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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[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.

Ensure that no pedestrians are in front of that vehicle.

You may pass as long as you proceed with caution.

[Laws and Rules of the Road]

When turning left, what is suggested to ensure your safety?

Keep your wheels pointed straight to be prevent being thrown into oncoming traffic in the event of an accident.

Neither option is correct.

There are no suggested safety tips when turning left.

[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.

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

Stay in your vehicle and call for help.

[Occupant Protection]

Which of the following is NOT a result from overexposure to heat?

Starvation

Heat stroke

Dehydration

[Sharing the Road]

What California penal code allows Safety Enhanced-Double Fine Zones.

CVC 480.

CVC 22511.

CVC 42010

[Special Driving Situations]

Where are you most likely to be affect by crosswinds?

On a narrow country lane.

In heavy traffic.

In a built up area.

Travelling across a bridge on a freeway.

[Lane Control]

What do solid white lines indicate on a roadway?

They mark traffic lanes going in the same direction.

They separate traffic lanes on roads with two or more lanes.

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

[Laws and Rules of the Road]

Who should you allow sufficient time to cross the street?

Both options are correct.

Pedestrians with young children.

Older pedestrians.

[Traffic Controls]

Oncoming traffic is stopped and they may turn left.

The signal is about to turn to a red traffic light.

The driver must increase their speed.

10.

[Additional Driving Laws / Rules]

What California penal code prohibits an individual from obstructing or interfering with a funeral procession?

CVC 2852

CVC 480.

CVC 2817.

11.

[Traffic Controls]

When you see a solid green traffic signal turn to a solid yellow traffic signal, what should you do?

Stop if you can safely, otherwise, cross the intersection with caution.

Drive forward without reducing speed, observing the right-of-way rules.

Yield to oncoming traffic.

12.

[Lane Control]

What lane is considered the left most lane?

Number 3

Number 1

Number 2

13.

[Laws and Rules of the Road]

What is the correct course of action when you approach a pedestrian?

Both options are correct.

Exercise caution and reduce speed.

Stop if necessary to allow the pedestrian to pass.

14.

[Occupant Protection]

Which of the following is a type of manual distraction?

Speaking with your passenger(s).

Listening to the radio at high volumes.

Taking your hands off of the steering wheel while your vehicle is in motion.

15.

[Laws and Rules of the Road]

If a school bus stops on the other side of a divided highway, what must you do?

There is no defined rule for this situation.

Stop your vehicle and wait until the lights are no longer red.

You are not required to stop your vehicle.

16.

[Additional Driving Laws / Rules]

If you receive a ticket during a traffic stop, what is the purpose of the promise that you sign?

By signing, you promise to appear in traffic court.

Neither option is correct.

By signing, you promise to admit fault for the citation.

17.

[Traffic Controls]

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

Stop at the intersection before proceeding with caution.

This sign means that you cannot do a certain action.

Slow down and stop.

18.

[Lane Control]

Which of the following is true regarding double white lines?

You must wait until a single broken white line appears before changing lanes.

Neither option is correct.

You may change lanes freely.

19.

[Safe Driving Practices]

What should you do in the event that it is too bright for your signal lights to be seen easily?

Slow down and proceed with caution.

Use hand-and-arm positions to indicate what you are doing.

Neither option is correct.

20.

[Driver Readiness]

What can fatigue or drowsiness affect?

Your vision.

Neither option is correct.

The speed of your vehicle.

21.

[Special Driving Situations]

A typical stopping distance of a vehicle in ICY or SNOWY weather is approximately __________ the normal distance of a vehicle in dry weather.

Triple

The same as

Ten times (10x)

Five times (5x)

22.

[Traffic Controls]

What is this sign indicating?

Merging traffic

Added lane.

Lane ending.

23.

[Handling Emergencies]

You are traveling along a wet road. Your steering begins to feel light and unresponsive. You should:

Brake hard immediately.

Increase speed.

Turn the steering as far as you can to the right.

Release the accelerator to gradually slow down.

24.

[Turns]

Why should you keep your wheels pointed straight until you start your turn?

It reduces the stress on your wheels.

In the event you are hit from behind, you will not be pushed into oncoming traffic.

It reduces the risk of a vehicle accident.

25.

[Driver Readiness]

What should you not do before driving?

Mix alcohol with your medications.

Neither option is correct.

Ensure that you have enough rest to drive.

26.

[Special Driving Situations]

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.

27.

[Laws and Rules of the Road]

What also can be classified as an intersection?

Both options are correct.

Cross streets.

Alleys.

28.

[Sharing the Road]

You are reversing your car and a pedestrian starts walking behind you. You should:

Keep going as you have right of way.

Stop and wait for the pedestrian to finish crossing.

Rev your engine to show your annoyance.

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

29.

[Handling Emergencies]

In an emergency, how should you brake?

Brake gently.

Brake hard immediately, but without locking your wheels.

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

Speed up to get around the emergency.

30.

[Special Driving Situations]

Accelerating very quickly on a wet or icy road may cause:

The vehicle to skid and lose control.

The vehicle to speed up normally.

Improved wheel grip.

Better steering control.

31.

[Safe Driving Practices]

You have turned into a sideroad and realise you have made a mistake. You should NOT:

Perform a three-point turn manoeuvre.

Find an alternative route.

Reverse onto the main road.

Keep going forward to find a safe place to turn around.

32.

[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?

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

The vehicle going downhill.

The vehicle going uphill.

33.

[Traffic Controls]

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

The driver must proceed with caution.

The driver may proceed.

The driver must stop.

34.

[Vehicle Positioning]

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

It allows you to remain in control of your vehicle.

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

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

35.

[Safe Driving Practices]

If your vehicle is low on fuel, you should:

Stop at the nearest service station to refuel as soon as possible.

Speed up to consume more fuel.

Begin a freeway journey.

Keep driving until you almost run out. Cars are more efficient with less fuel in the tank.

36.

[Traffic Controls]

What other information may be included on this sign?

This sign may appear in different colors to indicate the severity of the action.

No other information is ever included with this sign.

This sign may be show with or without words.

37.

[Visual Search]

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

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

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

Always increase your speed when driving along side other vehicles.

38.

[Occupant Protection]

A child is sitting in the front seat with a rear facing child passenger restraint system. Is it lawful for the driver to allow this?

Neither option is correct.

No, this is not lawful. The child must be in the backseat if they are restrained in a rear facing child seat.

Yes, as long as the child is properly restrained in the passenger seat.

39.

[Parking]

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

Speed off as quickly as possible.

Use all mirrors to check road is clear.

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

Check your vehicle blind spots for hidden hazards.

40.

[Special Driving Situations]

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

A quarter.

A penny.

A dime.

41.

[Handling Emergencies]

Which of the following is one of the most common causes of collisions?

Unsafe speeds.

Both options are correct.

Improper turns.

42.

[Parking]

How much distance should your vehicle be visible in the event that you have to park off of the freeway.

100 feet in each direction.

200 feet in each direction.

It does not matter as you will be parking off of the pavement.

43.

[Handling Emergencies]

What can you do to prevent skidding?

Increase your speed to create more traction.

Make no adjustments to your driving.

Avoid fast turns.

44.

[Visual Search]

If it is hard to see 1,000 feet ahead of you, what should you do?

Proceed like normal.

Pull over and wait until you can see better.

Turn on your headlights.

45.

[Safe Driving Practices]

What is this diagram representing?

The driver is indicating that they are turning left.

The driver is indicating that they are turning right.

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

46.

[Turns]

What should you not do when making a left turn?

Decrease your speed.

Look over your left shoulder.

Cut the corner of the lane belonging to the vehicles coming towards you.

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