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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Lane Control

Which of the following may apply to you if you drive a low/zero emission vehicle?

You may be exempt from all Department of Motor Vehicles related charges for your vehicle.

You may be exempt from all toll charges on HOT lanes.

You may drive at any speed you wish, regardless of posted signs.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are going to consume alcohol before a journey, you should:

Drive faster to reduce risk of collisions.

Only drink wine and not spirits.

Arrange another means of transport.

Drive with your hazard lights flashing to warn other vehicles.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct definition of a pedestrian?

There is no definition for a pedestrian in the state of California.

Any individual using a vehicle to travel.

A pedestrian is a person on foot who uses a conveyance.

Sharing the Road

Which of the following is correct regarding emergency vehicles with their sirens activated?

You must yield the right-of-way.

You can proceed like normal, ignoring the sirens and lights.

Decrease your speed and proceed like normal.

Sharing the Road

Which of the following is a way for a motorcyclist to increase their chances of being seen by other drivers?

Wearing a bright colored jacket.

Using high beam headlights during daylight hours.

Both options are correct.

Lane Control

What do double 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 in the same direction.

Sharing the Road

Why should you not move in front of a large truck and suddenly stop or slow down?

Because they are a much larger vehicle, it takes longer for them to stop.

You can move in front of a large truck and stop or slow down suddenly, as they can stop quicker than a regular vehicle.

Neither option is correct

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.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Yield ahead.

Crossroad.

Two way traffic.

10.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If an individual is convicted of engaging in a speed contest that results in bodily injury to another person, what is the consequence?

Imprisonment.

A fine.

Both options are correct.

11.

Parking

What does a red parking colored curb indicate?

No stopping, standing, or parking is permitted.

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

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

12.

Parking

Before moving off in a vehicle, you should: (Select all that apply)

Check your vehicle blind spots for hidden hazards.

Speed off as quickly as possible.

Use your signals (if necessary) to warn other road users.

Use all mirrors to check road is clear.

13.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

What is the NOTS?

The Negligent Operator Treatment System.

Neither option is correct.

A type of public transit.

14.

Sharing the Road

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Radioactive

Explosives

Flammable

15.

Parking

In the event that you have to stop on a freeway, how should you park?

Park completely off of the pavement.

Both options are correct.

Park in the middle of the lane with your warning lights engaged.

16.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

How many points must you have in a 12 month period to be considered a negligent operator?

1 point

4 points.

2 points.

17.

Traffic Controls

What is this type of sign meant for?

Nothing. This sign is meant for highway officials only.

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

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

18.

Occupant Protection

If a passenger is under what age, you may be cited for them not wearing a seatbelt?

21 years old.

18 years old.

16 years old.

19.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

Which of the following is true regarding funeral processions?

Funeral processions never have the right-of-way.

Neither option is correct.

Funeral processions have the right-of-way.

20.

Special Driving Situations

Braking harshly on a wet or icy road may cause:

The vehicle to skid and lose control.

Better steering control.

Improved wheel grip.

The vehicle to slow down normally.

21.

Handling Emergencies

You are traveling in snowy weather. Your steering begins to feel light and unresponsive. You should:

Turn the steering as far as you can to the right.

Brake hard immediately.

Increase speed.

Release the accelerator to gradually slow down.

22.

Sharing the Road

Which of these light signals implies the car is reversing or will reverse?

23.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

In the event that you are convicted of a hit-and-run accident that resulted in injury, what may the Department of Motor Vehicles do?

Penalize you with additional points depending on the severity of the injury.

Revoke your driver's license.

Do nothing as the Department of Motor Vehicles has no authority over accidents.

24.

Laws and Rules of the Road

School crosswalks are normally marked with what color lines?

Yellow lines.

Red lines.

Black lines.

25.

Parking

What is the distance that is allowed to park in front of a fire hydrant?

5 feet.

It is illegal to park near a fire hydrant.

15 feet.

26.

Traffic Controls

What does a solid green traffic signal mean?

It means Stop

It means proceed with caution

It means Go

27.

Sharing the Road

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

800 feet.

400 feet.

200 feet.

28.

Special Driving Situations

If your vehicle is stationary and is likely to remain so for more than a couple of minutes, you should reduce emissions and noise pollution by:

Switching off your engine.

Revving your engine to keep it warm.

Switching off any radios you have.

Checking your tires.

29.

Special Driving Situations

On curves, there is ___ pull on your vehicle.

no pull.

A strong downward pull.

A strong outward pull

30.

Safe Driving Practices

If you are dazzled by another vehicle's lights, you should:

Speed up to reduce the time you are dazzled.

Keep driving, but look away from the lights.

Put on a pair of sunglasses.

Reduce your speed and be prepared to stop if necessary.

31.

Visual Search

In this image, what does the red area visualize?

Blind spots.

What is behind you.

What is ahead.

32.

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.

The middle of the road.

Neither option is correct.

33.

Turns

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

If there are no vehicles approaching you within 200 feet.

On a one-way street

When other vehicles may hit you.

34.

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.

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

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

35.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What also can be classified as an intersection?

Both options are correct.

Alleys.

Cross streets.

36.

Visual Search

Even though signal lights are generally followed, what else should you do?

Follow the traffic lights at all times as they are always followed by other vehicles.

Always look left, right, and ahead for approaching traffic before continuing.

Neither option is correct.

37.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Under what circumstances are you allowed to cross a sidewalk with your vehicle?

You are allowed to cross a sidewalk with your vehicle for any reason.

Only to enter or exit a driveway or alley.

You are allowed to cross the sidewalk in the event that you are trying to pass another vehicle.

38.

Parking

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

Towards the shoulder of the road.

Towards the curb.

Away from the curb.

39.

Sharing the Road

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

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

The left lost lane.

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

40.

Parking

What California penal code allows local authorities to designate public spaces as an exclusive area for charging vehicles?

CVC 22651.

CVC 480.

CVC 22511.

41.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Regardless of the posted speed limit, what should your speed also depend on?

The number and speed of other vehicles on the road.

Both options are correct.

Bicyclists or pedestrians crossing the road way.

42.

Safe Driving Practices

If you become agitated or annoyed at another road user, you should:

Travel as closely as possible behind them to let them know you want to overtake.

Pull over, calm down and continue your journey after relaxing

Use your horn to tell them you're annoyed.

Rev your engine loudly to get them to move out of the way.

43.

Lane Control

What is the correct interpretation of this diagram?

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

Double solid lines indicates that you may not pass.

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

44.

Sharing the Road

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

45.

Parking

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

CVC 22651.

CVC 480.

CVC 597.7.

46.

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.

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