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.

Special Driving Situations

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

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

Begin moving around in your vehicle suddenly.

Both options are correct.

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?

So that you can travel faster.

The cyclist might swerve to avoid an uneven road surface.

To get a better view of the road ahead.

So that they are more likely to see you.

Alcohol and Drugs

What does a Preliminary Alcohol Screening not detect?

The presence of alcohol.

The presence of marijuana.

The presence of drugs.

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.

Do not use your brakes for at least 10 minutes.

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

Speed up then brake harshly to quickly dry them.

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.

Speed up get through the wet area.

Use dipped headlights.

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

Handling Emergencies

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

Keep your eyes on the road.

Apply the breaks.

Look for an alternate route away from traffic.

Safe Driving Practices

When might you want to slow down instead of traveling at the speed limit? (Select all that apply)

In poor weather conditions.

Coming up to junctions where other road users may pull out with little warning.

When you are coming up to a blind bend in the road.

On an empty road in good weather.

Safe Driving Practices

Which circumstance is an example of when to use your horn?

Because you are angry or upset.

On narrow mountain roads when you can not see 200 feet ahead.

On the freeway when changing lanes.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are under the age of 21, and your BAC is 0.05%, what may you be required to submit to?

Neither option is correct.

Either a breath or blood test.

Another PAS to confirm the BAC.

10.

Traffic Controls

When coming to a stop sign, where must you fully stop your vehicle at?

You must stop at the white limit line.

You may choose where you are allowed to stop, as long as you make a full stop.

You must stop after the stop sign.

11.

Alcohol and Drugs

If an officer suspects you of being under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol, and you refuse to submit to a test, what can happen?

The driver would be subject to longer driver's license suspensions.

The driver would face no penalty as the law does not legally require you to submit these tests.

The driver will face additional points on their license if they refuse to submit to these tests.

12.

Parking

Which of the following is an example of illegal parking

Parking adjacent to a hospital.

Neither option is correct.

Parking within 7.5 feet of a railroad track.

13.

Driver Readiness

What should you not do before driving?

Mix alcohol with your medications.

Neither option is correct.

Ensure that you have enough rest to drive.

14.

Safe Driving Practices

If you are under the age of 18, which of the of the following is correct regarding the use of electronic devices while driving?

Neither option is correct.

Any driver, regardless of age, may use an electronic device while driving as long as they look up every two seconds.

It is unlawful for anyone under the age of 18 to use an electronic device while driving, unless it is in the case of an emergency.

15.

Safe Driving Practices

Which circumstance is an example of when to use your horn?

To avoid collisions.

Because you are angry or upset.

To alert other drivers that they made a mistake.

16.

Alcohol and Drugs

How long does a DUI conviction remain on your record?

1 year.

10 years.

90 days.

17.

Lane Control

Where are bike lanes typically located?

Alongside streets adjacent to vehicle traffic.

Alongside the interstate.

There are no designated bike lanes in the state of California.

18.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What should drivers of hybrid of electric vehicles do when a blind pedestrian is attempting to cross?

Follow standard right-of-way rules when it comes to blind pedestrians.

Be especially aware and use extreme caution.

Treat the blind pedestrian as a standard pedestrian.

19.

Occupant Protection

Pregnant women should do the following regarding a harness style seatbelt?

The harness should be worn across the breasts and over the abdomen's bulge.

The harness should be placed between the breasts and to the side of the abdomen's bulge.

No harness should be worn because it can cause greater injury.

20.

Alcohol and Drugs

Consuming alcohol will have the following effect: (Select all that apply)

Improve co-ordination and reaction times.

Affect judgement of speed, distance and risk.

Reduce driving ability, even if you're below the legal limit.

Take time to leave your body making you unfit to drive even hours later.

21.

Traffic Controls

Oncoming traffic is stopped and they may turn left.

The driver must increase their speed.

The signal is about to turn to a red traffic light.

22.

Laws and Rules of the Road

At intersections without a STOP or YIELD signs, what action is correct?

Both options are correct.

Slow down and be ready to stop.

Yield to traffic and any pedestrians.

23.

Lane Control

Which of the following may apply to you if you drive a low/zero emission vehicle?

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

You may be exempt from all toll charges on HOT lanes.

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

24.

Safe Driving Practices

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

To flash other drivers if they annoy you.

During the day time.

On full beam setting when there is oncoming traffic.

In a way that dazzles other road users.

25.

Special Driving Situations

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

To consume less fuel.

To drive faster.

To reduce likelihood of wheel spin.

To allow for easier braking.

26.

Lane Control

Which lane should you drive in if you are going faster?

The right most lane.

The left most lane.

The middle lane.

27.

Turns

At what distance should you signal before making a right turn?

100 feet

200 feet

500 feet

28.

Occupant Protection

What is the correct way to wear a lap belt seatbelt?

The lap belt should be snug and lies low across your hips.

The lap belt should lie across your hips with as much slack as possible for comfort.

The lap belt should not be worn at all since it can cause greater injury in the case of a vehicle accident.

29.

Additional Driving Laws/Rules

If your vehicle's engine is running, you MUST NOT:

Clean any ice of the windows.

Switch it off if you're waiting to pick someone up.

Leave your vehicle unattended.

Rev the engine to warm it up.

30.

Occupant Protection

At what age is it considered lawful to allow a child in a car without someone 12 years or older present?

10 years old.

6 years old.

7 years old.

31.

Parking

What does a blue parking colored curb indicate?

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

This parking is only permitted for those with a disabled placard or license plate.

No stopping, standing, or parking is permitted.

32.

Parking

When parking uphill or downhill, with no curb, what way should you turn your wheels?

Towards the shoulder of the road.

Towards the curb.

Away from the curb.

33.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you are caught dumping or abandoning animals on a highway, how much can you be fined?

Up to $2,000.

1 year in jail.

Up to $1,000

34.

Special Driving Situations

What is a symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning?

Dizziness.

Nausea.

Both options are correct.

35.

Lane Control

What is the maximum amount of distance that you can drive in a center left turn lane?

500 feet.

200 feet

1 mile

36.

Special Driving Situations

Which of the following is true regarding driving at high rates of speeds?

The faster your speed, the more control you have of your vehicle.

The faster you drive, the better your gas mileage will be.

The faster your speed, the less control you have of your vehicle.

37.

Handling Emergencies

If you are involved in an accident where no one was injured, how long do you have to notify the Department of Motor Vehicles?

10 days.

90 days.

30 days.

38.

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.

39.

Occupant Protection

How far should your passengers ride from the airbag cover?

10 inches

13 inches

5 inches.

40.

Parking

How long of a parking space should you find before parallel parking?

2 feet longer than your vehicle.

3 feet longer than your vehicle.

1 foot longer than your vehicle.

41.

Special Driving Situations

If your vehicle is stationary and is likely to remain so for more than a couple of minutes, you should apply the parking brake and switch off the engine in order to: (Select all that apply)

Reduce fuel consumption.

Reduce emissions.

Get out of the vehicle to have a stretch.

Reduce noise pollution.

42.

Safe Driving Practices

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

Brake early and gently.

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.

43.

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 exhaust.

The tires.

The air conditioning.

44.

Turns

What should you do when you are making a right turn?

Reduce your speed.

Look over your right shoulder.

Both options are correct.

45.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are under the age of 21, and you are convicted of having a BAC of 0.01% or over, which of the following is a possible consequence?

No actions will be taken against you.

You will face life imprisonment.

Your driving privilege will be revoked for one year.

46.

Sharing the Road

It is against the law to follow how many feet behind an emergency vehicle while their emergency lights are activated?

1,000 feet.

300 feet.

500 feet.

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