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 ]

When you are in a construction zone, what should you not do?

Obey instructions from the flaggers present.

Stop and watch the road work.

Obey special signs.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

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

Look to the right edge of your lane.

Look at the other driver.

Look at the left side of your lane.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

In an emergency, how should you brake?

Speed up to get around the emergency.

Brake hard immediately, but without locking your wheels.

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

Brake gently.

Hint

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

What is this diagram representing?

The driver is indicating that they are turning right.

The driver is indicating that they are turning left.

The driver is waving at oncoming traffic.

[ Lane Control ]

Which lane should you drive in if you plan on making a right turn?

The right most lane.

The left most lane.

The middle lane.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What should you do when you are coming to a railroad crossing?

Continue forward without reducing speed.

Slow down, look and listen for any oncoming trains. Be prepared to stop.

Increase your speed to beat the train before it crosses.

[ Lane Control ]

What should you NOT do before overtaking? (Select all that apply)

Use your mirrors and only overtake when safe to do so.

Get as close as possible to the vehicle you plan to overtake.

Follow a vehicle already overtaking.

Yield to oncoming traffic before passing parked vehicles.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

If you are convicted of DUI for the first time, in addition to having driving privileges suspended, what also may you be required to do?

Nothing, as the suspension of driving privileges is enough of a punishment.

You will be required to complete a DUI program.

Neither option is correct.

[ Parking ]

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

CVC 22651.

CVC 480.

CVC 597.7.

10.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

What is a blind intersection?

An area where a railroad crossing intersects with a roadway.

A blind intersection is when there are no stop signs at any corner and you cannot see in either direction for 100 feet.

There is no defined definition for a blind intersection.

11.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What does a red arrow light mean?

You are allowed to make a right turn like normal.

It is similar to a red stop light, however, you cannot make a right turn at any time.

Right turns are not allowed at any time, even when the light is green.

12.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

Whilst driving when it is snowing, you should:

Slow down and allow plenty of time to brake gently.

Never use your fog lights.

Drive as quickly as possible.

Pull over into a service area and wait for the weather to improve.

Hint

13.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What other information may be included on this sign?

This sign may be show with or without words.

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

No other information is ever included with this sign.

14.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

What should you do if you have to stop in a tunnel?

Keep as close to the vehicle in front as possible.

Brake as quickly as possible to reduce time spent idle.

Open your windows to improve ventilation.

Leave at least a 5 meter gap between you and the vehicle in front.

Hint

15.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

What should you do when you are approaching a sign such as this?

This sign indicates what animals inhabit this area.

This sign means to be alert for possible animals in the area.

Neither option is correct.

16.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

Yourself, and your parent are in the vehicle when you are pulled over by a police officer. In the backseat of the vehicle, there is an unopened, sealed container of alcohol. Since you are the individual driving the vehicle, is it lawful for this container of alcohol to be in your vehicle?

Yes, as your parent is in the vehicle with you and is over the age of 21.

Neither option is correct.

No, as alcohol containers cannot be in your vehicle under any circumstance.

17.

[ Sharing the Road ]

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

Hint

18.

[ Visual Search ]

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

210 feet.

150 feet

500 feet.

19.

[ 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 chest with minimal slack.

Worn across the abdomen with minimal slack.

20.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

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

Proceed like normal.

Slow down and be ready to stop.

Neither option is correct.

21.

[ 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.

Mind off of the road.

Paying full attention to the road.

22.

[ Occupant Protection ]

Which of the following is a type of visual distraction?

Mind off of the road.

Keeping your eyes on the road.

Eyes off of the road.

23.

[ Occupant Protection ]

Why must a rear-facing baby seat not be placed in the front seat of a car with an active frontal airbag?

The driver airbag will not deploy in an accident.

It will increase the risk of collisions.

An active passenger airbag can cause injury or death to the child.

All airbags will become disabled.

Hint

24.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is the correct course of action in the event that the traffic signal is not working?

You are allowed to make protected turns. Proceed with the right-of-way rules in mind.

Proceed cautiously as if the intersection is controlled by a stop sign in all directions

You are allowed to make unprotected turns at your discretion.

25.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

No traffic signal ahead.

Stop ahead.

Traffic signal ahead.

26.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

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

One hand steering.

Push/pull steering.

Hand-over-hand steering.

27.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

When towing a vehicle or trailer, which lanes must you drive in?

Any lanes regardless of the circumstance, or posted speed.

Any lane as long as you are maintaining the posted speed.

The lane that is closest to the right side of the road.

28.

[ Sharing the Road ]

When an emergency vehicle has their sirens activated, where should you drive to to allow them to pass?

The right side of the road.

Neither option is correct.

The middle of the road.

29.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

What should drivers of hybrid of electric vehicles do when a blind pedestrian is attempting to cross?

Be especially aware and use extreme caution.

Follow standard right-of-way rules when it comes to blind pedestrians.

Treat the blind pedestrian as a standard pedestrian.

30.

[ Lane Control ]

Apart from looking in your mirrors, what should you do before changing lanes?

Signal and change lanes without any other precautionary measures.

Change lanes without a signal, as long as you do it slowly to let other drivers know.

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

31.

[ Traffic Controls ]

When coming to a stop sign, if there is no limit line or cross walk present, where must you stop your vehicle?

You must stop after the stop sign.

You must stop before entering the intersection.

Anywhere, as it doesn't matter.

32.

[ Sharing the Road ]

It is particularly important to be aware of: (Select all that apply)

Truck drivers.

Disabled people.

Fields filled with animals.

Older drivers.

Hint

33.

[ 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.

Overtake the long vehicle on the right.

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

Hint

34.

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

If your driver's license is suspended, once the suspension period has ended, what must you do to apply for a new driver's license?

You must show proof of financial responsibility.

Neither option is correct.

You must show a copy of your previous driver's license.

35.

[ Sharing the Road ]

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

100 feet.

500 feet.

200 feet.

36.

[ Sharing the Road ]

You are reversing your car and a pedestrian starts walking behind you. You should:

Rev your engine to show your annoyance.

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

Keep going as you have right of way.

Stop and wait for the pedestrian to finish crossing.

Hint

37.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this type of sign meant for?

This sign indicates what you should do in the event that your vehicle stalls on railroad tracks.

Nothing. This sign is meant for highway officials only.

This sign provides you a number to make a complaint about another driver.

38.

[ Occupant Protection ]

Which of the following is a type of manual distraction?

Taking your hands off of the steering wheel while your vehicle is in motion.

Listening to the radio at high volumes.

Speaking with your passenger(s).

39.

[ 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 left or turn left.

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

Hint

40.

[ 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.

41.

[ Vehicle Positioning ]

When you are on the highway, how much space should you leave to merge, cross, enter/exit traffic?

5 seconds

A full city block.

Half of a city block.

42.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

Which of the following is true when driving in a roundabout?

Do not stop or pass vehicles.

You may enter using a high rate of speed.

You may pass vehicles using any additional lanes.

43.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

If you have an open container of alcohol, where must you keep it stored at in your vehicle?

You are not allowed to have opened containers of alcohol in your vehicle under any circumstance.

In the trunk of your vehicle.

In your cup holder.

44.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

Why MUST you switch off your fog lights when visibility improves?

It reduces control of your vehicle.

They are bright and dazzle other road users.

They drain your vehicle's battery.

They confused other drivers.

Hint

45.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

What does a Preliminary Alcohol Screening not detect?

The presence of drugs.

The presence of alcohol.

The presence of marijuana.

46.

[ Sharing the Road ]

Who should you particularly look out for when reversing?

Traffic police.

Pedestrians.

Children.

Motorcycle riders.

Hint

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