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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1. If you are a commercial driver, and you are convicted of a DUI, what must you first do after your suspension?

Nothing will happen.

Downgrade to a noncommercial license.

Neither option is correct.

2. If you are under the age of 18 and you are in a vehicle accident, which of the following is true?

Both options are correct.

You may be fined for the damages.

Your parents or guardians may be liable for civil damagers.

3. What should you do if you are driving and there is heavy fog or smoke?

Increase your following distance to other vehicles.

Both options are correct.

The best advice is to not travel in those conditions.

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

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

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

Any lanes regardless of the circumstance, or posted speed.

5. What should you do before overtaking? (Select all that apply)

Make sure other road users are not overtaking you.

Flash your lights first to try to get the vehicle you plan to overtake to speed up.

Make sure there is a suitable gap in front of the vehicle you plan to overtake.

Make sure the road is sufficiently clear ahead.

6. What is a NEV?

A neighborhood electric vehicle.

A type of emergency vehicle.

A type of public transit.

7. 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.

8. What is this sign indicating?

This sign indicates that you must be on the lookout for planes landing on the road you are driving on.

This sign means that there is an airport near by.

This sign indicates that planes fly through this area.

9. Which of the following is correct regarding emotions and driving?

Neither option is correct.

Your emotions have no relation to how well you drive.

Emotions can affect the way that you drive.

10. What does a red arrow light mean?

It is similar to a red stop light, however, you cannot make a right turn at any time.

You are allowed to make a right turn like normal.

Right turns are not allowed at any time, even when the light is green.

11. Which organization has provided suggestions on the correct way for hand positioning on steering wheels?

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Department of Motor Vehicles.

Transportation Security Administration.

12. When you back up to parallel park, at what degree angle should you back up at?

Approximately 20 degrees.

Approximately 45 degrees.

Approximately 75 degrees.

13. What is the seventh step you must do in the event that your accelerator becomes stuck?

Keep your eyes on the road.

Look for an alternate route away from traffic.

Stop and turn off of the ignition.

14. When may you use your vehicle's fog lights?

In a tunnel.

When visibility is severely reduced.

Any time at night.

If your headlights are not working.

Hint

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

500 feet.

200 feet

1 mile

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

Stay at a constant speed until the problem resolves itself.

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

Speed up to regain control.

Turn the steering wheel to follow the trailer or caravan.

17. What is the correct way to wear a lap belt seatbelt?

The lap belt should be snug and lies low across your hips.

The lap belt should not be worn at all since it can cause greater injury in the case of a vehicle accident.

The lap belt should lie across your hips with as much slack as possible for comfort.

18. When you are signalling before making a manoeuvre, you should always:

Use your hazard lights to alert other road users.

Begin your manoeuvre immediately as you have right of way.

Watch out for signals given by other road users and proceed only when you are satisfied that it is safe.

Keep signalling for about a minute before you manoeuvre as a warning.

Hint

19. Why should you scan your surroundings while driving?

It allows you time to react if another driver makes mistakes.

It allows you to enjoy the scenery around you.

Neither option is correct.

20. 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?

Both options are correct.

CVC 23153.

CVC 32152.

21. If your driver's license is suspended, once the suspension period has ended, what must you do to apply for a new driver's license?

You must show a copy of your previous driver's license.

You must show proof of financial responsibility.

Neither option is correct.

22. 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.

Neither option is correct.

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

23. If you are under the age of 21, and you are caught with an alcohol beverage in your vehicle, how long can you vehicle be impounded for?

7 days.

30 days.

21 days.

24. What does a solid green traffic signal mean?

It means Stop

It means Go

It means proceed with caution

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

Tow more than your licence permits.

Properly distribute the weight in your caravan or trailer.

Secure your load.

Overload your vehicle or trailer.

Hint

26. Single-track roads are only wide enough for one vehicle. If you see an oncoming vehicle, you should:

Stop your vehicle and expect the other driver to reverse out of the way.

Attempt to squeeze by the other vehicle.

Keep going if traveling down hill as you have right of way.

Pull into a passing place on your left or wait by a passing place on your right. If necessary, reverse to the nearest place.

Hint

27. If there is not a speed limit posted before a curve, which should you do?

Judge how sharp the curve is and adjust your speed.

Judge how sharp the curve is and increase your speed.

Judge how sharp the curve is and make no speed adjustment.

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

At freeway exits, do not drive alongside other vehicles.

Always increase your speed when driving along side other vehicles.

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

29. If you are under the age of 21, and your BAC is 0.01%, how long will your driving privileges be suspended for?

10 years.

1 year.

5 years.

30. Which of these vehicles might not take the normal route through a roundabout?

Long vehicles

Cars

Vans

Motorcycles

Hint

31. Which of the following must you do when driving through a crosswalk?

Do not change your speed and proceed like normal, regardless of whether or not pedestrians are attempting to cross.

Increase your speed so you may pass over the crosswalk before the pedestrians do.

Ensure that all pedestrians have crossed, and proceed with caution.

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

Shift to neutral.

Stop and turn off of the ignition.

Apply the breaks.

33. In this image, what does the green area visualize?

What is ahead.

Blind spots.

What is behind you.

34. If an individual is convicted of causing serious bodily injury during the course of a police pursuit, what is a potential consequence?

A fine no less than $3,000.

A fine no less than $1,000.

A fine no less than $2,000.

35. What should you do if you are involved in a collision?

Leave the accident.

Argue with the other person, regardless of who caused it.

Stop and call 9-1-1 if anyone is hurt.

36. What should you do when you are approaching a sign such as this?

Neither option is correct.

This sign means to be alert for possible animals in the area.

This sign indicates what animals inhabit this area.

37. What is the NOTS?

A type of public transit.

The Negligent Operator Treatment System.

Neither option is correct.

38. What is this sign indicating?

Winding road.

Curve.

Directional arrow.

39. What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Explosives

Flammable

Corrosive

40. You develop poor vision, which of the following is correct after you have visited your doctor?

You should not notify the Department of Motor Vehicles as they are not required to know.

Notify the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Neither option is correct

41. 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.

42. What does it mean to tailgate another vehicle?

When you are passing another vehicle at a high rate of speed.

Neither option is correct.

To drive too close behind another vehicle.

43. What do you do if a vehicle merges in front of you too closely?

Switch to another lane and pass that vehicle for merging too closely.

Decrease your speed.

Increase your speed.

44. When may you flash your headlights at another road user?

To warn oncoming drivers of a hidden police patrol.

When another road user annoys you.

To signal another stationary road user that they can proceed.

To alert other road users of your presence.

Hint

45. When a red arrow traffic signal is present, what is the correct course of action?

Make the turn when there is no oncoming traffic. Follow the right-of-way rules.

Wait until the signal turns a solid green or green arrow.

Neither option is correct.

46. 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.

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