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:

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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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Laws and Rules of the Road

School crosswalks are normally marked with what color lines?

Red lines.

Black lines.

Yellow lines.

Laws and Rules of the Road

When turning left, what is suggested to ensure your safety?

There are no suggested safety tips when turning left.

Keep your wheels pointed straight to be prevent being thrown into oncoming traffic in the event of an accident.

Neither option is correct.

Handling Emergencies

According to the California Highway Patrol, what should you do if your vehicle becomes disabled on the freeway?

Both options are correct.

Safely pull to the right shoulder.

Stay inside your vehicle with the seat belt on until help arrives.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is a type of visual distraction?

Eyes off of the road.

Keeping your eyes on the road.

Mind off of the road.

Visual Search

In this image, what does the blue area visualize?

What is ahead.

What is at your side.

Blind spots.

Lane Control

What is the correct interpretation of this diagram?

Double solid lines indicates that you may not pass.

No passing if the solid yellow line is on your side.

Broken yellow line indicates that you may pass if it can be done so safely.

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 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.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

Neither option is correct.

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

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

Special Driving Situations

What should you not do when being pulled over by law enforcement?

Both options are correct.

Refusal to roll down your window, or have your hands in open view.

Begin moving around in your vehicle suddenly.

10.

Special Driving Situations

If you come to a wet road, by how much should you reduce your speed?

Do not adjust your speed at all, as you do not want to risk hydroplaning.

1 to 5 mph slower.

5 to 10 mph slower.

11.

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.

Yield to oncoming traffic before passing parked vehicles.

Follow a vehicle already overtaking.

12.

Lane Control

What do solid white lines indicate on a roadway?

They mark traffic lanes going in the same direction.

They indicate a lane barrier between regular use and a preferential use lane.

They separate traffic lanes on roads with two or more lanes.

13.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

When are you required to turn your headlights on?

Both options are correct.

30 minutes before sunrise.

30 minutes after sunset.

14.

Special Driving Situations

When towing, if your caravan or trailer begins to swerve or snake you should:

Ease off the accelerator and reduce speed gently to regain control.

Stay at a constant speed until the problem resolves itself.

Speed up to regain control.

Turn the steering wheel to follow the trailer or caravan.

15.

Safe Driving Practices

You are preparing to pull away from a curb, but you do not see any oncoming vehicles in any direction. What is the safest course of action?

Neither option is correct.

Signal that you are turning anyway.

Do not signal and take your time pulling out onto the roadway.

16.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

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

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.

17.

Lane Control

What are the purpose of yield lines?

To indicate where a vehicle must stop or yield at.

They serve no purpose. They are included in the design of the roadway.

To indicate at which point you must speed up.

18.

Turns

On a divided highway, when can you make a legal U-turn?

Neither option is correct.

Only if an opening is provided in the center divider.

An opening that is typically used for first responder use.

19.

Parking

You need to park and leave your vehicle on a foggy road. You should:

Leave your fog lights on.

Leave your parking lights on.

Leave your headlights on.

Never leave any lights switched on.

20.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the speed limit when you are in a business district?

35 mph, unless otherwise posted.

25 mph, unless otherwise posted.

55 mph, unless otherwise posted.

21.

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.

Neither option is correct.

You will be required to complete a DUI program.

22.

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.

23.

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.

24.

Handling Emergencies

Which of the following the Freeway Service Patrol not provide assistance with?

Tow your motorcycle.

Towing your vehicle to a location approved by the California Highway Patrol.

Change a flat tire.

25.

Turns

Which of the following is true regarding a public transit bus lane?

You may cross this lane in the event that you are making a turn.

Neither option is correct.

You may drive in this lane for a maximum of one mile or ten minutes, whichever is greater.

26.

Handling Emergencies

You are traveling along a wet road. How can you tell if your tires are no longer gripping the road?

Your speed decreases unexpectedly.

Your speed increases unexpectedly.

The engine becomes louder.

The steering becomes light and unresponsive.

27.

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.

Long vehicles require more space to manoeuvre.

The driver of the long vehicle cannot see you.

28.

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.

29.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Directional arrow.

There is a hospital ahead.

No turns are permitted.

30.

Lane Control

What do double white lines indicate on a roadway?

They indicate a lane barrier between regular use and a preferential use lane.

They mark traffic lanes going in the same direction.

They separate traffic lanes on roads with two or more lanes in the same direction.

31.

Driver Readiness

Which California penal code requires physicians to report conditions that may affect your ability to drive?

CHSC 103900

CVC 480.

CVC 22511.

32.

Laws and Rules of the Road

While pedestrians have the right-of-way, what is also required of them?

Pedestrians have their own set of rules that they must abide to since they are not in a vehicle.

Pedestrians must abide by the rules of the road.

Pedestrians are not required to abide by the rules of the road.

33.

Sharing the Road

On a divided highway with 4 or more traffic lanes in one direction, what lane do large trucks typically drive in?

Any lane they choose, as long as they maintain the posted speed limit.

The lane just to the left of the right most lane.

The left lost lane.

34.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is NOT a result from overexposure to heat?

Dehydration

Starvation

Heat stroke

35.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

What must vehicles in a funeral procession have?

A large orange and red sticker that marks them as such.

A sticker that indicates that they are a part of a funeral procession.

Nothing is required to mark them.

36.

Parking

While parked, what should you do when you are ready to exit your vehicle?

Do not open your door unless it does not interfere with traffic.

Both options are correct.

Look for passing vehicles.

37.

Safe Driving Practices

Why is it important to only honk your horn when necessary?

Both options are correct.

It may make the driver angry if they made a mistake.,

Honking your horn may startle other drivers.

38.

Sharing the Road

A farmer is herding sheep across the road and has asked you to stop your vehicle until he has finished. You should:

Keep going as you have right of way.

Ignore the farmer as he has no authority.

Stop and turn your engine off until directed to continue.

Use your horn to get the sheep to move faster.

39.

Safe Driving Practices

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

Read your local newspaper.

No need to plan, just follow the signs.

Consult with your local fuel station.

Use a map or route planner.

40.

Handling Emergencies

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

Neither option is correct.

Reduce your speed and proceed with caution.

Reduce your speed so you can see what happened.

41.

Vehicle Positioning

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

Half of a city block.

5 seconds

A full city block.

42.

Vehicle Positioning

What is the correct course of action when you are behind a driver who may be dangerous to others?

Tailgate the driver.

Increase your following distance.

Neither option is correct.

43.

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.

44.

Special Driving Situations

Coasting is a term used to describe a vehicle traveling in neutral or with the clutch on. How does this affect your control of the vehicle? (Select all that apply)

Steering control will improve.

Vehicle speed will increase going downhill.

Steering response may be reduced.

Vehicle speed will reduce going downhill.

45.

Safe Driving Practices

Before setting off on a journey, you should ensure that: (Select all that apply)

Any restraints are adjusted to reduce risk of neck and back injuries in a collision.

You consume alcohol to improve your performance.

You have sufficient fuel for your journey and planned where you can refuel if necessary.

You have planned your route allowing plenty of time.

46.

Occupant Protection

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

It will increase the risk of collisions.

The driver airbag will not deploy in an accident.

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

All airbags will become disabled.

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