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.

Safe Driving Practices

You are driving down the road and you witness a collision. Regarding using electronic devices, what may you do?

Call for help, since this is an emergency.

Neither option is correct.

Take a picture of the accident and continue driving.

Visual Search

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

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

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

Neither option is correct.

Traffic Controls

What does a solid green traffic signal mean?

It means Go

It means proceed with caution

It means Stop

Laws and Rules of the Road

If a vehicle is stopped at a crosswalk, what is the correct course of action to pass the vehicle?

You are not allowed to pass a vehicle at a crosswalk.

You may pass as long as you proceed with caution.

Ensure that no pedestrians are in front of that vehicle.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the maximum speed limit on a two lane undivided highway?

35 mph.

55 mph.

65 mph.

Special Driving Situations

If your vehicle is stationary and is likely to remain so for more than a couple of minutes, you should apply the parking brake and switch off the engine in order to: (Select all that apply)

Reduce noise pollution.

Reduce emissions.

Get out of the vehicle to have a stretch.

Reduce fuel consumption.

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.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

There is a hospital ahead.

Crossroad.

Railroad tracks.

Safe Driving Practices

What should you do in the event that it is too bright for your signal lights to be seen easily?

Neither option is correct.

Use hand-and-arm positions to indicate what you are doing.

Slow down and proceed with caution.

10.

Occupant Protection

Under which circumstance is a child under the age of 8 NOT allowed to ride in the front seat of a vehicle?

The child passenger restraint system cannot be installed properly in the rear set.

The driver of the vehicle is not able to purchase a federally-approved child passenger restraint system.

There is no rear seat.

11.

Special Driving Situations

What should you do if you are driving and there is heavy fog or smoke?

Increase your following distance to other vehicles.

Both options are correct.

The best advice is to not travel in those conditions.

12.

Sharing the Road

Which of these should you avoid when driving around large trucks?

Both of these options are correct.

Lingering alongside a truck when they are passing.

Following too closely or tailgating.

13.

Turns

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

Across a double yellow line when it is safe and legal.

When you cannot see clearly 200 feet in each direction.

In front of a fire station.

14.

Sharing the Road

The rider of the motorcycle in front of you is holding their arm out straight to the right as shown in the picture. What do you expect the vehicle to do next?

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

15.

Sharing the Road

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

16.

Sharing the Road

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

Using high beam headlights during daylight hours.

Both options are correct.

Wearing a bright colored jacket.

17.

Safe Driving Practices

What should you do when changing lanes, slowing down, stopping, or turning?

Always decrease speed.

Always signal.

Both

18.

Lane Control

When passing a vehicle, what is not allowed?

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.

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

19.

Traffic Controls

Where is this sign normally displayed?

4 way intersections.

High ways.

Freeways.

20.

Laws and Rules of the Road

If a school bus stops on the other side of a divided highway, what must you do?

There is no defined rule for this situation.

You are not required to stop your vehicle.

Stop your vehicle and wait until the lights are no longer red.

21.

Turns

What is a public transit bus lane?

A lane specifically designated for public transit vehicles.

A lane specified for emergency vehicles.

A lane that is shared by both transit vehicles and regular vehicles.

22.

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.

23.

Lane Control

What should motorized bicycle drivers do when using a bike lane?

Neither options are correct.

No special precautions are required since they are technically driving a bicycle.

They should use caution to avoid bicyclists.

24.

Laws and Rules of the Road

If you have parked on the side of the road, what should you do before reentering the lane?

Quickly turn onto the road before another vehicle comes.

Proceed with high speed when entering the roadway.

Yield to all traffic.

25.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Slippery when wet.

Curve.

T Intersection.

26.

Handling Emergencies

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

Neither option is correct.

Reduce your speed so you can see what happened.

Reduce your speed and proceed with caution.

27.

Visual Search

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

Neither option is correct.

Do not stay in another driver's blind spot.

Always tailgate another vehicle.

28.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

How far can your cargo extend before you are required to use a 12 inch red or orange square flag to indicate the wideness of the load?

4 feet beyond the back rear bumper.

2 feet beyond the back rear bumper.

5 feet beyond the back rear bumper.

29.

Sharing the Road

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

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

Be aware of cyclists and motorcycles passing between vehicles.

Allow access into and from sideroads.

Use your horn to speed the traffic up.

30.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What does it mean when a blind pedestrian pulls in their cane and steps away from the crosswalk?

It generally means for you to go.

It means nothing as this is a common gesture.

It means that they are not going to cross.

31.

Driver Readiness

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

Notify the Department of Motor Vehicles.

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

Neither option is correct

32.

Special Driving Situations

At what speed can your tires loss all contact with the road if there is a lot of water?

30 mph.

20 mph.

50 mph.

33.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

Honk your horn until it moves.

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

Swerve to miss the animal.

34.

Alcohol and Drugs

You are pulled over for possible Driving under the Influence, and you refuse to submit to a blood or urine test. However, you change your mind later. What is the consequence?

You will be allowed to go since you have changed your mind to submit to the required tests.

There will be no consequences, as you have changed your mind and you are wiling to submit.

Your driving privilege will may still be suspended.

35.

Traffic Controls

When coming to a stop sign, where must you fully stop your vehicle at?

You may choose where you are allowed to stop, as long as you make a full stop.

You must stop after the stop sign.

You must stop at the white limit line.

36.

Occupant Protection

Under what circumstances are seatbelts required to be worn?

When there are more than two occupants in a vehicle.

Only when the vehicle is traveling greater than 15 miles per hour.

At all times.

37.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Which of the following is the correct assumption regarding right-of-way rules?

Other drivers will always give you the right-of-way.

There are no defined right-of-way rules.

Never assume that other drivers will give you the right-of-way.

38.

Parking

Which of the following is an example of disabled placard abuse?

Using a placard issued to you by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Neither option is correct.

Using a placard after it has been reporting that it has been lost or stolen.

39.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Traffic signal ahead.

Merging traffic

Two way traffic.

40.

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.

41.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

What California penal code prohibits driving with an unsecured load that is a potential safety hazard?

CVC 21152

CVC 24002

CVC 480.

42.

Handling Emergencies

Who can you call for free assistance in the event that your car becomes disabled on the freeway?

California Highway Patrol.

Department of Motor Vehicles.

Freeway Service Patrol.

43.

Sharing the Road

The motorcycle in front of you has a flashing amber light as shown. What do you expect the vehicle to do next?

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle is braking.

44.

Handling Emergencies

What is the second step you must do in the event that your accelerator becomes stuck?

Apply the breaks.

Keep your eyes on the road.

Stop and turn off of the ignition.

45.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

Slow down and be ready to stop.

Yield to traffic and any pedestrians.

Both options are correct.

46.

Sharing the Road

In windy weather, a motorcycle in front is overtaking a high-sided vehicle. What should you do?

Keep as close to the vehicle in front as possible.

Keep well back to allow the motorcyclist room to manoeuvre.

Overtake the motorcyclist.

Use your horn.

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