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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Laws and Rules of the Road

What also can be classified as an intersection?

Alleys.

Both options are correct.

Cross streets.

Parking

What is the penalty for abusing disabled placards?

Both options are correct.

A misdemeanor charge.

A fine of up to $1,000.

Special Driving Situations

Whilst driving when it is snowing, you should:

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

Drive as quickly as possible.

Slow down and allow plenty of time to brake gently.

Never use your fog lights.

Occupant Protection

Under what circumstances are seatbelts required to be worn?

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

At all times.

When there are more than two occupants in a vehicle.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is a type of manual distraction?

Listening to the radio at high volumes.

Taking your hands off of the steering wheel while your vehicle is in motion.

Speaking with your passenger(s).

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 means that they are not going to cross.

It generally means for you to go.

It means nothing as this is a common gesture.

Safe Driving Practices

Which circumstance is an example of when to use your horn?

To alert other drivers that they made a mistake.

To try and get eye contact with other drivers.

If a driver is moving slowly.

Sharing the Road

If you are needing to make a turn, and you must enter a bike lane to do so, how much distance can you drive into the bike lane?

500 feet.

200 feet.

1 mile.

Parking

Under what circumstances may you park on a freeway?

Both options are correct.

When a stop is specifically permitted.

In an emergency.

10.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

Swerve to miss the animal.

Honk your horn until it moves.

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

11.

Lane Control

What do solid yellow lines indicate on a roadway?

Neither option is correct.

Indicates that you may pass freely.

The center of a road for two-way traffic.

12.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

No U-turns allowed.

No left turn.

No right turn.

13.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Why is it important to respect right-of-way rules?

You are not required to respect right-of-way rules.

It helps prevent collisions and other accidents.

It is common courtesy.

14.

Lane Control

What is the correct interpretation of this diagram?

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

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

Double solid lines indicates that you may not pass.

15.

Occupant Protection

If a passenger is under what age, you may be cited for them not wearing a seatbelt?

21 years old.

16 years old.

18 years old.

16.

Alcohol and Drugs

You are stopped by a police offer, and you have hidden an open container of alcohol in your glove compartment. Is this allowed?

Yes, as you are not actively drinking the open container.

Yes, as this is in a secured area and does not violate the law.

No, as it is prohibited by law to have an open container of alcohol in the glove compartment of your vehicle.

17.

Lane Control

What lane is considered the left most lane?

Number 2

Number 1

Number 3

18.

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.

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

It is entirely safe to drive.

19.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are driving a vehicle that requires a CDL, what is the minimum level of BAC before it becomes unlawful to drive?

0.0001

0.0004

0.0005

20.

Alcohol and Drugs

Consuming alcohol will have the following effect: (Select all that apply)

Improve co-ordination and reaction times.

Affect judgement of speed, distance and risk.

Take time to leave your body making you unfit to drive even hours later.

Reduce driving ability, even if you're below the legal limit.

21.

Occupant Protection

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

Worn across the chest with minimal slack.

Worn across the chest with as much slack as possible.

Worn across the abdomen with minimal slack.

22.

Lane Control

Which direction should you pass traffic?

You must pass traffic on the right hand side.

You must pass traffic on the left hand side.

It is not lawful to pass any vehicle under any circumstance.

23.

Occupant Protection

At what age is it considered lawful to allow a child in a car without someone 12 years or older present?

10 years old.

6 years old.

7 years old.

24.

Parking

What California penal code allows a vehicle to be removed after 4 hours?

CVC 597.7.

CVC 480.

CVC 22651.

25.

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.

Your driving privilege will may still be suspended.

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

26.

Safe Driving Practices

You may use your hazard warning lights when you:

Park dangerously or illegally.

To thank other drivers.

Are being towed on a freeway or unrestricted roadway.

Need to warn other road users of an obstruction ahead.

27.

Traffic Controls

What does a flashing red traffic signal mean?

You must stop your vehicle, and proceed when it is safe.

Continue on like normal, however, expect a delay ahead.

You must stop your vehicle and wait for the light to turn green.

28.

Laws and Rules of the Road

General crosswalks are normally marked with what color lines?

Black lines.

Yellow lines.

White lines.

29.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you are caught dumping or abandoning animals on a highway, how much can you be fined?

Up to $1,000

Up to $2,000.

1 year in jail.

30.

Safe Driving Practices

Which steering method is recommended when turning at low speeds?

Hand-over-hand steering.

Hand-to-Hand steering

One hand steering

31.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you sell or transfer a vehicle in the state of California, how long do you have to report it to the Department of Motor Vehicles.

5 days.

90 days.

30 days.

32.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Be prepared to yield ahead.

Directional arrow.

There is a stop sign ahead.

33.

Sharing the Road

Which of these light signals implies the car will turn right or move to the right?

34.

Occupant Protection

At what age is it considered illegal to leave a child unattended in a vehicle?

12 years old.

5 years old.

6 years old.

35.

Traffic Controls

What does this sign mean?

Stop at the junction.

No entry to all traffic.

Yield to other traffic.

Pedestrian zone ahead.

36.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

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

You are not required to stop your vehicle.

There is no defined rule for this situation.

37.

Visual Search

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

Always increase your speed when driving along side other vehicles.

At freeway exits, do not drive alongside other vehicles.

Always increase your speed to overtake a vehicle attempting to enter a freeway.

38.

Occupant Protection

Under which conditions may a child under 8 years old may ride in the front seat of a vehicle?

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

When there is no rear seat available.

All of the above.

39.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

T Intersection

Curve.

Winding Road

40.

Special Driving Situations

Which of the following is true regarding driving at high rates of speeds?

The faster you drive, the better your gas mileage will be.

The faster your speed, the less control you have of your vehicle.

The faster your speed, the more control you have of your vehicle.

41.

Traffic Controls

After stopping at a flashing red traffic signal, what should you do?

You must wait until the light turns green.

Wait until an official clears you to proceed.

Proceed with caution and observe the right-of-way rules.

42.

Handling Emergencies

What can you do to dry your brakes in the event that they become wet?

Press the accelerator and the brake pedals at the same time lightly.

Increase your speed, as the faster you go, the hotter your brakes become.

Increase how often you brake, as the more you brake, the hotter your brakes become.

43.

Lane Control

Which of the following may apply to you if you drive a low/zero emission vehicle?

You may be exempt from all toll charges on HOT lanes.

You may drive at any speed you wish, regardless of posted signs.

You may be exempt from all Department of Motor Vehicles related charges for your vehicle.

44.

Handling Emergencies

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

Keep your eyes on the road.

Warn other drivers by honking and turning on your emergency lights.

Stop and turn off of the ignition.

45.

Sharing the Road

What is a LSV?

A low-speed vehicle.

A type of public transit.

A neighborhood electric vehicle.

46.

Occupant Protection

How many types of driver distractions are there?

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