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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[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

What is required to do when approaching a crosswalk?

Be prepared to stop to ensure the safety of the pedestrian.

Reduce your speed and exercise caution.

Both options are correct.

[ Sharing the Road ]

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

CVC 22511.

CVC 21706

CVC 480.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

You MUST NOT reverse your vehicle:

Further than is necessary.

Without someone to act as a guide.

Into a side road.

Without using your horn to warn other road users.

Hint

[ Vehicle Positioning ]

What should you do when entering the freeway?

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

Decrease your speed below the speed of traffic.

Enter the freeway at or near the speed of traffic.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

If you have an excessive BAC level, how long may you serve in jail for?

1 month.

2 years.

6 months.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

Who can you call for free assistance in the event that your car becomes disabled on the freeway?

Department of Motor Vehicles.

Freeway Service Patrol.

California Highway Patrol.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

When should you reverse from a side road into a main road?

When you have another person acting as a guide.

If there is no traffic on the main road.

When there is a safe gap in the traffic. Use your horn to warn other vehicles.

Never reverse onto a main road.

Hint

[ Turns ]

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

200 feet

500 feet

100 feet

[ Sharing the Road ]

You are about to overtake a cyclist in windy weather. Why should you leave extra room as you overtake?

In case a gust of wind pushes them across the lane.

To stop the wind blowing your exhaust fumes towards them.

To reduce fuel consumption.

To avoid dazzling them with your lights.

Hint

10.

[ Sharing the Road ]

You are about to overtake a person riding a mobility scooter in windy weather. What should you do as you overtake?

Keep as close as possible to them.

Use a higher gear whilst overtaking.

Use your horn.

Allow plenty of space.

Hint

11.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

What is the penalty for failing to stop for a school bus?

A fine of up to $1,000.

Neither option is correct.

A traffic citation.

12.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

Your vehicle brakes too quickly in wet or icy conditions and begins to skid. How should you recover control of the vehicle?

Brake hard immediately. It doesn't matter if the wheels lock.

Release the brakes. Steer into the skid.

Increase acceleration to speed up out of the skid.

Speed up whilst steering away from the skid.

Hint

13.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

Directional arrow.

Lane ending.

End divided highway.

14.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

Another road user pulls out of a junction into your path. You should:

Slow down and hold back to allow them to get clear.

Travel as closely as possible behind them to let them know you want to overtake.

Flash your headlights at the other road user to get them to accelerate more quickly.

Use your horn to let them know you're annoyed.

Hint

15.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

Which is the correct definition of a roundabout?

A roundabout is an intersection where traffic travels around a central island in a counter-clockwise direction.

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

A roundabout is any place where one line of the roadway meets another roadway.

16.

[ Sharing the Road ]

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

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle is braking.

Hint

17.

[ Visual Search ]

What do you do if a vehicle merges in front of you too closely?

Decrease your speed.

Increase your speed.

Switch to another lane and pass that vehicle for merging too closely.

18.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

When driving on snow, you should:

Drive as quickly as possible.

Use the lowest possible gear for your speed.

Rev the engine higher.

Use the highest possible gear for your speed.

Hint

19.

[ 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.

20.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

What should you do to alert other drivers if an accident has happened ahead of you?

By turning on your emergency flashers.

Both options are correct.

Tapping your brake pedal 3 or 4 times quickly.

21.

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

If you are under the age of 18 and you are in a vehicle accident, which of the following is true?

Your parents or guardians may be liable for civil damagers.

Both options are correct.

You may be fined for the damages.

22.

[ Vehicle Positioning ]

When you are on a city street, how much space should you leave to merge, cross, enter/exit traffic?

Half of a city block.

A full city block.

3 seconds.

23.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

What can you do to prevent skidding?

Make no adjustments to your driving.

Increase your speed to create more traction.

Avoid fast turns.

24.

[ Turns ]

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

If there are no vehicles approaching you within 200 feet.

When other vehicles may hit you.

On a one-way street

25.

[ Sharing the Road ]

Which of these light signals implies the motorcycle will turn right or move to the right?

Hint

26.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is the correct interpretation of this traffic signal?

To stop your vehicle entirely and to not continue forward.

To yield to any pedestrians before continuing on.

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

27.

[ Driver Readiness ]

Which of the following will not prevent drowsy driving?

Taking regular rest stops.

Calling a ride service to take you to your destination.

Rolling down the window.

28.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

Why are vehicles fitted with front fog lights?

For learner drivers on the freeway.

To improve your visbility ahead.

In case your vehicle breaks down.

In case your headlights are broken.

Hint

29.

[ Parking ]

You need to park and leave your vehicle on a foggy road. You should:

Never leave any lights switched on.

Leave your parking lights on.

Leave your headlights on.

Leave your fog lights on.

Hint

30.

[ Lane Control ]

What is the correct interpretation of this diagram?

Double solid lines indicates that you may not pass.

Broken yellow line indicates that you may pass if it can be done so safely.

No passing if the solid yellow line is on your side.

31.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

What does a Preliminary Alcohol Screening not detect?

The presence of marijuana.

The presence of drugs.

The presence of alcohol.

32.

[ Parking ]

How much distance should your vehicle be visible in the event that you have to park off of the freeway.

100 feet in each direction.

It does not matter as you will be parking off of the pavement.

200 feet in each direction.

33.

[ Occupant Protection ]

An eight year old child is riding in the front seat of a vehicle. The vehicle does not have a backseat available. Is it lawful for this child to sit in the front seat?

No, as all children must ride in the backseat.

Yes, since there is no rear seat available, the child may sit in the front seat lawfully.

As long as the child is wearing their seatbelt, it does not matter.

34.

[ Lane Control ]

Which of the following is true regarding double white lines?

Neither option is correct.

You must wait until a single broken white line appears before changing lanes.

You may change lanes freely.

35.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

What is an IID?

An ignition interlock device.

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

A form of license plate that is optional for your vehicle.

36.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

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

Increase speed.

Release the brakes.

Brake hard immediately.

Let go of the steering.

Hint

37.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

On curves, there is ___ pull on your vehicle.

A strong downward pull.

A strong outward pull

no pull.

38.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

What is the correct definition of a pedestrian?

There is no definition for a pedestrian in the state of California.

Any individual using a vehicle to travel.

A pedestrian is a person on foot who uses a conveyance.

39.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

Crossroad.

Railroad tracks.

There is a hospital ahead.

40.

[ 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.

41.

[ Visual Search ]

What should you do when backing up?

Back up slowly to avoid collisions.

Neither option is correct.

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

42.

[ Lane Control ]

How is a low/zero emission vehicle indicated?

Neither option is correct.

A homemade decal that you can put on any vehicle.

A special Department of Motor Vehicles-issued decal.

43.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

How long does a DUI conviction remain on your record?

1 year.

90 days.

10 years.

44.

[ Parking ]

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

2 feet.

1 foot.

5 feet.

45.

[ Parking ]

Which of the following is an example of illegal parking

Parking adjacent to the curb.

Parking where a "no parking" sign is posted.

Both options are correct.

46.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

How much time should you allow before turning on a freeway?

30 seconds.

10 seconds.

5 seconds.

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