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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[ Sharing the Road ]

What is required to operate a LSV or NEV?

A valid driver's license.

A valid learner's permit.

No form of identification is needed to operate these vehicles.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What does a white rectangular sign normally indicate?

That you must consider following these rules, as they are entirely optional.

There are no white rectangular signs in the state of California.

That you must obey important rules.

[ Traffic Controls ]

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

You are allowed to make unprotected turns at your discretion.

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

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

[ Lane Control ]

What do double white lines indicate on a roadway?

They indicate a lane barrier between regular use and a preferential use lane.

They separate traffic lanes on roads with two or more lanes in the same direction.

They mark traffic lanes going in the same direction.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

At what times are you required to turn on your headlines?

30 minutes before sunrise.

30 minutes after sunset.

Both options are correct.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

Directional arrow.

Winding road.

Curve.

[ Sharing the Road ]

Why should you be aware of long vehicles when at a junction or roundabout?

Long vehicles require more space to manoeuvre.

Their bright colour may dazzle you.

It is more difficult for a heavy vehicle to stop for a signal.

The driver of the long vehicle cannot see you.

Hint

[ 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.

It can invalidate your insurance.

You will only be able to ride a motorcycle instead.

You will no longer be allowed to carry passengers.

Hint

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

In addition to respecting right-of-way rules to vehicles, who does it also apply to?

Bicyclists and motorcyclists.

All of the options are correct.

Pedestrians in crosswalks.

10.

[ Driver Readiness ]

You are traveling through a residential street. What should you be particularly aware of?

Loud noises coming from houses.

Cars unexpectedly pulling out.

Children playing in the street.

Truck drivers.

Hint

11.

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

If an individual is convicted of vandalism or graffiti, how long may their driver's license be suspended for?

Up to 1 year.

Up to 2 years.

Up to six months.

12.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

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

Get out of your vehicle and check before moving.

Rev your engine loudly.

Reverse very slowly.

Use your horn.

Hint

13.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

Your vehicle accelerates too quickly in wet or icy conditions and begins to skid. How should you recover control of the vehicle?

Release the accelerator. Steer into the skid.

Brake hard immediately. It doesn't matter if the wheels lock.

Speed up whilst steering away from the skid.

Increase acceleration to speed up out of the skid.

Hint

14.

[ Sharing the Road ]

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Explosives

Flammable

Corrosive

15.

[ 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.

Keep a safer distance from the vehicle in front.

Use your flashing hazard lights.

Keep close to the vehicle in front.

Hint

16.

[ 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?

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

Stay in your vehicle and call for help.

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

17.

[ Sharing the Road ]

What is a LSV?

A low-speed vehicle.

A neighborhood electric vehicle.

A type of public transit.

18.

[ 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 left or turn left.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle is reversing.

Hint

19.

[ Vehicle Positioning ]

When you merge onto the freeway, how many seconds of space should you leave between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you?

3 seconds.

5 seconds.

1 second.

20.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

When towing, if your caravan or trailer begins to swerve or snake you should:

Ease off the accelerator and reduce speed gently to regain control.

Stay at a constant speed until the problem resolves itself.

Speed up to regain control.

Turn the steering wheel to follow the trailer or caravan.

21.

[ Lane Control ]

Apart from looking in your mirrors, what should you do before changing lanes?

Signal and change lanes without any other precautionary measures.

Be sure that there is enough room for your vehicle in the next lane.

Change lanes without a signal, as long as you do it slowly to let other drivers know.

22.

[ Vehicle Positioning ]

You are driving along a freeway in wet weather. You should keep well back from the vehicle in front because:

Increase your ability to accelerate.

Increase your ability to see and plan ahead.

Reduce your typical stopping distance.

Decrease fuel consumption.

Hint

23.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

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

Your speed increases unexpectedly.

Your speed decreases unexpectedly.

The engine becomes louder.

The steering becomes light and unresponsive.

Hint

24.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

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

Reduce co-ordination and slow down reactions.

Give a false sense of confidence.

Make you a better driver.

Decrease the risk of collisions.

Hint

25.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

General crosswalks are normally marked with what color lines?

Black lines.

Yellow lines.

White lines.

26.

[ Occupant Protection ]

An eight year old child is riding in the front seat of a vehicle. The vehicle does not have a backseat available. Is it lawful for this child to sit in the front seat?

No, as all children must ride in the backseat.

As long as the child is wearing their seatbelt, it does not matter.

Yes, since there is no rear seat available, the child may sit in the front seat lawfully.

27.

[ Visual Search ]

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

If possible and safe, make room for vehicles entering freeways.

Always increase your speed when driving along side other vehicles.

Always increase your speed to overtake a vehicle attempting to enter a freeway.

28.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

You MUST NOT use your vehicle's lights: (Select all that apply)

During the day time.

In a way that dazzles other road users.

On full beam setting when there is oncoming traffic.

To flash other drivers if they annoy you.

Hint

29.

[ Turns ]

Which of the following is not an illegal U-turn?

When other vehicles may hit you.

If there are no vehicles approaching you within 200 feet.

On a one-way street

30.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

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

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

Begin moving around in your vehicle suddenly.

Both options are correct.

31.

[ Sharing the Road ]

The motorcycle in front of you has a bright red light as shown. What do you expect the vehicle to do next?

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle is reversing.

Hint

32.

[ 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.

33.

[ Occupant Protection ]

Which of the following is true when a child is seated next to a side air bag?

The child may be at serious risk of injury or fatal injury.

There is no risk associated with seating a child next to a side airbag.

You are encouraged to seat your child next to a side air bag.

34.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

What do you do when a school bus begins to flash red lights?

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

You must stop until the children cross the street. You may proceed when the lights are no longer flashing red.

Ignore them as they are a suggestion only.

35.

[ 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.

Hint

36.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What does a flashing red traffic signal mean?

Continue on like normal, however, expect a delay ahead.

You must stop your vehicle, and proceed when it is safe.

You must stop your vehicle and wait for the light to turn green.

37.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is the correct course of action when you see a solid yellow traffic signal?

Stop under all circumstances and wait for the red light.

Stop and look for pedestrians, then proceed with caution.

Stop if it is safe to do so, otherwise slow down and proceed through the intersection with caution.

38.

[ Vehicle Positioning ]

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

Use your dipped headlights so that you can be seen.

Keep close to the vehicle in front.

Use your flashing hazard lights.

Use your high-beam headlights.

Hint

39.

[ Lane Control ]

Which lane should you drive in if you are going faster?

The right most lane.

The left most lane.

The middle lane.

40.

[ Parking ]

Before moving off in a vehicle, you should: (Select all that apply)

Use all mirrors to check road is clear.

Use your signals (if necessary) to warn other road users.

Speed off as quickly as possible.

Check your vehicle blind spots for hidden hazards.

Hint

41.

[ 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 23153.

Both options are correct.

CVC 32152.

42.

[ Visual Search ]

What is the "3 second rule"?

Neither option is correct.

When you are passing another vehicle, you have three seconds to pass

A method in which you can ensure that there is enough distance between you and the vehicle in front of you.

43.

[ Sharing the Road ]

When an emergency vehicle has their sirens activated, where should you drive to to allow them to pass?

The middle of the road.

The right side of the road.

Neither option is correct.

44.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

You are traveling along a road and you cannot see more than 100 meters (328 feet) in front. What should you do?

You MUST NOT slow down.

You MUST use headlights. You may use fog lights if necessary.

You MUST NOT switch on your fog lights.

You MUST switch on your hazard lights.

Hint

45.

[ Parking ]

What California penal code allows local authorities to designate public spaces as an exclusive area for charging vehicles?

CVC 480.

CVC 22651.

CVC 22511.

46.

[ Turns ]

To make a left turn, what should you drive close to?

Both options are correct.

the left turn lane.

Drive close to the center divider line.

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