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.
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[ Sharing the Road ]

You want to reverse your car but there is a pedestrian waiting to cross the road. You should:

Yield to the pedestrian and wait for them to finish crossing.

Reverse quickly before pedestrian begins to cross.

Wave the pedestrian to cross.

Use your horn to get pedestrian to move out of the way.

Hint

[ Traffic Controls ]

What other information may be included on this sign?

This sign may appear in different colors to indicate the severity of the action.

This sign may be show with or without words.

No other information is ever included with this sign.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

A typical stopping distance of a vehicle in ICY or SNOWY weather is approximately __________ the normal distance of a vehicle in dry weather.

Ten times (10x)

Triple

The same as

Five times (5x)

Hint

[ Sharing the Road ]

Which of these other road users might not take a normal route through a roundabout? (Select all that apply)

Cars

Long vehicles.

Cyclists

Horse riders.

Hint

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

If you are convicted of a DUI for the second time, how many years will your license be suspended for?

2 years.

5 years.

1 year.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

What should you not do when being pulled over by law enforcement?

Begin moving around in your vehicle suddenly.

Refusal to roll down your window, or have your hands in open view.

Both options are correct.

[ Lane Control ]

What is the correct definition of a bicycle lane?

A section of the interstate where bicyclists are allowed to be.

Neither option is correct

A designated traffic lane for bicyclists defined by pavement markings and signage.

[ Parking ]

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

CVC 22511.

CVC 22651.

CVC 480.

[ Parking ]

When parking uphill, what should you also do?

Neither option is correct.

Engage your parking break.

Make sure that your wheels are pointing towards the curb.

10.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

A typical stopping distance of a vehicle in dry weather is approximately __________ the distance of a vehicle in ICY or SNOWY weather.

A third (33%)

The same as

A tenth (10%).

Half (50%)

Hint

11.

[ Turns ]

How do you know what lane is designated as a public transit bus lane?

It is common knowledge to know what is designated as such.

There are no specified public transit bus lanes in the state of California.

Signs will be posted that designate it.

12.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

You MUST NOT use your vehicle's lights: (Select all that apply)

To flash other drivers if they annoy you.

On full beam setting when there is oncoming traffic.

During the day time.

In a way that dazzles other road users.

Hint

13.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

In which situation should you signal your turn?

Before pulling next to the curb or away from the curb.

Neither option is correct.

When you are stopping your vehicle.

14.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

Which of the following is true regarding impaired judgement?

Impaired judgement does not affect how you react to sounds and what you see.

Impaired judgement affects how you react to sounds and what you see.

Impaired judgement improves how well you response to sounds and what you see.

15.

[ Visual Search ]

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

Be prepared to stop.

Speed up and overtake.

Slow down.

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

Hint

16.

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

If you receive a ticket during a traffic stop, what is the purpose of the promise that you sign?

By signing, you promise to appear in traffic court.

By signing, you promise to admit fault for the citation.

Neither option is correct.

17.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

A road user in front of you is traveling slowly. You should:

Use your horn to tell them to speed up or move aside.

Wait patiently at a safe distance behind them. Overtake when it is safe to do so.

Flash your headlights to tell them to speed up or move aside.

Travel as closely as possible behind them to let them know you want to overtake.

Hint

18.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

In the event that you hit a parked vehicle, what should you do?

Take a picture of their license plate and inform the Department of Motor Vehicles when you have time.

Leave a note with your information.

Do nothing as no one is in the vehicle and no one was hurt.

19.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

How much distance should be between your vehicle and your turn before you signal?

100 feet.

50 feet.

500 feet.

20.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

Why are vehicles fitted with rear fog lights?

For learner drivers on the freeway.

In case your brake lights don't work.

To allow other vehicles to see you in fog.

In case your vehicle breaks down.

Hint

21.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

If you drive through deep water your brakes might become less effective. What should you do?

Speed up to dry your brakes faster.

Gently apply light pressure to the brakes while driving slowly to dry them out.

Do not use your brakes for at least 10 minutes.

Speed up then brake harshly to quickly dry them.

Hint

22.

[ Lane Control ]

What should you do if you miss a turn?

Slam on your breaks so you do not miss the turn.

Proceed as normal until you can legally, and safely, turn around.

Make a U-Turn where possible.

23.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign indicates that you are entering the incorrect road with the incorrect vehicle.

This sign indicates that you are not allowed to do a certain action.

This sign indicates that you are entering the wrong way of traffic.

24.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

If you have been drinking, and your BAC is below legal limits, which of the following is true?

It is entirely safe to drive.

You may still show impairments, even though you are below the legal limit.

Neither option is correct, as the BAC is not a reliable way to determine how much you have had to drink.

25.

[ Sharing the Road ]

Which California penal code prohibits following an emergency vehicle, with a siren activated?

CVC 480.

CVC 21706

CVC 22511.

26.

[ 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)

Speed will increase when traveling downhill.

Engine braking is eliminated.

You can no longer hear the engine.

More fuel is consumed.

Hint

27.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

What is the correct definition of a pedestrian?

A pedestrian is a person on foot who uses a conveyance.

Any individual using a vehicle to travel.

There is no definition for a pedestrian in the state of California.

28.

[ 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 as you are not required to appear in traffic court unless you decide to go.

Nothing will happen.

Your driver's license may be suspended.

29.

[ 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.

30.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

When you are signalling before making a manoeuvre, you should always:

Watch out for signals given by other road users and proceed only when you are satisfied that it is safe.

Begin your manoeuvre immediately as you have right of way.

Use your hazard lights to alert other road users.

Keep signalling for about a minute before you manoeuvre as a warning.

Hint

31.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

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

Driving slowly and carefully.

Steering harshly.

Braking quickly.

Accelerating quickly.

Hint

32.

[ Visual Search ]

What is the "3 second rule"?

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

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.

33.

[ Sharing the Road ]

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

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle is braking.

Hint

34.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

What is this diagram representing?

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

The driver is indicating that they are turning right.

The driver is indicating that they are turning left.

35.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

What should you do in the event that your vehicle stalls or becomes disabled on railroad tracks, and there is not a train coming?

Exit your vehicle immediately and call the Emergency Notification System number located nearby.

Stay in your vehicle and call for help.

Attempt to push your vehicle off of the railroad tracks by yourself.

36.

[ Visual Search ]

What should you do when backing up?

Back up slowly to avoid collisions.

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

Neither option is correct.

37.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

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

Brake hard immediately.

Release the brakes.

Let go of the steering.

Increase speed.

Hint

38.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

What do you do when a school bus begins to flash red lights?

You must stop until the children cross the street. You may proceed when the lights are no longer flashing red.

Ignore them as they are a suggestion only.

The mean nothing as they are built as a part of the school bus to fulfil a government mandate.

39.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

In normal circumstances, what is the safest way to use the brakes?

Slow down quickly as early as possible and then travel very slowly up to the stopping point.

Slow down by reducing gear and using engine braking. Only brake as late as possible.

Sharply and as late as possible.

Brake early and gently.

Hint

40.

[ Lane Control ]

In what situation is it okay to pass traffic on the right-hand side?

Both options are correct.

When there is an open highway with two or more lanes of travel in your direction.

When a driver is making a left-hand turn.

41.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

What is the purpose of an IID?

To prevent you from starting your vehicle if there is alcohol on your breath.

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

A device designed purely to make driving more difficult.

42.

[ Occupant Protection ]

Until what age is a rear-facing child passenger restraint system required?

4 years old.

2 years old.

3 years old.

43.

[ Traffic Controls ]

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

The driver must proceed with caution.

The driver must stop.

The driver may proceed.

44.

[ Visual Search ]

You are traveling along a road and you see a car reversing out from a driveway on the left. You should:

Move to the right and overtake.

Speed up to get by the reversing vehicle.

Keep going as you have priority.

Use your horn, slow down and be prepared to stop.

Hint

45.

[ Occupant Protection ]

Which of the following is not correct about wearing a shoulder harness style seatbelt?

The shoulder harness should have minimal to no slack.

The shoulder harness should be worn under the arm or the back.

The shoulder harness should be worn across the shoulder and chest.

46.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

End divided highway.

Directional arrow.

Lane ending.

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