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.

Vehicle Positioning

What does it mean to "split the difference"?

Neither option is correct.

If there is a danger on both sides of the road at the same time, you split the difference with the driver.

If you do not have enough money for the toll on the HOT, you can split the difference with the toll man.

Sharing the Road

You want to reverse your car but there is a pedestrian waiting to cross the road. You should:

Yield to the pedestrian and wait for them to finish crossing.

Wave the pedestrian to cross.

Reverse quickly before pedestrian begins to cross.

Use your horn to get pedestrian to move out of the way.

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.

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?

400 feet.

200 feet.

1 mile.

Sharing the Road

A farmer is herding sheep across the road and has asked you to stop your vehicle until he has finished. You should:

Use your horn to get the sheep to move faster.

Keep going as you have right of way.

Ignore the farmer as he has no authority.

Stop and turn your engine off until directed to continue.

Visual Search

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

Keep going as you have priority.

Speed up to get by the reversing vehicle.

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

Move to the right and overtake.

Sharing the Road

You are driving near to a school and see a school crossing guard ahead. How will they signal you to stop?

They will flash a light at you.

They will display a 'Crossing Guard' stop sign.

They will hold their arm out with the palm facing you.

They will point to the children waiting to cross.

Occupant Protection

An eight year old child is riding in the front seat of a vehicle. The vehicle does not have a backseat available. Is it lawful for this child to sit in the front seat?

No, as all children must ride in the backseat.

As long as the child is wearing their seatbelt, it does not matter.

Yes, since there is no rear seat available, the child may sit in the front seat lawfully.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is true when a child is seated next to a side air bag?

The child may be at serious risk of injury or fatal injury.

You are encouraged to seat your child next to a side air bag.

There is no risk associated with seating a child next to a side airbag.

10.

Driver Readiness

Which of the following will not prevent drowsy driving?

Calling a ride service to take you to your destination.

Taking regular rest stops.

Rolling down the window.

11.

Sharing the Road

You are about to overtake a person riding a mobility scooter in windy weather. What should you do as you overtake?

Use a higher gear whilst overtaking.

Keep as close as possible to them.

Use your horn.

Allow plenty of space.

12.

Traffic Controls

What does a solid yellow traffic signal mean?

Stop under all circumstances.

Caution. Stop if you can do so safely.

Go.

13.

Special Driving Situations

A typical stopping distance of a vehicle in dry weather is approximately __________ the normal distance of a vehicle in wet weather.

Triple

The same as

Half

Double

14.

Lane Control

What are the purpose of yield lines?

To indicate at which point you must speed up.

They serve no purpose. They are included in the design of the roadway.

To indicate where a vehicle must stop or yield at.

15.

Handling Emergencies

Which of the following is one of the most common causes of collisions?

Both options are correct.

Improper turns.

Unsafe speeds.

16.

Parking

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

Approximately 20 degrees.

Approximately 45 degrees.

Approximately 75 degrees.

17.

Turns

When a red arrow traffic signal is present, what is the correct course of action?

Make the turn when there is no oncoming traffic. Follow the right-of-way rules.

Wait until the signal turns a solid green or green arrow.

Neither option is correct.

18.

Special Driving Situations

Which of the following is a way to reduce the hazard associated with high winds while driving?

Reducing your speed.

Being proactive.

Both options are correct.

19.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Unregistered and untaxed vehicles can only be used:

Between 10pm and 6am.

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

On quiet roads with little traffic.

When the driver or rider has an appropriate license.

20.

Parking

What does a red parking colored curb indicate?

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.

No stopping, standing, or parking is permitted.

21.

Lane Control

What are two sets of solid double yellow lines that are spaced 2 feet apart indicate?

The center of a road for two-way traffic.

Indicates that you may pass if the solid line is next to your driving lane.

They indicate that it is considered a barrier.

22.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Be prepared to yield ahead.

There is a stop sign ahead.

Directional arrow.

23.

Safe Driving Practices

At what point, in poor conditions, should you turn your headlights on?

Neither option is correct.

When you are unable to see 1,000 feet ahead of you.

When you are unable to see 500 feet ahead of you.

24.

Visual Search

In this image, what does the red area visualize?

Blind spots.

What is ahead.

What is behind you.

25.

Driver Readiness

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

CVC 22511.

CVC 480.

CHSC 103900

26.

Safe Driving Practices

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

Adjusting or starting the radio.

Adjusting your rear-view mirror.

Listening to the radio at a low volume.

Listening to the radio at a loud volume.

27.

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 air conditioning.

The windows.

The exhaust.

The tires.

28.

Lane Control

What are turnout areas?

Designated areas that allow other cars behind you to pass.

Special areas where you are allowed to make U-Turns.

Neither option is correct.

29.

Traffic Controls

When coming to a stop sign, if there is no limit line or cross walk present, where must you stop your vehicle?

You must stop after the stop sign.

You must stop before entering the intersection.

Anywhere, as it doesn't matter.

30.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct course of action when you approach a pedestrian?

Exercise caution and reduce speed.

Stop if necessary to allow the pedestrian to pass.

Both options are correct.

31.

Sharing the Road

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Explosives

Flammable

Radioactive

32.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Traffic signal ahead.

Merging traffic

Two way traffic.

33.

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?

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

Cyclists like to show off.

To get a better view of the road ahead.

To avoid an obstacle, such as a drain cover.

34.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Neither option is correct.

That two way traffic is now allowed on this road.

That two way traffic is going to be head.

35.

Traffic Controls

The driver must increase their speed.

The signal is about to turn to a red traffic light.

Oncoming traffic is stopped and they may turn left.

36.

Additional Driving Laws/Rules

If your vehicle's engine is running, you MUST NOT:

Clean any ice of the windows.

Switch it off if you're waiting to pick someone up.

Leave your vehicle unattended.

Rev the engine to warm it up.

37.

Handling Emergencies

What can you do to prevent skidding?

Increase your speed to create more traction.

Make no adjustments to your driving.

Avoid fast turns.

38.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

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

CVC 480.

CVC 21152

CVC 2800.3

39.

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?

Neither option is correct, as a penny is an unreliable way to check the tread on your tires.

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

If you can only see Abraham Lincoln's neck.

40.

Special Driving Situations

What should you do when you are being pulled over by law enforcement?

Move your vehicle to the right shoulder of the road.

Both options are correct.

Turn on your right turn signal to indicate to the police officer that you acknowledge them.

41.

Driver Readiness

What should you do to minimise the risk of tiredness? (Select all that apply)

Avoid long journeys during the night when natural alertness is minimum.

Stop in a safe place if you feel sleepy.

Drink alcohol to boost alertness.

Take a break for 15 minutes every 2 hours.

42.

Lane Control

When you approach a junction, you see a long vehicle in front of you is signalling to turn right, but is positioned on the left. What should you do?

Use your horn to warn the other driver.

Stay back and allow the long vehicle to finish its manoeuvre.

Overtake the long vehicle on the left.

Overtake the long vehicle on the right.

43.

Special Driving Situations

Coasting is a term used to describe a vehicle traveling in neutral or with the clutch on. How does this affect your control of the vehicle? (Select all that apply)

Steering response may be reduced.

Steering control will improve.

Vehicle speed will increase going downhill.

Vehicle speed will reduce going downhill.

44.

Occupant Protection

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

Under 1 year old.

Under 5 years old.

Under 2 years old.

45.

Safe Driving Practices

What is this diagram representing?

The driver is indicating that they are turning right.

The driver is indicating that they are turning left.

The driver is indicating that they are slowing down or stopping.

46.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Under what circumstance must you drive slower?

When there is heavy traffic.

Both options are correct.

When there is bad weather.

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