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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.

Ready? Click 'Next' to begin.

Special Driving Situations

At what speed can your tires loss all contact with the road if there is a lot of water?

50 mph.

20 mph.

30 mph.

Visual Search

Why should you scan your surroundings while driving?

It allows you time to react if another driver makes mistakes.

Neither option is correct.

It allows you to enjoy the scenery around you.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

T Intersection

Curve.

Winding Road

Parking

What should you do when you find a space to parallel park?

Neither option is correct.

Park as quickly as possible to get out of the way of oncoming traffic.

Signal that you intend to park.

Special Driving Situations

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

Double

The same as

Half

Triple

Visual Search

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

210 feet.

400 feet.

500 feet.

Sharing the Road

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

Decrease your speed and proceed like normal.

You must yield the right-of-way.

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

Special Driving Situations

Why are vehicles fitted with rear fog lights?

In case your vehicle breaks down.

In case your brake lights don't work.

For learner drivers on the freeway.

To allow other vehicles to see you in fog.

Laws and Rules of the Road

You MUST NOT reverse your vehicle:

Without someone to act as a guide.

Further than is necessary.

Without using your horn to warn other road users.

Into a side road.

10.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

There is a school ahead, and you must let the children pass before proceeding.

This sign means to stop and help someone cross the road.

Allow any elderly people, or other pedestrians to cross before proceeding.

11.

Parking

What California penal code allows a vehicle to be removed after 4 hours?

CVC 480.

CVC 22651.

CVC 597.7.

12.

Laws and Rules of the Road

If there is a stop line before the crosswalk, where must you stop?

Neither option is correct.

Ignore the stop line and stop before the crosswalk.

The stop line must be obeyed first.

13.

Visual Search

Under ideal circumstances, how long will it take to stop if you are travelling 35 mph?

150 feet

210 feet.

500 feet.

14.

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?

1 second.

5 seconds.

3 seconds.

15.

Lane Control

What is a separated bikeway?

A lane that provides greater separation from adjacent vehicle traffic.

A route that is for the exclusive use of bicyclists.

A route for bicyclists on streets shared with vehicle traffic.

16.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

What California penal code prohibits you from willfully fleeing a peace officer?

CVC 21152

CVC 480.

CVC 2800.3

17.

Lane Control

Which of the following is true regarding bicycle lane?

It is legal to drive your vehicle in all bicycle lanes.

It is illegal to drive in a bicycle lane, unless under certain circumstances.

Neither options are correct.

18.

Safe Driving Practices

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

To reduce fuel consumption.

Brakes are less effective in foggy conditions.

To avoid being dazzled by fog lights from other vehicles.

To allow more time to react to developing hazards.

19.

Parking

When parking uphill, what should you also do?

Engage your parking break.

Neither option is correct.

Make sure that your wheels are pointing towards the curb.

20.

Special Driving Situations

If you come to a road that has ice, by how much should you reduce your speed?

Increase your speed, as the faster you go the more traction you make with the ice.

Reduce your speed by half.

Reduce your speed to a crawl.

21.

Driver Readiness

Which of the following is an example of a condition that physicians are required to report to the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Lapses of consciousness.

Alzheimer's disease.

Both options are correct.

22.

Traffic Controls

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

A flashing yellow traffic signal.

A flashing red traffic signal.

A red arrow traffic signal.

23.

Laws and Rules of the Road

If you choose to drive slower than normal at any other time, what lane do you not drive in?

Lane Two

Lane One

Lane Three

24.

Vehicle Positioning

You are needing to turn left, and you engage your turn signal. In front of you, another vehicle has their right turn signal engaged. What should you do?

Neither option is correct.

Go ahead and turn left since they have their right turn signal engaged.

Wait until the driver has begun their right turn.

25.

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 can arrest you based off of theory.

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

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

26.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation for this flashing traffic signal?

Stop and go back.

Proceed with a high rate of speed.

Stop and proceed when it is safe to do so.

27.

Visual Search

Why is it important to not develop a "fixed stare" while driving?

It is a good habit to develop as it decreases the chances of an accident.

Neither option is correct.

It prevents you from seeing potential hazards ahead of you.

28.

Occupant Protection

Pregnant women should do the following regarding a harness style seatbelt?

The harness should be placed between the breasts and to the side of the abdomen's bulge.

No harness should be worn because it can cause greater injury.

The harness should be worn across the breasts and over the abdomen's bulge.

29.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Which of the following does a roundabout not have?

Bicycle ways.

Neither option is correct.

A roadway.

30.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you have been drinking, and your BAC is below legal limits, which of the following is true?

It is entirely safe to drive.

You may still show impairments, even though you are below the legal limit.

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

31.

Handling Emergencies

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

Look for an alternate route away from traffic.

Stop and turn off of the ignition.

Keep your eyes on the road.

32.

Traffic Controls

After stopping at a flashing red traffic signal, what should you do?

You must wait until the light turns green.

Proceed with caution and observe the right-of-way rules.

Wait until an official clears you to proceed.

33.

Sharing the Road

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

Long vehicles

Vans

Cars

Motorcycles

34.

Parking

When parking uphill, what way should you turn your wheels?

Towards the curb.

Towards the shoulder of the road.

Away from the curb.

35.

Traffic Controls

When you see a solid green traffic signal turn to a solid yellow traffic signal, what should you do?

Stop if you can safely, otherwise, cross the intersection with caution.

Yield to oncoming traffic.

Drive forward without reducing speed, observing the right-of-way rules.

36.

Traffic Controls

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

Oncoming traffic is stopped and they may turn left.

The driver must increase their speed.

37.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you receive too many negligent driver points, what may the Department of Motor Vehicles do?

Place you on a probation for 1 year.

Both options are correct.

Suspend your license for 6 months.

38.

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?

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.

No, as all children must ride in the backseat.

39.

Special Driving Situations

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

5 to 10 mph slower.

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

1 to 5 mph slower.

40.

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.

41.

Safe Driving Practices

The driver ahead of you made a mistake while driving, and you want to alert them to it. What do you do?

Honk your horn at them to let them know they made a mistake.

Honk your horn at them to alert them to pay attention.

Do nothing, and proceed with caution.

42.

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.

43.

Vehicle Positioning

What does it mean to "split the difference"?

Neither option is correct.

If you do not have enough money for the toll on the HOT, you can split the difference with the toll man.

If there is a danger on both sides of the road at the same time, you split the difference with the driver.

44.

Lane Control

What should you do before passing another vehicle?

Pass the other vehicle at a high rate of speed to beat any traffic.

There are no suggestions when passing another vehicle, only to do it with caution.

Look ahead for road conditions and traffic that may cause other vehicles to merge as well.

45.

Driver Readiness

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

Take a break for 15 minutes every 2 hours.

Avoid long journeys during the night when natural alertness is minimum.

Drink alcohol to boost alertness.

Stop in a safe place if you feel sleepy.

46.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you purchase a vehicle from a private property, how long do you have to transfer the ownership of the vehicle?

10 days.

5 days.

30 days.

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