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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Special Driving Situations

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

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.

Reduce your speed by half.

Sharing the Road

What does this hazardous load placard mean?

Flammable

Corrosive

Radioactive

Handling Emergencies

What do you need to provide to the Emergency Notification System if you have to call them due to your vehicle stalling on railroad tracks?

The year and make of your vehicle.

Neither option is correct as you do not call the Emergency Notification System in this situation

Your location and the railroad crossing number if posted.

Safe Driving Practices

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

Speed will increase when traveling downhill.

More fuel is consumed.

You can no longer hear the engine.

Engine braking is eliminated.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the maximum speed limit on a two lane undivided highway?

35 mph.

65 mph.

55 mph.

Visual Search

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.

Move to the right and overtake.

Speed up to get by the reversing vehicle.

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

Sharing the Road

When overtaking a horse and rider, what should you do?

Overtake slowly if it is safe to do so.

Use your horn to warn the rider of our presence.

Flash your headlights at the horse rider.

Drive around as quickly as possible.

Lane Control

What do solid white lines indicate on a roadway?

They separate traffic lanes on roads with two or more lanes.

They mark traffic lanes going in the same direction.

They indicate a lane barrier between regular use and a preferential use lane.

Safe Driving Practices

What should you do if you have to stop in a tunnel?

Brake as quickly as possible to reduce time spent idle.

Keep as close to the vehicle in front as possible.

Open your windows to improve ventilation.

Leave at least a 5 meter gap between you and the vehicle in front.

10.

Laws and Rules of the Road

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

A fine of up to $1,000.

Neither option is correct.

A traffic citation.

11.

Driver Readiness

What should you do to minimise the risk of tiredness? (Select all that apply)

Eat a heavy meal before the journey.

Do not begin a journey if you are already tired.

Rest on the hard shoulder of the freeway.

Plan your journey to take sufficient breaks.

12.

Alcohol and Drugs

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

Improve co-ordination and reaction times.

Affect judgement of speed, distance and risk.

Take time to leave your body making you unfit to drive even hours later.

Reduce driving ability, even if you're below the legal limit.

13.

Lane Control

What are the purpose of yield lines?

To indicate at which point you must speed up.

To indicate where a vehicle must stop or yield at.

They serve no purpose. They are included in the design of the roadway.

14.

Sharing the Road

Which of the following is an example of when you can pass a light-rail vehicle?

Neither option is correct.

When you are on a one-way street.

When the light-rail vehicle is in your way, and you need to get over.

15.

Occupant Protection

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

Neither option is correct.

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

The car can rise to high temperatures quickly.

16.

Parking

Which of the following is an example of illegal parking

Parking within 7.5 feet of a railroad track.

Parking adjacent to a hospital.

Neither option is correct.

17.

Special Driving Situations

If you are not able to see any farther than 100 feet in front of you, what should you reduce your speed to?

30 mph or below.

45 mph.

50 mph.

18.

Laws and Rules of the Road

In addition to respecting right-of-way rules to vehicles, who does it also apply to?

Pedestrians in crosswalks.

Bicyclists and motorcyclists.

All of the options are correct.

19.

Safe Driving Practices

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

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

Neither option is correct.

Slow down and proceed with caution.

20.

Handling Emergencies

What should you do in the event that your vehicle stalls or becomes disabled on railroad tracks?

Attempt to push your car off of the railroad tracks before the train arrives.

Exit your vehicle immediately and dial 9-1-1 when you are from the railroad tracks.

Stay in your vehicle and call for help.

21.

Laws and Rules of the Road

What is the correct definition of an intersection?

Neither option is correct.

An intersection is any place where one line of roadway meets another roadway.

An intersection is the part of the roadway set aside for pedestrian traffic.

22.

Safe Driving Practices

What is hand-to-hand steering also referred to as?

One hand steering.

Push/pull steering.

Hand-over-hand steering.

23.

Parking

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

Towards the curb.

Away from the curb.

Towards the shoulder of the road.

24.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

Lane ending.

End divided highway.

Directional arrow.

25.

Driver Readiness

What should you not do before driving?

Mix alcohol with your medications.

Ensure that you have enough rest to drive.

Neither option is correct.

26.

Turns

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

In front of a fire station.

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

When you cannot see clearly 200 feet in each direction.

27.

Sharing the Road

A farmer is herding cows across the road. What should you do?

Speed up to get around them more quickly.

Slow down and be ready to stop if necessary.

Turn around and find another route.

Use your horn.

28.

Turns

What is a public transit bus lane?

A lane that is shared by both transit vehicles and regular vehicles.

A lane specifically designated for public transit vehicles.

A lane specified for emergency vehicles.

29.

Sharing the Road

When you are in a construction zone, what should you not do?

Obey instructions from the flaggers present.

Stop and watch the road work.

Obey special signs.

30.

Special Driving Situations

If your vehicle is stationary and is likely to remain so for more than a couple of minutes, you should apply the parking brake and switch off the engine in order to: (Select all that apply)

Reduce emissions.

Reduce fuel consumption.

Reduce noise pollution.

Get out of the vehicle to have a stretch.

31.

Special Driving Situations

Whilst driving when it is snowing, you should:

Drive as quickly as possible.

Never use your fog lights.

Pull over into a service area and wait for the weather to improve.

Slow down and allow plenty of time to brake gently.

32.

Special Driving Situations

Why are vehicles fitted with rear fog lights?

In case your vehicle breaks down.

In case your brake lights don't work.

For learner drivers on the freeway.

To allow other vehicles to see you in fog.

33.

Sharing the Road

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

34.

Visual Search

At intersections what should you do?

Look to the right.

Both options are correct.

Look to the left first

35.

Sharing the Road

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

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.

To reduce fuel consumption.

36.

Parking

Which of the following is an example of disabled placard abuse?

Both options are correct.

Using a placard issued to you by the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Loaning your placard to friends or family.

37.

Safe Driving Practices

What is this diagram representing?

The driver is waving at oncoming traffic.

The driver is indicating that they are turning right.

The driver is indicating that they are turning left.

38.

Sharing the Road

At what speed do slow moving vehicles typically travel?

65 mph.

55 mph.

25 mph or less.

39.

Safe Driving Practices

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

Switching on your headlights.

Trying to read a map.

Using your mirrors to check for other vehicles and hazards.

Eating and drinking.

40.

Additional Driving Laws / Rules

What should you do if you purchase a vehicle from another state?

Ensure that it meets California's smog laws.

Neither option is correct.

Ensure that it drives properly.

41.

Turns

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

At or on a rail road crossing.

When there is an opening available in the center divider.

Where a "no U-turn" sign is posted.

42.

Sharing the Road

How much space should you leave between your vehicle and a motorcyclist?

1 second.

3 seconds.

4 seconds.

43.

Lane Control

When you approach a junction, you see a long vehicle in front of you is signalling to turn right, but is positioned on the left. What should you do?

Overtake the long vehicle on the left.

Overtake the long vehicle on the right.

Use your horn to warn the other driver.

Stay back and allow the long vehicle to finish its manoeuvre.

44.

Sharing the Road

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

45.

Special Driving Situations

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

30 mph.

20 mph.

50 mph.

46.

Traffic Controls

What is this sign indicating?

T Intersection.

Curve.

Slippery when wet.

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