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.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

Two way traffic.

Slippery when wet.

Sharp turn.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

You and two passengers are pulled over by a police officer. Your backseat passenger has an open container of alcohol that they are actively drinking. Is this against the law?

No, as the driver is not the one holding or actively drinking the open container of alcohol.

Yes, as all open containers of alcohol must be kept in the trunk, or where passengers are not seated.

Neither option is correct.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

What is a possible punishment if you fail to notify the Department of Motor Vehicles in the event that you are in a collision?

Nothing will happen, since nobody was injured.

Neither option is correct.

Your driving privilege will be suspended.

[ Additional Driving Laws/Rules ]

You MUST NOT leave your vehicle unattended if:

Your vehicle has broken down.

Your vehicle's engine is running.

Your vehicle is not immobilised.

Your vehicle is unlocked.

Hint

[ Vehicle Positioning ]

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

3 seconds.

Half of a city block.

A full city block.

[ Sharing the Road ]

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

Hint

[ Handling Emergencies ]

You are traveling along a wet road in a vehicle without anti-lock brakes. You apply the brakes and your vehicle begins to skid. What should you do?

Increase speed.

Brake hard immediately.

Release the brakes.

Let go of the steering.

Hint

[ 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 2 years.

Up to six months.

Up to 1 year.

[ Visual Search ]

What should you do when backing up?

Back up quickly to get out of the way of oncoming traffic.

Back up slowly to avoid collisions.

Neither option is correct.

10.

[ Vehicle Positioning ]

You are traveling at a safe distance between you and the vehicle in front. Another vehicle overtakes and pulls into this gap. What should you do?

Flash your headlights.

Use your horn

Slow down to maintain a safe gap.

Speed up to overtake this new vehicle.

Hint

11.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

If you break down, and you have emergency flares available, what distance should you place them from your vehicle?

500 feet behind your vehicle.

100 feet behind your vehicle.

200 feet behind your vehicle.

12.

[ Driver Readiness ]

What should you do to minimise the risk of tiredness? (Select all that apply)

Rest on the hard shoulder of the freeway.

Plan your journey to take sufficient breaks.

Eat a heavy meal before the journey.

Do not begin a journey if you are already tired.

Hint

13.

[ Sharing the Road ]

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Flammable

Corrosive

Explosives

14.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

You are traveling in snowy weather. How can you tell if your tires are no longer gripping the road?

Your speed decreases unexpectedly.

Your speed increases unexpectedly.

The steering becomes light and unresponsive.

The engine becomes louder.

Hint

15.

[ Sharing the Road ]

A farmer is herding cows across the road. What should you do?

Slow down and be ready to stop if necessary.

Use your horn.

Turn around and find another route.

Speed up to get around them more quickly.

Hint

16.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

If you are dazzled by another vehicle's lights, you should:

Put on a pair of sunglasses.

Speed up to reduce the time you are dazzled.

Keep driving, but look away from the lights.

Reduce your speed and be prepared to stop if necessary.

Hint

17.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

Whilst driving when it is snowing, you should:

Pull over into a service area and wait for the weather to improve.

Slow down and allow plenty of time to brake gently.

Drive as quickly as possible.

Never use your fog lights.

Hint

18.

[ Turns ]

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

Both options are correct.

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

If there are no vehicles approaching you within 200 feet.

19.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

How much distance should you include from your vehicle to the crosswalk when stopping?

1 foot.

10 feet.

5 feet.

20.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

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

Both options are correct.

The number and speed of other vehicles on the road.

Bicyclists or pedestrians crossing the road way.

21.

[ Occupant Protection ]

How far should your passengers ride from the airbag cover?

5 inches.

13 inches

10 inches

22.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

If a school bus stops on the other side of a divided highway, what must you do?

You are not required to stop your vehicle.

Stop your vehicle and wait until the lights are no longer red.

There is no defined rule for this situation.

23.

[ Sharing the Road ]

Which of the following is true regarding blind pedestrians?

They must be given the right-of-way at all times.

No special precautions are required.

Neither option is correct.

24.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

You have been convicted of driving a car whilst intoxicated (after drinking too much alcohol). What will happen to your insurance?

You will no longer be allowed to carry passengers.

You will only be able to ride a motorcycle instead.

It will reduce your premiums.

It can invalidate your insurance.

Hint

25.

[ Occupant Protection ]

Under which circumstance is a child under the age of 8 NOT allowed to ride in the front seat of a vehicle?

The child passenger restraint system cannot be installed properly in the rear set.

The driver of the vehicle is not able to purchase a federally-approved child passenger restraint system.

There is no rear seat.

26.

[ Occupant Protection ]

Which of the following is a type of cognitive distraction?

Mind off of the road.

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

Paying full attention to the road.

27.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

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

Increased use of the footbrake can reduce its effectiveness.

It may become more difficult to select the appropriate gear when needed.

Vehicle handling and response is improved.

Vehicle is safer to drive.

Hint

28.

[ 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.

29.

[ Sharing the Road ]

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

Speed up to get around them more quickly.

Use your horn.

Slow down and be ready to stop if necessary.

Turn around and find another route.

Hint

30.

[ Parking ]

When you back up to parallel park, at what degree angle should you back up at?

Approximately 20 degrees.

Approximately 75 degrees.

Approximately 45 degrees.

31.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

Before making a manoeuvre, changing direction, slowing down or moving off you should always: (Select all that apply)

Flash your headlights to warn other road users.

Switch on your hazard lights.

Give clear signals in plenty of time, having checked it is not misleading to signal at that time.

Use an arm signal to emphasise or reinforce your signal if necessary.

Hint

32.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

What is the correct course of action when you stop in a crosswalk.

You are allowed to stop in a crosswalk in the event in you overpass the white limit line.

It is not allowed to stop in a crosswalk.

Ensure that no pedestrians are within a block of the cross walk.

33.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

Under what circumstance must you drive slower?

When there is heavy traffic.

When there is bad weather.

Both options are correct.

34.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

What can cause a vehicle to skid? (Select all that apply)

Steering harshly.

Accelerating quickly.

Driving slowly and carefully.

Braking quickly.

Hint

35.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

Lane ending.

Added lane.

Merging traffic

36.

[ 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.

37.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

In stationary traffic, you should:

Get out of the vehicle to have a stretch.

Use your horn aggressively to speed up the traffic.

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

Use your mobile phone to report the traffic.

Hint

38.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

What should you do in the event that it is too bright for your signal lights to be seen easily?

Use hand-and-arm positions to indicate what you are doing.

Slow down and proceed with caution.

Neither option is correct.

39.

[ Vehicle Positioning ]

Which of the following is a safe way to exit the freeway?

Signal your intention to exit 5 seconds before reaching the exit.

Signal and look over your shoulder.

Both options are correct.

40.

[ Lane Control ]

When driving on a freeway with multiple lanes, what should you not do?

Weave in and out of traffic.

Follow the posted speed.

Stay in the same lane as much as possible.

41.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

General crosswalks are normally marked with what color lines?

Black lines.

Yellow lines.

White lines.

42.

[ Turns ]

What is 200 feet most often compared to, to help visualize the distance?

Half of an American football field.

A quarter the distance of an average airport.

Neither option is correct.

43.

[ Parking ]

How many inches should your vehicle be from the curve when you have finished parallel parking?

No further than 6 inches.

No further than 18 inches.

No further than 24 inches

44.

[ Occupant Protection ]

Under what circumstances are seatbelts required to be worn?

At all times.

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

When there are more than two occupants in a vehicle.

45.

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

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

CVC 480.

CVC 2852

CVC 2817.

46.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

Who should you allow sufficient time to cross the street?

Both options are correct.

Older pedestrians.

Disabled pedestrians.

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