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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Handling Emergencies

If you are involved in an accident where no one was injured, how long do you have to notify the Department of Motor Vehicles?

10 days.

30 days.

90 days.

Occupant Protection

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

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

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

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

Parking

What does a white parking colored curb indicate?

No stopping is allowed at this curb.

Park for a limited time as indicated by the sign.

Stop only long enough to pick up/drop off passengers or mail.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

Honk your horn until it moves.

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

Swerve to miss the animal.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

What should you do if you purchase a vehicle from another state?

Neither option is correct.

Ensure that it drives properly.

Ensure that it meets California's smog laws.

Occupant Protection

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

18 years old.

16 years old.

21 years old.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

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

CVC 2852

CVC 480.

CVC 2817.

Occupant Protection

A driver begins to eat something that they just bought a restaurant. Is this a distraction?

No, the driver purchased the items and has the right to eat it before it gets cold.

No, as long as the driver is keeping their eyes on the road, it is not a distraction.,

Yes, as the driver can become distracted while eating.

Traffic Controls

What does this sign mean?

No entry to all traffic.

Stop at the junction.

Pedestrian zone ahead.

Yield to other traffic.

10.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the speed limit when you are within 100 feet of a railroad?

25 mph

40 mph

15 mph

11.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct course of action when it comes to traffic signs that are indicating pedestrians?

Obey them as they are there to ensure the safety of pedestrians.

Acknowledge them at your discretion, as they are not required by law.

Ignore them, as they are meant for pedestrians and not drivers.

12.

Special Driving Situations

If you come to a road that has ice, by how much should you reduce your speed?

Increase your speed, as the faster you go the more traction you make with the ice.

Reduce your speed by half.

Reduce your speed to a crawl.

13.

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.

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

Neither option is correct.

14.

Driver Readiness

What can fatigue or drowsiness affect?

The speed of your vehicle.

Neither option is correct.

Your vision.

15.

Sharing the Road

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

16.

Safe Driving Practices

Which of the following is a suggestion provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration?

Both options are correct.

Hands positioned at 8 and 4 o'clock.

Hands positioned 9 and 3 o'clock.

17.

Additional Driving Laws/Rules

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

Rev the engine to warm it up.

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

Leave your vehicle unattended.

Clean any ice of the windows.

18.

Visual Search

Why should you scan your surroundings while driving?

It allows you to enjoy the scenery around you.

It allows you time to react if another driver makes mistakes.

Neither option is correct.

19.

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.

Switching off any radios you have.

Checking your tires.

Revving your engine to keep it warm.

20.

Sharing the Road

You are about to overtake a motorcyclist in windy weather. What should you do as you overtake?

Overtake as quickly as possible.

Allow plenty of space.

Use your horn.

Keep as close as possible to them.

21.

Parking

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

Towards the shoulder of the road.

Towards the curb.

Away from the curb.

22.

Traffic Controls

Where is this sign normally displayed?

4 way intersections.

High ways.

Freeways.

23.

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.

24.

Special Driving Situations

You have driven through deep water. What should you check at the first safe opportunity?

There is no water in your exhaust system.

If your vehicle left any pollution in the water.

If any fish have become stuck on your vehicle.

Test the effectiveness of your brakes as they may be wet.

25.

Handling Emergencies

Your vehicle accelerates too quickly in wet or icy conditions and begins to skid. How should you recover control of the vehicle?

Release the accelerator. Steer into the skid.

Brake hard immediately. It doesn't matter if the wheels lock.

Increase acceleration to speed up out of the skid.

Speed up whilst steering away from the skid.

26.

Vehicle Positioning

What is the correct course of action when you are behind a driver who may be dangerous to others?

Increase your following distance.

Neither option is correct.

Tailgate the driver.

27.

Handling Emergencies

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

Improper turns.

Both options are correct.

Unsafe speeds.

28.

Turns

Which of the following is an example of an illegal U-turn?

On a roadway with two sets of double yellow lines.

Both options are correct.

In business districts.

29.

Safe Driving Practices

You are driving down the road and you witness a collision. Regarding using electronic devices, what may you do?

Call for help, since this is an emergency.

Neither option is correct.

Take a picture of the accident and continue driving.

30.

Safe Driving Practices

When MUST your vehicle's headlights be switched on?

Visibility is reduced to 2000 feet.

Visibility is reduced to 1000 feet.

Visibility is reduced to 200 feet.

Visibility is reduced to 500 feet.

31.

Handling Emergencies

What should you do if you see a vehicle's hazard lights ahead?

Reduce your speed and proceed with caution.

Neither option is correct.

Reduce your speed so you can see what happened.

32.

Safe Driving Practices

When may you flash your headlights at another road user?

To warn oncoming drivers of a hidden police patrol.

To alert other road users of your presence.

To signal another stationary road user that they can proceed.

When another road user annoys you.

33.

Sharing the Road

Which of these light signals implies the car is reversing or will reverse?

34.

Turns

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

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

If there are no vehicles approaching you within 200 feet.

Both options are correct.

35.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this traffic signal?

To yield to any pedestrians before continuing on.

To stop your vehicle entirely and to not continue forward.

To continue driving as long as you keep an eye out for other vehicles.

36.

Alcohol and Drugs

You are driving down the road after having left the liquor store. The items you bought are in the front passenger seat. Is this legal?

No, this is not legal. You cannot have any form of alcohol in the vehicle.

No, this is not legal as you cannot have unsealed alcohol containers within arm's reach.

Yes, this is legal as long as the alcohol is sealed and, full, and unopened.

37.

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?

1 mile.

400 feet.

200 feet.

38.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Regardless of the posted speed limit, what should your speed also depend on?

Both options are correct.

Bicyclists or pedestrians crossing the road way.

The number and speed of other vehicles on the road.

39.

Traffic Controls

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

Increase your speed to beat the train before it crosses.

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

Continue forward without reducing speed.

40.

Safe Driving Practices

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

More fuel is consumed.

Speed will increase when traveling downhill.

You can no longer hear the engine.

Engine braking is eliminated.

41.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Why is it encouraged for a driver to not pass another vehicle that is stopped at a crosswalk?

A pedestrian may be in front of the vehicle in a position where you cannot see them.

Neither option is correct.

You are allowed to pass another vehicle stopped at a crosswalk.

42.

Turns

What is a U-Turn?

Turning your vehicle around in the street to go back the way you came.

Passing a vehicle at a high rate of speed.

There is no definition for a U-Turn in the state of California.

43.

Turns

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

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

When there is an opening available in the center divider.

At or on a rail road crossing.

44.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

T Intersection.

Slippery when wet.

Curve.

45.

Visual Search

What is the "3 second rule"?

Neither option is correct.

A method in which you can ensure that there is enough distance between you and the vehicle in front of you.

When you are passing another vehicle, you have three seconds to pass

46.

Sharing the Road

When overtaking a horse and rider, what should you NOT do?

Wait until it is safe to overtake.

Keep your distance from the horses.

Use your horn.

Overtake slowly.

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