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:

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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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[ Occupant Protection ]

How far suggested should drivers ride from the airbag cover?

10 inches

5 inches

24 inches

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

Before setting off on a journey, you should ensure that: (Select all that apply)

Your mirrors and seat are adjusted correctly.

You know all the controls in your vehicle and how to use them.

Your mobile phone can be easily reached in case you receive a call.

You are wearing baggy clothes.

Hint

[ Turns ]

How do you know what lane is designated as a public transit bus lane?

It is common knowledge to know what is designated as such.

There are no specified public transit bus lanes in the state of California.

Signs will be posted that designate it.

[ 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.

Signal and change lanes without any other precautionary measures.

Check for vehicles that may or may not be in your blind spot.

[ Traffic Controls ]

Where is this sign normally displayed?

4 way intersections.

High ways.

Freeways.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

What is a PAS?

Neither option is correct.

There is no defined definition for PAS in the state of California.

Preliminary alcohol screening.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

Who should you allow sufficient time to cross the street?

Older pedestrians.

Both options are correct.

Pedestrians with young children.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

When may you use your vehicle's horn? (Select all that apply)

When another road user annoys you.

On am empty road in a built up area between 11.30pm and 7am.

To alert other road users of your presence.

When another road user poses a danger.

Hint

[ Sharing the Road ]

On a divided highway with 4 or more traffic lanes in one direction, what lane do large trucks typically drive in?

Any lane they choose, as long as they maintain the posted speed limit.

The left lost lane.

The lane just to the left of the right most lane.

10.

[ Sharing the Road ]

Which of these light signals implies the car will turn left or move to the left?

Hint

11.

[ Sharing the Road ]

You are traveling slowly behind a cyclist in front of you. Why should you give the cyclist plenty of space when overtaking?

So that they are more likely to see you.

The cyclist might swerve to avoid an obstacle.

To get a better view of the road ahead.

The rush of wind as you pass can destabilise a cyclist.

Hint

12.

[ Occupant Protection ]

Why is it unlawful to leave a child or animal in an unattended car?

It is not unlawful to leave a child or animal unattended in a vehicle.

The car can rise to high temperatures quickly.

Neither option is correct.

13.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

Which of the following the Freeway Service Patrol not provide assistance with?

Change a flat tire.

Tow your motorcycle.

Towing your vehicle to a location approved by the California Highway Patrol.

14.

[ Traffic Controls ]

Which of the following signs means to remain stopped until the green signal, or green arrow appears?

A flashing red traffic signal.

A red arrow traffic signal.

A flashing yellow traffic signal.

15.

[ 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 make no speed adjustment.

Judge how sharp the curve is and adjust your speed.

Judge how sharp the curve is and increase your speed.

16.

[ Turns ]

What should you not do when making a left turn?

Look over your left shoulder.

Cut the corner of the lane belonging to the vehicles coming towards you.

Decrease your speed.

17.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

While driving at night, where should you look when a car with bright headlights is coming from the other direction?

Look at the left side of your lane.

Look to the right edge of your lane.

Look at the other driver.

18.

[ Vehicle Positioning ]

What is the correct course of action when you are behind a driver who may be dangerous to others?

Tailgate the driver.

Increase your following distance.

Neither option is correct.

19.

[ Sharing the Road ]

When overtaking a horse and rider, what should you do?

Use your horn to warn the rider of our presence.

Overtake slowly if it is safe to do so.

Drive around as quickly as possible.

Flash your headlights at the horse rider.

Hint

20.

[ Visual Search ]

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

Always increase your speed when driving along side other vehicles.

Avoid driving directly along other vehicles on multilane streets.

Neither option is correct.

21.

[ Sharing the Road ]

Single-track roads are only wide enough for one vehicle. If you see an oncoming vehicle, you should:

Attempt to squeeze by the other vehicle.

Keep going if traveling down hill as you have right of way.

Pull into a passing place on your left or wait by a passing place on your right. If necessary, reverse to the nearest place.

Stop your vehicle and expect the other driver to reverse out of the way.

Hint

22.

[ 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.

23.

[ Vehicle Positioning ]

What should you do when entering the freeway?

Decrease your speed below the speed of traffic.

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

Enter the freeway at or near the speed of traffic.

24.

[ Parking ]

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

Using a placard after it has been reporting that it has been lost or stolen.

Neither option is correct.

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

25.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

That two way traffic is going to be head.

Neither option is correct.

That two way traffic is now allowed on this road.

26.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

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

California Highway Patrol.

Department of Motor Vehicles.

Freeway Service Patrol.

27.

[ Occupant Protection ]

What is the correct way to wear a shoulder harness style seatbelt?

Worn across the abdomen with minimal slack.

Worn across the chest with minimal slack.

Worn across the chest with as much slack as possible.

28.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

If an officer suspects you of being under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol, which of the following is true?

They cannot legally require you to take a test to prove if you are under the influence or not.

They can arrest you based off of theory.

They can legally require you to take a blood or urine test.

29.

[ Driver Readiness ]

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

Notify the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Neither option is correct

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

30.

[ Lane Control ]

What do broken white lines indicate on a roadway?

They separate traffic lanes on roads with two or more lanes in the same direction.

They mark traffic lanes going in the same direction.

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

31.

[ Traffic Controls ]

Which traffic signal typically comes after the solid yellow traffic signal?

Solid Red.

Solid Green.

Flashing Yellow Arrow.

32.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

What is the correct definition of a crosswalk?

A crosswalk is the part of roadway set aside for vehicle traffic.

Neither option is correct.

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

33.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

In the event that you have to drive on a sidewalk, what is the correct course of action?

You are not allowed to drive on sidewalks, as they are meant for pedestrians.

Ensure that there are no pedestrians on the sidewalk for the next block.

Decrease your speed to five miles per hour, and continue forward.

34.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

A typical stopping distance of a vehicle in wet weather is approximately __________ the normal distance of a vehicle in dry weather.

Triple

The same as

Half

Double

Hint

35.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

What also can be classified as an intersection?

Both options are correct.

Cross streets.

Alleys.

36.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

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

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

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

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

37.

[ 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 reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

Hint

38.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

What should you do if you see senior citizens crossing the road ahead?

Use your horn to alert them to your presence.

Flash your lights in case they are hard of hearing.

Rev your engine loudly to get them to move out of the way.

Slow down and prepare to stop. Be patient and allow them to finish crossing.

Hint

39.

[ Vehicle Positioning ]

You are traveling in fog behind another vehicle. What should you do to reduce the chances of an accident?

Use your dipped headlights so that you can be seen.

Keep close to the vehicle in front.

Use your flashing hazard lights.

Use your high-beam headlights.

Hint

40.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

If you are using a penny to check the tread on your tires, what is the indicator that you need to change your tires?

If you can see the top of Abraham Lincoln's head.

Neither option is correct, as a penny is an unreliable way to check the tread on your tires.

If you can only see Abraham Lincoln's neck.

41.

[ Occupant Protection ]

In what situation is it okay to leave your child and/or animals in a hot vehicle?

Not at all, as it is unlawful and dangerous.

When the windows are fully opened to allow as much air as possible into the vehicle.

When the windows are cracked slightly to allow air to enter the vehicle.

42.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

Under what circumstances are you allowed to cross a sidewalk with your vehicle?

Only to enter or exit a driveway or alley.

You are allowed to cross the sidewalk in the event that you are trying to pass another vehicle.

You are allowed to cross a sidewalk with your vehicle for any reason.

43.

[ Turns ]

What should you not do when making a right turn?

Increase your speed to make the turn quickly.

Both options are correct.

Turning wide into another lane.

44.

[ Vehicle Positioning ]

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

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

A driver on the freeway travelling at 55 mph.

Neither option is correct.

45.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

Which steering method is recommended when backing up?

Hand-over-hand steering.

One hand steering.

Hand-to-Hand steering

46.

[ 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?

7 days.

21 days.

30 days.

47 out of 46

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