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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Lane Control

Which lane should you drive in if you plan on making a right turn?

The left most lane.

The middle lane.

The right most lane.

Traffic Controls

Where is this sign normally displayed?

High ways.

Freeways.

4 way intersections.

Sharing the Road

Who should you particularly look out for when reversing?

Traffic police.

Motorcycle riders.

Pedestrians.

Children.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Stop ahead.

Traffic signal ahead.

No traffic signal ahead.

Lane Control

What should you do before overtaking? (Select all that apply)

Make sure there is a suitable gap in front of the vehicle you plan to overtake.

Flash your lights first to try to get the vehicle you plan to overtake to speed up.

Make sure the road is sufficiently clear ahead.

Make sure other road users are not overtaking you.

Parking

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

Towards the curb.

Away from the curb.

Towards the shoulder of the road.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Merging traffic

Two way traffic.

Traffic signal ahead.

Lane Control

When passing a vehicle, what is not allowed?

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

Check traffic behind and beside you.

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

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation for this pedestrian signal?

This pedestrian signal means you are allowed to cross the street.

This pedestrian signal means to not cross the street.

Neither option is correct.

10.

Traffic Controls

What does a solid yellow traffic signal mean?

Go.

Stop under all circumstances.

Caution. Stop if you can do so safely.

11.

Sharing the Road

Whilst traveling at night, another vehicle is overtaking you. You should:

Flash your lights at the other driver.

Switch on your hazard warning lights.

Speed up to prevent the overtaking.

Dip your headlights to avoid dazzling other road users.

12.

Traffic Controls

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

Increase your speed to beat the train before it crosses.

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

Continue forward without reducing speed.

13.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is true when a child is seated next to a side air bag?

The child may be at serious risk of injury or fatal injury.

You are encouraged to seat your child next to a side air bag.

There is no risk associated with seating a child next to a side airbag.

14.

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?

The cyclist might swerve to avoid an uneven road surface.

To get a better view of the road ahead.

So that you can travel faster.

So that they are more likely to see you.

15.

Laws and Rules of the Road

Who should you allow sufficient time to cross the street?

Disabled pedestrians.

Both options are correct.

Older pedestrians.

16.

Parking

What should you do before backing up to parallel park?

Both options are correct.

Lift your foot off of the brake.

Check your mirrors.

17.

Laws and Rules of the Road

You MUST NOT reverse your vehicle:

Without using your horn to warn other road users.

Without someone to act as a guide.

Into a side road.

Further than is necessary.

18.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

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

Pleading guilty.

Neither option is correct.

Pleading not guilty.

19.

Handling Emergencies

Your vehicle accelerates too quickly in wet or icy conditions and begins to skid. How should you recover control of the vehicle?

Brake hard immediately. It doesn't matter if the wheels lock.

Release the accelerator. Steer into the skid.

Speed up whilst steering away from the skid.

Increase acceleration to speed up out of the skid.

20.

Turns

What is a U-Turn?

Passing a vehicle at a high rate of speed.

Turning your vehicle around in the street to go back the way you came.

There is no definition for a U-Turn in the state of California.

21.

Handling Emergencies

Your vehicle brakes too quickly in wet or icy conditions and begins to skid. How should you recover control of the vehicle?

Release the brakes. Steer into the skid.

Increase acceleration to speed up out of the skid.

Speed up whilst steering away from the skid.

Brake hard immediately. It doesn't matter if the wheels lock.

22.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If an individual is from out of state, once they receive a job or become a resident, how long do they have to register their vehicle with the state of California?

20 days.

7 days.

5 days.

23.

Special Driving Situations

Where are you most likely to be affect by crosswinds?

In heavy traffic.

In a built up area.

Travelling across a bridge on a freeway.

On a narrow country lane.

24.

Lane Control

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

The left most lane.

The right most lane.

The middle lane.

25.

Parking

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

Look for passing vehicles.

Both options are correct.

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

26.

Visual Search

At intersections what should you do?

Look to the right.

Both options are correct.

Look to the left first

27.

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.

28.

Handling Emergencies

What can you do to dry your brakes in the event that they become wet?

Increase how often you brake, as the more you brake, the hotter your brakes become.

Increase your speed, as the faster you go, the hotter your brakes become.

Press the accelerator and the brake pedals at the same time lightly.

29.

Parking

Under what circumstances may you park on a freeway?

Both options are correct.

When a stop is specifically permitted.

In an emergency.

30.

Sharing the Road

What is this diagram representing?

A light-rail vehicle.

A slow moving vehicle.

An emergency vehicle.

31.

Sharing the Road

Which of these light signals implies the motorcycle will turn left or move to the left?

32.

Safe Driving Practices

When may you use your vehicle's fog lights?

If your headlights are not working.

Any time at night.

In a tunnel.

When visibility is severely reduced.

33.

Turns

Which of the following is correct when making a left turn?

Decrease your speed and make the turn as quickly as possible.

Look over your left shoulder and reduce your speed.

Increase your speed and quickly make the turn.

34.

Alcohol and Drugs

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.

35.

Sharing the Road

Where are Low Speed Vehicles and Neighborhood Electric Vehicles restricted to?

Roadways where the speed limit is greater than 40 mph.

Roadways where the speed limit is greater than 35 mph.

Roadways where the speed limit is greater than 55 mph.

36.

Laws and Rules of the Road

If there is a stop line before the crosswalk, where must you stop?

The stop line must be obeyed first.

Ignore the stop line and stop before the crosswalk.

Neither option is correct.

37.

Visual Search

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.

Special Driving Situations

What should you do in the event that you begin to hydroplane?

Slam down on your brakes to try and come to a complete stop.

Slow down suddenly by applying your brakes.

Slow down gradually, and do not apply your brakes

39.

Turns

Under which circumstance can you make a legal U-turn?

Across a double yellow line when it is safe and legal.

Neither option is correct.

At any point in the roadway, as long as you are not obstructing traffic.

40.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

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

36 months.

12 months.

72 months.,

41.

Laws and Rules of the Road

If a school bus stops on the other side of a divided highway, what must you do?

You are not required to stop your vehicle.

There is no defined rule for this situation.

Stop your vehicle and wait until the lights are no longer red.

42.

Special Driving Situations

A typical stopping distance of a vehicle in ICY or SNOWY weather is approximately __________ the normal distance of a vehicle in dry weather.

Triple

Five times (5x)

The same as

Ten times (10x)

43.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

Neither option is correct.

Slow down and be ready to stop.

Proceed like normal.

44.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

You must stop at the limit line before proceeding.

You must slow down and be ready to stop.

You may not enter the road that the sign is adjacent to.

45.

Parking

What is parallel parking?

A driving technique that allows you to park parallel to the road in line with other vehicles.

A driving technique that allows you to park parallel to an interstate in the event that you are tired from driving.

A driving technique that allows you to park adjacent to a public transit bus lane lawfully.

46.

Special Driving Situations

What are some of the dangers if you are driving on a flooded road?

Both options are correct.

The vehicle can be swept off of the road.

The roadway can collapse.

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