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.

Ready? Click 'Next' to begin.

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 2 years.

Up to 1 year.

Safe Driving Practices

How much distance should be between your vehicle and your turn before you signal?

100 feet.

50 feet.

500 feet.

Parking

Which of the following is an example of illegal parking

Parking adjacent to the curb.

Both options are correct.

Parking where a "no parking" sign is posted.

Sharing the Road

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Flammable

Corrosive

Radioactive

Laws and Rules of the Road

What should drivers of hybrid of electric vehicles do when a blind pedestrian is attempting to cross?

Treat the blind pedestrian as a standard pedestrian.

Follow standard right-of-way rules when it comes to blind pedestrians.

Be especially aware and use extreme caution.

Sharing the Road

In windy weather, a high-sided vehicle in front is overtaking a cyclist. What should you do?

Use your horn.

Keep as close to the vehicle in front as possible.

Overtake the cyclist as quickly as possible.

Keep well back to allow the cyclist room to manoeuvre.

Occupant Protection

How far suggested should drivers ride from the airbag cover?

5 inches

24 inches

10 inches

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

Neither option is correct.

The stop line must be obeyed first.

Ignore the stop line and stop before the crosswalk.

Lane Control

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

Neither option is correct.

The lane with the smoothest flow of traffic.

The lane that is very congested with traffic.

10.

Lane Control

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

The vehicle must have a minimum of two people to use the HOV lane.

The left lane is the designated HOV lane.

Both options are correct.

11.

Driver Readiness

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

May cause excessive sweat.

Unventilated warm air may cause the driver to become sleepy.

Warm air may be uncomfortable for your passengers.

It can reduce fuel efficiency.

12.

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 indicating that they are slowing down or stopping.

13.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

No U-turns allowed.

No right turn.

No left turn.

14.

Sharing the Road

Some of the most vulnerable road users are: (Select all that apply)

Motorcycle riders.

Pedestrians.

Truck drivers.

Car drivers.

15.

Visual Search

What is the "3 second rule"?

Neither option is correct.

A method in which you can ensure that there is enough distance between you and the vehicle in front of you.

When you are passing another vehicle, you have three seconds to pass

16.

Occupant Protection

If a passenger is under what age, you may be cited for them not wearing a seatbelt?

18 years old.

21 years old.

16 years old.

17.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

What should you do if you purchase a vehicle from another state?

Neither option is correct.

Ensure that it drives properly.

Ensure that it meets California's smog laws.

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.

Special Driving Situations

When driving on snow, you should:

Drive as quickly as possible.

Use the highest possible gear for your speed.

Use the lowest possible gear for your speed.

Rev the engine higher.

20.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you fail to appear for traffic court, if you have received a traffic ticket, what can happen?

Nothing will happen as you are not required to appear in traffic court unless you decide to go.

Your driver's license may be suspended.

Nothing will happen.

21.

Lane Control

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

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

Neither option is correct.

Signal which direction you will be moving to.

22.

Safe Driving Practices

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

If a driver is moving slowly.

To try and get eye contact with other drivers.

To alert other drivers that they made a mistake.

23.

Driver Readiness

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

Neither option is correct

Notify the Department of Motor Vehicles.

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

24.

Sharing the Road

In slow moving traffic, you should: (Select all that apply)

Keep as close as possible to the vehicle in front.

Overtake slower vehicles on either the left or the right side.

Overtake slower vehicles only on the right hand side.

Allow sufficient space to manoeuvre should an emergency vehicle need to pass.

25.

Safe Driving Practices

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

Both options are correct.

Honking your horn may startle other drivers.

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

26.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are working for a rideshare service, and you are pulled over with a passenger in your vehicle, what is the minimum level of BAC before it becomes unlawful for you to drive?

0.0005

0.0001

0.0004

27.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If an individual is from out of state, once they receive a job or become a resident, how long do they have to register their vehicle with the state of California?

5 days.

7 days.

20 days.

28.

Safe Driving Practices

What can cause a vehicle to skid? (Select all that apply)

Braking quickly.

Driving slowly and carefully.

Accelerating quickly.

Steering harshly.

29.

Special Driving Situations

This road sign has been covered in snow. What does it indicate?

No entry.

Reduce speed to 30 mph.

Yield to traffic approaching from your right.

Stop at the junction.

30.

Alcohol and Drugs

When taking medication, whom should you consult before operating a vehicle?

A passenger in your vehicle.

The local fuel station.

Your doctor or pharmacist

Your breakdown service.

31.

Traffic Controls

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

Stop at the solid white line.

Stop at the yellow line.

Stop at the broken white line.

32.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign indicates that you are not allowed to do a certain action.

This sign indicates that you are entering the incorrect road with the incorrect vehicle.

This sign indicates that you are entering the wrong way of traffic.

33.

Safe Driving Practices

At what point, in poor conditions, should you turn your headlights on?

Neither option is correct.

When you are unable to see 500 feet ahead of you.

When you are unable to see 1,000 feet ahead of you.

34.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct course of action in the event that the traffic signal is not working?

You are allowed to make unprotected turns at your discretion.

Proceed cautiously as if the intersection is controlled by a stop sign in all directions

You are allowed to make protected turns. Proceed with the right-of-way rules in mind.

35.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

This sign indicates that a trolley is near by.

This sign indicates that there is a ski lodge near by.

This sign indicates that a rest area is near by.

36.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Under what circumstance must you drive slower?

When there is heavy traffic.

Both options are correct.

When there is bad weather.

37.

Visual Search

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

Glance over your shoulders to check blindspots.

Ask for assistance from a passenger or passer-by.

Use your horn and reverse slowly.

Get out of your vehicle and check before moving.

38.

Turns

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

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

Neither option is correct.

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

39.

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.

40.

Laws and Rules of the Road

How much distance should you include from your vehicle to the crosswalk when stopping?

5 feet.

10 feet.

1 foot.

41.

Special Driving Situations

If you come to a road that is packed with snow, by how much should you reduce your speed?

Reduce your speed by half.

Come to a complete stop and call for help.

Increase your speed, as the faster you go the more traction you make with the snow.

42.

Alcohol and Drugs

If an officer suspects you of being under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol, and you refuse to submit to a test, what can happen?

The driver would face no penalty as the law does not legally require you to submit these tests.

The driver would be subject to longer driver's license suspensions.

The driver will face additional points on their license if they refuse to submit to these tests.

43.

Sharing the Road

Which California penal code prohibits following an emergency vehicle, with a siren activated?

CVC 22511.

CVC 21706

CVC 480.

44.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If an individual is convicted of engaging in a speed contest that results in bodily injury to another person, what is the consequence?

A fine.

Both options are correct.

Imprisonment.

45.

Occupant Protection

Pregnant women should do the following regarding a harness style seatbelt?

No harness should be worn because it can cause greater injury.

The harness should be worn across the breasts and over the abdomen's bulge.

The harness should be placed between the breasts and to the side of the abdomen's bulge.

46.

Driver Readiness

You are traveling through a residential street. What should you be particularly aware of?

Loud noises coming from houses.

Children playing in the street.

Truck drivers.

Cars unexpectedly pulling out.

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