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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[Additional Driving Laws / Rules]

What California penal code prohibits you from willfully fleeing a peace officer?

CVC 2800.3

CVC 21152

CVC 480.

[Driver Readiness]

Which of the following is correct regarding emotions and driving?

Emotions can affect the way that you drive.

Neither option is correct.

Your emotions have no relation to how well you drive.

[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 20 pounds or more.

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

[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?

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

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.

[Additional Driving Laws / Rules]

If you willfully flee a peace officer attempting to pull you over, what is the consequence?

Nothing will happen as they had no reason to stop you.

Neither option is correct.

It is a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for no more than 1 year.

[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.

[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 increase your speed.

Judge how sharp the curve is and adjust your speed.

[Laws and Rules of the Road]

Unregistered and untaxed vehicles can only be used:

On quiet roads with little traffic.

When the vehicle is off-road on private land and NEVER uses a public road.

When the driver or rider has an appropriate license.

Between 10pm and 6am.

[Occupant Protection]

A child is sitting in the front seat with a rear facing child passenger restraint system. Is it lawful for the driver to allow this?

Neither option is correct.

Yes, as long as the child is properly restrained in the passenger seat.

No, this is not lawful. The child must be in the backseat if they are restrained in a rear facing child seat.

10.

[Turns]

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

The right side of the road.

The center of the road.

The left side of the road.

11.

[Traffic Controls]

You MUST obey signals given by the following: (Select all that apply)

Traffic wardens.

Traffic officers.

School crossing patrols.

Police officers.

12.

[Alcohol and Drugs]

What is the purpose of an IID?

To prevent you from starting your vehicle if there is alcohol on your breath.

A device designed purely to make driving more difficult.

A type of headlight that allows you to see better at night.

13.

[Laws and Rules of the Road]

Which of the following is correct?

No specific rules apply to a crosswalk when you are crossing it with your vehicle.

You must yield to all pedestrians entering or crossing a crosswalk.

Proceed as normal when entering a crosswalk with pedestrians entering.

14.

[Laws and Rules of the Road]

What law requires you to remain stopped as long as a school bus has flashing red lights?

CVC 22454

CVC 597.7.

CVC 480.

15.

[Vehicle Positioning]

Which of the following is a safe way to exit the freeway?

Both options are correct.

Signal and look over your shoulder.

Signal your intention to exit 5 seconds before reaching the exit.

16.

[Lane Control]

What is the correct interpretation of this diagram?

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

Double solid lines indicates that you may not pass.

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

17.

[Traffic Controls]

What does this sign normally indicate?

A hazardous vehicle.

Slow moving vehicle.

A police vehicle.

18.

[Safe Driving Practices]

You have turned into a sideroad and realise you have made a mistake. You should NOT:

Find an alternative route.

Reverse onto the main road.

Perform a three-point turn manoeuvre.

Keep going forward to find a safe place to turn around.

19.

[Visual Search]

What is the "3 second rule"?

When you are passing another vehicle, you have three seconds to pass

Neither option is correct.

A method in which you can ensure that there is enough distance between you and the vehicle in front of you.

20.

[Special Driving Situations]

Why are vehicles fitted with front fog lights?

In case your vehicle breaks down.

In case your headlights are broken.

For learner drivers on the freeway.

To improve your visbility ahead.

21.

[Laws and Rules of the Road]

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

Ensure that you signal oncoming motorists they can cross.

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

Check for pedestrians, and for bicyclists.

22.

[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.

23.

[Special Driving Situations]

You are traveling in hot weather which is causing the road surface to become soft. What will be most affected on your vehicle?

The exhaust.

The tires.

The windows.

The air conditioning.

24.

[Special Driving Situations]

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

Stay at a constant speed until the problem resolves itself.

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

Speed up to regain control.

Turn the steering wheel to follow the trailer or caravan.

25.

[Occupant Protection]

Which of the following are true regarding children under the age of 8, and are also less than 4 feet 9 inches tall?

They are not required to wear seatbelts due to their age and height.

They must be properly secured in a federally-approved child passenger restraint system.

They do not require a child passenger restraint system.

26.

[Visual Search]

Which one of the following is correct when giving enough space to another vehicle?

Always increase your speed when driving along side other vehicles.

Neither option is correct.

Avoid driving directly along other vehicles on multilane streets.

27.

[Additional Driving Laws / Rules]

If you purchase a vehicle from a private property, how long do you have to transfer the ownership of the vehicle?

30 days.

5 days.

10 days.

28.

[Visual Search]

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

Speed up and overtake.

Be prepared to stop.

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

Slow down.

29.

[Lane Control]

Apart from looking in your mirrors, what should you do before changing lanes?

Signal and change lanes without any other precautionary measures.

Change lanes without a signal, as long as you do it slowly to let other drivers know.

Check for vehicles that may or may not be in your blind spot.

30.

[Handling Emergencies]

Your vehicle brakes too quickly in wet or icy conditions and begins to skid. How should you recover control of the vehicle?

Brake hard immediately. It doesn't matter if the wheels lock.

Release the brakes. Steer into the skid.

Speed up whilst steering away from the skid.

Increase acceleration to speed up out of the skid.

31.

[Traffic Controls]

Which of the following signs means to remain stopped until the green signal, or green arrow appears?

A flashing yellow traffic signal.

A red arrow traffic signal.

A flashing red traffic signal.

32.

[Sharing the Road]

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

200 feet.

100 feet.

500 feet.

33.

[Turns]

What is a U-Turn?

There is no definition for a U-Turn in the state of California.

Passing a vehicle at a high rate of speed.

Turning your vehicle around in the street to go back the way you came.

34.

[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?

You will be required to complete a DUI program.

Nothing, as the suspension of driving privileges is enough of a punishment.

Neither option is correct.

35.

[Visual Search]

Why should you scan your surroundings while driving?

It allows you to enjoy the scenery around you.

Neither option is correct.

It allows you time to react if another driver makes mistakes.

36.

[Traffic Controls]

What is the correct interpretation for this pedestrian signal?

This pedestrian signal means to not cross the street.

Neither option is correct.

This pedestrian signal means you are allowed to cross the street.

37.

[Safe Driving Practices]

Whilst driving or riding, you should avoid distractions such as: (Select all that apply)

Eating and drinking.

Trying to read a map.

Using your mirrors to check for other vehicles and hazards.

Switching on your headlights.

38.

[Sharing the Road]

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

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.

Be aware of cyclists and motorcycles passing between vehicles.

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?

1 mile.

200 feet.

400 feet.

40.

[Parking]

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

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

Both options are correct.

Park completely off of the pavement.

41.

[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?

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

Revoke your driver's license.

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

42.

[Traffic Controls]

Which of the following is NOT true regarding a flashing yellow traffic signal?

Yield to any pedestrians, bicycles, or other vehicle in the intersection.

Proceed with caution.

You may proceed like normal, as a flashing yellow traffic signal is a suggestion only.

43.

[Visual Search]

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

Move to the right and overtake.

Keep going as you have priority.

Speed up to get by the reversing vehicle.

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

44.

[Lane Control]

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

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

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.

45.

[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.

46.

[Safe Driving Practices]

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

Honking your horn may startle other drivers.

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

Both options are correct.

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Virginia Full Car Written Test