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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Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Curve.

Sharp turn.

Two way traffic.

Parking

When parking downhill, what way should you turn your wheels?

Towards the curb.

Away from the curb.

Towards the shoulder of the road.

Sharing the Road

What is a LSV?

A low-speed vehicle.

A neighborhood electric vehicle.

A type of public transit.

Lane Control

What is a HOV lane?

HOV lanes are used for emergency vehicles only.

HOV lanes are not present in the state of California.

A special lane used only for carpools, buses, motorcycles, or decaled low-emission vehicles.

Lane Control

What should you do if you miss a turn?

Slam on your breaks so you do not miss the turn.

Make a U-Turn where possible.

Proceed as normal until you can legally, and safely, turn around.

Safe Driving Practices

You are preparing to pull away from a curb, but you do not see any oncoming vehicles in any direction. What is the safest course of action?

Neither option is correct.

Signal that you are turning anyway.

Do not signal and take your time pulling out onto the roadway.

Handling Emergencies

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

Leave the accident.

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

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

Parking

What does a green parking colored curb indicate?

No stopping is allowed at this curb.

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

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

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is a type of visual distraction?

Keeping your eyes on the road.

Mind off of the road.

Eyes off of the road.

10.

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.

Use your flashing hazard lights.

Keep close to the vehicle in front.

Use your dipped headlights so that you can be seen.

11.

Alcohol and Drugs

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

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

The officer may arrest you.

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

12.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

When are you required to turn your headlights on?

Both options are correct.

30 minutes after sunset.

30 minutes before sunrise.

13.

Alcohol and Drugs

What is an IID?

A form of license plate that is optional for your vehicle.

A type of headlight that allows you to see better at night.

An ignition interlock device.

14.

Occupant Protection

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

Dehydration

Starvation

Heat stroke

15.

Handling Emergencies

What is the number available for the Freeway Service Patrol?

9-1-1.

5-1-1.

8-1-1.

16.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Why is it not allowed to stop in a crosswalk?

You are not allowed to stop in a crosswalk, as it puts pedestrians in danger.

Neither option is correct.

You are allowed to stop in a crosswalk, as long as you are doing it in a way that does not put pedestrians in danger.

17.

Lane Control

What is bicycle boulevard?

A lane that provides greater separation from adjacent vehicle traffic.

A designated route for bicyclists on streets shared with vehicle traffic that prioritize bicycle travel.

Neither option is correct.

18.

Sharing the Road

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Flammable

Radioactive

Explosives

19.

Safe Driving Practices

Which circumstance is an example of when to use your horn?

On the freeway when changing lanes.

On narrow mountain roads when you can not see 200 feet ahead.

Because you are angry or upset.

20.

Sharing the Road

You want to reverse your car but there is a pedestrian waiting to cross the road. You should:

Wave the pedestrian to cross.

Reverse quickly before pedestrian begins to cross.

Yield to the pedestrian and wait for them to finish crossing.

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

21.

Alcohol and Drugs

Which of the following is true for all DUI convictions, regardless of age?

The completion of a DUI program.

You are not required to complete anything in the event that you are convicted of a DUI.

Neither option is correct.

22.

Visual Search

You are traveling along a road and you see a car reversing out from a driveway on the left. You should NOT:

Be prepared to stop.

Use your horn to warn the other driver of your presence.

Slow down.

Speed up and overtake.

23.

Traffic Controls

Which of the following types of signs indicate that you must slow down and be ready to stop if necessary?

A square red and white regulatory sign.

An eight sided red sign.

A three sided red sign.

24.

Visual Search

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

Always tailgate another vehicle.

Neither option is correct.

Do not stay in another driver's blind spot.

25.

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.

You may pass as long as you proceed with caution.

Ensure that no pedestrians are in front of that vehicle.

26.

Parking

How long until your vehicle may be removed if it is stopped on the freeway?

24 hours.

4 hours.

1 hour.

27.

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 vehicles at these points as long as you use caution.

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

28.

Occupant Protection

A driver begins to eat something that they just bought a restaurant. Is this a distraction?

No, as long as the driver is keeping their eyes on the road, it is not a distraction.,

Yes, as the driver can become distracted while eating.

No, the driver purchased the items and has the right to eat it before it gets cold.

29.

Occupant Protection

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

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.

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

30.

Traffic Controls

What does a solid yellow traffic signal mean?

Go.

Stop under all circumstances.

Caution. Stop if you can do so safely.

31.

Special Driving Situations

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

Steering control will improve.

Vehicle speed will increase going downhill.

Vehicle speed will reduce going downhill.

Steering response may be reduced.

32.

Lane Control

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

Check for vehicles that may or may not be in your blind spot.

Signal and change lanes without any other precautionary measures.

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

33.

Turns

What is 200 feet most often compared to, to help visualize the distance?

Half of an American football field.

Neither option is correct.

A quarter the distance of an average airport.

34.

Safe Driving Practices

When may you use your vehicle's horn? (Select all that apply)

On am empty road in a built up area between 11.30pm and 7am.

To alert other road users of your presence.

When another road user poses a danger.

When another road user annoys you.

35.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

School zone ahead.

Caution.

Pedestrian crossing.

36.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

Which of the following is true regarding funeral processions?

Neither option is correct.

Funeral processions have the right-of-way.

Funeral processions never have the right-of-way.

37.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

Both A and B.

This sign means that you are approaching a railroad crossing.

This sign means that you should stop and wait for the signal before crossing the railroad tracks.

38.

Parking

What does a yellow parking colored curb indicate?

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

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

No stopping is allowed at this curb.

39.

Visual Search

Under ideal circumstances, how long will it take to stop if you are travelling 55 mph?

210 feet.

500 feet.

400 feet.

40.

Traffic Controls

What does this sign normally indicate?

A police vehicle.

Slow moving vehicle.

A hazardous vehicle.

41.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

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

CVC 480.

CVC 2852

CVC 2817.

42.

Sharing the Road

How far away should a bicyclist's rear red reflector be seen at night?

500 feet.

200 feet.

100 feet.

43.

Visual Search

In this image, what does the green area visualize?

Blind spots.

What is ahead.

What is behind you.

44.

Driver Readiness

What can fatigue or drowsiness affect?

Your vision.

The speed of your vehicle.

Neither option is correct.

45.

Driver Readiness

Which of the following will not prevent drowsy driving?

Calling a ride service to take you to your destination.

Rolling down the window.

Taking regular rest stops.

46.

Visual Search

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

Turn on your headlights.

Proceed like normal.

Pull over and wait until you can see better.

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