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

What is this sign indicating?

Directional arrow.

Be prepared to yield ahead.

There is a stop sign ahead.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

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

CVC 480.

CVC 21152

CVC 2800.3

Parking

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

Return it to a Department of Motor Vehicles field office.

Neither option is correct.

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

Sharing the Road

Which of the following is an example of when you can pass a light-rail vehicle?

When the light-rail vehicle is in your way, and you need to get over.

When you are on a one-way street.

Neither option is correct.

Sharing the Road

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

Wave the pedestrian to cross.

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

Reverse quickly before pedestrian begins to cross.

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

Special Driving Situations

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

High beam headlights.

Fog headlights.

Low beam headlights.

Lane Control

Apart from looking in your mirrors, what should you do before changing lanes?

Check for vehicles that may or may not be in your blind spot.

Signal and change lanes without any other precautionary measures.

Change lanes without a signal, as long as you do it slowly to let other drivers know.

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.

There will be no consequences, as you have changed your mind and you are wiling to submit.

Your driving privilege will may still be suspended.

Special Driving Situations

You are driving your car in wet weather. Rain and spray from the road are limiting visibility. You should: (Select all that apply)

Use your horn so other road users are aware of you.

Use your fog lights if visibility is below 100m.

Use dipped headlights.

Use your flashing hazard lights.

10.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Slippery when wet.

Two way traffic.

Sharp turn.

11.

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 uneven road surface.

So that you can travel faster.

To get a better view of the road ahead.

So that they are more likely to see you.

12.

Parking

When parking downhill, what way should you turn your wheels?

Towards the curb.

Towards the shoulder of the road.

Away from the curb.

13.

Driver Readiness

How frequently is it recommended to have your vision checked?

Both options are correct.

Biennially

Annually

14.

Visual Search

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

Neither option is correct.

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

It prevents you from seeing potential hazards ahead of you.

15.

Visual Search

In this image, what does the yellow area visualize?

Blind spots.

What is ahead.

What is at your side.

16.

Vehicle Positioning

What is the correct course of action when you are behind a driver who may be dangerous to others?

Neither option is correct.

Tailgate the driver.

Increase your following distance.

17.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation for this pedestrian signal?

This pedestrian signal means to not cross the street.

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

Neither option is correct.

18.

Sharing the Road

Some of the most vulnerable road users are: (Select all that apply)

Truck drivers.

Car drivers.

Motorcycle riders.

Pedestrians.

19.

Driver Readiness

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

Take a break for 15 minutes every 2 hours.

Avoid long journeys during the night when natural alertness is minimum.

Drink alcohol to boost alertness.

Stop in a safe place if you feel sleepy.

20.

Handling Emergencies

What is the number available for the Freeway Service Patrol?

8-1-1.

5-1-1.

9-1-1.

21.

Alcohol and Drugs

When you are driving in the state of California, what do you automatically give your consent for?

Neither option is correct as driving in the state of California does not automatically make you give your consent for anything.

Searches of your vehicle.

Breath, blood, or urine tests if you are suspected of DUI.

22.

Special Driving Situations

Why are vehicles fitted with front fog lights?

To improve your visbility ahead.

For learner drivers on the freeway.

In case your headlights are broken.

In case your vehicle breaks down.

23.

Lane Control

What do solid white lines indicate on a roadway?

They separate traffic lanes on roads with two or more lanes.

They mark traffic lanes going in the same direction.

They indicate a lane barrier between regular use and a preferential use lane.

24.

Sharing the Road

You are traveling slowly behind a cyclist in front of you. Why might they suddenly swerve or move across the traffic lane?

To avoid an uneven road surface or an icy patch.

As a warning to you that you're traveling too closely.

To get a better view of the road ahead.

Cyclists like to show off.

25.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What do you do in the event that a pedestrian makes eye contact with your vehicle at a crosswalk?

Yield to the pedestrian.

Both options are correct.

In means that they are ready to cross the street.

26.

Traffic Controls

What does this sign normally indicate?

A hazardous vehicle.

Slow moving vehicle.

A police vehicle.

27.

Special Driving Situations

You are driving your car along a wet road. Spray from the road is limiting your visibility. You should:

Use your flashing hazard lights.

Use dipped headlights.

Speed up get through the wet area.

Pull over into a service area and wait for the road to dry.

28.

Special Driving Situations

You are traveling in hot weather which is causing the road surface to become soft. What will be most affected on your vehicle?

The windows.

The air conditioning.

The exhaust.

The tires.

29.

Safe Driving Practices

You want to reverse your car but cannot see if it is safe. You should:

Reverse very slowly.

Use your horn.

Rev your engine loudly.

Get out of your vehicle and check before moving.

30.

Lane Control

Which direction should you pass traffic?

It is not lawful to pass any vehicle under any circumstance.

You must pass traffic on the right hand side.

You must pass traffic on the left hand side.

31.

Lane Control

What is a buffered bike lane?

A route for bicyclists on streets that are shared with vehicle traffic.

Neither option is correct.

A lane that provides greater separation from adjacent vehicle traffic.

32.

Sharing the Road

You are traveling slowly behind a cyclist in front of you. Why might they suddenly swerve or move across the traffic lane?

Cyclists like to show off.

To get a better view of the road ahead.

To avoid an obstacle, such as a drain cover.

As a warning to you that you're traveling too closely.

33.

Occupant Protection

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

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

The shoulder harness should have minimal to no slack.

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

34.

Special Driving Situations

What do all gas-powered vehicles produce?

Oxygen.

Sodium chloride.

Carbon monoxide.

35.

Traffic Controls

When you see a solid green traffic signal turn to a solid yellow traffic signal, what should you do?

Stop if you can safely, otherwise, cross the intersection with caution.

Drive forward without reducing speed, observing the right-of-way rules.

Yield to oncoming traffic.

36.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are under the age of 21, and you are caught with an alcohol beverage in your vehicle, how much can the court fine you for?

3000

2000

Up to $1,000

37.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign means that you are entering an Emergency Only road.

This sign means that you are entering a roundabout.

This sign means that you are approaching a railroad crossing.

38.

Safe Driving Practices

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

100 feet.

50 feet.

500 feet.

39.

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.

40.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

Bicyclists or pedestrians crossing the road way.

Both options are correct.

The number and speed of other vehicles on the road.

41.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Why is it encouraged for a driver to not pass another vehicle that is stopped at a crosswalk?

Neither option is correct.

A pedestrian may be in front of the vehicle in a position where you cannot see them.

You are allowed to pass another vehicle stopped at a crosswalk.

42.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Directional arrow.

Be prepared to proceed with caution.

There is a stop sign ahead.

43.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

What must vehicles in a funeral procession have?

A large orange and red sticker that marks them as such.

A sticker that indicates that they are a part of a funeral procession.

Nothing is required to mark them.

44.

Turns

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

At any time, as long as you are not obstructing traffic.

Whenever a traffic light or signal protects you from approaching vehicles.

Neither option is correct.

45.

Parking

What is a crosshatched area adjacent to a parking space mean?

This means that this is a no parking area.

This means that only motorcyclists can park there.

Any vehicle can park here for a limited amount of time.

46.

Special Driving Situations

What should you do if you are driving and there is heavy fog or smoke?

Increase your following distance to other vehicles.

The best advice is to not travel in those conditions.

Both options are correct.

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