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 with a motorcycle riding in front of you. Why might they suddenly swerve or move across the traffic lane?

To avoid an obstacle, such as a drain cover.

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

To get a better view of the road ahead.

Motorcycle riders like to show off.

Traffic Controls

What other information may be included on this sign?

This sign may be show with or without words.

No other information is ever included with this sign.

This sign may appear in different colors to indicate the severity of the action.

Occupant Protection

Under which conditions may a child under 8 years old may ride in the front seat of a vehicle?

The child passenger restraint system cannot be installed properly in the rear set.

When there is no rear seat available.

All of the above.

Safe Driving Practices

If you become agitated or annoyed at another road user, you should:

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

Use your horn to tell them you're annoyed.

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

Pull over, calm down and continue your journey after relaxing

Turns

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

200 feet

500 feet

100 feet

Occupant Protection

Under which circumstance is a child under the age of 8 NOT allowed to ride in the front seat of a vehicle?

The driver of the vehicle is not able to purchase a federally-approved child passenger restraint system.

There is no rear seat.

The child passenger restraint system cannot be installed properly in the rear set.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is a type of cognitive distraction?

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

Paying full attention to the road.

Mind off of the road.

Safe Driving Practices

What is this diagram representing?

The driver is indicating that they are turning left.

The driver is waving at oncoming traffic.

The driver is indicating that they are turning right.

Safe Driving Practices

What can cause a vehicle to skid? (Select all that apply)

Braking quickly.

Driving slowly and carefully.

Accelerating quickly.

Steering harshly.

10.

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 high-beam headlights.

Use your flashing hazard lights.

11.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the speed limit for a blind intersection?

15 mph

25 mph

35 mph

12.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Regardless of the posted speed limit, what should your speed also depend on?

Both options are correct.

The number and speed of other vehicles on the road.

Bicyclists or pedestrians crossing the road way.

13.

Special Driving Situations

Which of the following is true regarding driving at high rates of speeds?

The faster your speed, the less control you have of your vehicle.

The faster your speed, the more control you have of your vehicle.

The faster you drive, the better your gas mileage will be.

14.

Alcohol and Drugs

What is the purpose of an IID?

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

A device designed purely to make driving more difficult.

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

15.

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.

16.

Safe Driving Practices

Whilst driving or riding, you should avoid distractions such as: (Select all that apply)

Trying to read a map.

Switching on your headlights.

Using your mirrors to check for other vehicles and hazards.

Eating and drinking.

17.

Sharing the Road

Which of the following is an example of when you can pass a light-rail vehicle?

Neither option is correct.

When the light-rail vehicle is in your way, and you need to get over.

When you are on a one-way street.

18.

Sharing the Road

What is this diagram representing?

An emergency vehicle.

A light-rail vehicle.

A slow moving vehicle.

19.

Safe Driving Practices

You want to reverse your car but cannot see if it is safe. You should:

Rev your engine loudly.

Get out of your vehicle and check before moving.

Use your horn.

Reverse very slowly.

20.

Parking

What does a red parking colored curb indicate?

Stop no longer than the time posted to load/unload passengers or freight.

No stopping, standing, or parking is permitted.

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

21.

Visual Search

In this image, what does the yellow area visualize?

Blind spots.

What is at your side.

What is ahead.

22.

Occupant Protection

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

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

The child is 20 pounds or more.

The child is 40 pounds or more.

23.

Visual Search

What should you do before changing lanes?

Look into your rearview mirror for nearby vehicles.

Increase speed and give a signal before changing lanes.

Increase speed and change lanes.

24.

Occupant Protection

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

Worn across the chest with as much slack as possible.

Worn across the abdomen with minimal slack.

Worn across the chest with minimal slack.

25.

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?

Release the brakes.

Let go of the steering.

Brake hard immediately.

Increase speed.

26.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

There is a stop sign ahead.

Directional arrow.

Be prepared to proceed with caution.

27.

Occupant Protection

A driver begins to eat something that they just bought a restaurant. Is this a distraction?

No, as long as the driver is keeping their eyes on the road, it is not a distraction.,

Yes, as the driver can become distracted while eating.

No, the driver purchased the items and has the right to eat it before it gets cold.

28.

Safe Driving Practices

If you are under the age of 18, which of the of the following is correct regarding the use of electronic devices while driving?

It is unlawful for anyone under the age of 18 to use an electronic device while driving, unless it is in the case of an emergency.

Any driver, regardless of age, may use an electronic device while driving as long as they look up every two seconds.

Neither option is correct.

29.

Traffic Controls

If you are approaching a stop sign, you must do which of the following?

Stop at the yellow line.

Stop at the broken white line.

Stop at the solid white line.

30.

Sharing the Road

What is a NEV?

A neighborhood electric vehicle.

A type of public transit.

A type of emergency vehicle.

31.

Traffic Controls

Which of the following types of signs indicate that you must slow down and be ready to stop if necessary?

A three sided red sign.

A square red and white regulatory sign.

An eight sided red sign.

32.

Handling Emergencies

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

Speed up whilst steering away from the skid.

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

Release the accelerator. Steer into the skid.

Increase acceleration to speed up out of the skid.

33.

Lane Control

Where are bike lanes typically located?

Alongside streets adjacent to vehicle traffic.

There are no designated bike lanes in the state of California.

Alongside the interstate.

34.

Sharing the Road

Which of these are hazards you should be aware of on residential streets? (Select all that apply)

Vehicles moving off.

Children running out from behind parked cars.

Pedestrians.

Car doors opening.

35.

Handling Emergencies

What do you need to provide to the Emergency Notification System if you have to call them due to your vehicle stalling on railroad tracks?

Neither option is correct as you do not call the Emergency Notification System in this situation

Your location and the railroad crossing number if posted.

The year and make of your vehicle.

36.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

At minimum, if an individual is convicted of manslaughter resulting from evading police pursuit, how long can they serve in prison?

2 to 3 years.

1 to 2 years.

4 to 10 years.

37.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct definition for California's Basic Speed Law?

The Basic Speed Law means that you may never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

The Basic Speed Law does not exist in the state of California.

The Basic Speed Law means that you may drive at whatever speed you feel comfortable with.

38.

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.

Overtake the motorcyclist.

Keep well back to allow the motorcyclist room to manoeuvre.

39.

Sharing the Road

Which of these should you avoid when driving around large trucks?

Following too closely or tailgating.

Both of these options are correct.

Lingering alongside a truck when they are passing.

40.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What do you do when a school bus begins to flash red lights?

The mean nothing as they are built as a part of the school bus to fulfil a government mandate.

You must stop until the children cross the street. You may proceed when the lights are no longer flashing red.

Ignore them as they are a suggestion only.

41.

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 your fog lights if visibility is below 100m.

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

Use dipped headlights.

42.

Handling Emergencies

What should you do in the event that your vehicle stalls or becomes disabled on railroad tracks, and there is not a train coming?

Exit your vehicle immediately and call the Emergency Notification System number located nearby.

Attempt to push your vehicle off of the railroad tracks by yourself.

Stay in your vehicle and call for help.

43.

Safe Driving Practices

If you break down, and you have emergency flares available, what distance should you place them from your vehicle?

200 feet behind your vehicle.

500 feet behind your vehicle.

100 feet behind your vehicle.

44.

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.

Revoke your driver's license.

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

45.

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.

46.

Occupant Protection

How far suggested should drivers ride from the airbag cover?

24 inches

5 inches

10 inches

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