering.

43.

Sharing the Road

Which of these light signals implies the car is slowing down and maybe stop?

44.

Alcohol and Drugs

Regardless of age, if you are on probation for DUI, what is the minimum level of BAC before it becomes unlawful to drive?

0.0001

0.0005

0.0008

45.

Special Driving Situations

What can possibly happen if you drive faster or slower than the rest of traffic?

Nothing will happen as long as you are below or at the speed limit.

You increase the chances of a collision.

You increase the chances of angry drivers.

46.

Safe Driving Practices

Which steering method is recommended when turning at low speeds?

One hand steering

Hand-to-Hand steering

Hand-over-hand steering.

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