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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Safe Driving Practices

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

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

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

Use your hazard lights to alert other road users.

Begin your manoeuvre immediately as you have right of way.

Handling Emergencies

You are traveling along a snowy or icy road in a vehicle without anti-lock brakes. You apply the brakes and your vehicle begins to skid. What should you do?

Brake hard immediately.

Let go of the steering.

Increase speed.

Release the brakes.

Special Driving Situations

After how many miles should you rotate your tires?

Every 3,000 to 5,000 miles.

Every 6,000 to 7,000 miles.

Every 1,000 - 2,000 miles.

Sharing the Road

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

200 feet.

400 feet.

800 feet.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this traffic signal?

To yield to any pedestrians before continuing on.

To stop your vehicle entirely and to not continue forward.

To continue driving as long as you keep an eye out for other vehicles.

Visual Search

If it is hard to see 1,000 feet ahead of you, what should you do?

Pull over and wait until you can see better.

Proceed like normal.

Turn on your headlights.

Visual Search

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

210 feet.

400 feet.

500 feet.

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.

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

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

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

When are you required to turn your headlights on?

30 minutes after sunset.

Both options are correct.

30 minutes before sunrise.

10.

Occupant Protection

Which of the following is a type of cognitive distraction?

Paying full attention to the road.

Reaching down to pick up an object that fell onto the floor board.

Mind off of the road.

11.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

Proceed with high speed when entering the roadway.

Yield to all traffic.

Quickly turn onto the road before another vehicle comes.

12.

Sharing the Road

Which of these other road users might not take a normal route through a roundabout? (Select all that apply)

Cars

Cyclists

Long vehicles.

Horse riders.

13.

Occupant Protection

An eight year old child is riding in the front seat of a vehicle. The vehicle does not have a backseat available. Is it lawful for this child to sit in the front seat?

As long as the child is wearing their seatbelt, it does not matter.

No, as all children must ride in the backseat.

Yes, since there is no rear seat available, the child may sit in the front seat lawfully.

14.

Special Driving Situations

Braking harshly on a wet or icy road may cause:

Improved wheel grip.

Better steering control.

The vehicle to skid and lose control.

The vehicle to slow down normally.

15.

Sharing the Road

You are about to overtake a horse and rider. What should you NOT do? (Select all that apply)

Travel closely behind the horses.

Rev your engine loudly.

Overtake slowly giving them plenty of space.

Use your horn.

16.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

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

2 points.

1 point

4 points.

17.

Lane Control

What do two solid yellow lines on a roadway indicate?

No passing.

Indicates that you may pass if the broken line is next to your driving lane.

The center of a road for two-way traffic.

18.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

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.

4 to 10 years.

1 to 2 years.

19.

Parking

What does a green parking colored curb indicate?

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

No stopping is allowed at this curb.

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

20.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Curve.

Sharp turn.

Two way traffic.

21.

Lane Control

What are turnout areas?

Special areas where you are allowed to make U-Turns.

Neither option is correct.

Designated areas that allow other cars behind you to pass.

22.

Safe Driving Practices

Who is responsible whilst a vehicle is traveling under cruise control?

The mechanical responsible for maintenance.

The driver or rider of the vehicle.

The owner of the vehicle.

The vehicle manufacturer.

23.

Laws and Rules of the Road

If two vehicles meet on a steep road where neither car can pass, who has the right-of-way?

Neither vehicle has the right-of-way. Both vehicles are responsible for determining who may go.

The vehicle going downhill.

The vehicle going uphill.

24.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

What must vehicles in a funeral procession have?

Nothing is required to mark them.

A large orange and red sticker that marks them as such.

A sticker that indicates that they are a part of a funeral procession.

25.

Special Driving Situations

You are traveling along a road and you cannot see more than 100 meters (328 feet) in front. What should you do?

You MUST use headlights. You may use fog lights if necessary.

You MUST NOT slow down.

You MUST switch on your hazard lights.

You MUST NOT switch on your fog lights.

26.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation of this sign?

This sign means that you are entering an Emergency Only road.

This sign means that you are approaching a railroad crossing.

This sign means that you are entering a roundabout.

27.

Safe Driving Practices

What is this diagram representing?

The driver is indicating that they are turning left.

The driver is indicating that they are turning right.

The driver is waving at oncoming traffic.

28.

Occupant Protection

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

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

When there is no rear seat available.

All of the above.

29.

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.

30.

Sharing the Road

Which of these should you avoid when driving around large trucks?

Lingering alongside a truck when they are passing.

Following too closely or tailgating.

Both of these options are correct.

31.

Safe Driving Practices

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

Neither option is correct.

Slow down and proceed with caution.

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

32.

Sharing the Road

Which of these are hazards you should be aware of on residential streets? (Select all that apply)

Pedestrians.

Children running out from behind parked cars.

Car doors opening.

Vehicles moving off.

33.

Lane Control

What is a HOV lane?

HOV lanes are used for emergency vehicles only.

HOV lanes are not present in the state of California.

A special lane used only for carpools, buses, motorcycles, or decaled low-emission vehicles.

34.

Safe Driving Practices

Whilst driving or riding, you should avoid distractions such as: (Select all that apply)

Adjusting your rear-view mirror.

Listening to the radio at a low volume.

Listening to the radio at a loud volume.

Adjusting or starting the radio.

35.

Traffic Controls

What does this traffic symbol mean?

To Stop.

To turn left.

Caution.

36.

Parking

Where is it NOT acceptable to park and leave your vehicle? (Select all that apply)

On-street parking bays marked out by white lines.

In off-street parking areas.

On-street areas marked out by double yellow lines.

On-street areas marked out by yellow zig zag lines along the road.

37.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

What is the fee you may be required to pay to the Department of Motor Vehicles in the event that you driver's license is suspended?

200

38.

Occupant Protection

Apart from the required age, what is the other exception for having a rear-facing child passenger restraint system?

The child is 30 pounds or more, and is 3 feet 2 inches taller.

The child is 40 pounds or more.

The child is 20 pounds or more.

39.

Occupant Protection

A child is sitting in the front seat with a rear facing child passenger restraint system. Is it lawful for the driver to allow this?

Neither option is correct.

Yes, as long as the child is properly restrained in the passenger seat.

No, this is not lawful. The child must be in the backseat if they are restrained in a rear facing child seat.

40.

Sharing the Road

It is particularly important to be aware of: (Select all that apply)

Older drivers.

Disabled people.

Truck drivers.

Fields filled with animals.

41.

Special Driving Situations

Fast driving in wet or icy conditions may cause:

The vehicle to handle normally.

Better steering control.

Improved wheel grip.

The vehicle to skid and lose control.

42.

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.

43.

Turns

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

Both options are correct.

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

If there are no vehicles approaching you within 200 feet.

44.

Occupant Protection

How many types of driver distractions are there?

45.

Lane Control

What is the correct interpretation of this diagram?

Double solid lines indicates that you may not pass.

No passing if the solid yellow line is on your side.

Broken yellow line indicates that you may pass if it can be done so safely.

46.

Alcohol and Drugs

If you are a commercial driver, and you are convicted of a DUI, what must you first do after your suspension?

Downgrade to a noncommercial license.

Nothing will happen.

Neither option is correct.

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