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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Alcohol and Drugs

What is a PAS?

Preliminary alcohol screening.

Neither option is correct.

There is no defined definition for PAS in the state of California.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

No U-turns allowed.

No right turn.

No left turn.

Sharing the Road

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

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct definition of an intersection?

An intersection is the part of the roadway set aside for pedestrian traffic.

Neither option is correct.

An intersection is any place where one line of roadway meets another roadway.

Sharing the Road

What is a Safety Enhanced-Double Fine Zone?

Neither option is correct.

An area where fines are doubled for traffic violations.

There are no double fine zones in the state of California.

Occupant Protection

How far suggested should drivers ride from the airbag cover?

5 inches

10 inches

24 inches

Alcohol and Drugs

If you have been drinking, and your BAC is below legal limits, which of the following is true?

Neither option is correct, as the BAC is not a reliable way to determine how much you have had to drink.

It is entirely safe to drive.

You may still show impairments, even though you are below the legal limit.

Laws and Rules of the Road

In addition to respecting right-of-way rules to vehicles, who does it also apply to?

All of the options are correct.

Bicyclists and motorcyclists.

Pedestrians in crosswalks.

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 increase your speed.

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

Judge how sharp the curve is and adjust your speed.

10.

Occupant Protection

How many types of driver distractions are there?

11.

Alcohol and Drugs

What is the purpose of an IID?

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

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

A device designed purely to make driving more difficult.

12.

Laws and Rules of the Road

When approaching a pedestrian where do you stop in the event that you have to?

Before the painted lines that mark the crosswalk.

After the painted lines that mark the crosswalk.

You are not required to stop as you have the right-of-way since you are driving a vehicle.

13.

Sharing the Road

Which of the following is true regarding blind pedestrians?

No special precautions are required.

They must be given the right-of-way at all times.

Neither option is correct.

14.

Safe Driving Practices

When should you NOT reverse from a side road into a main road?

When a pedestrian is waiting to cross the road.

At any time.

If there is traffic on the main road.

If you don't have another person acting as a guide.

15.

Sharing the Road

You are traveling slowly behind a cyclist in front of you. Why might they suddenly swerve or move across the traffic lane?

To avoid an obstacle, such as a drain cover.

To get a better view of the road ahead.

Cyclists like to show off.

As a warning to you that you're traveling too closely.

16.

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

They do not require a child passenger restraint system.

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

17.

Lane Control

What is a buffered bike lane?

Neither option is correct.

A route for bicyclists on streets that are shared with vehicle traffic.

A lane that provides greater separation from adjacent vehicle traffic.

18.

Parking

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

15 feet.

It is illegal to park near a fire hydrant.

5 feet.

19.

Vehicle Positioning

When you merge onto the freeway, how many seconds of space should you leave between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you?

5 seconds.

1 second.

3 seconds.

20.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign indicates that you are entering the incorrect road with the incorrect vehicle.

This sign means that you cannot do a certain action.

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

21.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

What California penal code prohibits an individual from obstructing or interfering with a funeral procession?

CVC 480.

CVC 2852

CVC 2817.

22.

Lane Control

In what situation is it okay to pass traffic on the right-hand side?

When there is an open highway with two or more lanes of travel in your direction.

When a driver is making a left-hand turn.

Both options are correct.

23.

Parking

When you back up to parallel park, at what degree angle should you back up at?

Approximately 45 degrees.

Approximately 20 degrees.

Approximately 75 degrees.

24.

Traffic Controls

What does this sign mean?

No entry to all traffic.

No entry to only vehicular traffic.

Stop at the junction.

Tunnel ahead.

25.

Laws and Rules of the Road

If two vehicles meet on a steep road where neither car can pass, who has the right-of-way?

Neither vehicle has the right-of-way. Both vehicles are responsible for determining who may go.

The vehicle going uphill.

The vehicle going downhill.

26.

Occupant Protection

In what situation is it okay to leave your child and/or animals in a hot vehicle?

When the windows are cracked slightly to allow air to enter the vehicle.

Not at all, as it is unlawful and dangerous.

When the windows are fully opened to allow as much air as possible into the vehicle.

27.

Safe Driving Practices

When may you use your vehicle's horn? (Select all that apply)

When another road user poses a danger.

When another road user annoys you.

To alert other road users of your presence.

On am empty road in a built up area between 11.30pm and 7am.

28.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is required to do when approaching a crosswalk?

Be prepared to stop to ensure the safety of the pedestrian.

Both options are correct.

Reduce your speed and exercise caution.

29.

Safe Driving Practices

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

Always decrease speed.

Always signal.

Both

30.

Visual Search

In this image, what does the red area visualize?

What is ahead.

Blind spots.

What is behind you.

31.

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.

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

The left lost lane.

32.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

How much can you be fined if you are smoking while there is a minor in your vehicle?

200

500

100

33.

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.

Checking your tires.

Switching off any radios you have.

34.

Parking

What does a red parking colored curb indicate?

No stopping, standing, or parking is permitted.

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

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

35.

Sharing the Road

Where are Low Speed Vehicles and Neighborhood Electric Vehicles restricted to?

Roadways where the speed limit is greater than 55 mph.

Roadways where the speed limit is greater than 35 mph.

Roadways where the speed limit is greater than 40 mph.

36.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If an individual is convicted of vandalism or graffiti, how long may their driver's license be suspended for?

Up to 1 year.

Up to 2 years.

Up to six months.

37.

Sharing the Road

You are about to overtake a cyclist in windy weather. Why should you leave extra room as you overtake?

To reduce fuel consumption.

In case a gust of wind pushes them across the lane.

To avoid dazzling them with your lights.

To stop the wind blowing your exhaust fumes towards them.

38.

Visual Search

What do you do if a vehicle merges in front of you too closely?

Decrease your speed.

Switch to another lane and pass that vehicle for merging too closely.

Increase your speed.

39.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you forfeit the citation fee, what is it the same as?

Neither option is correct.

Pleading not guilty.

Pleading guilty.

40.

Traffic Controls

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

A flashing red traffic signal.

A red arrow traffic signal.

A flashing yellow traffic signal.

41.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Unless otherwise posted, what is the speed limit when driving near a school?

45 mph

25 mph

55 mph

42.

Traffic Controls

What should you do when you are coming to a railroad crossing?

Slow down, look and listen for any oncoming trains. Be prepared to stop.

Increase your speed to beat the train before it crosses.

Continue forward without reducing speed.

43.

Handling Emergencies

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

Keep your eyes on the road.

Stop and turn off of the ignition.

Apply the breaks.

44.

Sharing the Road

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Corrosive

Flammable

Radioactive

45.

Visual Search

What should you do when backing up?

Back up slowly to avoid collisions.

Back up quickly to get out of the way of oncoming traffic.

Neither option is correct.

46.

Alcohol and Drugs

Yourself, and your parent are in the vehicle when you are pulled over by a police officer. In the backseat of the vehicle, there is an unopened, sealed container of alcohol. Since you are the individual driving the vehicle, is it lawful for this container of alcohol to be in your vehicle?

Yes, as your parent is in the vehicle with you and is over the age of 21.

Neither option is correct.

No, as alcohol containers cannot be in your vehicle under any circumstance.

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