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 ]

When towing, you MUST NOT: (Select all that apply)

Tow more than your licence permits.

Overload your vehicle or trailer.

Properly distribute the weight in your caravan or trailer.

Secure your load.

Hint

[ 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.

[ Parking ]

How much distance should your vehicle be visible in the event that you have to park off of the freeway.

It does not matter as you will be parking off of the pavement.

100 feet in each direction.

200 feet in each direction.

[ Additional Driving Laws / Rules ]

How long can traffic convictions and collisions, at minimum, stay on your record for?

72 months.,

36 months.

12 months.

[ Occupant Protection ]

A driver decides to answer a text message that they just received while driving down the interstate. Is this a distraction?

No, as you are allowed to answer text messages while driving as long as you are looking at the road every two seconds.

No, as there is no law against using your phone while driving.

Yes, as this is taking your attention away from the road.

[ Sharing the Road ]

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Radioactive

Corrosive

Flammable

[ Traffic Controls ]

What does this sign mean?

No entry to all traffic.

Tunnel ahead.

Stop at the junction.

No entry to only vehicular traffic.

Hint

[ Special Driving Situations ]

Fast driving in wet or icy conditions may cause:

Improved wheel grip.

The vehicle to handle normally.

Better steering control.

The vehicle to skid and lose control.

Hint

[ Parking ]

In the event that you have to stop on a freeway, how should you park?

Both options are correct.

Park completely off of the pavement.

Park in the middle of the lane with your warning lights engaged.

10.

[ Lane Control ]

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

When a driver is making a left-hand turn.

Both options are correct.

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

11.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

At what times are you required to turn on your headlines?

30 minutes after sunset.

Both options are correct.

30 minutes before sunrise.

12.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

How much time should you allow before turning on a freeway?

5 seconds.

10 seconds.

30 seconds.

13.

[ 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.

Hint

14.

[ Alcohol and Drugs ]

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

Searches of your vehicle.

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

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

15.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

A driver is moving slowly, and you want them to go faster. Should you honk your horn at them?

Yes, as you are in a hurry and you need to get to your destination.

No, as the driver may not be able to go any faster due to one reason or another

Yes, as you want them to get out of the way.

16.

[ Sharing the Road ]

The rider of the motorcycle in front of you is moving their hand up and down as shown in the picture. What do you expect the vehicle to do next?

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

Hint

17.

[ Visual Search ]

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

400 feet.

500 feet.

210 feet.

18.

[ Parking ]

What does a yellow parking colored curb indicate?

No stopping is allowed at this curb.

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

Stop no longer than the time posted to load/unload passengers or freight.

19.

[ 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.

20.

[ Parking ]

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

Towards the curb.

Towards the shoulder of the road.

Away from the curb.

21.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

What should you do when changing lanes, slowing down, stopping, or turning?

Always signal.

Both

Always decrease speed.

22.

[ Sharing the Road ]

What does this diagram visualize?

A large truck's blind stop.

The distance that other vehicles should drive from a large truck.

A representation of how large a large truck is compared to regular vehicles.

23.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is this sign indicating?

There is a stop sign ahead.

Directional arrow.

Be prepared to yield ahead.

24.

[ Occupant Protection ]

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

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

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

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

25.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

Which of the following must you do when driving through a crosswalk?

Ensure that all pedestrians have crossed, and proceed with caution.

Increase your speed so you may pass over the crosswalk before the pedestrians do.

Do not change your speed and proceed like normal, regardless of whether or not pedestrians are attempting to cross.

26.

[ 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.

No other information is ever included with this sign.

This sign may be show with or without words.

27.

[ Lane Control ]

What do double white lines indicate on a roadway?

They separate traffic lanes on roads with two or more lanes in the same direction.

They mark traffic lanes going in the same direction.

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

28.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

What is the penalty for failing to stop for a school bus?

A fine of up to $1,000.

Neither option is correct.

A traffic citation.

29.

[ Driver Readiness ]

Which of the following is an example of a condition that physicians are required to report to the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Alzheimer's disease.

Lapses of consciousness.

Both options are correct.

30.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

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

Speed up to reduce the time you are dazzled.

Put on a pair of sunglasses.

Keep driving, but look away from the lights.

Reduce your speed and be prepared to stop if necessary.

Hint

31.

[ Lane Control ]

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

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

Be sure that there is enough room for your vehicle in the next lane.

Signal and change lanes without any other precautionary measures.

32.

[ Traffic Controls ]

After stopping at a flashing red traffic signal, what should you do?

Proceed with caution and observe the right-of-way rules.

You must wait until the light turns green.

Wait until an official clears you to proceed.

33.

[ Traffic Controls ]

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

Indicates that you must yield before proceeding.

This sign indicates that you must follow its instruction.

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

34.

[ Handling Emergencies ]

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

Improper turns.

Unsafe speeds.

Both options are correct.

35.

[ Laws and Rules of the Road ]

What is the speed limit when you are in a business district?

55 mph, unless otherwise posted.

25 mph, unless otherwise posted.

35 mph, unless otherwise posted.

36.

[ Sharing the Road ]

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

CVC 21706

CVC 480.

CVC 22511.

37.

[ Driver Readiness ]

Which of the following over the counter medications could make you dizzy?

Vitamins

Tylenol.

Cold medications.

38.

[ Visual Search ]

You want to reverse your car, but cannot see clearly behind using the mirrors. You should:

Open the car windows.

Ask for assistance from a passenger or passer-by.

Open the car doors.

Get out of the car and push it backwards.

Hint

39.

[ Safe Driving Practices ]

When may you flash your headlights at another road user?

To alert other road users of your presence.

When another road user annoys you.

To warn oncoming drivers of a hidden police patrol.

To signal another stationary road user that they can proceed.

Hint

40.

[ Occupant Protection ]

Pregnant women should do the following regarding a lap belt seatbelt?

The lap belt must be worn with as little slack as possible for comfort.

The lap belt is optional because of pregnancy.

The lap belt should be worn as low as possible under the abdomen.

41.

[ Sharing the Road ]

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

Hint

42.

[ Traffic Controls ]

Which of the following is NOT true regarding a flashing yellow traffic signal?

You may proceed like normal, as a flashing yellow traffic signal is a suggestion only.

Proceed with caution.

Yield to any pedestrians, bicycles, or other vehicle in the intersection.

43.

[ Lane Control ]

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

Stay in the same lane as much as possible.

Follow the posted speed.

Weave in and out of traffic.

44.

[ Sharing the Road ]

Which of the following is correct regarding emergency vehicles with their sirens activated?

You must yield the right-of-way.

You can proceed like normal, ignoring the sirens and lights.

Decrease your speed and proceed like normal.

45.

[ Parking ]

While parked, what should you do when you are ready to exit your vehicle?

Look for passing vehicles.

Do not open your door unless it does not interfere with traffic.

Both options are correct.

46.

[ Special Driving Situations ]

Why MUST you switch off your fog lights when visibility improves?

It reduces control of your vehicle.

They confused other drivers.

They drain your vehicle's battery.

They are bright and dazzle other road users.

Hint

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