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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Traffic Controls

In addition to yielding, what must you also do when you come to a YIELD sign?

You must stop at the limit line before proceeding.

You must let any vehicle, bicyclist, or pedestrian pass before you proceed.

You may not enter the road that the sign is adjacent to.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

What California penal code prohibits driving with an unsecured load that is a potential safety hazard?

CVC 480.

CVC 21152

CVC 24002

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you fail to appear for traffic court, if you have received a traffic ticket, what can happen?

Nothing will happen.

Nothing will happen as you are not required to appear in traffic court unless you decide to go.

Your driver's license may be suspended.

Parking

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

CVC 22651.

CVC 597.7.

CVC 480.

Parking

What does a blue parking colored curb indicate?

This parking is only permitted for those with a disabled placard or license plate.

No stopping, standing, or parking is permitted.

Park for a limited time as indicated by a sign or the time painted on the curb.

Sharing the Road

It is particularly important to be aware of: (Select all that apply)

Truck drivers.

Older drivers.

Fields filled with animals.

Disabled people.

Sharing the Road

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

Traffic Controls

What is this type of sign meant for?

This sign provides you a number to make a complaint about another driver.

Nothing. This sign is meant for highway officials only.

This sign indicates what you should do in the event that your vehicle stalls on railroad tracks.

Parking

What is parallel parking?

A driving technique that allows you to park adjacent to a public transit bus lane lawfully.

A driving technique that allows you to park parallel to the road in line with other vehicles.

A driving technique that allows you to park parallel to an interstate in the event that you are tired from driving.

10.

Safe Driving Practices

How can you reduce injury when gripping your steering wheel?

You should grip the outside of your steering wheel.

Both options are correct.

Grip the steering wheel with your knuckles outside of the wheel.

11.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are under the age of 21, and you are convicted of having a BAC of 0.01% or over, which of the following is a possible consequence?

Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.

No actions will be taken against you.

You will face life imprisonment.

12.

Sharing the Road

There are sheep in the road. What should you do?

Use your horn.

Turn around and find another route.

Slow down and be ready to stop if necessary.

Speed up to get around them more quickly.

13.

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.

14.

Special Driving Situations

This road sign has been covered in snow. What does it indicate?

Yield to traffic approaching from your right.

No entry.

Stop at the junction.

Reduce speed to 30 mph.

15.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If an individual is from out of state, once they receive a job or become a resident, how long do they have to register their vehicle with the state of California?

20 days.

7 days.

5 days.

16.

Special Driving Situations

At what speed can your tires loss all contact with the road if there is a lot of water?

50 mph.

30 mph.

20 mph.

17.

Occupant Protection

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

5 years old.

12 years old.

6 years old.

18.

Vehicle Positioning

What should you do when entering the freeway?

Increase your speed so you can overtake the vehicle closest to you.,

Decrease your speed below the speed of traffic.

Enter the freeway at or near the speed of traffic.

19.

Sharing the Road

The car in front of you has a flashing amber light as shown. What do you expect the vehicle to do next?

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

20.

Traffic Controls

Where is this sign normally displayed?

Freeways.

4 way intersections.

High ways.

21.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

CVC 480.

CVC 22454

CVC 597.7.

22.

Sharing the Road

Which of the following can you do to prevent other drivers from becoming angry?

Using your horn for non-emergencies.

Both options are correct.

Do not tailgate other drivers.

23.

Visual Search

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

Proceed like normal.

Pull over and wait until you can see better.

Turn on your headlights.

24.

Laws and Rules of the Road

In unmarked crosswalks, who has the right-of-way?

Bicyclists.

Pedestrians.

Vehicles.

25.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

No left turn.

No right turn.

No U-turns allowed.

26.

Handling Emergencies

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

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

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.

27.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

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

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

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

28.

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.

29.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What should you do when you are approaching a sign such as this?

Neither option is correct.

This sign indicates what animals inhabit this area.

This sign means to be alert for possible animals in the area.

30.

Laws and Rules of the Road

You MUST NOT reverse your vehicle:

Without someone to act as a guide.

Further than is necessary.

Without using your horn to warn other road users.

Into a side road.

31.

Sharing the Road

When an emergency vehicle has their sirens activated, where should you drive to to allow them to pass?

Neither option is correct.

The right side of the road.

The middle of the road.

32.

Turns

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

200 feet

500 feet

100 feet

33.

Lane Control

What is the correct interpretation of this diagram?

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

Double solid lines indicates that you may not pass.

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

34.

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?

Overtake the long vehicle on the right.

Use your horn to warn the other driver.

Overtake the long vehicle on the left.

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

35.

Visual Search

What is the "3 second rule"?

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

Neither option is correct.

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

36.

Handling Emergencies

According to the California Highway Patrol, what should you do if your vehicle becomes disabled on the freeway?

Both options are correct.

Stay inside your vehicle with the seat belt on until help arrives.

Safely pull to the right shoulder.

37.

Driver Readiness

How frequently is it recommended to have your vision checked?

Annually

Biennially

Both options are correct.

38.

Sharing the Road

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

39.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

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

Suspend your license for 6 months.

Both options are correct.

Place you on a probation for 1 year.

40.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

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

Both A and B.

This sign means that you are approaching a railroad crossing.

41.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

25 mph, unless otherwise posted.

55 mph, unless otherwise posted.

35 mph, unless otherwise posted.

42.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Crossroad.

Divided highway.

End divided highway

43.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is a type of manual distraction?

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

Speaking with your passenger(s).

Listening to the radio at high volumes.

44.

Sharing the Road

What is a NEV?

A neighborhood electric vehicle.

A type of public transit.

A type of emergency vehicle.

45.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Lane ending.

Merging traffic

Added lane.

46.

Parking

What must you do in the event you are in possession of a deceased individual's disabled placard?

Keep it for yourself as ownership transfers to you upon their death.

Neither option is correct.

Return it to a Department of Motor Vehicles field office.

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