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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Occupant Protection

In what situation is it okay to leave your child and/or animals in a hot vehicle?

When the windows are fully opened to allow as much air as possible into the vehicle.

Not at all, as it is unlawful and dangerous.

When the windows are cracked slightly to allow air to enter the vehicle.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you are caught dumping or abandoning animals on a highway, how much can you be fined?

1 year in jail.

Up to $2,000.

Up to $1,000

Parking

Which California penal code prohibits parking in a crosshatched space?

CVC 22507.8

CVC 480.

CVC 597.7.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation for this flashing traffic signal?

Stop and go back.

Stop and proceed when it is safe to do so.

Proceed with a high rate of speed.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What do you do in the event that a pedestrian makes eye contact with your vehicle at a crosswalk?

Yield to the pedestrian.

Both options are correct.

In means that they are ready to cross the street.

Lane Control

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

Make sure other road users are not overtaking you.

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

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

Make sure the road is sufficiently clear ahead.

Alcohol and Drugs

When you are driving in the state of California, what do you automatically give your consent for?

Neither option is correct as driving in the state of California does not automatically make you give your consent for anything.

Breath, blood, or urine tests if you are suspected of DUI.

Searches of your vehicle.

Sharing the Road

Which of these are hazards you should be aware of on residential streets? (Select all that apply)

Children running out from behind parked cars.

Pedestrians.

Car doors opening.

Vehicles moving off.

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.

10.

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.

11.

Visual Search

In this image, what does the blue area visualize?

What is at your side.

Blind spots.

What is ahead.

12.

Safe Driving Practices

Coasting is a term used to describe a vehicle with manual transmission traveling in neutral or with the clutch on. How does this reduce your control of the vehicle? (Check all that apply)

Speed will increase when traveling downhill.

You can no longer hear the engine.

More fuel is consumed.

Engine braking is eliminated.

13.

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?

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

Cyclists like to show off.

To avoid an uneven road surface or an icy patch.

To get a better view of the road ahead.

14.

Occupant Protection

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

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.

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

15.

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.

16.

Sharing the Road

Whilst traveling at night, another vehicle is overtaking you. You should:

Flash your lights at the other driver.

Switch on your hazard warning lights.

Speed up to prevent the overtaking.

Dip your headlights to avoid dazzling other road users.

17.

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 shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle is reversing.

18.

Special Driving Situations

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 make no speed adjustment.

Judge how sharp the curve is and increase your speed.

19.

Lane Control

Which of the following is true when passing vehicles at crossroads and railroad crossings?

It is dangerous to pass vehicles at these points.

It is not dangerous to pass other vehicles at these points.

It is not dangerous to pass vehicles at these points as long as you use caution.

20.

Safe Driving Practices

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

Use your horn.

Get out of your vehicle and check before moving.

Rev your engine loudly.

Reverse very slowly.

21.

Special Driving Situations

When driving on snow, why should you stay in a higher gear?

To allow for easier braking.

To reduce likelihood of wheel spin.

To consume less fuel.

To drive faster.

22.

Safe Driving Practices

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.

23.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

At minimum, if an individual is convicted of manslaughter resulting from evading police pursuit, how long can they serve in prison?

2 to 3 years.

4 to 10 years.

1 to 2 years.

24.

Safe Driving Practices

What should you do to alert other drivers if an accident has happened ahead of you?

Tapping your brake pedal 3 or 4 times quickly.

By turning on your emergency flashers.

Both options are correct.

25.

Lane Control

What is a buffered bike lane?

A route for bicyclists on streets that are shared with vehicle traffic.

A lane that provides greater separation from adjacent vehicle traffic.

Neither option is correct.

26.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation for this traffic signal?

This traffic signal means that you may not cross the street.

This traffic signal means that you may cross the street with caution.

This traffic signal means that it is legal for a pedestrian to cross the street.

27.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

What California penal code prohibits driving with an unsecured load that is a potential safety hazard?

CVC 21152

CVC 480.

CVC 24002

28.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

CVC 480.

CVC 22454

CVC 597.7.

29.

Sharing the Road

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Corrosive

Flammable

Radioactive

30.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Curve.

Winding road.

Directional arrow.

31.

Traffic Controls

Which of the following traffic signals means to "proceed with caution"?

A green arrow traffic signal.

A solid green traffic signal.

A flashing yellow traffic signal.

32.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is considered a driver's distraction?

Looking at Google Maps or another GPS application.

Reaching for an object inside of the vehicle.

Not using handheld devices while driving.

33.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

This sign indicates that planes fly through this area.

This sign means that there is an airport near by.

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

34.

Special Driving Situations

While driving at night, where should you look when a car with bright headlights is coming from the other direction?

Look to the right edge of your lane.

Look at the left side of your lane.

Look at the other driver.

35.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Slippery when wet.

Sharp turn.

Two way traffic.

36.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Where are you required to stop, because of a stop light or sign?

You must stop before the stop line, sign, or signal.

Before the crosswalk.

Both options are correct.

37.

Safe Driving Practices

What should you do if you are experiencing vehicle troubles and are unable to continue driving?

Turn on your emergency flashers if possible.

Both options are correct.

Pull off of the road away from traffic.

38.

Visual Search

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

Turn on your headlights.

Pull over and wait until you can see better.

Proceed like normal.

39.

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

0.0008

0.0005

40.

Sharing the Road

What is a LSV?

A low-speed vehicle.

A neighborhood electric vehicle.

A type of public transit.

41.

Special Driving Situations

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

The vehicle to skid and lose control.

Better steering control.

The vehicle to speed up normally.

Improved wheel grip.

42.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the speed limit when you are within 100 feet of a railroad?

25 mph

15 mph

40 mph

43.

Special Driving Situations

Why are vehicles fitted with rear fog lights?

For learner drivers on the freeway.

In case your vehicle breaks down.

To allow other vehicles to see you in fog.

In case your brake lights don't work.

44.

Parking

When parking uphill, what should you also do?

Neither option is correct.

Engage your parking break.

Make sure that your wheels are pointing towards the curb.

45.

Lane Control

Where are bike lanes typically located?

There are no designated bike lanes in the state of California.

Alongside streets adjacent to vehicle traffic.

Alongside the interstate.

46.

Lane Control

What lane should you generally drive in at all times unless otherwise posted?

The lane that is very congested with traffic.

The lane with the smoothest flow of traffic.

Neither option is correct.

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