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.

Sharing the Road

When overtaking a horse and rider, what should you NOT do?

Keep your distance from the horses.

Overtake slowly.

Use your horn.

Wait until it is safe to overtake.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

That two way traffic is going to be head.

That two way traffic is now allowed on this road.

Neither option is correct.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are convicted of a DUI for the second time, how many years will your license be suspended for?

2 years.

5 years.

1 year.

Turns

What should you do when you are making a right turn?

Reduce your speed.

Both options are correct.

Look over your right shoulder.

Driver Readiness

Which of the following over the counter medications could make you dizzy?

Tylenol.

Vitamins

Cold medications.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

At minimum, if an individual is convicted of manslaughter resulting from evading police pursuit, how long can they serve in prison?

2 to 3 years.

4 to 10 years.

1 to 2 years.

Turns

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

Only if an opening is provided in the center divider.

An opening that is typically used for first responder use.

Neither option is correct.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

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

This sign means that there is an airport near by.

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

Sharing the Road

Which of these light signals implies the motorcycle is slowing down and maybe about to stop?

10.

Sharing the Road

The car 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 is braking.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

11.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What should you do if you see senior citizens crossing the road ahead?

Flash your lights in case they are hard of hearing.

Slow down and prepare to stop. Be patient and allow them to finish crossing.

Use your horn to alert them to your presence.

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

12.

Sharing the Road

How much space should you leave between your vehicle and a motorcyclist?

4 seconds.

1 second.

3 seconds.

13.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

Proceed like normal.

No specific rules are defined for T intersections.

Yield to traffic and any pedestrians.

14.

Special Driving Situations

What effects can a soft road surface have on your vehicle? (Select all that apply)

Noisier exhaust.

Slippery road surface.

Reduced tire grip.

Improved fuel efficiency.

15.

Special Driving Situations

Which of the following is a way to reduce the hazard associated with high winds while driving?

Being proactive.

Reducing your speed.

Both options are correct.

16.

Traffic Controls

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

You must wait until the light turns green.

Wait until an official clears you to proceed.

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

17.

Sharing the Road

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

CVC 42010

CVC 480.

CVC 22511.

18.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

Proceed like normal.

Neither option is correct.

Slow down and be ready to stop.

19.

Handling Emergencies

What should you do if you are involved in a collision?

Leave the accident.

Stop and call 9-1-1 if anyone is hurt.

Argue with the other person, regardless of who caused it.

20.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

Which of the following is true regarding funeral processions?

Funeral processions have the right-of-way.

Neither option is correct.

Funeral processions never have the right-of-way.

21.

Handling Emergencies

You are traveling along a wet road in a vehicle without anti-lock brakes. You apply the brakes and your vehicle begins to skid. What should you do?

Brake hard immediately.

Increase speed.

Release the brakes.

Let go of the steering.

22.

Alcohol and Drugs

When you are driving in the state of California, what do you automatically give your consent for?

Neither option is correct as driving in the state of California does not automatically make you give your consent for anything.

Breath, blood, or urine tests if you are suspected of DUI.

Searches of your vehicle.

23.

Lane Control

What are turnout areas?

Neither option is correct.

Special areas where you are allowed to make U-Turns.

Designated areas that allow other cars behind you to pass.

24.

Driver Readiness

You develop poor vision, which of the following is correct after you have visited your doctor?

Neither option is correct

You should not notify the Department of Motor Vehicles as they are not required to know.

Notify the Department of Motor Vehicles.

25.

Lane Control

How is a low/zero emission vehicle indicated?

Neither option is correct.

A homemade decal that you can put on any vehicle.

A special Department of Motor Vehicles-issued decal.

26.

Sharing the Road

It is against the law to follow how many feet behind an emergency vehicle while their emergency lights are activated?

300 feet.

1,000 feet.

500 feet.

27.

Special Driving Situations

If there is not a speed limit posted before a curve, which should you do?

Judge how sharp the curve is and make no speed adjustment.

Judge how sharp the curve is and adjust your speed.

Judge how sharp the curve is and increase your speed.

28.

Safe Driving Practices

What is this diagram representing?

The driver is indicating that they are slowing down or stopping.

The driver is indicating that they are turning right.

The driver is indicating that they are turning left.

29.

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.

30.

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?

Both options are correct.

A fine.

Imprisonment.

31.

Traffic Controls

Which of the following traffic signals means to "proceed with caution"?

A flashing yellow traffic signal.

A solid green traffic signal.

A green arrow traffic signal.

32.

Parking

When parking downhill, what way should you turn your wheels?

Away from the curb.

Towards the curb.

Towards the shoulder of the road.

33.

Alcohol and Drugs

Regardless of age, if you are on probation for DUI, what is the minimum level of BAC before it becomes unlawful to drive?

0.0001

0.0005

0.0008

34.

Visual Search

What does it mean to tailgate another vehicle?

Neither option is correct.

To drive too close behind another vehicle.

When you are passing another vehicle at a high rate of speed.

35.

Visual Search

Under ideal circumstances, how long will it take to stop if you are travelling 55 mph?

210 feet.

500 feet.

400 feet.

36.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

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

Neither option is correct.

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

37.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is a blind intersection?

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

An area where a railroad crossing intersects with a roadway.

There is no defined definition for a blind intersection.

38.

Visual Search

In this image, what does the green area visualize?

Blind spots.

What is ahead.

What is behind you.

39.

Special Driving Situations

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

Reduce your speed by half.

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

Reduce your speed to a crawl.

40.

Visual Search

You are traveling along a road and you see a car reversing out from a driveway on the left. You should:

Keep going as you have priority.

Move to the right and overtake.

Speed up to get by the reversing vehicle.

Use your horn, slow down and be prepared to stop.

41.

Special Driving Situations

You are about to enter a bank of fog. What should you do? (Select all that apply)

Use your hazard lights to warn other drivers.

Check your mirrors and slow down.

Use your fog lights if necessary.

Speed up to travel through it as quickly as possible.

42.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you are under the age of 18 and you are in a vehicle accident, which of the following is true?

Your parents or guardians may be liable for civil damagers.

You may be fined for the damages.

Both options are correct.

43.

Lane Control

Which direction should you pass traffic?

You must pass traffic on the left hand side.

You must pass traffic on the right hand side.

It is not lawful to pass any vehicle under any circumstance.

44.

Sharing the Road

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Corrosive

Flammable

Explosives

45.

Traffic Controls

What does a solid green traffic signal mean?

It means Stop

It means proceed with caution

It means Go

46.

Sharing the Road

In slow moving traffic, you should: (Select all that apply)

Be aware of cyclists and motorcycles passing between vehicles.

Use your horn to speed the traffic up.

Allow access into and from sideroads.

Block other vehicles from feeding onto the road from a slip road.

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