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.

Ready? Click 'Next' to begin.

Safe Driving Practices

How can you reduce injury when gripping your steering wheel?

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

Both options are correct.

You should grip the outside of your steering wheel.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Curve.

Winding Road

T Intersection

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.

Lane Control

What is a separated bikeway?

A route that is for the exclusive use of bicyclists.

A lane that provides greater separation from adjacent vehicle traffic.

A route for bicyclists on streets shared with vehicle traffic.

Sharing the Road

In windy weather, a high-sided vehicle in front is overtaking a cyclist. What should you do?

Keep well back to allow the cyclist room to manoeuvre.

Use your horn.

Keep as close to the vehicle in front as possible.

Overtake the cyclist as quickly as possible.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

Bicyclists and motorcyclists.

Pedestrians in crosswalks.

All of the options are correct.

Safe Driving Practices

What is this diagram representing?

The driver is indicating that they are turning left.

The driver is indicating that they are turning right.

The driver is indicating that they are slowing down or stopping.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you are under the age of 18 and you are in a vehicle accident, which of the following is true?

Both options are correct.

Your parents or guardians may be liable for civil damagers.

You may be fined for the damages.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation for this pedestrian signal?

This pedestrian signal means you are allowed to cross the street.

Neither option is correct.

This pedestrian signal means to not cross the street.

10.

Lane Control

What do broken yellow lines indicate on a roadway?

The center of a road for two-way traffic.

Indicates that you may not pass in this area.

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

11.

Turns

What should you not do when making a right turn?

Turning wide into another lane.

Both options are correct.

Increase your speed to make the turn quickly.

12.

Handling Emergencies

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

Unsafe speeds.

Improper turns.

Both options are correct.

13.

Turns

To make a right turn, what should you drive close to?

The center of the road.

The right side of the road.

The left side of the road.

14.

Alcohol and Drugs

What is an IID?

A type of headlight that allows you to see better at night.

A form of license plate that is optional for your vehicle.

An ignition interlock device.

15.

Parking

Which of the following is an example of illegal parking

Parking within 7.5 feet of a railroad track.

Parking adjacent to a hospital.

Neither option is correct.

16.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is required to do when approaching a crosswalk?

Reduce your speed and exercise caution.

Be prepared to stop to ensure the safety of the pedestrian.

Both options are correct.

17.

Turns

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

When other vehicles may hit you.

On a one-way street

If there are no vehicles approaching you within 200 feet.

18.

Traffic Controls

Which of the following is not true regarding a solid green traffic signal?

Give the right-of-way to any vehicle, pedestrian or bicyclist in the intersection.

Do not enter the intersection if you cannot get completely across traffic before the traffic signal turns red.

You are allowed to turn left from a turn right only lane.

19.

Occupant Protection

Under what circumstances are seatbelts required to be worn?

At all times.

When there are more than two occupants in a vehicle.

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

20.

Sharing the Road

You are traveling slowly behind a cyclist in front of you. Why should you give the cyclist plenty of space when overtaking?

The cyclist might swerve to avoid an obstacle.

The rush of wind as you pass can destabilise a cyclist.

To get a better view of the road ahead.

So that they are more likely to see you.

21.

Special Driving Situations

What are some of the dangers if you are driving on a flooded road?

Both options are correct.

The roadway can collapse.

The vehicle can be swept off of the road.

22.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

This sign indicates that a rest area is near by.

This sign indicates that a trolley is near by.

This sign indicates that there is a ski lodge near by.

23.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

No right turn.

No left turn.

No U-turns allowed.

24.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Which of the following is the correct assumption regarding right-of-way rules?

There are no defined right-of-way rules.

Never assume that other drivers will give you the right-of-way.

Other drivers will always give you the right-of-way.

25.

Lane Control

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

Either lane is perfectly acceptable.

The left lane.

The right lane.

26.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is a type of cognitive distraction?

Reaching down to pick up an object that fell onto the floor board.

Paying full attention to the road.

Mind off of the road.

27.

Special Driving Situations

If you are not able to see any farther than 100 feet in front of you, what should you reduce your speed to?

30 mph or below.

50 mph.

45 mph.

28.

Vehicle Positioning

Why is it important to leave the traffic lane not too fast?

It allows you to remain in control of your vehicle.

Engage your turn signal and cross all lanes simultaneously without stopping.

You can choose any speed you wish to exit traffic, as long as you do not obstruct traffic.

29.

Handling Emergencies

What do you need to provide to the Emergency Notification System if you have to call them due to your vehicle stalling on railroad tracks?

The year and make of your vehicle.

Neither option is correct as you do not call the Emergency Notification System in this situation

Your location and the railroad crossing number if posted.

30.

Visual Search

Why is it important to not develop a "fixed stare" while driving?

It is a good habit to develop as it decreases the chances of an accident.

Neither option is correct.

It prevents you from seeing potential hazards ahead of you.

31.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are going to consume alcohol before a journey, you should:

Only drink wine and not spirits.

Drive faster to reduce risk of collisions.

Arrange another means of transport.

Drive with your hazard lights flashing to warn other vehicles.

32.

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 500 feet.

Visibility is reduced to 200 feet.

33.

Parking

What California penal code allows local authorities to designate public spaces as an exclusive area for charging vehicles?

CVC 22651.

CVC 22511.

CVC 480.

34.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Which of the following is true when driving in a roundabout?

You may pass vehicles using any additional lanes.

You may enter using a high rate of speed.

Do not stop or pass vehicles.

35.

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.

36.

Turns

What is a public transit bus lane?

A lane specifically designated for public transit vehicles.

A lane specified for emergency vehicles.

A lane that is shared by both transit vehicles and regular vehicles.

37.

Occupant Protection

Which Penal Code prohibits leaving or confining an animal in an unattended, hot vehicle?

CVC 15620.

CVC 480.

CVC 597.7.

38.

Turns

To make a left turn, what should you drive close to?

Drive close to the center divider line.

Both options are correct.

the left turn lane.

39.

Special Driving Situations

Braking harshly on a wet or icy road may cause:

The vehicle to skid and lose control.

Improved wheel grip.

Better steering control.

The vehicle to slow down normally.

40.

Safe Driving Practices

The driver ahead of you made a mistake while driving, and you want to alert them to it. What do you do?

Honk your horn at them to alert them to pay attention.

Honk your horn at them to let them know they made a mistake.

Do nothing, and proceed with caution.

41.

Visual Search

Under ideal circumstances, how long will it take to stop if you are travelling 55 mph?

400 feet.

210 feet.

500 feet.

42.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What also can be classified as an intersection?

Both options are correct.

Alleys.

Cross streets.

43.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

This sign means that a rest area is one mile ahead.

This sign means that there is an airport near by.

This sign indicates that there is a ski lodge near by.

44.

Driver Readiness

If you are dazzled by bright sunlight, you should:

Speed up to get through the dazzle as quickly as possible.

Turn your head and face away from the road.

Close your eyes until the dazzling goes away.

Slow down, and if necessary stop.

45.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

What California penal code prohibits you from willfully fleeing a peace officer?

CVC 21152

CVC 480.

CVC 2800.3

46.

Traffic Controls

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

This sign indicates that danger is ahead.

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

Slow down and be ready to stop.

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