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

Rev your engine loudly.

Use your horn.

Overtake slowly giving them plenty of space.

Travel closely behind the horses.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the maximum speed limit on a two lane undivided highway?

55 mph.

65 mph.

35 mph.

Turns

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

100 feet

200 feet

500 feet

Turns

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

In front of a fire station.

When you cannot see clearly 200 feet in each direction.

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

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

This sign means that there is an airport near by.

This sign indicates that there is a ski lodge near by.

This sign indicates that you must be on the lookout for pedestrians.

Turns

To make a left turn, what should you drive close to?

Both options are correct.

the left turn lane.

Drive close to the center divider line.

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.

Safe Driving Practices

Before beginning a journey, how can you best plan your route?

Consult with your local fuel station.

Use a map or route planner.

No need to plan, just follow the signs.

Read your local newspaper.

Lane Control

What is the correct definition of a bicycle lane?

A section of the interstate where bicyclists are allowed to be.

Neither option is correct

A designated traffic lane for bicyclists defined by pavement markings and signage.

10.

Safe Driving Practices

When should you reverse from a side road into a main road?

If there is no traffic on the main road.

When there is a safe gap in the traffic. Use your horn to warn other vehicles.

Never reverse onto a main road.

When you have another person acting as a guide.

11.

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 braking.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

12.

Sharing the Road

If you are needing to make a turn, and you must enter a bike lane to do so, how much distance can you drive into the bike lane?

200 feet.

500 feet.

1 mile.

13.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

End divided highway.

Lane ending.

Directional arrow.

14.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Why is it encouraged for a driver to not pass another vehicle that is stopped at a crosswalk?

A pedestrian may be in front of the vehicle in a position where you cannot see them.

You are allowed to pass another vehicle stopped at a crosswalk.

Neither option is correct.

15.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct definition of a crosswalk?

A crosswalk is the part of roadway set aside for vehicle traffic.

A crosswalk is the part of the roadway set aside for pedestrian traffic.

Neither option is correct.

16.

Lane Control

What is bicycle boulevard?

A lane that provides greater separation from adjacent vehicle traffic.

A designated route for bicyclists on streets shared with vehicle traffic that prioritize bicycle travel.

Neither option is correct.

17.

Laws and Rules of the Road

On a school bus, what does the yellow flashing lights mean?

They warn you to slow down and prepare to stop.

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

They are there to indicate that they are a school bus.

18.

Lane Control

What should you do before passing another vehicle?

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

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

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

19.

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.

20.

Sharing the Road

What California penal code allows Safety Enhanced-Double Fine Zones.

CVC 22511.

CVC 42010

CVC 480.

21.

Traffic Controls

Where is this sign normally displayed?

Freeways.

4 way intersections.

High ways.

22.

Parking

How much distance should your vehicle be visible in the event that you have to park off of the freeway.

100 feet in each direction.

200 feet in each direction.

It does not matter as you will be parking off of the pavement.

23.

Sharing the Road

How much distance does it typically take for a large truck travelling 55 mph to stop?

200 feet.

400 feet.

800 feet.

24.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

What California penal code prohibits driving with an unsecured load that is a potential safety hazard?

CVC 21152

CVC 480.

CVC 24002

25.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

1 foot.

5 feet.

10 feet.

26.

Traffic Controls

This type of sign is often paired with which of the following signs?

A traffic light.

A railroad crossing sign.

A yield sign.

27.

Special Driving Situations

If you are using a penny to check the tread on your tires, what is the indicator that you need to change your tires?

Neither option is correct, as a penny is an unreliable way to check the tread on your tires.

If you can only see Abraham Lincoln's neck.

If you can see the top of Abraham Lincoln's head.

28.

Safe Driving Practices

When traveling at night, your vehicles headlights MUST be switched on. For this purpose, night time is defined as:

Between 8pm and 8am.

Whenever the sun is not visible in the sky.

Whenever the street lights are switched on.

The period between half an hour after sunset and half an hour before sunrise.

29.

Traffic Controls

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

Solid Red.

Solid Green.

Flashing Yellow Arrow.

30.

Safe Driving Practices

When may you flash your headlights at another road user?

To alert other road users of your presence.

When another road user annoys you.

To signal another stationary road user that they can proceed.

To warn oncoming drivers of a hidden police patrol.

31.

Special Driving Situations

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

They are bright and dazzle other road users.

They confused other drivers.

They drain your vehicle's battery.

It reduces control of your vehicle.

32.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

This sign indicates that there is a ski lodge near by.

This sign indicates that a trolley is near by.

This sign indicates that a rest area is near by.

33.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

This sign indicates that planes fly through this area.

This sign indicates that you must be on the lookout for planes landing on the road you are driving on.

This sign means that there is an airport near by.

34.

Turns

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

100 feet

200 feet

500 feet

35.

Sharing the Road

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

500 feet.

100 feet.

200 feet.

36.

Vehicle Positioning

When traveling in wet weather, you should keep well back from the vehicle in front. This will:

Reduce your typical stopping distance.

Increase your ability to accelerate.

Increase your ability to see and plan ahead.

Decrease fuel consumption.

37.

Safe Driving Practices

A driver is moving slowly, and you want them to go faster. Should you honk your horn at them?

Yes, as you are in a hurry and you need to get to your destination.

Yes, as you want them to get out of the way.

No, as the driver may not be able to go any faster due to one reason or another

38.

Special Driving Situations

You are driving your car along a wet road. Spray from the road is limiting your visibility. You should:

Use your flashing hazard lights.

Use dipped headlights.

Speed up get through the wet area.

Pull over into a service area and wait for the road to dry.

39.

Turns

If there is a bike lane in your path when you are making a right turn, how far can you drive in the bike lane?

200 feet.

1 mile.

400 feet.

40.

Sharing the Road

When overtaking a horse and rider, what should you do?

Drive around as quickly as possible.

Overtake slowly if it is safe to do so.

Use your horn to warn the rider of our presence.

Flash your headlights at the horse rider.

41.

Sharing the Road

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Flammable

Corrosive

Radioactive

42.

Sharing the Road

You are driving near to a school and see a school crossing guard ahead. How will they signal you to stop?

They will hold their arm out with the palm facing you.

They will point to the children waiting to cross.

They will flash a light at you.

They will display a 'Crossing Guard' stop sign.

43.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Which of the following is the correct assumption regarding right-of-way rules?

Never assume that other drivers will give you the right-of-way.

There are no defined right-of-way rules.

Other drivers will always give you the right-of-way.

44.

Driver Readiness

Which of the following will not prevent drowsy driving?

Rolling down the window.

Calling a ride service to take you to your destination.

Taking regular rest stops.

45.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Merging traffic

Added lane.

Lane ending.

46.

Safe Driving Practices

You are driving down the road and you witness a collision. Regarding using electronic devices, what may you do?

Call for help, since this is an emergency.

Neither option is correct.

Take a picture of the accident and continue driving.

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