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

What brochure can you refer to in the event you are needing clarification regarding Driver Distractions?

California Penal Code 597.7

The FFDL 28 Fast Facts Brochure

The United States Constitution

Occupant Protection

At what age is it considered lawful to allow a child in a car without someone 12 years or older present?

6 years old.

7 years old.

10 years old.

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.

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?

21 days.

30 days.

7 days.

Safe Driving Practices

Before making a manoeuvre, changing direction, slowing down or moving off you should always: (Select all that apply)

Give clear signals in plenty of time, having checked it is not misleading to signal at that time.

Use an arm signal to emphasise or reinforce your signal if necessary.

Flash your headlights to warn other road users.

Switch on your hazard lights.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Which of the following is the correct assumption regarding right-of-way rules?

There are no defined right-of-way rules.

Other drivers will always give you the right-of-way.

Never assume that other drivers will give you the right-of-way.

Vehicle Positioning

When you are on the highway, how much space should you leave to merge, cross, enter/exit traffic?

5 seconds

Half of a city block.

A full city block.

Special Driving Situations

You are traveling in heavy traffic in wet weather. Rain and spray from the road are limiting visibility. You should: (Select all that apply)

Use your flashing hazard lights.

Use dipped headlights.

Use your fog lights if visibility is below 100m.

Use your horn so other road users are aware of you.

Lane Control

What should you NOT do before overtaking? (Select all that apply)

Yield to oncoming traffic before passing parked vehicles.

Follow a vehicle already overtaking.

Get as close as possible to the vehicle you plan to overtake.

Use your mirrors and only overtake when safe to do so.

10.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you have an open container of alcohol, where must you keep it stored at in your vehicle?

In your cup holder.

In the trunk of your vehicle.

You are not allowed to have opened containers of alcohol in your vehicle under any circumstance.

11.

Handling Emergencies

You are traveling along a snowy or icy road in a vehicle without anti-lock brakes. You apply the brakes and your vehicle begins to skid. What should you do?

Let go of the steering.

Increase speed.

Brake hard immediately.

Release the brakes.

12.

Sharing the Road

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

Overtake the cyclist as quickly as possible.

Use your horn.

Keep well back to allow the cyclist room to manoeuvre.

Keep as close to the vehicle in front as possible.

13.

Special Driving Situations

What effects can a soft road surface have on your vehicle? (Select all that apply)

Improved fuel efficiency.

Noisier exhaust.

Reduced tire grip.

Slippery road surface.

14.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

What must vehicles in a funeral procession have?

Nothing is required to mark them.

A large orange and red sticker that marks them as such.

A sticker that indicates that they are a part of a funeral procession.

15.

Lane Control

What is a separated bikeway?

A route that is for the exclusive use of bicyclists.

A lane that provides greater separation from adjacent vehicle traffic.

A route for bicyclists on streets shared with vehicle traffic.

16.

Sharing the Road

What California penal code allows Safety Enhanced-Double Fine Zones.

CVC 480.

CVC 22511.

CVC 42010

17.

Turns

At what distance should you signal before making a right turn?

100 feet

200 feet

500 feet

18.

Parking

What does a blue parking colored curb indicate?

This parking is only permitted for those with a disabled placard or license plate.

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

No stopping, standing, or parking is permitted.

19.

Driver Readiness

What should you not do before driving?

Mix alcohol with your medications.

Ensure that you have enough rest to drive.

Neither option is correct.

20.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you sell or transfer a vehicle in the state of California, how long do you have to report it to the Department of Motor Vehicles.

90 days.

5 days.

30 days.

21.

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.

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

Yes, as the alcohol container is not opened.

22.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Why is it important to respect right-of-way rules?

You are not required to respect right-of-way rules.

It helps prevent collisions and other accidents.

It is common courtesy.

23.

Safe Driving Practices

Who is responsible whilst a vehicle is traveling under cruise control?

The vehicle manufacturer.

The mechanical responsible for maintenance.

The owner of the vehicle.

The driver or rider of the vehicle.

24.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

25 mph

55 mph

45 mph

25.

Visual Search

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

210 feet.

400 feet.

500 feet.

26.

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 is braking.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

27.

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.

Pull off of the road away from traffic.

Both options are correct.

28.

Turns

Which of the following is not an illegal U-turn?

Across a double yellow line when it is safe and legal.

In front of a fire station.

When you cannot see clearly 200 feet in each direction.

29.

Sharing the Road

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

Speed up to get around them more quickly.

Slow down and be ready to stop if necessary.

Turn around and find another route.

Use your horn.

30.

Handling Emergencies

You are traveling in snowy weather. How can you tell if your tires are no longer gripping the road?

The steering becomes light and unresponsive.

Your speed increases unexpectedly.

Your speed decreases unexpectedly.

The engine becomes louder.

31.

Parking

What is the penalty for abusing disabled placards?

Both options are correct.

A fine of up to $1,000.

A misdemeanor charge.

32.

Handling Emergencies

If you are involved in an accident where no one was injured, how long do you have to notify the Department of Motor Vehicles?

10 days.

90 days.

30 days.

33.

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 increase your speed.

Judge how sharp the curve is and make no speed adjustment.

Judge how sharp the curve is and adjust your speed.

34.

Lane Control

What do solid white lines indicate on a roadway?

They indicate a lane barrier between regular use and a preferential use lane.

They separate traffic lanes on roads with two or more lanes.

They mark traffic lanes going in the same direction.

35.

Lane Control

Which lane is generally the smoothest to drive in?

The right most lane

The middle lane

The left most lane

36.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this traffic signal?

To yield to any pedestrians before continuing on.

To stop your vehicle entirely and to not continue forward.

To continue driving as long as you keep an eye out for other vehicles.

37.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Why is it not allowed to stop in a crosswalk?

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.

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

Neither option is correct.

38.

Safe Driving Practices

Why should you reduce your speed when traveling in foggy conditions?

Brakes are less effective in foggy conditions.

To allow more time to react to developing hazards.

To avoid being dazzled by fog lights from other vehicles.

To reduce fuel consumption.

39.

Traffic Controls

This type of sign is often paired with which of the following signs?

A railroad crossing sign.

A traffic light.

A yield sign.

40.

Turns

What should you do when you are making a right turn?

Reduce your speed.

Both options are correct.

Look over your right shoulder.

41.

Occupant Protection

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

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

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.

42.

Traffic Controls

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

Continue forward without reducing speed.

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

Increase your speed to beat the train before it crosses.

43.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Who should you allow sufficient time to cross the street?

Older pedestrians.

Disabled pedestrians.

Both options are correct.

44.

Special Driving Situations

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

Reduce speed to 30 mph.

No entry.

Yield to traffic approaching from your right.

Stop at the junction.

45.

Alcohol and Drugs

What is the purpose of an IID?

A device designed purely to make driving more difficult.

To prevent you from starting your vehicle if there is alcohol on your breath.

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

46.

Special Driving Situations

Why are vehicles fitted with rear fog lights?

For learner drivers on the freeway.

In case your vehicle breaks down.

In case your brake lights don't work.

To allow other vehicles to see you in fog.

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