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.
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Parking

Which of the following is an example of illegal parking

Parking where a "no parking" sign is posted.

Both options are correct.

Parking adjacent to the curb.

Vehicle Positioning

When traveling in wet weather, you should keep well back from the vehicle in front. This will:

Reduce your typical stopping distance.

Decrease fuel consumption.

Increase your ability to see and plan ahead.

Increase your ability to accelerate.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you are under the age of 18, what can your parents or guardians do regarding your driver's license?

They cannot do anything, as you have proven that you can drive since you have a driver's license.

Neither option is correct.

They can have your driver's license cancelled.

Occupant Protection

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

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

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.

Sharing the Road

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

Speed up to get around them more quickly.

Turn around and find another route.

Slow down and be ready to stop if necessary.

Use your horn.

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.

Visual Search

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

Do not stay in another driver's blind spot.

Neither option is correct.

Always tailgate another vehicle.

Sharing the Road

The car in front of you has three (3) red lights as shown. What do you expect the vehicle to do next?

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

Driver Readiness

Which of the following will not prevent drowsy driving?

Rolling down the window.

Calling a ride service to take you to your destination.

Taking regular rest stops.

10.

Alcohol and Drugs

What does a Preliminary Alcohol Screening not detect?

The presence of drugs.

The presence of marijuana.

The presence of alcohol.

11.

Visual Search

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

210 feet.

500 feet.

400 feet.

12.

Sharing the Road

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

Use your horn to speed the traffic up.

Be aware of cyclists and motorcycles passing between vehicles.

Allow access into and from sideroads.

Block other vehicles from feeding onto the road from a slip road.

13.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation for this flashing traffic signal?

Proceed with a high rate of speed.

Stop and proceed when it is safe to do so.

Stop and go back.

14.

Handling Emergencies

What is the second step you must do in the event that your accelerator becomes stuck?

Apply the breaks.

Keep your eyes on the road.

Stop and turn off of the ignition.

15.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What should you do when you are approaching a sign such as this?

This sign means to be alert for possible animals in the area.

Neither option is correct.

This sign indicates what animals inhabit this area.

16.

Laws and Rules of the Road

General crosswalks are normally marked with what color lines?

Black lines.

Yellow lines.

White lines.

17.

Parking

Which California penal code prohibits parking in a crosshatched space?

CVC 597.7.

CVC 480.

CVC 22507.8

18.

Sharing the Road

It is against the law to follow how many feet behind an emergency vehicle while their emergency lights are activated?

300 feet.

1,000 feet.

500 feet.

19.

Lane Control

What are two sets of solid double yellow lines that are spaced 2 feet apart indicate?

Indicates that you may pass if the solid line is next to your driving lane.

The center of a road for two-way traffic.

They indicate that it is considered a barrier.

20.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

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

Both A and B.

This sign means that you are approaching a railroad crossing.

21.

Traffic Controls

What should you do when you are coming to a railroad crossing?

Continue forward without reducing speed.

Increase your speed to beat the train before it crosses.

Slow down, look and listen for any oncoming trains. Be prepared to stop.

22.

Vehicle Positioning

You are driving along a freeway in wet weather. You should keep well back from the vehicle in front because:

Decrease fuel consumption.

Increase your ability to accelerate.

Increase your ability to see and plan ahead.

Reduce your typical stopping distance.

23.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

No right turn.

No left turn.

No U-turns allowed.

24.

Alcohol and Drugs

You are under the age of 21, and you are caught with an unopened, sealed container of alcohol in your vehicle. Is this lawful?

Yes, as long as the container of alcohol is in the trunk.

Yes, as the alcohol container is not opened.

No, this is not legal as you cannot have any form of alcohol in the vehicle when you are under the age of 21.

25.

Safe Driving Practices

When might you want to slow down instead of traveling at the speed limit? (Select all that apply)

When you are coming up to a blind bend in the road.

In poor weather conditions.

Coming up to junctions where other road users may pull out with little warning.

On an empty road in good weather.

26.

Sharing the Road

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

500 feet.

200 feet.

100 feet.

27.

Sharing the Road

The rider of the motorcycle in front of you is holding their arm out straight to the left as shown in the picture. What do you expect the vehicle to do next?

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle is braking.

28.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are over the age of 21, what is the minimum level of BAC before it becomes unlawful to drive?

0.0001

0.0005

0.0008

29.

Lane Control

What lane is considered the left most lane?

Number 2

Number 1

Number 3

30.

Sharing the Road

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

Motorcycles

Long vehicles

Vans

Cars

31.

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.

32.

Parking

When parking uphill or downhill, with no curb, what way should you turn your wheels?

Away from the curb.

Towards the shoulder of the road.

Towards the curb.

33.

Parking

How many inches should your vehicle be from the curve when you have finished parallel parking?

No further than 6 inches.

No further than 24 inches

No further than 18 inches.

34.

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.

35.

Parking

What does a white parking colored curb indicate?

Park for a limited time as indicated by the sign.

Stop only long enough to pick up/drop off passengers or mail.

No stopping is allowed at this curb.

36.

Handling Emergencies

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

Unsafe speeds.

Both options are correct.

Improper turns.

37.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are under the age of 21, and you are caught with an alcohol beverage in your vehicle, how long can you vehicle be impounded for?

30 days.

7 days.

21 days.

38.

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?

Both options are correct.

A fine.

Imprisonment.

39.

Turns

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

The right side of the road.

The left side of the road.

The center of the road.

40.

Special Driving Situations

What should you not do when being pulled over by law enforcement?

Both options are correct.

Begin moving around in your vehicle suddenly.

Refusal to roll down your window, or have your hands in open view.

41.

Sharing the Road

Who should you particularly look out for when reversing?

Motorcycle riders.

Children.

Pedestrians.

Traffic police.

42.

Lane Control

Why type of roadway marking is typically used to indicate bike lanes?

A broken white line

A double yellow line.

A single solid white line.

43.

Parking

While parked, what should you do when you are ready to exit your vehicle?

Both options are correct.

Look for passing vehicles.

Do not open your door unless it does not interfere with traffic.

44.

Visual Search

What should you do when backing up?

Back up quickly to get out of the way of oncoming traffic.

Back up slowly to avoid collisions.

Neither option is correct.

45.

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.

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

Neither option is correct.

46.

Sharing the Road

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Corrosive

Radioactive

Flammable

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