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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Sharing the Road

You are traveling slowly behind a cyclist in front of you. Why might they suddenly swerve or move across the traffic lane?

To avoid an obstacle, such as a drain cover.

To get a better view of the road ahead.

Cyclists like to show off.

As a warning to you that you're traveling too closely.

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.

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

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

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If an individual is convicted of causing serious bodily injury during the course of a police pursuit, what is a potential consequence?

A fine no less than $2,000.

A fine no less than $1,000.

A fine no less than $3,000.

Occupant Protection

Pregnant women should do the following regarding a lap belt seatbelt?

The lap belt is optional because of pregnancy.

The lap belt should be worn as low as possible under the abdomen.

The lap belt must be worn with as little slack as possible for comfort.

Special Driving Situations

If you come to a wet road, by how much should you reduce your speed?

1 to 5 mph slower.

Do not adjust your speed at all, as you do not want to risk hydroplaning.

5 to 10 mph slower.

Parking

Which of the following is an example of disabled placard abuse?

Both options are correct.

Using a placard issued to you by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Loaning your placard to friends or family.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Which of the following must you do when driving through a crosswalk?

Ensure that all pedestrians have crossed, and proceed with caution.

Do not change your speed and proceed like normal, regardless of whether or not pedestrians are attempting to cross.

Increase your speed so you may pass over the crosswalk before the pedestrians do.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you are under the age of 18, and you are driving, what is required of your parents?

Your parents are not required to do anything.

Your parents are not required to assume financial responsibility of your driving, as they are not the one driving the vehicle.

Your parents must assume all financial responsibility for your driving.

Sharing the Road

What is a NEV?

A type of emergency vehicle.

A neighborhood electric vehicle.

A type of public transit.

10.

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.

They can have your driver's license cancelled.

Neither option is correct.

11.

Lane Control

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

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

Yield to oncoming traffic before passing parked vehicles.

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

Follow a vehicle already overtaking.

12.

Safe Driving Practices

What should you do if you are experiencing vehicle troubles and are unable to continue driving?

Pull off of the road away from traffic.

Both options are correct.

Turn on your emergency flashers if possible.

13.

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.

14.

Visual Search

In this image, what does the blue area visualize?

What is at your side.

Blind spots.

What is ahead.

15.

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.

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

Signal that you are turning anyway.

16.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

In the event that you are convicted of a hit-and-run accident that resulted in injury, what may the Department of Motor Vehicles do?

Penalize you with additional points depending on the severity of the injury.

Do nothing as the Department of Motor Vehicles has no authority over accidents.

Revoke your driver's license.

17.

Alcohol and Drugs

You are driving down the road after having left the liquor store. The items you bought are in the front passenger seat. Is this legal?

No, this is not legal. You cannot have any form of alcohol in the vehicle.

No, this is not legal as you cannot have unsealed alcohol containers within arm's reach.

Yes, this is legal as long as the alcohol is sealed and, full, and unopened.

18.

Vehicle Positioning

Which of the following is a safe way to exit the freeway?

Signal your intention to exit 5 seconds before reaching the exit.

Both options are correct.

Signal and look over your shoulder.

19.

Driver Readiness

What should you do to minimise the risk of tiredness? (Select all that apply)

Eat a heavy meal before the journey.

Rest on the hard shoulder of the freeway.

Plan your journey to take sufficient breaks.

Do not begin a journey if you are already tired.

20.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Who should you allow sufficient time to cross the street?

Both options are correct.

Older pedestrians.

Pedestrians with young children.

21.

Alcohol and Drugs

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

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

The officer may arrest you.

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

22.

Vehicle Positioning

When you merge onto the freeway, how many seconds of space should you leave between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you?

3 seconds.

5 seconds.

1 second.

23.

Parking

How much space should you leave between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you when you parallel park?

1 foot.

5 feet.

2 feet.

24.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you receive a ticket during a traffic stop, what is the purpose of the promise that you sign?

Neither option is correct.

By signing, you promise to admit fault for the citation.

By signing, you promise to appear in traffic court.

25.

Special Driving Situations

Why MUST you switch off your fog lights when visibility improves?

They are bright and dazzle other road users.

They confused other drivers.

They drain your vehicle's battery.

It reduces control of your vehicle.

26.

Occupant Protection

How far suggested should drivers ride from the airbag cover?

10 inches

24 inches

5 inches

27.

Traffic Controls

The driver must increase their speed.

Oncoming traffic is stopped and they may turn left.

The signal is about to turn to a red traffic light.

28.

Sharing the Road

Which of the following is correct regarding emergency vehicles with their sirens activated?

Decrease your speed and proceed like normal.

You can proceed like normal, ignoring the sirens and lights.

You must yield the right-of-way.

29.

Parking

What does a white parking colored curb indicate?

No stopping is allowed at this curb.

Park for a limited time as indicated by the sign.

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

30.

Occupant Protection

Apart from the required age, what is the other exception for having a rear-facing child passenger restraint system?

The child is 20 pounds or more.

The child is 40 pounds or more.

The child is 30 pounds or more, and is 3 feet 2 inches taller.

31.

Special Driving Situations

If your vehicle is stationary and is likely to remain so for more than a couple of minutes, you should apply the parking brake and switch off the engine in order to: (Select all that apply)

Reduce emissions.

Reduce noise pollution.

Get out of the vehicle to have a stretch.

Reduce fuel consumption.

32.

Sharing the Road

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

Use your horn.

Keep as close to the vehicle in front as possible.

Keep well back to allow the motorcyclist room to manoeuvre.

Overtake the motorcyclist.

33.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is a type of cognitive distraction?

Mind off of the road.

Paying full attention to the road.

Reaching down to pick up an object that fell onto the floor board.

34.

Driver Readiness

What can fatigue or drowsiness affect?

The speed of your vehicle.

Neither option is correct.

Your vision.

35.

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 2 years.

Up to six months.

Up to 1 year.

36.

Vehicle Positioning

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

Neither option is correct.

A driver on the freeway travelling at 55 mph.

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

37.

Safe Driving Practices

In which situation should you signal your turn?

Before pulling next to the curb or away from the curb.

When you are stopping your vehicle.

Neither option is correct.

38.

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 may pass as long as you proceed with caution.

Ensure that no pedestrians are in front of that vehicle.

You are not allowed to pass a vehicle at a crosswalk.

39.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

This sign indicates that a rest area is near by.

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

This sign indicates that a trolley is near by.

40.

Handling Emergencies

What should you do in the event that you begin to skid while driving on ice?

Slam on your brakes.

Increase your speed to create more traction.

Ease off of the accelerator.

41.

Handling Emergencies

You are traveling along a wet road. How can you tell if your tires are no longer gripping the road?

Your speed increases unexpectedly.

The engine becomes louder.

The steering becomes light and unresponsive.

Your speed decreases unexpectedly.

42.

Lane Control

What do solid yellow lines indicate on a roadway?

The center of a road for two-way traffic.

Indicates that you may pass freely.

Neither option is correct.

43.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

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

Indicates that you must yield before proceeding.

This sign indicates that you must follow its instruction.

44.

Parking

Which California penal code prohibits parking in a crosshatched space?

CVC 22507.8

CVC 480.

CVC 597.7.

45.

Sharing the Road

Which of the following is a way for a motorcyclist to increase their chances of being seen by other drivers?

Wearing a bright colored jacket.

Using high beam headlights during daylight hours.

Both options are correct.

46.

Occupant Protection

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

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.

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

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