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.

Ready? Click 'Next' to begin.

Occupant Protection

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

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.

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

Driver Readiness

Which of the following is an example of a condition that physicians are required to report to the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Lapses of consciousness.

Alzheimer's disease.

Both options are correct.

Occupant Protection

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

The car can rise to high temperatures quickly.

Neither option is correct.

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

Safe Driving Practices

In which situation should you signal your turn?

Neither option is correct.

Before pulling next to the curb or away from the curb.

When you are stopping your vehicle.

Lane Control

What are two sets of solid double yellow lines that are spaced 2 feet apart indicate?

The center of a road for two-way traffic.

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

They indicate that it is considered a barrier.

Vehicle Positioning

What is an example of a driver who may present danger to other individuals?

Drivers who cannot see other drivers because their view is blocked.

Both options are correct.

Drivers backing out of driveways or parking space.

Sharing the Road

The motorcycle in front of you has a flashing amber light as shown. What do you expect the vehicle to do next?

The vehicle shall move to the right or turn right.

The vehicle is reversing.

The vehicle is braking.

The vehicle shall move to the left or turn left.

Turns

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

Reduce your speed.

Look over your right shoulder.

Both options are correct.

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?

Neither option is correct.

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.

10.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

If you receive too many negligent driver points, what may the Department of Motor Vehicles do?

Place you on a probation for 1 year.

Suspend your license for 6 months.

Both options are correct.

11.

Sharing the Road

Why should you be aware of long vehicles when at a junction or roundabout?

Long vehicles require more space to manoeuvre.

Their bright colour may dazzle you.

The driver of the long vehicle cannot see you.

It is more difficult for a heavy vehicle to stop for a signal.

12.

Alcohol and Drugs

When you are driving in the state of California, what do you automatically give your consent for?

Breath, blood, or urine tests if you are suspected of DUI.

Neither option is correct as driving in the state of California does not automatically make you give your consent for anything.

Searches of your vehicle.

13.

Parking

What does a yellow parking colored curb indicate?

No stopping is allowed at this curb.

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

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

14.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What direction does traffic travel on a roundabout?

Clockwise

Straight.

Counter-clockwise

15.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

Slow down and be ready to stop.

Yield to traffic and any pedestrians.

Both options are correct.

16.

Lane Control

Apart from looking in your mirrors, what should you do before changing lanes?

Change lanes without a signal, as long as you do it slowly to let other drivers know.

Check for vehicles that may or may not be in your blind spot.

Signal and change lanes without any other precautionary measures.

17.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Two way traffic.

Sharp turn.

Curve.

18.

Turns

Which of the following is not an illegal U-turn?

When you cannot see clearly 200 feet in each direction.

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

In front of a fire station.

19.

Traffic Controls

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

Police officers.

Traffic wardens.

School crossing patrols.

Traffic officers.

20.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

No left turn.

No U-turns allowed.

No right turn.

21.

Special Driving Situations

Why MUST you switch off your fog lights when visibility improves?

They confused other drivers.

They are bright and dazzle other road users.

It reduces control of your vehicle.

They drain your vehicle's battery.

22.

Parking

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

On-street areas marked out by double yellow lines.

On-street parking bays marked out by white lines.

In off-street parking areas.

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

23.

Traffic Controls

What is the correct interpretation for this pedestrian signal?

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

Neither option is correct.

This pedestrian signal means to not cross the street.

24.

Driver Readiness

You are traveling through a residential street. What should you be particularly aware of?

Truck drivers.

Cars unexpectedly pulling out.

Children playing in the street.

Loud noises coming from houses.

25.

Visual Search

What should you do when backing up?

Back up slowly to avoid collisions.

Back up quickly to get out of the way of oncoming traffic.

Neither option is correct.

26.

Parking

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

Away from the curb.

Towards the curb.

Towards the shoulder of the road.

27.

Lane Control

What is the correct interpretation of this diagram?

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

Double solid lines indicates that you may not pass.

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

28.

Traffic Controls

What does a white rectangular sign normally indicate?

That you must obey important rules.

That you must consider following these rules, as they are entirely optional.

There are no white rectangular signs in the state of California.

29.

Laws and Rules of the Road

When making a right turn, what should you be considering?

Ensure that you signal oncoming motorists they can cross.

Ensure that you keep a minimum of ten feet from the stop line.

Check for pedestrians, and for bicyclists.

30.

Safe Driving Practices

You have turned into a sideroad and realise you have made a mistake. You should:

Drive forward and find a safe place to turn around.

Use your horn and reverse around the corner to the main road.

Stop and reverse quickly into the main road.

Reverse into the main road when the traffic is clear.

31.

Visual Search

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

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

Move to the right and overtake.

Speed up to get by the reversing vehicle.

Keep going as you have priority.

32.

Special Driving Situations

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

The same as

Double

Half

Triple

33.

Sharing the Road

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

34.

Alcohol and Drugs

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

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

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

The officer may arrest you.

35.

Special Driving Situations

When towing, you should: (Select all that apply)

Carry as much as you can in your trailer or caravan and not your vehicle.

Ensure heavy and sharp objects are secured safely.

Check your headlights are properly adjusted.

Avoid accelerating or braking too sharply.

36.

Sharing the Road

It is against the law to follow how many feet behind an emergency vehicle while their emergency lights are activated?

1,000 feet.

300 feet.

500 feet.

37.

Vehicle Positioning

What is an example of a distracted person?

Both options are correct.

Construction workers.

Delivery persons.

38.

Special Driving Situations

If you come to a road that has ice, by how much should you reduce your speed?

Reduce your speed by half.

Reduce your speed to a crawl.

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

39.

Special Driving Situations

If you drive through deep water your brakes might become less effective. What should you do?

Gently apply light pressure to the brakes while driving slowly to dry them out.

Speed up to dry your brakes faster.

Speed up then brake harshly to quickly dry them.

Do not use your brakes for at least 10 minutes.

40.

Parking

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

2 feet longer than your vehicle.

1 foot longer than your vehicle.

3 feet longer than your vehicle.

41.

Laws and Rules of the Road

In the event that you have to drive on a sidewalk, what is the correct course of action?

Ensure that there are no pedestrians on the sidewalk for the next block.

You are not allowed to drive on sidewalks, as they are meant for pedestrians.

Decrease your speed to five miles per hour, and continue forward.

42.

Parking

Where is it acceptable to park and leave your vehicle? (Select all that apply)

On-street areas marked out by double yellow lines.

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

On-street parking bays marked out by white lines.

In off-street parking areas.

43.

Special Driving Situations

When driving on snow, why should you stay in a higher gear?

To reduce likelihood of wheel spin.

To consume less fuel.

To allow for easier braking.

To drive faster.

44.

Lane Control

What is a separated bikeway?

A lane that provides greater separation from adjacent vehicle traffic.

A route that is for the exclusive use of bicyclists.

A route for bicyclists on streets shared with vehicle traffic.

45.

Sharing the Road

You are about to overtake a person riding a mobility scooter in windy weather. What should you do as you overtake?

Use a higher gear whilst overtaking.

Keep as close as possible to them.

Allow plenty of space.

Use your horn.

46.

Turns

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

Look over your left shoulder and reduce your speed.

Increase your speed and quickly make the turn.

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

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