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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1. If you come to a road that is packed with snow, by how much should you reduce your speed?

Reduce your speed by half.

Come to a complete stop and call for help.

Increase your speed, as the faster you go the more traction you make with the snow.

2. You are under the age of 21, and you are caught with an unopened, sealed container of alcohol in your vehicle. Is this lawful?

Yes, as the alcohol container is not opened.

Yes, as long as the container of alcohol is in the trunk.

No, this is not legal as you cannot have any form of alcohol in the vehicle when you are under the age of 21.

3. At what speed can your tires loss all contact with the road if there is a lot of water?

20 mph.

50 mph.

30 mph.

4. 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.

No stopping, standing, or parking is permitted.

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

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

CVC 597.7.

CVC 480.

CVC 22651.

6. Under which conditions may a child under 8 years old may ride in the front seat of a vehicle?

All of the above.

The child passenger restraint system cannot be installed properly in the rear set.

When there is no rear seat available.

7. What is the speed limit when you are within 100 feet of a railroad?

25 mph

15 mph

40 mph

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

3 feet longer than your vehicle.

1 foot longer than your vehicle.

2 feet longer than your vehicle.

9. Why is it unlawful to leave a child or animal in an unattended car?

It is not unlawful to leave a child or animal unattended in a vehicle.

The car can rise to high temperatures quickly.

Neither option is correct.

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

Begin your manoeuvre immediately as you have right of way.

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

Use your hazard lights to alert other road users.

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

Hint

12. If you have parked on the side of the road, what should you do before reentering the lane?

Yield to all traffic.

Quickly turn onto the road before another vehicle comes.

Proceed with high speed when entering the roadway.

13. When driving on snow, you should:

Use the lowest possible gear for your speed.

Drive as quickly as possible.

Use the highest possible gear for your speed.

Rev the engine higher.

Hint

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

Keep going as you have priority.

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

Move to the right and overtake.

Speed up to get by the reversing vehicle.

Hint

15. Why type of roadway marking is typically used to indicate bike lanes?

A single solid white line.

A double yellow line.

A broken white line

16. What is the correct course of action when you approach a pedestrian?

Stop if necessary to allow the pedestrian to pass.

Both options are correct.

Exercise caution and reduce speed.

17. What is required to do when approaching a crosswalk?

Be prepared to stop to ensure the safety of the pedestrian.

Reduce your speed and exercise caution.

Both options are correct.

18. What is this sign indicating?

Added lane.

Merging traffic

Lane ending.

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

Both

Always decrease speed.

Always signal.

20. When parking uphill, what way should you turn your wheels?

Away from the curb.

Towards the curb.

Towards the shoulder of the road.

21. What is the correct definition for California's Basic Speed Law?

The Basic Speed Law means that you may never drive faster than is safe for current conditions.

The Basic Speed Law means that you may drive at whatever speed you feel comfortable with.

The Basic Speed Law does not exist in the state of California.

22. What is the penalty for abusing disabled placards?

A fine of up to $1,000.

A misdemeanor charge.

Both options are correct.

23. You are about to enter a bank of fog. What should you do? (Select all that apply)

Speed up to travel through it as quickly as possible.

Use your hazard lights to warn other drivers.

Check your mirrors and slow down.

Use your fog lights if necessary.

Hint

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

A fine of up to $1,000.

A traffic citation.

Neither option is correct.

25. You MUST obey signals given by the following: (Select all that apply)

Traffic officers.

Police officers.

School crossing patrols.

Traffic wardens.

Hint

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

Decrease the risk of collisions.

Give a false sense of confidence.

Make you a better driver.

Reduce co-ordination and slow down reactions.

Hint

27. Under what circumstance must you drive slower?

When there is bad weather.

Both options are correct.

When there is heavy traffic.

28. What does this sign normally indicate?

Slow moving vehicle.

A hazardous vehicle.

A police vehicle.

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

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

The shoulder harness should have minimal to no slack.

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

30. How far should your passengers ride from the airbag cover?

10 inches

5 inches.

13 inches

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

Accelerating quickly.

Steering harshly.

Driving slowly and carefully.

Braking quickly.

Hint

32. At minimum, if an individual is convicted of manslaughter resulting from evading police pursuit, how long can they serve in prison?

2 to 3 years.

1 to 2 years.

4 to 10 years.

33. A driver begins to eat something that they just bought a restaurant. Is this a distraction?

No, the driver purchased the items and has the right to eat it before it gets cold.

No, as long as the driver is keeping their eyes on the road, it is not a distraction.,

Yes, as the driver can become distracted while eating.

34. How much distance does it typically take for a large truck travelling 55 mph to stop?

400 feet.

200 feet.

800 feet.

35. Which is the correct definition of a roundabout?

A roundabout is the part of the roadway set aside for pedestrian traffic.

A roundabout is an intersection where traffic travels around a central island in a counter-clockwise direction.

A roundabout is any place where one line of the roadway meets another roadway.

36. In this image, what does the red area visualize?

What is behind you.

What is ahead.

Blind spots.

37. What should you do before changing lanes?

Look into your rearview mirror for nearby vehicles.

Increase speed and change lanes.

Increase speed and give a signal before changing lanes.

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

Using your horn for non-emergencies.

Do not tailgate other drivers.

Both options are correct.

39. Which of the following is a type of manual distraction?

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

Listening to the radio at high volumes.

Speaking with your passenger(s).

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

The right side of the road.

The left side of the road.

The center of the road.

41. There are sheep in the road. What should you do?

Use your horn.

Speed up to get around them more quickly.

Turn around and find another route.

Slow down and be ready to stop if necessary.

Hint

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

50 feet.

500 feet.

100 feet.

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

Be especially aware and use extreme caution.

Treat the blind pedestrian as a standard pedestrian.

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

44. Coasting is a term used to describe a vehicle traveling in neutral or with the clutch on. How does this affect your control of the vehicle? (Select all that apply)

Vehicle speed will increase going downhill.

Vehicle speed will reduce going downhill.

Steering response may be reduced.

Steering control will improve.

Hint

45. You are about to overtake a cyclist in windy weather. Why should you leave extra room as you overtake?

To reduce fuel consumption.

To avoid dazzling them with your lights.

To stop the wind blowing your exhaust fumes towards them.

In case a gust of wind pushes them across the lane.

Hint

46. If you forfeit the citation fee, what is it the same as?

Pleading guilty.

Neither option is correct.

Pleading not guilty.

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