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

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

Safe Driving Practices

What should you do if you are experiencing vehicle troubles and are unable to continue driving?

Both options are correct.

Pull off of the road away from traffic.

Turn on your emergency flashers if possible.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are a commercial driver, and you are convicted of a DUI, what must you first do after your suspension?

Downgrade to a noncommercial license.

Neither option is correct.

Nothing will happen.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

What is the NOTS?

A type of public transit.

Neither option is correct.

The Negligent Operator Treatment System.

Parking

While parked, what should you do when you are ready to exit your vehicle?

Look for passing vehicles.

Do not open your door unless it does not interfere with traffic.

Both options are correct.

Special Driving Situations

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

High beam headlights.

Low beam headlights.

Fog headlights.

Sharing the Road

How far away should a bicyclist's rear red reflector be seen at night?

200 feet.

100 feet.

500 feet.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct course of action if you see a sign that states "Wrong Way"?

Back out or turn around and return to the correct side of the road.

This sign indicates that danger is ahead.

Slow down and be ready to stop.

Lane Control

What lane should you generally drive in at all times unless otherwise posted?

The lane with the smoothest flow of traffic.

The lane that is very congested with traffic.

Neither option is correct.

10.

Sharing the Road

What is required to operate a LSV or NEV?

A valid driver's license.

No form of identification is needed to operate these vehicles.

A valid learner's permit.

11.

Parking

What does a green parking colored curb indicate?

No stopping is allowed at this curb.

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

Stop no longer than the time posted to load/unload passengers or freight.

12.

Handling Emergencies

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

Keep your eyes on the road.

Look for an alternate route away from traffic.

Stop and turn off of the ignition.

13.

Safe Driving Practices

In stationary traffic, you should:

Use your horn aggressively to speed up the traffic.

Apply the parking brake and release the foot brake to deactivate the brake lights.

Get out of the vehicle to have a stretch.

Use your mobile phone to report the traffic.

14.

Parking

What is parallel parking?

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.

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

15.

Special Driving Situations

When driving on snow, why should you stay in a higher gear?

To drive faster.

To allow for easier braking.

To consume less fuel.

To reduce likelihood of wheel spin.

16.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What should you do if you see senior citizens crossing the road ahead?

Use your horn to alert them to your presence.

Flash your lights in case they are hard of hearing.

Slow down and prepare to stop. Be patient and allow them to finish crossing.

Rev your engine loudly to get them to move out of the way.

17.

Safe Driving Practices

A driver is moving slowly, and you want them to go faster. Should you honk your horn at them?

Yes, as you are in a hurry and you need to get to your destination.

No, as the driver may not be able to go any faster due to one reason or another

Yes, as you want them to get out of the way.

18.

Alcohol and Drugs

How long does a DUI conviction remain on your record?

1 year.

90 days.

10 years.

19.

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.

20.

Visual Search

You are traveling along a road and you see a car reversing out from a driveway on the left. You should NOT:

Slow down.

Use your horn to warn the other driver of your presence.

Speed up and overtake.

Be prepared to stop.

21.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct definition of a crosswalk?

A crosswalk is the part of the roadway set aside for pedestrian traffic.

Neither option is correct.

A crosswalk is the part of roadway set aside for vehicle traffic.

22.

Sharing the Road

Which of the following is correct regarding emergency vehicles with their sirens activated?

You can proceed like normal, ignoring the sirens and lights.

You must yield the right-of-way.

Decrease your speed and proceed like normal.

23.

Safe Driving Practices

You have turned into a sideroad and realise you have made a mistake. You should:

Reverse into the main road when the traffic is clear.

Drive forward and find a safe place to turn around.

Stop and reverse quickly into the main road.

Use your horn and reverse around the corner to the main road.

24.

Vehicle Positioning

When you are on a city street, how much space should you leave to merge, cross, enter/exit traffic?

3 seconds.

A full city block.

Half of a city block.

25.

Safe Driving Practices

What should you do if you have to stop in a tunnel?

Keep as close to the vehicle in front as possible.

Brake as quickly as possible to reduce time spent idle.

Leave at least a 5 meter gap between you and the vehicle in front.

Open your windows to improve ventilation.

26.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Two way traffic.

Crossroad.

Yield ahead.

27.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of a solid green traffic signal?

The driver must stop.

The driver may proceed.

The driver must proceed with caution.

28.

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.

When the driver or rider has an appropriate license.

On quiet roads with little traffic.

29.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is a blind intersection?

An area where a railroad crossing intersects with a roadway.

There is no defined definition for a blind intersection.

A blind intersection is when there are no stop signs at any corner and you cannot see in either direction for 100 feet.

30.

Traffic Controls

Where is this sign normally displayed?

4 way intersections.

Freeways.

High ways.

31.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

Any lanes regardless of the circumstance, or posted speed.

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

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

32.

Alcohol and Drugs

What does a Preliminary Alcohol Screening not detect?

The presence of marijuana.

The presence of alcohol.

The presence of drugs.

33.

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?

200 feet.

1 mile.

400 feet.

34.

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.

35.

Alcohol and Drugs

In the event that you are convicted, for the first time, of DUI, how long will your driving privileges be suspended for?

1 month.

15 days.

6 months.

36.

Laws and Rules of the Road

If you are approaching a school safety patrol, what should you do?

Neither option is correct as most schools do not have school safety patrols.

Ignore them and continue observing the rules of the road.

Obey their directions.

37.

Parking

Which California penal code prohibits parking in a crosshatched space?

CVC 480.

CVC 22507.8

CVC 597.7.

38.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation for this flashing traffic signal?

Proceed with a high rate of speed.

Stop and go back.

Stop and proceed when it is safe to do so.

39.

Lane Control

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

They indicate that it is considered a barrier.

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

The center of a road for two-way traffic.

40.

Lane Control

Why type of roadway marking is typically used to indicate bike lanes?

A broken white line

A single solid white line.

A double yellow line.

41.

Turns

Which of the following is true regarding a public transit bus lane?

You may cross this lane in the event that you are making a turn.

Neither option is correct.

You may drive in this lane for a maximum of one mile or ten minutes, whichever is greater.

42.

Special Driving Situations

When should you switch off your fog lights?

When visibility is greater than 500 feet.

When visibility is greater than 200 feet.

Visibility is greater than 2000 feet.

When visibility is greater than 1000 feet.

43.

Laws and Rules of the Road

In addition to respecting right-of-way rules to vehicles, who does it also apply to?

All of the options are correct.

Bicyclists and motorcyclists.

Pedestrians in crosswalks.

44.

Visual Search

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

If possible and safe, make room for vehicles entering freeways.

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

Always increase your speed when driving along side other vehicles.

45.

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.

46.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Directional arrow.

Be prepared to yield ahead.

There is a stop sign ahead.

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