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.

Ready? Click 'Next' to begin.

Traffic Controls

When are you allowed to make a right turn when a red arrow light is present?

You can, applying the same rules as a regular red stop light.

Only when a green signal or a green arrow appears.

At any time.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you forfeit the citation fee, what is it the same as?

Neither option is correct.

Pleading guilty.

Pleading not guilty.

Parking

Which California penal code prohibits parking in a crosshatched space?

CVC 597.7.

CVC 480.

CVC 22507.8

Sharing the Road

Who should you particularly look out for when reversing?

Children.

Pedestrians.

Traffic police.

Motorcycle riders.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

This sign indicates that a rest area is near by.

This sign indicates that a trolley is near by.

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

Handling Emergencies

What should you do in the event that your vehicle stalls or becomes disabled on railroad tracks?

Stay in your vehicle and call for help.

Attempt to push your car off of the railroad tracks before the train arrives.

Exit your vehicle immediately and dial 9-1-1 when you are from the railroad tracks.

Safe Driving Practices

If your vehicle is low on fuel, you should:

Stop at the nearest service station to refuel as soon as possible.

Begin a freeway journey.

Keep driving until you almost run out. Cars are more efficient with less fuel in the tank.

Speed up to consume more fuel.

Visual Search

To avoid last minute moves or corrections, how far ahead should you scan?

0 - 5 seconds.

10 - 15 seconds.

Do not scan as this can distract you from driving.

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?

0.0001

0.0004

0.0005

10.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What should you do if you see a stray animal on the roadway?

Slow down and/or stop if it is safe to do so.

Swerve to miss the animal.

Honk your horn until it moves.

11.

Lane Control

What do broken white lines indicate on a roadway?

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

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

They mark traffic lanes going in the same direction.

12.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are a commercial driver, and you are convicted of a DUI, what must you first do after your suspension?

Downgrade to a noncommercial license.

Nothing will happen.

Neither option is correct.

13.

Safe Driving Practices

When might you want to slow down instead of traveling at the speed limit? (Select all that apply)

When you are coming up to a blind bend in the road.

In poor weather conditions.

On an empty road in good weather.

Coming up to junctions where other road users may pull out with little warning.

14.

Special Driving Situations

You are on snow and about to begin moving. As you set off, you should:

Leave your handbrake on.

Always use 1st gear.

Quickly turn the steering to loosen the snow.

Use the highest gear you can.

15.

Special Driving Situations

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

Look at the other driver.

Look at the left side of your lane.

Look to the right edge of your lane.

16.

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.

17.

Driver Readiness

You are traveling through a residential street. What should you be particularly aware of?

Loud noises coming from houses.

Children playing in the street.

Cars unexpectedly pulling out.

Truck drivers.

18.

Lane Control

When passing a vehicle, what is not allowed?

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

Drive off the paved road to pass another vehicle in the event that you cannot do it on the paved road.

Check traffic behind and beside you.

19.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct definition of a crosswalk?

Neither option is correct.

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

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

20.

Safe Driving Practices

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

Whenever the sun is not visible in the sky.

Between 8pm and 8am.

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

Whenever the street lights are switched on.

21.

Sharing the Road

What is this diagram representing?

A light-rail vehicle.

An emergency vehicle.

A slow moving vehicle.

22.

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 not allowed to do a certain action.

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

23.

Visual Search

You are traveling along a road and you see a car reversing out from a driveway on the left. You should NOT:

Use your horn to warn the other driver of your presence.

Speed up and overtake.

Be prepared to stop.

Slow down.

24.

Turns

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

200 feet

100 feet

500 feet

25.

Special Driving Situations

If you come to a road that has ice, by how much should you reduce your speed?

Reduce your speed to a crawl.

Increase your speed, as the faster you go the more traction you make with the ice.

Reduce your speed by half.

26.

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.

Vehicle speed will reduce going downhill.

Steering response may be reduced.

27.

Special Driving Situations

What do all gas-powered vehicles produce?

Sodium chloride.

Carbon monoxide.

Oxygen.

28.

Sharing the Road

Whilst traveling at night, another vehicle is overtaking you. You should:

Switch on your hazard warning lights.

Speed up to prevent the overtaking.

Flash your lights at the other driver.

Dip your headlights to avoid dazzling other road users.

29.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

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

This sign means that a rest area is one mile ahead.

This sign means that there is an airport near by.

30.

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

31.

Occupant Protection

A driver decides to answer a text message that they just received while driving down the interstate. Is this a distraction?

Yes, as this is taking your attention away from the road.

No, as you are allowed to answer text messages while driving as long as you are looking at the road every two seconds.

No, as there is no law against using your phone while driving.

32.

Visual Search

Why is it important to not develop a "fixed stare" while driving?

It is a good habit to develop as it decreases the chances of an accident.

It prevents you from seeing potential hazards ahead of you.

Neither option is correct.

33.

Vehicle Positioning

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

Increase your ability to accelerate.

Increase your ability to see and plan ahead.

Reduce your typical stopping distance.

Decrease fuel consumption.

34.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What direction does traffic travel on a roundabout?

Clockwise

Counter-clockwise

Straight.

35.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

T Intersection.

Curve.

Slippery when wet.

36.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the speed limit in any alley in the state of California?

25 mph

15 mph

55 mph

37.

Traffic Controls

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

You are allowed to make unprotected turns at your discretion.

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

38.

Laws and Rules of the Road

When making a right turn, what should you be considering?

Ensure that you keep a minimum of ten feet from the stop line.

Ensure that you signal oncoming motorists they can cross.

Check for pedestrians, and for bicyclists.

39.

Sharing the Road

Which of these light signals implies the car will turn right or move to the right?

40.

Visual Search

Before changing lanes, what should you do?

Decrease your speed suddenly, give a turn signal, then merge into the other lane.

Look over your should to make sure you aren't going to collide with another vehicle.

Increase your speed and quickly change lanes.

41.

Parking

When parking uphill or downhill, with no curb, what way should you turn your wheels?

Away from the curb.

Towards the shoulder of the road.

Towards the curb.

42.

Occupant Protection

Apart from the required age, what is the other exception for having a rear-facing child passenger restraint system?

The child is 40 pounds or more.

The child is 30 pounds or more, and is 3 feet 2 inches taller.

The child is 20 pounds or more.

43.

Traffic Controls

After stopping at a flashing red traffic signal, what should you do?

You must wait until the light turns green.

Proceed with caution and observe the right-of-way rules.

Wait until an official clears you to proceed.

44.

Parking

What does a white parking colored curb indicate?

No stopping is allowed at this curb.

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

Park for a limited time as indicated by the sign.

45.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign indicates that you must follow its instruction.

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

Indicates that you must yield before proceeding.

46.

Vehicle Positioning

You are traveling in fog behind another vehicle. What should you do to reduce the chances of an accident?

Keep a safer distance from the vehicle in front.

Use your high-beam headlights.

Use your flashing hazard lights.

Keep close to the vehicle in front.

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