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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Occupant Protection

Which Penal Code prohibits leaving or confining an animal in an unattended, hot vehicle?

CVC 15620.

CVC 480.

CVC 597.7.

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.

Lane Control

When passing a vehicle, what is not allowed?

Check traffic behind and beside you.

Look ahead for road conditions and traffic that may cause other vehicles to merge as well.

Drive off the paved road to pass another vehicle in the event that you cannot do it on the paved road.

Sharing the Road

When passing a bicyclist, how much space should you leave between your vehicle and the bicyclist?

1 foot.

3 feet.

2 feet.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is considered a driver's distraction?

Looking at Google Maps or another GPS application.

Reaching for an object inside of the vehicle.

Not using handheld devices while driving.

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?

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.

Neither option is correct.

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.

In means that they are ready to cross the street.

Both options are correct.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign means that you are approaching a railroad crossing.

This sign means that you should stop and wait for the signal before crossing the railroad tracks.

Both A and B.

Sharing the Road

Which of the following can you do to prevent other drivers from becoming angry?

Using your horn for non-emergencies.

Both options are correct.

Do not tailgate other drivers.

10.

Special Driving Situations

Accelerating very quickly on a wet or icy road may cause:

The vehicle to speed up normally.

The vehicle to skid and lose control.

Improved wheel grip.

Better steering control.

11.

Visual Search

In this image, what does the blue area visualize?

Blind spots.

What is at your side.

What is ahead.

12.

Safe Driving Practices

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

Slow down and proceed with caution.

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

Neither option is correct.

13.

Visual Search

Which one of the following is correct when giving enough space to another vehicle?

Always increase your speed to overtake a vehicle attempting to enter a freeway.

If possible and safe, make room for vehicles entering freeways.

Always increase your speed when driving along side other vehicles.

14.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

How many points must you have in a 12 month period to be considered a negligent operator?

2 points.

4 points.

1 point

15.

Turns

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

Both options are correct.

Reduce your speed.

Look over your right shoulder.

16.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you are under the age of 18, and you are driving, what is required of your parents?

Your parents are not required to do anything.

Your parents must assume all financial responsibility for your driving.

Your parents are not required to assume financial responsibility of your driving, as they are not the one driving the vehicle.

17.

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.

18.

Parking

What California penal code allows a vehicle to be removed after 4 hours?

CVC 597.7.

CVC 480.

CVC 22651.

19.

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?

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

To avoid an uneven road surface or an icy patch.

Cyclists like to show off.

To get a better view of the road ahead.

20.

Handling Emergencies

What can you do to prevent skidding?

Avoid fast turns.

Make no adjustments to your driving.

Increase your speed to create more traction.

21.

Traffic Controls

What is this type of sign meant for?

This sign provides you a number to make a complaint about another driver.

This sign indicates what you should do in the event that your vehicle stalls on railroad tracks.

Nothing. This sign is meant for highway officials only.

22.

Sharing the Road

How far away should a bicyclist's rear red reflector be seen at night?

500 feet.

200 feet.

100 feet.

23.

Turns

To make a right turn, what should you drive close to?

The center of the road.

The right side of the road.

The left side of the road.

24.

Traffic Controls

What should you do when you are coming to a railroad crossing?

Increase your speed to beat the train before it crosses.

Continue forward without reducing speed.

Slow down, look and listen for any oncoming trains. Be prepared to stop.

25.

Visual Search

In this image, what does the yellow area visualize?

Blind spots.

What is ahead.

What is at your side.

26.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are going to consume alcohol before a journey, you should:

Only drink wine and not spirits.

Drive faster to reduce risk of collisions.

Drive with your hazard lights flashing to warn other vehicles.

Arrange another means of transport.

27.

Sharing the Road

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Corrosive

Flammable

Explosives

28.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you have an open container of alcohol, where must you keep it stored at in your vehicle?

In the trunk of your vehicle.

In your cup holder.

You are not allowed to have opened containers of alcohol in your vehicle under any circumstance.

29.

Driver Readiness

What should you not do before driving?

Neither option is correct.

Mix alcohol with your medications.

Ensure that you have enough rest to drive.

30.

Special Driving Situations

When should you switch off your fog lights?

Visibility is greater than 2000 feet.

When visibility is greater than 500 feet.

When visibility is greater than 200 feet.

When visibility is greater than 1000 feet.

31.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct definition of an intersection?

An intersection is the part of the roadway set aside for pedestrian traffic.

An intersection is any place where one line of roadway meets another roadway.

Neither option is correct.

32.

Special Driving Situations

If your vehicle is stationary and is likely to remain so for more than a couple of minutes, you should reduce emissions and noise pollution by:

Switching off your engine.

Revving your engine to keep it warm.

Checking your tires.

Switching off any radios you have.

33.

Special Driving Situations

What is most commonly used to check the tread on your tires?

A dime.

A penny.

A quarter.

34.

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?

Your driving privilege will may still be suspended.

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

You will be allowed to go since you have changed your mind to submit to the required tests.

35.

Special Driving Situations

If there is not a speed limit posted before a curve, which should you do?

Judge how sharp the curve is and make no speed adjustment.

Judge how sharp the curve is and increase your speed.

Judge how sharp the curve is and adjust your speed.

36.

Safe Driving Practices

Before setting off on a journey, you should ensure that: (Select all that apply)

Your mirrors and seat are adjusted correctly.

You know all the controls in your vehicle and how to use them.

You are wearing baggy clothes.

Your mobile phone can be easily reached in case you receive a call.

37.

Lane Control

What do solid yellow lines indicate on a roadway?

The center of a road for two-way traffic.

Indicates that you may pass freely.

Neither option is correct.

38.

Parking

Under what circumstances may you park on a freeway?

Both options are correct.

When a stop is specifically permitted.

In an emergency.

39.

Alcohol and Drugs

What is the consequence if your BAC is 0.08% or higher?

The officer may let you go, as long as you promise to drive straight home at a reduced speed.

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

The officer may arrest you.

40.

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.

41.

Special Driving Situations

When driving on snow, you should:

Rev the engine higher.

Use the highest possible gear for your speed.

Drive as quickly as possible.

Use the lowest possible gear for your speed.

42.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation for this traffic signal?

This traffic signal means that it is legal for a pedestrian to cross the street.

This traffic signal means that you may cross the street with caution.

This traffic signal means that you may not cross the street.

43.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is a type of manual distraction?

Speaking with your passenger(s).

Listening to the radio at high volumes.

Taking your hands off of the steering wheel while your vehicle is in motion.

44.

Driver Readiness

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

Tylenol.

Cold medications.

Vitamins

45.

Turns

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

200 feet

500 feet

100 feet

46.

Sharing the Road

When you are in a construction zone, what should you not do?

Obey special signs.

Obey instructions from the flaggers present.

Stop and watch the road work.

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