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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Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation for this flashing traffic signal?

Stop and proceed when it is safe to do so.

Stop and go back.

Proceed with a high rate of speed.

Vehicle Positioning

What does it mean to "split the difference"?

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

Neither option is correct.

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

Special Driving Situations

Braking harshly on a wet or icy road may cause:

Improved wheel grip.

Better steering control.

The vehicle to slow down normally.

The vehicle to skid and lose control.

Parking

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

CVC 597.7.

CVC 480.

CVC 22651.

Parking

What does a yellow parking colored curb indicate?

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

No stopping is allowed at this curb.

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

Safe Driving Practices

In stationary traffic, you should:

Apply the parking brake and release the foot brake to deactivate the brake lights.

Get out of the vehicle to have a stretch.

Use your mobile phone to report the traffic.

Use your horn aggressively to speed up the traffic.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation for this pedestrian signal?

This pedestrian signal means to not cross the street.

This pedestrian signal means you are allowed to cross the street.

Neither option is correct.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign indicates that you are entering the incorrect road with the incorrect vehicle.

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

This sign indicates that you are entering the wrong way of traffic.

Sharing the Road

You want to reverse your car but there is a pedestrian waiting to cross the road. You should:

Reverse quickly before pedestrian begins to cross.

Yield to the pedestrian and wait for them to finish crossing.

Use your horn to get pedestrian to move out of the way.

Wave the pedestrian to cross.

10.

Parking

What California penal code allows local authorities to designate public spaces as an exclusive area for charging vehicles?

CVC 22511.

CVC 480.

CVC 22651.

11.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

There is a stop sign ahead.

Be prepared to proceed with caution.

Directional arrow.

12.

Lane Control

What do solid yellow lines indicate on a roadway?

Neither option is correct.

The center of a road for two-way traffic.

Indicates that you may pass freely.

13.

Sharing the Road

Which of the following is true regarding blind pedestrians?

No special precautions are required.

Neither option is correct.

They must be given the right-of-way at all times.

14.

Sharing the Road

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

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

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.

Attempt to squeeze by the other vehicle.

15.

Handling Emergencies

What should you do if you are involved in a collision?

Stop and call 9-1-1 if anyone is hurt.

Leave the accident.

Argue with the other person, regardless of who caused it.

16.

Sharing the Road

The motorcycle in front of you has a flashing amber light as shown. What do you expect the vehicle to do next?

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle is braking.

17.

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 drive at whatever speed you feel comfortable with.

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

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

18.

Sharing the Road

What is a LSV?

A neighborhood electric vehicle.

A low-speed vehicle.

A type of public transit.

19.

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 is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle is braking.

20.

Lane Control

If there are only two lanes, which lane should you choose for the smoothest driving?

Either lane is perfectly acceptable.

The left lane.

The right lane.

21.

Turns

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

At or on a rail road crossing.

When there is an opening available in the center divider.

Where a "no U-turn" sign is posted.

22.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Directional arrow.

Lane ending.

End divided highway.

23.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit when driving near a school?

45 mph

25 mph

55 mph

24.

Handling Emergencies

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

Release the brakes. Steer into the skid.

Speed up whilst steering away from the skid.

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

Increase acceleration to speed up out of the skid.

25.

Parking

What does a white parking colored curb indicate?

Park for a limited time as indicated by the sign.

No stopping is allowed at this curb.

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

26.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are working for a rideshare service, and you are pulled over with a passenger in your vehicle, what is the minimum level of BAC before it becomes unlawful for you to drive?

0.0005

0.0001

0.0004

27.

Occupant Protection

What brochure can you refer to in the event you are needing clarification regarding Driver Distractions?

The United States Constitution

The FFDL 28 Fast Facts Brochure

California Penal Code 597.7

28.

Sharing the Road

Why should you be aware of long vehicles when at a junction or roundabout?

Their bright colour may dazzle you.

It is more difficult for a heavy vehicle to stop for a signal.

The driver of the long vehicle cannot see you.

Long vehicles require more space to manoeuvre.

29.

Driver Readiness

Which of the following is correct regarding emotions and driving?

Neither option is correct.

Your emotions have no relation to how well you drive.

Emotions can affect the way that you drive.

30.

Lane Control

When driving on a freeway with multiple lanes, what should you not do?

Weave in and out of traffic.

Stay in the same lane as much as possible.

Follow the posted speed.

31.

Parking

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

2 feet.

5 feet.

1 foot.

32.

Safe Driving Practices

What is hand-to-hand steering also referred to as?

Push/pull steering.

Hand-over-hand steering.

One hand steering.

33.

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.

34.

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?

The year and make of your vehicle.

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.

35.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

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

This sign indicates that you must make a full stop.

This sign indicates that you must yield.

36.

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.

37.

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.

38.

Traffic Controls

Where is this sign normally displayed?

High ways.

4 way intersections.

Freeways.

39.

Parking

What does a blue parking colored curb indicate?

No stopping, standing, or parking is permitted.

This parking is only permitted for those with a disabled placard or license plate.

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

40.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you fail to appear for traffic court, if you have received a traffic ticket, what can happen?

Your driver's license may be suspended.

Nothing will happen.

Nothing will happen as you are not required to appear in traffic court unless you decide to go.

41.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

What is the NOTS?

Neither option is correct.

The Negligent Operator Treatment System.

A type of public transit.

42.

Safe Driving Practices

In which situation should you signal your turn?

Neither option is correct.

When you are stopping your vehicle.

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

43.

Sharing the Road

How far away should a bicyclist's rear red reflector be seen at night?

200 feet.

100 feet.

500 feet.

44.

Special Driving Situations

What should you do in the event that you begin to hydroplane?

Slow down gradually, and do not apply your brakes

Slow down suddenly by applying your brakes.

Slam down on your brakes to try and come to a complete stop.

45.

Visual Search

In this image, what does the yellow area visualize?

What is at your side.

Blind spots.

What is ahead.

46.

Alcohol and Drugs

You are under the age of 21, and you are caught with an unopened, sealed container of alcohol in your vehicle. Is this lawful?

Yes, as long as the container of alcohol is in the trunk.

Yes, as the alcohol container is not opened.

No, this is not legal as you cannot have any form of alcohol in the vehicle when you are under the age of 21.

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