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 ]

If you are under the age of 18, and you are driving, what is required of your parents?

Your parents are not required to do anything.

Your parents are not required to assume financial responsibility of your driving, as they are not the one driving the vehicle.

Your parents must assume all financial responsibility for your driving.

[ Sharing the Road ]

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

Overtake slower vehicles on either the left or the right side.

Keep as close as possible to the vehicle in front.

Overtake slower vehicles only on the right hand side.

Allow sufficient space to manoeuvre should an emergency vehicle need to pass.

Hint

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

You have turned into a sideroad and realise you have made a mistake. You should:

Use your horn and reverse around the corner to the main road.

Drive forward and find a safe place to turn around.

Stop and reverse quickly into the main road.

Reverse into the main road when the traffic is clear.

Hint

[ Handling Emergencies ]

In the event that you hit a parked vehicle, what should you do?

Take a picture of their license plate and inform the Department of Motor Vehicles when you have time.

Do nothing as no one is in the vehicle and no one was hurt.

Leave a note with your information.

[ Parking ]

What is the penalty for abusing disabled placards?

A misdemeanor charge.

Both options are correct.

A fine of up to $1,000.

[ Driver Readiness ]

If you are dazzled by bright sunlight, you should:

Speed up to get through the dazzle as quickly as possible.

Turn your head and face away from the road.

Slow down, and if necessary stop.

Close your eyes until the dazzling goes away.

Hint

[ Handling Emergencies ]

What can you do to prevent skidding?

Avoid fast turns.

Increase your speed to create more traction.

Make no adjustments to your driving.

[ Driver Readiness ]

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

Tylenol.

Cold medications.

Vitamins

[ Special Driving Situations ]

Whilst driving when it is snowing, you should:

Slow down and allow plenty of time to brake gently.

Never use your fog lights.

Pull over into a service area and wait for the weather to improve.

Drive as quickly as possible.

Hint

10.

[ 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.

Hint

11.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

Slippery when wet.

Two way traffic.

Sharp turn.

12.

[ Lane Control ]

What lane is considered the left most lane?

Number 2

Number 3

Number 1

13.

[ Driver Readiness ]

Which California penal code requires physicians to report conditions that may affect your ability to drive?

CVC 480.

CHSC 103900

CVC 22511.

14.

[ Sharing the Road ]

There are sheep in the road. What should you do?

Turn around and find another route.

Use your horn.

Slow down and be ready to stop if necessary.

Speed up to get around them more quickly.

Hint

15.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

Divided highway.

Crossroad.

End divided highway

16.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

What is the speed limit when you are in a business district?

35 mph, unless otherwise posted.

25 mph, unless otherwise posted.

55 mph, unless otherwise posted.

17.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

What is most commonly used to check the tread on your tires?

A penny.

A quarter.

A dime.

18.

[ 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.

19.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

If you are over the age of 21, what is the minimum level of BAC before it becomes unlawful to drive?

0.0005

0.0001

0.0008

20.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

If you are under the age of 21, and you are caught with an alcohol beverage in your vehicle, how long can you vehicle be impounded for?

30 days.

7 days.

21 days.

21.

[ Occupant Protection ]

What is the correct way to wear a shoulder harness style seatbelt?

Worn across the abdomen with minimal slack.

Worn across the chest with as much slack as possible.

Worn across the chest with minimal slack.

22.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

What should you do in the event that you begin to skid while driving on ice?

Ease off of the accelerator.

Increase your speed to create more traction.

Slam on your brakes.

23.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

Caution.

School zone ahead.

Pedestrian crossing.

24.

[ Traffic Controls ]

In addition to yielding, what must you also do when you come to a YIELD sign?

You must stop at the limit line before proceeding.

You may not enter the road that the sign is adjacent to.

You must let any vehicle, bicyclist, or pedestrian pass before you proceed.

25.

[ Lane Control ]

What lane should you generally drive in at all times unless otherwise posted?

Neither option is correct.

The lane with the smoothest flow of traffic.

The lane that is very congested with traffic.

26.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

You MUST NOT reverse your vehicle:

Without someone to act as a guide.

Into a side road.

Further than is necessary.

Without using your horn to warn other road users.

Hint

27.

[ Occupant Protection ]

Children under what age must be secured in a rear facing passenger restraint system?

Under 5 years old.

Under 2 years old.

Under 1 year old.

28.

[ Lane Control ]

What is bicycle boulevard?

Neither option is correct.

A lane that provides greater separation from adjacent vehicle traffic.

A designated route for bicyclists on streets shared with vehicle traffic that prioritize bicycle travel.

29.

[ Occupant Protection ]

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

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.

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

30.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

When traveling behind another vehicle in fast moving traffic, what is a good rule-of-thumb for measuring a safe distance to the vehicle in front?

Leave at least a 2 second gap between you and the vehicle in front.

You can fit at least 2 other cars in the gap between you.

Always make sure you can read the license plate of the vehicle in front.

Always make sure you cannot read the license plate of the vehicle in front.

Hint

31.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

You may not enter the road that the sign is adjacent to.

You must slow down and be ready to stop.

You must stop at the limit line before proceeding.

32.

[ Sharing the Road ]

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

Lingering alongside a truck when they are passing.

Following too closely or tailgating.

Both of these options are correct.

33.

[ Visual Search ]

Before changing lanes, what should you do?

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

Increase your speed and quickly change lanes.

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

34.

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

What is the NOTS?

A type of public transit.

The Negligent Operator Treatment System.

Neither option is correct.

35.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

What is a symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning?

Both options are correct.

Nausea.

Dizziness.

36.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is the correct interpretation of this traffic signal?

To yield to any pedestrians before continuing on.

To continue driving as long as you keep an eye out for other vehicles.

To stop your vehicle entirely and to not continue forward.

37.

[ Parking ]

How much distance should your vehicle be visible in the event that you have to park off of the freeway.

It does not matter as you will be parking off of the pavement.

100 feet in each direction.

200 feet in each direction.

38.

[ 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.

Hint

39.

[ Occupant Protection ]

A driver begins to eat something that they just bought a restaurant. Is this a distraction?

Yes, as the driver can become distracted while eating.

No, the driver purchased the items and has the right to eat it before it gets cold.

No, as long as the driver is keeping their eyes on the road, it is not a distraction.,

40.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

Another road user pulls out of a junction into your path. You should:

Flash your headlights at the other road user to get them to accelerate more quickly.

Use your horn to let them know you're annoyed.

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

Slow down and hold back to allow them to get clear.

Hint

41.

[ Parking ]

What does a yellow parking colored curb indicate?

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.

No stopping is allowed at this curb.

42.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What other information may be included on this sign?

This sign may be show with or without words.

This sign may appear in different colors to indicate the severity of the action.

No other information is ever included with this sign.

43.

[ Sharing the Road ]

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

Keep well back to allow the motorcyclist room to manoeuvre.

Overtake the motorcyclist.

Keep as close to the vehicle in front as possible.

Use your horn.

Hint

44.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

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

This sign indicates that you must follow its instruction.

Indicates that you must yield before proceeding.

45.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

Before making a manoeuvre, changing direction, slowing down or moving off you should always: (Select all that apply)

Flash your headlights to warn other road users.

Give clear signals in plenty of time, having checked it is not misleading to signal at that time.

Use an arm signal to emphasise or reinforce your signal if necessary.

Switch on your hazard lights.

Hint

46.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

You and two passengers are pulled over by a police officer. Your backseat passenger has an open container of alcohol that they are actively drinking. Is this against the law?

Neither option is correct.

Yes, as all open containers of alcohol must be kept in the trunk, or where passengers are not seated.

No, as the driver is not the one holding or actively drinking the open container of alcohol.

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