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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Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign means that you are approaching a railroad crossing.

Both A and B.

This sign means that you should stop and wait for the signal before crossing the railroad tracks.

Occupant Protection

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

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

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

The shoulder harness should have minimal to no slack.

Alcohol and Drugs

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

Decrease the risk of collisions.

Reduce co-ordination and slow down reactions.

Give a false sense of confidence.

Make you a better driver.

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?

0.0004

0.0001

0.0005

Sharing the Road

Why should you not move in front of a large truck and suddenly stop or slow down?

Neither option is correct

Because they are a much larger vehicle, it takes longer for them to stop.

You can move in front of a large truck and stop or slow down suddenly, as they can stop quicker than a regular vehicle.

Parking

Under what circumstances may you park on a freeway?

Both options are correct.

When a stop is specifically permitted.

In an emergency.

Turns

What should you do when you are making a right turn?

Both options are correct.

Look over your right shoulder.

Reduce your speed.

Special Driving Situations

When driving on snow, you should:

Rev the engine higher.

Drive as quickly as possible.

Use the highest possible gear for your speed.

Use the lowest possible gear for your speed.

Alcohol and Drugs

What California penal code allows an officer to arrest you if they reasonably believe if you are under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs?

CVC 32152.

Both options are correct.

CVC 23153.

10.

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.

11.

Visual Search

What should you do before changing lanes?

Increase speed and change lanes.

Look into your rearview mirror for nearby vehicles.

Increase speed and give a signal before changing lanes.

12.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What law requires you to remain stopped as long as a school bus has flashing red lights?

CVC 22454

CVC 597.7.

CVC 480.

13.

Visual Search

If it is hard to see 1,000 feet ahead of you, what should you do?

Pull over and wait until you can see better.

Turn on your headlights.

Proceed like normal.

14.

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.

15.

Sharing the Road

The rear of the car in front of you has a white light. What do you expect the vehicle to do next?

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle is braking.

16.

Turns

At what distance should you signal before making a right turn?

200 feet

500 feet

100 feet

17.

Laws and Rules of the Road

If there is a stop line before the crosswalk, where must you stop?

Neither option is correct.

Ignore the stop line and stop before the crosswalk.

The stop line must be obeyed first.

18.

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.

Double solid lines indicates that you may not pass.

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

19.

Sharing the Road

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

20.

Laws and Rules of the Road

When towing a vehicle or trailer, which lanes must you drive in?

The lane that is closest to the right side of the road.

Any lanes regardless of the circumstance, or posted speed.

Any lane as long as you are maintaining the posted speed.

21.

Occupant Protection

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

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

22.

Sharing the Road

When overtaking a horse and rider, what should you do?

Flash your headlights at the horse rider.

Overtake slowly if it is safe to do so.

Use your horn to warn the rider of our presence.

Drive around as quickly as possible.

23.

Safe Driving Practices

At what times are you required to turn on your headlines?

Both options are correct.

30 minutes before sunrise.

30 minutes after sunset.

24.

Turns

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

When you cannot see clearly 200 feet in each direction.

In front of a fire station.

Across a double yellow line when it is safe and legal.

25.

Lane Control

Which of the following is true regarding double white lines?

You may change lanes freely.

You must wait until a single broken white line appears before changing lanes.

Neither option is correct.

26.

Sharing the Road

What is this diagram representing?

A light-rail vehicle.

An emergency vehicle.

A slow moving vehicle.

27.

Parking

When parking uphill, what way should you turn your wheels?

Towards the shoulder of the road.

Towards the curb.

Away from the curb.

28.

Lane Control

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

Both options are correct.

When a driver is making a left-hand turn.

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

29.

Lane Control

If there are only two lanes, which lane should you choose for the smoothest driving?

Either lane is perfectly acceptable.

The right lane.

The left lane.

30.

Special Driving Situations

You are about to enter a bank of fog. What should you do? (Select all that apply)

Speed up to travel through it as quickly as possible.

Check your mirrors and slow down.

Use your fog lights if necessary.

Use your hazard lights to warn other drivers.

31.

Traffic Controls

What other information may be included on this sign?

No other information is ever included with 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.

32.

Visual Search

Under ideal circumstances, how long will it take to stop if you are travelling 35 mph?

150 feet

500 feet.

210 feet.

33.

Alcohol and Drugs

If an officer suspects you of being under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol, which of the following is true?

They cannot legally require you to take a test to prove if you are under the influence or not.

They can legally require you to take a blood or urine test.

They can arrest you based off of theory.

34.

Special Driving Situations

Why are vehicles fitted with front fog lights?

In case your vehicle breaks down.

In case your headlights are broken.

To improve your visbility ahead.

For learner drivers on the freeway.

35.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

At minimum, if an individual is convicted of manslaughter resulting from evading police pursuit, how long can they serve in prison?

1 to 2 years.

2 to 3 years.

4 to 10 years.

36.

Alcohol and Drugs

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

0.0008

0.0001

0.0005

37.

Special Driving Situations

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

The same as

Half

Triple

Double

38.

Traffic Controls

Which of the following is true regarding a green arrow traffic signal?

You must turn in the direction the arrow is pointing.

You must turn in any direction as it is a green arrow.

39.

Visual Search

Before changing lanes, what should you do?

Increase your speed and quickly change lanes.

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

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

40.

Special Driving Situations

Which headlights should you use in the event that you have to drive in heavy fog or smoke?

High beam headlights.

Fog headlights.

Low beam headlights.

41.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

25 mph, unless otherwise posted.

35 mph, unless otherwise posted.

55 mph, unless otherwise posted.

42.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you receive too many negligent driver points, what may the Department of Motor Vehicles do?

Both options are correct.

Place you on a probation for 1 year.

Suspend your license for 6 months.

43.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Under what circumstance must you drive slower?

Both options are correct.

When there is bad weather.

When there is heavy traffic.

44.

Lane Control

What do broken white lines indicate on a roadway?

They indicate a lane barrier between regular use and a preferential use lane.

They separate traffic lanes on roads with two or more lanes in the same direction.

They mark traffic lanes going in the same direction.

45.

Traffic Controls

What does this traffic symbol mean?

Caution.

To turn left.

To Stop.

46.

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?

1 mile.

200 feet.

500 feet.

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