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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[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

What is a PAS?

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

Preliminary alcohol screening.

Neither option is correct.

[ 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?

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

To avoid an obstacle, such as a drain cover.

Motorcycle riders like to show off.

To get a better view of the road ahead.

Hint

[ Visual Search ]

In this image, what do the shaded areas visualize?

The blind spots of your vehicle.

The correct way to travel down a highway.

How far other vehicles should travel from your vehicle.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

Which of the following is a suggestion provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration?

Both options are correct.

Hands positioned at 8 and 4 o'clock.

Hands positioned 9 and 3 o'clock.

[ 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.

Increase acceleration to speed up out of the skid.

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

Release the accelerator. Steer into the skid.

Hint

[ 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.

[ Parking ]

What does a red parking colored curb indicate?

No stopping, standing, or parking is permitted.

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

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

[ Visual Search ]

You want to reverse your car, but cannot see clearly behind using the mirrors. You should:

Get out of the car and push it backwards.

Open the car windows.

Ask for assistance from a passenger or passer-by.

Open the car doors.

Hint

[ Traffic Controls ]

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

Flashing Yellow Arrow.

Solid Green.

Solid Red.

10.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

You should use dipped headlights: (Select all that apply)

During dull daytime weather.

At night in built-up areas.

When another vehicle is overtaking you.

To dazzle other road users.

Hint

11.

[ Sharing the Road ]

What does this diagram visualize?

The distance that other vehicles should drive from a large truck.

A representation of how large a large truck is compared to regular vehicles.

A large truck's blind stop.

12.

[ Driver Readiness ]

Which of the following is correct regarding emotions and driving?

Emotions can affect the way that you drive.

Your emotions have no relation to how well you drive.

Neither option is correct.

13.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

At intersections without a STOP or YIELD signs, what action is correct?

Both options are correct.

Slow down and be ready to stop.

Yield to traffic and any pedestrians.

14.

[ Lane Control ]

When you approach a junction, you see a long vehicle in front of you is signalling to turn right, but is positioned on the left. What should you do?

Overtake the long vehicle on the left.

Use your horn to warn the other driver.

Stay back and allow the long vehicle to finish its manoeuvre.

Overtake the long vehicle on the right.

Hint

15.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

What is this diagram representing?

The driver is waving at oncoming traffic.

The driver is indicating that they are turning left.

The driver is indicating that they are turning right.

16.

[ Sharing the Road ]

What is a Safety Enhanced-Double Fine Zone?

An area where fines are doubled for traffic violations.

Neither option is correct.

There are no double fine zones in the state of California.

17.

[ Turns ]

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

500 feet

200 feet

100 feet

18.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

Two way traffic.

Curve.

Sharp turn.

19.

[ 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.

20.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

General crosswalks are normally marked with what color lines?

White lines.

Yellow lines.

Black lines.

21.

[ Parking ]

Which of the following is an example of illegal parking

Parking adjacent to a hospital.

Parking within 7.5 feet of a railroad track.

Neither option is correct.

22.

[ Turns ]

Under which circumstance can you make a legal U-turn in a residential district?

If there are no vehicles approaching you within 200 feet.

Across a double yellow line when it is safe and legal.

Both options are correct.

23.

[ Sharing the Road ]

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

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

When you are on a one-way street.

Neither option is correct.

24.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

How much distance should you include from your vehicle to the crosswalk when stopping?

10 feet.

1 foot.

5 feet.

25.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

Be prepared to proceed with caution.

Directional arrow.

There is a stop sign ahead.

26.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

When towing, you should: (Select all that apply)

Carry as much as you can in your trailer or caravan and not your vehicle.

Ensure heavy and sharp objects are secured safely.

Avoid accelerating or braking too sharply.

Check your headlights are properly adjusted.

Hint

27.

[ Driver Readiness ]

If you are dazzled by bright sunlight, you should:

Turn your head and face away from the road.

Speed up to get through the dazzle as quickly as possible.

Slow down, and if necessary stop.

Close your eyes until the dazzling goes away.

Hint

28.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

No U-turns allowed.

No right turn.

No left turn.

29.

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

If you are under the age of 18, what can your parents or guardians do regarding your driver's license?

They cannot do anything, as you have proven that you can drive since you have a driver's license.

They can have your driver's license cancelled.

Neither option is correct.

30.

[ 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?

Stay in your vehicle and call for help.

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

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

31.

[ Sharing the Road ]

Which of these other road users might not take a normal route through a roundabout? (Select all that apply)

Cyclists

Cars

Horse riders.

Long vehicles.

Hint

32.

[ Sharing the Road ]

You are about to overtake a horse and rider. What should you NOT do? (Select all that apply)

Overtake slowly giving them plenty of space.

Travel closely behind the horses.

Rev your engine loudly.

Use your horn.

Hint

33.

[ Lane Control ]

What are sharrows?

A route that is for the exclusive use of bicyclists.

A route that alerts traffic that bicyclists are allowed to occupy the travel lane.

A route for bicyclists on streets shared with vehicle traffic.

34.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

At what point, in poor conditions, should you turn your headlights on?

Neither option is correct.

When you are unable to see 1,000 feet ahead of you.

When you are unable to see 500 feet ahead of you.

35.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

You are driving your car in wet weather. Rain and spray from the road are limiting visibility. You should: (Select all that apply)

Use your fog lights if visibility is below 100m.

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

Use dipped headlights.

Use your flashing hazard lights.

Hint

36.

[ Sharing the Road ]

What is a LSV?

A neighborhood electric vehicle.

A type of public transit.

A low-speed vehicle.

37.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

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

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

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

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

38.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

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

Freeway Service Patrol.

California Highway Patrol.

Department of Motor Vehicles.

39.

[ Turns ]

What should you not do when making a right turn?

Increase your speed to make the turn quickly.

Turning wide into another lane.

Both options are correct.

40.

[ Parking ]

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

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

Loaning your placard to friends or family.

Both options are correct.

41.

[ Occupant Protection ]

Which of the following is true when a child is seated next to a side air bag?

There is no risk associated with seating a child next to a side airbag.

You are encouraged to seat your child next to a side air bag.

The child may be at serious risk of injury or fatal injury.

42.

[ Sharing the Road ]

What is a NEV?

A type of emergency vehicle.

A type of public transit.

A neighborhood electric vehicle.

43.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

What should you do if you see a vehicle's hazard lights ahead?

Reduce your speed so you can see what happened.

Reduce your speed and proceed with caution.

Neither option is correct.

44.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

Why is it important to respect right-of-way rules?

It is common courtesy.

You are not required to respect right-of-way rules.

It helps prevent collisions and other accidents.

45.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

Which of the following does a roundabout not have?

Bicycle ways.

A roadway.

Neither option is correct.

46.

[ Sharing the Road ]

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

Vehicles moving off.

Pedestrians.

Car doors opening.

Children running out from behind parked cars.

Hint

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