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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Visual Search

To avoid last minute moves or corrections, how far ahead should you scan?

10 - 15 seconds.

0 - 5 seconds.

Do not scan as this can distract you from driving.

Handling Emergencies

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

Shift to neutral.

Apply the breaks.

Stop and turn off of the ignition.

Turns

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

When there is an opening available in the center divider.

At or on a rail road crossing.

Where a "no U-turn" sign is posted.

Occupant Protection

Apart from the required age, what is the other exception for having a rear-facing child passenger restraint system?

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

The child is 40 pounds or more.

The child is 20 pounds or more.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of a solid green traffic signal?

The driver may proceed.

The driver must stop.

The driver must proceed with caution.

Lane Control

Which lane should you drive in if you plan on making a right turn?

The middle lane.

The left most lane.

The right most lane.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

35 mph.

65 mph.

55 mph.

Handling Emergencies

What can you do to prevent skidding?

Make no adjustments to your driving.

Increase your speed to create more traction.

Avoid fast turns.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

Yield to traffic and any pedestrians.

Proceed like normal.

No specific rules are defined for T intersections.

10.

Sharing the Road

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

11.

Occupant Protection

What is the correct way to wear a lap belt seatbelt?

The lap belt should be snug and lies low across your hips.

The lap belt should lie across your hips with as much slack as possible for comfort.

The lap belt should not be worn at all since it can cause greater injury in the case of a vehicle accident.

12.

Sharing the Road

At what speed do slow moving vehicles typically travel?

55 mph.

65 mph.

25 mph or less.

13.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What do you do when a school bus begins to flash red lights?

The mean nothing as they are built as a part of the school bus to fulfil a government mandate.

Ignore them as they are a suggestion only.

You must stop until the children cross the street. You may proceed when the lights are no longer flashing red.

14.

Occupant Protection

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

There is no rear seat.

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

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

15.

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.

Searches of your vehicle.

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

16.

Safe Driving Practices

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

Adjusting or starting the radio.

Listening to the radio at a low volume.

Adjusting your rear-view mirror.

Listening to the radio at a loud volume.

17.

Traffic Controls

Which of the following is allowed when you are at a red stop light?

You may make a right turn while yielding to all pedestrians vehicles.

You may ignore the red stop light and continue on.

You may continue forward, or make a left turn, whenever you decide.

18.

Sharing the Road

Some of the most vulnerable road users are: (Select all that apply)

Truck drivers.

Car drivers.

Cyclists.

Horse riders.

19.

Traffic Controls

Where is this sign normally displayed?

High ways.

4 way intersections.

Freeways.

20.

Sharing the Road

Which of the following is an example of when you can pass a light-rail vehicle?

Neither option is correct.

When the light-rail vehicle is in your way, and you need to get over.

When you are on a one-way street.

21.

Special Driving Situations

You are traveling in heavy traffic in wet weather. Rain and spray from the road are limiting visibility. You should: (Select all that apply)

Use your fog lights if visibility is below 100m.

Use your horn so other road users are aware of you.

Use dipped headlights.

Use your flashing hazard lights.

22.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are under the age of 21, and you are caught with an alcohol beverage in your vehicle, how much can the court fine you for?

3000

2000

Up to $1,000

23.

Sharing the Road

Which of the following is true regarding blind pedestrians?

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

No special precautions are required.

Neither option is correct.

24.

Safe Driving Practices

You MUST NOT use your vehicle's lights: (Select all that apply)

In a way that dazzles other road users.

On full beam setting when there is oncoming traffic.

During the day time.

To flash other drivers if they annoy you.

25.

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 braking.

The vehicle is reversing.

26.

Parking

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

200 feet in each direction.

100 feet in each direction.

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

27.

Lane Control

What is the correct interpretation of this diagram?

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

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

Double solid lines indicates that you may not pass.

28.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Under what circumstances are you allowed to cross a sidewalk with your vehicle?

Only to enter or exit a driveway or alley.

You are allowed to cross the sidewalk in the event that you are trying to pass another vehicle.

You are allowed to cross a sidewalk with your vehicle for any reason.

29.

Occupant Protection

Pregnant women should do the following regarding a lap belt seatbelt?

The lap belt should be worn as low as possible under the abdomen.

The lap belt must be worn with as little slack as possible for comfort.

The lap belt is optional because of pregnancy.

30.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is not correct about wearing a shoulder harness style seatbelt?

The shoulder harness should have minimal to no slack.

The shoulder harness should be worn under the arm or the back.

The shoulder harness should be worn across the shoulder and chest.

31.

Occupant Protection

Which Penal Code prohibits leaving or confining an animal in an unattended, hot vehicle?

CVC 597.7.

CVC 15620.

CVC 480.

32.

Handling Emergencies

Which of the following the Freeway Service Patrol not provide assistance with?

Towing your vehicle to a location approved by the California Highway Patrol.

Tow your motorcycle.

Change a flat tire.

33.

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 may pass as long as you proceed with caution.

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

Ensure that no pedestrians are in front of that vehicle.

34.

Handling Emergencies

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

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

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

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

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

35.

Safe Driving Practices

When you are signalling before making a manoeuvre, you should always:

Watch out for signals given by other road users and proceed only when you are satisfied that it is safe.

Keep signalling for about a minute before you manoeuvre as a warning.

Use your hazard lights to alert other road users.

Begin your manoeuvre immediately as you have right of way.

36.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

No U-turns allowed.

No right turn.

No left turn.

37.

Turns

What is a public transit bus lane?

A lane specified for emergency vehicles.

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

A lane specifically designated for public transit vehicles.

38.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

Stop at the intersection before proceeding with caution.

This sign means that you cannot do a certain action.

Slow down and stop.

39.

Turns

What should you not do when making a left turn?

Look over your left shoulder.

Cut the corner of the lane belonging to the vehicles coming towards you.

Decrease your speed.

40.

Special Driving Situations

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

The best advice is to not travel in those conditions.

Increase your following distance to other vehicles.

Both options are correct.

41.

Lane Control

What is a buffered bike lane?

A lane that provides greater separation from adjacent vehicle traffic.

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

Neither option is correct.

42.

Lane Control

When passing a vehicle, what is not allowed?

Check traffic behind and beside you.

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

Drive off the paved road to pass another vehicle in the event that you cannot do it on the paved road.

43.

Turns

Which of the following is true regarding a public transit bus lane?

Neither option is correct.

You may drive in this lane for a maximum of one mile or ten minutes, whichever is greater.

You may cross this lane in the event that you are making a turn.

44.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

What is the fee you may be required to pay to the Department of Motor Vehicles in the event that you driver's license is suspended?

200

45.

Turns

Under which circumstance can you make a legal U-turn in a residential district?

Neither option is correct.

At any time, as long as you are not obstructing traffic.

Whenever a traffic light or signal protects you from approaching vehicles.

46.

Safe Driving Practices

When should you reverse from a side road into a main road?

If there is no traffic on the main road.

When you have another person acting as a guide.

When there is a safe gap in the traffic. Use your horn to warn other vehicles.

Never reverse onto a main road.

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