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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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 six months.

Up to 1 year.

Up to 2 years.

Turns

Under which circumstance can you make a legal U-turn in a residential district?

Whenever a traffic light or signal protects you from approaching vehicles.

Neither option is correct.

At any time, as long as you are not obstructing traffic.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you have been drinking, and your BAC is below legal limits, which of the following is true?

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

You may still show impairments, even though you are below the legal limit.

It is entirely safe to drive.

Safe Driving Practices

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

In a way that dazzles other road users.

During the day time.

On full beam setting when there is oncoming traffic.

To flash other drivers if they annoy you.

Parking

In the event that you have to stop on a freeway, how should you park?

Both options are correct.

Park completely off of the pavement.

Park in the middle of the lane with your warning lights engaged.

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.

Safe Driving Practices

Why is it important to only honk your horn when necessary?

Honking your horn may startle other drivers.

It may make the driver angry if they made a mistake.,

Both options are correct.

Laws and Rules of the Road

School crosswalks are normally marked with what color lines?

Yellow lines.

Black lines.

Red lines.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

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

CVC 480.

CVC 2817.

CVC 2852

10.

Safe Driving Practices

If you break down, and you have emergency flares available, what distance should you place them from your vehicle?

500 feet behind your vehicle.

100 feet behind your vehicle.

200 feet behind your vehicle.

11.

Safe Driving Practices

You should adjust your seat and mirrors correctly in order to:

Keep the distracting vehicle controls out of reach.

Ensure comfort, full control and maximum field of vision.

Keep your body as close as possible to the steering wheel, even if its uncomfortable.

Ensure you can see yourself whilst you drive.

12.

Sharing the Road

A farmer is herding cows across the road. What should you do?

Slow down and be ready to stop if necessary.

Use your horn.

Turn around and find another route.

Speed up to get around them more quickly.

13.

Driver Readiness

Which California penal code requires physicians to report conditions that may affect your ability to drive?

CVC 480.

CHSC 103900

CVC 22511.

14.

Traffic Controls

What does a solid green traffic signal mean?

It means Stop

It means proceed with caution

It means Go

15.

Handling Emergencies

What can you do to dry your brakes in the event that they become wet?

Increase your speed, as the faster you go, the hotter your brakes become.

Press the accelerator and the brake pedals at the same time lightly.

Increase how often you brake, as the more you brake, the hotter your brakes become.

16.

Vehicle Positioning

What is an example of a driver who may present danger to other individuals?

A driver on the freeway travelling at 55 mph.

Neither option is correct.

Drivers who pass you when there is a curve ahead of you.

17.

Occupant Protection

Under which circumstance is a child under the age of 8 NOT allowed to ride in the front seat of a vehicle?

There is no rear seat.

The child passenger restraint system cannot be installed properly in the rear set.

The driver of the vehicle is not able to purchase a federally-approved child passenger restraint system.

18.

Parking

When parking uphill, what should you also do?

Engage your parking break.

Neither option is correct.

Make sure that your wheels are pointing towards the curb.

19.

Traffic Controls

If you are approaching a stop sign, you must do which of the following?

Stop at the broken white line.

Stop at the yellow line.

Stop at the solid white line.

20.

Vehicle Positioning

What should you do when entering the freeway?

Enter the freeway at or near the speed of traffic.

Decrease your speed below the speed of traffic.

Increase your speed so you can overtake the vehicle closest to you.,

21.

Laws and Rules of the Road

In the event that you have to drive on a sidewalk, what is the correct course of action?

Ensure that there are no pedestrians on the sidewalk for the next block.

Decrease your speed to five miles per hour, and continue forward.

You are not allowed to drive on sidewalks, as they are meant for pedestrians.

22.

Turns

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

Both options are correct.

Drive close to the center divider line.

the left turn lane.

23.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit when driving near a school?

55 mph

25 mph

45 mph

24.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct definition of a crosswalk?

A crosswalk is the part of roadway set aside for vehicle traffic.

A crosswalk is the part of the roadway set aside for pedestrian traffic.

Neither option is correct.

25.

Sharing the Road

You are about to overtake a horse and rider. What should you NOT do? (Select all that apply)

Travel closely behind the horses.

Use your horn.

Overtake slowly giving them plenty of space.

Rev your engine loudly.

26.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign means that you cannot do a certain action.

Slow down and stop.

Stop at the intersection before proceeding with caution.

27.

Safe Driving Practices

What is this diagram representing?

The driver is indicating that they are turning right.

The driver is indicating that they are turning left.

The driver is waving at oncoming traffic.

28.

Parking

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

CVC 480.

CVC 22511.

CVC 22651.

29.

Special Driving Situations

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

To allow for easier braking.

To consume less fuel.

To drive faster.

To reduce likelihood of wheel spin.

30.

Laws and Rules of the Road

If you have parked on the side of the road, what should you do before reentering the lane?

Proceed with high speed when entering the roadway.

Yield to all traffic.

Quickly turn onto the road before another vehicle comes.

31.

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.

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

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

32.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct course of action when it comes to traffic signs that are indicating pedestrians?

Acknowledge them at your discretion, as they are not required by law.

Obey them as they are there to ensure the safety of pedestrians.

Ignore them, as they are meant for pedestrians and not drivers.

33.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Unregistered and untaxed vehicles can only be used:

Between 10pm and 6am.

When the driver or rider has an appropriate license.

On quiet roads with little traffic.

When the vehicle is off-road on private land and NEVER uses a public road.

34.

Visual Search

Before changing lanes, what should you do?

Increase your speed and quickly change lanes.

Look over your should to make sure you aren't going to collide with another vehicle.

Decrease your speed suddenly, give a turn signal, then merge into the other lane.

35.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What also can be classified as an intersection?

Alleys.

Both options are correct.

Cross streets.

36.

Laws and Rules of the Road

When approaching a pedestrian where do you stop in the event that you have to?

You are not required to stop as you have the right-of-way since you are driving a vehicle.

Before the painted lines that mark the crosswalk.

After the painted lines that mark the crosswalk.

37.

Safe Driving Practices

Which of the following is a suggestion provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration?

Hands positioned 9 and 3 o'clock.

Hands positioned at 8 and 4 o'clock.

Both options are correct.

38.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

What California penal code prohibits you from willfully fleeing a peace officer?

CVC 480.

CVC 2800.3

CVC 21152

39.

Traffic Controls

Which of the following is not true regarding a solid green traffic signal?

Do not enter the intersection if you cannot get completely across traffic before the traffic signal turns red.

Give the right-of-way to any vehicle, pedestrian or bicyclist in the intersection.

You are allowed to turn left from a turn right only lane.

40.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is correct regarding lap belt and shoulder harness style seatbelts?

Wearing both will decrease the chance of a survival in a vehicle accident.

Wearing both will increase the chance of a survival in a vehicle accident.

Wearing both may cause greater injury in the event of a vehicle accident.

41.

Driver Readiness

Why should you be aware of warm air in the car whilst driving?

Unventilated warm air may cause the driver to become sleepy.

It can reduce fuel efficiency.

May cause excessive sweat.

Warm air may be uncomfortable for your passengers.

42.

Sharing the Road

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

Long vehicles

Vans

Motorcycles

Cars

43.

Laws and Rules of the Road

If there is a stop line before the crosswalk, where must you stop?

The stop line must be obeyed first.

Ignore the stop line and stop before the crosswalk.

Neither option is correct.

44.

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.

45.

Special Driving Situations

After how many miles should you rotate your tires?

Every 6,000 to 7,000 miles.

Every 1,000 - 2,000 miles.

Every 3,000 to 5,000 miles.

46.

Occupant Protection

Under which conditions may a child under 8 years old may ride in the front seat of a vehicle?

The child passenger restraint system cannot be installed properly in the rear set.

When there is no rear seat available.

All of the above.

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