DMV Practice Test 2024 for Seniors

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10 - DMV Practice Test

Practice Test - 10

40 Questions

Passing Marks - 80%

1 / 40

What should you consider when adjusting your driving speed?

The time of day

The road surface conditions

The number of passengers

The color of your vehicle

2 / 40

How should you react if you start to skid on a slippery surface?

Keep the steering wheel straight

Accelerate quickly

Turn the steering wheel in the direction of the skid

Use the brakes immediately

3 / 40

How should the lap belt be worn to ensure safety?

Loosely around the waist

High across the stomach

Only in the back seat

Snug and low across the hips

4 / 40

How should you react if your vehicle starts to hydroplane?

Slow down gradually

Turn sharply

Accelerate quickly

Brake suddenly

5 / 40

When should you carry snow chains for your tires?

In urban areas

In snowy areas

On highways

Only at night

6 / 40

Why is it important to keep a safe distance from vehicles during sun glare?

To prevent the glare from reflecting off other vehicles

To avoid using sunglasses

To get a better view of the road

To allow room for sudden stops

7 / 40

At what age can children start using a standard safety belt?

8 years old

7 years old

9 years old

6 years old

8 / 40

In what gear should you drive when stuck in snow or mud?

Reverse

Neutral

High gear

Low gear

9 / 40

What should you do if the fog becomes too thick to drive safely?

Pull off the road and activate emergency flashers

Keep driving at the same speed

Use high beams to improve visibility

Speed up to get out of the fog

10 / 40

When should a child be secured in a child passenger restraint system in the rear seat?

If they are taller than 4 feet 9 inches

When they are under 8 years old or less than 4 feet 9 inches tall

When they are over 8 years old

Only when they are under 6 years old

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What should you do if you hear sloshing sounds from your tires on a wet road?

Stop immediately

Increase your speed

Slow down

Ignore it and continue driving

12 / 40

Who is responsible for passengers under 16 years old wearing seat belts?

The passenger

The police

The driver

The vehicle manufacturer

13 / 40

What type of headlights should you use in fog?

High-beam headlights

Parking lights

Low-beam headlights

No headlights

14 / 40

What's the maximum speed limit on a two-lane undivided highway in California?

55 mph

65 mph

50 mph

60 mph

15 / 40

What is the maximum safe speed on icy roads?

5 mph

10 mph

20 mph

15 mph

16 / 40

For what height and age is a rear-facing child passenger restraint system recommended?

Under 4 years old, under 45 pounds, and under 3 feet 7 inches

Under 5 years old, under 55 pounds, and under 4 feet

Under 2 years old, under 40 pounds, and under 3 feet 4 inches

Under 3 years old, under 50 pounds, and under 3 feet 6 inches

17 / 40

How should you adjust your speed on a wet road?

Reduce by 5 to 10 mph

No change needed

Increase by 5 mph

Double your speed

18 / 40

What should you do if you cannot see farther than 100 feet in front of you due to poor visibility?

Continue at normal speed

Not drive faster than 30 mph

Use high-beam headlights

Turn off your headlights

19 / 40

What's a primary hazard of driving in high winds?

Increased fuel consumption

Overheating of the engine

Vehicle control difficulty due to wind gusts

Faster tire wear

20 / 40

How should the shoulder harness of a seat belt be worn?

Behind the back

Under the arm

Loosely hanging

Across the shoulder and chest

21 / 40

What risk is posed by leaving children or pets in a hot vehicle?

Vehicle theft

Dehydration, heat stroke, and possibly death

Running out of fuel

Getting lost

22 / 40

What should you do when it starts to rain after a dry spell?

Slow down at the first sign of rain

Keep driving at the same speed

Accelerate to avoid skidding

Turn off your headlights

23 / 40

How should you respond to a law enforcement traffic break?

Turn off your car

Match your speed to the officer's without abrupt braking

Overtake the patrol vehicle

Stop immediately

24 / 40

What is the legal consequence of leaving a child aged 6 or under unattended in a vehicle?

Mandatory driving classes

A warning

A ticket

Vehicle impoundment

25 / 40

What should you do when driving on packed snow?

Reduce speed by 25%

Maintain normal speed

Increase speed by 10 mph

Reduce speed by half

26 / 40

Where might roads freeze first and be more slippery?

Near traffic lights

On wide roads

On straight roads

Under bridges and overpasses

27 / 40

How should you respond when facing multiple road hazards simultaneously?

Choose the least dangerous hazard

Give more space to the most dangerous situation

Stop immediately

Ignore them

28 / 40

What is a locked wheel skid usually caused by?

A flat tire

Steering too quickly

Braking too hard at high speed

Engine failure

29 / 40

What should you use in heavy rain or snow to improve visibility?

Low-beam headlights and windshield wipers

High-beam headlights

Parking lights

No lights

30 / 40

What increases your chance of survival in most types of collisions?

Wearing the lap belt and shoulder harness of a seat belt

Having airbags only

Driving a large vehicle

Listening to music

31 / 40

What's the first step if you're stuck in snow or mud?

Shift into a low gear and keep wheels straight

Call for help

Exit the vehicle

Spin the wheels

32 / 40

Where should a child under 2 years old be secured in a vehicle?

In the front seat

In a booster seat

On an adult's lap

In a rear-facing child passenger restraint system

33 / 40

What should you do if your car's airbags are too close for comfort?

Remove the airbags

Ignore it

Only drive short distances

Contact the vehicle dealer or manufacturer for advice

34 / 40

What causes hydroplaning?

Overinflated tires

Using high-beam headlights

Tires riding on water due to loss of contact with the road

Driving too slowly

35 / 40

What is the maximum speed limit on most California highways?

65 mph

55 mph

60 mph

70 mph

36 / 40

What should you do if your brakes get wet?

Continue driving normally

Lightly press the accelerator and brake simultaneously until they dry

Pump the brakes repeatedly

Stop and dry them with a towel

37 / 40

What should you do after driving through a flooded road?

Increase your speed

Test your brakes

Turn on your high beams

Stop and check the engine

38 / 40

How far should you sit from the steering wheel airbag for safety?

Distance doesn't matter

At least 15 inches away

At least 10 inches away

At least 5 inches away

39 / 40

If your vehicle has rear-wheel ABS and begins to skid, what should you do?

Accelerate

Ease up on the brake pedal while maintaining enough pressure to steer

Keep pressing the brake hard

Turn off the engine

40 / 40

What's the first thing to do when you start to skid on a slippery surface?

Ease off the accelerator

Brake hard

Accelerate

Turn the steering wheel quickly

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